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Suneet Kumar Gupta

Suneet Kumar Gupta

Bengaluru

Summary

SENIOR-LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS IN SALES, MARKETING, STRATEGIC ALLIANCES, AND PARTNERSHIPS

Dynamic sales and marketing leader with 10+ years of proven success driving revenue growth and exceeding targets. Expertise in team leadership, strategic planning, and customer-centric solutions. Passionate about fostering collaboration and achieving exceptional results. Eager to leverage expertise to fuel innovation and achieve outstanding results for your organization.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Sales Manager - Education Loan

IDFC FIRST BANK
Bangalore
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Business Expansion: Spearheaded the expansion of operations across 48 branches, significantly broadening the company's market presence and customer base.
  • Sales Team Leadership: Led a high-performing sales team comprising three sales managers and twelve field sales executives, driving cohesive efforts and achieving consistent sales growth.
  • Strategic Alliances: Built strong partnerships with 40 Direct Selling Agents (DSAs) and Aggregators, enhancing service offerings and expanding distribution channels.
  • Digital Strategy Focus: Led initiatives to optimize digital channels, focusing on engagement with educational institutions and maximizing online presence.
  • Market Growth & Development: Identified and executed growth opportunities, contributing to a notable increase in revenue and market share.
  • Client Relationship Management: Fostered long-term relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring sustained engagement and satisfaction.
  • Compliance & Escalation Handling: Ensured adherence to regulatory compliance standards and effectively managed client and operational escalations, maintaining a high level of service quality.
  • Operations & Credit Relook: Oversaw operational processes, including credit relook procedures, to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
  • Event Organization: Successfully organized corporate events and seminars, strengthening client relationships and promoting brand awareness.
  • Achievements and Growth:
  • Rapid Sales Growth: Achieved a 20% increase in sales within the first two months by leveraging targeted marketing strategies.
  • High Conversion Rate: Maintained a 35% lead-to-sale conversion rate, surpassing the team average.
  • Client Acquisition: Successfully onboarded 15 new clients within the first quarter, contributing significantly to overall team goals.
  • Skill Development: Quickly adapted to CRM software and streamlined the customer tracking process, enhancing team efficiency

City Head - Education Loan

BARODA GLOBAL SHARED SERVICES LTD
Bangalore
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Business Generation: Generated significant business from the open market, contributing to overall revenue growth and market expansion.
  • Team Performance Monitoring: Oversaw team performance, setting and tracking targets to ensure consistent achievement and high productivity.
  • Daily Operations Management: Managed day-to-day activities related to Education Loans for assigned branches, ensuring efficient operations and client satisfaction.
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Led, mentored, and developed team leaders, providing guidance and support to enhance their leadership skills and overall team performance.
  • Business Analysis & Strategy: Analyzed business performance and market conditions, implementing new activities and strategies to drive growth and improve operational effectiveness.

Achievements and Growth:

Team Building & Market Penetration: Established a new sales team from scratch and successfully drove business growth directly from the open market, resulting in substantial revenue increases and enhanced market presence.

Business Development Manager

HDFC CREDILA FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD
Bangalore
10.2016 - 04.2022
  • Client Acquisition Powerhouse: Secured 109 new clients in 5 years, driving a 51% YoY revenue surge.
  • Market Leadership Champion: Elevated client engagement at key events, solidifying #1 market position
  • Collaboration Catalyst: Fostered seamless teamwork across 6+ departments for optimal results
  • Brand Reputation Guardian: Leveraged social media & review analytics to maintain a positive brand image
  • Lead Generation Dynamo: Built a robust pipeline through diverse channels, fueling consistent growth
  • Global Network Builder: Expanded brand reach through international fairs & university partnerships.

Achievements and Growth:

Award Recognition: Received the Best Performance Award for FY 2016-2017 from Ms. Renu Sud Karnad, Group MD & CEO, HDFC Ltd, and the Best Employee Award for FY 2016-2017 from Mr. Subodh Salunke, Senior General Manager, HDFC Ltd.

Partnership Management: Cultivated and managed enterprise partnerships with a ₹90 crore disbursement portfolio, boosting financial growth and market position.

Business Growth: Achieved a 51% year-over-year growth, significantly enhancing overall revenue and market presence.

Channel Innovation: Developed a new segment for Fortune 500 companies, acquiring 80 corporate clients and receiving commendations from the MD, CEO, and National Head.

Manager Marketing

SAHAJANAND LIFE SCIENCES PVT. LTD
Surat
10.2015 - 09.2016
  • Marketing Visionary: Masterminded concept ideation, content strategy, and product innovation for maximum impact
  • Multi-Channel Marketing Maestro: Orchestrated successful campaigns across print, TV, radio, OOH, and digital media, with a keen eye on BTL strategies
  • Negotiation Ninja: Secured lucrative marketing deals through expert negotiation skills
  • Sales & Activation Ally: Provided indispensable marketing support to drive sales and customer engagement.

Achievements and Growth:

Retail Expansion & Product Launch: Successfully led the expansion of retail operations of "SUAYU" into multiple new cities, overseeing the launch of new products and significantly increasing market presence.

Asst. Manager Marketing

CPF INDIA PVT LTD (FIVE STAR CHICKEN-QSR CHAIN)
12.2014 - 10.2015
  • Franchise Growth Architect: Spearheaded the planning and development of a successful franchise model for FSC stores
  • Marketing Trailblazer: Pioneered innovative marketing strategies for Five Star Chicken across Karnataka and Maharashtra, driven by deep consumer insights
  • Market Trend Analyst: Stayed ahead of the curve by analyzing the latest marketing trends and keeping a close eye on competitor activities
  • Brand Ambassador: Cultivated positive media relationships and executed successful PR campaigns to enhance brand visibility and reputation.

Achievements and Growth:

Store Launch Achievement: Successfully managed the marketing strategy for the launch of 50 new stores across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Mumbai, significantly enhancing regional market presence.

Product Launch PR: Successfully coordinated PR and press releases for the launch of three new products—Chicken Popcorn, Chicken Nuggets, and Thai Crispy—enhancing brand visibility and media coverage.

Manager Marketing

HDFC CREDILA FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD
03.2013 - 03.2014
  • Marketing Strategist & Growth Catalyst: Spearheaded marketing strategy and planning, driving demand generation and elevating the Credila brand in Karnataka
  • Budget & Campaign Maestro: Masterfully crafted marketing activity calendars and budgets, while conceptualizing impactful ATL, BTL, and direct marketing campaigns
  • Brand Builder & Positioning Expert: Enhanced Credila's brand positioning, visibility, and development through innovative campaigns and co-branding initiatives
  • Partnership Powerhouse: Cultivated strong relationships with media agencies, marketing firms, event planners, vendors, and channel partners
  • Team Leader & ROI Optimizer: Led a high-performing marketing team, ensuring seamless execution and meticulous ROI tracking for all activities
  • Customer Engagement Champion: Forged strong connections between the HDFC Credila brand and education loans through engaging customer programs and impactful campaigns.

Achievements and Growth:

  • Consultant Business Growth: Increased the consultant business at the location by 42%, driving significant revenue growth.
  • Institutional Business Expansion: Boosted business with institutions by 57% across the state, enhancing market penetration and overall sales.
  • USA Record Breaker Contest: Achieved the No. 1 position PAN India in the USA Record Breaker Contest 2013 across all departments.
  • Canada Wall of Fame: Ranked in the Top 5 PAN India in the Canada Wall of Fame 2013 across all departments.
  • Whatsapp Campaign Success: Led a PAN India WhatsApp campaign that registered 22,000 study abroad aspirants.
  • Educational Outreach: Organized and conducted seminars and workshops in 40 colleges across Karnataka, enhancing brand engagement and educational outreach.

Owner

DIRECT2VENDOR
10.2009 - 01.2013
  • Agency Leader: Founded and grew a top ad agency, managing all key operations.
  • Client Success: Boosted client base and retention rates.
  • Campaign Expert: Implemented successful, high-ROI campaigns.

Achievements and Growth:

Agency Growth & Excellence: Expanded client portfolio by 50% and boosted revenue by 45% through innovative BTL campaigns and strategic brand activations. Expert in delivering exceptional service at the lowest cost, orchestrating over 100 high-impact events with a 35% increase in market penetration and a 30% rise in client satisfaction. Built and led a high-performing team, enhancing project efficiency and maximizing client ROI.

Education

M.B.A. -

PRESTIGE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, DAVV INDORE (MP)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
07-2008

Bachelor in Arts -

VIKRAM UNIVERSITY, UJJAIN (M.P.)
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
07-2004

Skills

  • HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAM BUILDER
  • REVENUE GROWTH STRATEGIST
  • CLIENT RELATIONSHIP CHAMPION
  • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRAILBLAZER
  • STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ARCHITECT
  • CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ADVOCATE
  • SALES & MARKETING DYNAMO
  • MARKET INTELLIGENCE GURU

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 07/20/84
  • Nationality: Indian

Languages

  • ENGLISH
  • HINDI

Timeline

Area Sales Manager - Education Loan

IDFC FIRST BANK
08.2023 - 05.2024

City Head - Education Loan

BARODA GLOBAL SHARED SERVICES LTD
04.2022 - 07.2023

Business Development Manager

HDFC CREDILA FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD
10.2016 - 04.2022

Manager Marketing

SAHAJANAND LIFE SCIENCES PVT. LTD
10.2015 - 09.2016

Asst. Manager Marketing

CPF INDIA PVT LTD (FIVE STAR CHICKEN-QSR CHAIN)
12.2014 - 10.2015

Manager Marketing

HDFC CREDILA FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD
03.2013 - 03.2014

Owner

DIRECT2VENDOR
10.2009 - 01.2013

M.B.A. -

PRESTIGE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, DAVV INDORE (MP)

Bachelor in Arts -

VIKRAM UNIVERSITY, UJJAIN (M.P.)

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