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Sushant Kumar

Sushant Kumar

Regional Sales & Marketing Leader- Agrochemical
Bhagalpur

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven marketing professional with 14+ years of extensive experience in sales and market development within the agricultural sector. I am an agriculture graduate with advanced management training from MANAGE, adept at handling businesses of pesticides, field crop seeds and vegetable seeds. Proven track record in strategic planning, leading large field teams (10 members), strengthening distribution networks and driving marketing activities to upscale product portfolios. Expertise in handling premium brands like Coragen and Ferterra, executing farmer centric strategies, and delivering growth in highly competitive scenario. Strong ability to translate ground insights into business results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Region Head

FMC India
03.2021 - Current
  • Geography of operation- Bihar- Jharkhand
  • Business Size- 17 Cr

Accomplishments:

  • Leading a team of 8 Sales Officers and 2 Marketing Officers, driving execution across territories
  • Successfully handled key brands Coragen and Ferterra, diversifying products usage in multiple crops
  • Strengthened dealer network and improved distribution reach across key districts.
  • Developed strong relationships with trade partners and key influencer growers
  • Improved secondary sales and liquidation efficiency, ensuring better stock rotation
  • Developed and executed comprehensive marketing plans for major crops like rice, sugarcane, corn and vegetable to establish 5 new products- Benevia, Advantage, Nutromax, Legend and Azaka Duo
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective implementation of marketing initiatives like Abhivadan Abhiyan, Dak Campaign, Ferterra Football Pratiyogita, FMC Paudh Chikitsalay.
  • Awarded with Trailblazer award in 2023 for expanding coragen business

Senior Territory Business Manager

Bayer Crop Science
10.2017 - 02.2021
  • Geography of operation- Hazaribag, Ramgarh, Chatra, Bokaro
  • Business size- 12 Cr

Accomplishments:

  • Consecutively three years I achieved the budget. The pesticide business grew from 2 Cr to 4.5 Cr and Arize business volume grown up from base of 240 MT to 364 MT
  • Managed sales and marketing operations for rice hybrid seeds, crop protection products, focusing on increasing market share and profitability.
  • Implemented targeted marketing campaigns and promotional strategies, leading to a significant boost in new product (Luna Experience, Infinito, Velum Prime) adoption.
  • Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and refine marketing approaches.
  • Coordinated with sales teams to ensure alignment between marketing efforts and sales objectives.

Sales Unit Lead

Syngenta India Ltd
06.2015 - 09.2017
  • Geography of operation- Gumla, Lohardagga, Simdega
  • Business size- 4 Cr

Accomplishments:

  • Developed and executed ICS (Integrated Crop Solutions) model of business to expand market in 3 districts i.e. Gumla, Lohardagga and Simdega in JH and generated the CP business of 1 cr and seed business of 3 cr
  • Managed relationships with key stakeholders, including distributors and retailers, to ensure successful product launches and promotions.
  • Analyzed sales data and market feedback to optimize marketing strategies and improve product performance
  • Achieved growth in business of Amistar by 250% and accumulated Veg seed and CP business by 81%
  • Introduced new products like insecticide Volium Flexi in tomato, S4003 (hybrid paddy seeds) and developed market for watermelon (Augusta)

Territory Business Manager

Rasi Seed
04.2013 - 05.2015
  • Geogrophy of operation- Khagaria, Bhagalpur and Banka
  • Business size- 2 cr

Accomplishments :

  • Initiated and managed marketing and sales activities for field crop seed products, contributing to market expansion and revenue growth in 3 districts i.e. Khagaria, Bhagalpur and Banka in Bihar.
  • Conducted market analysis to identify trends and opportunities, informing strategic decisions and marketing campaigns.
  • Collaborated with the sales team to develop and implement effective sales strategies and promotional events.
  • Monitored sales performance and adjusted marketing strategies to meet sales targets

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - ABM

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)
01-2013

Bachelor’s degree - agriculture

Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University (ANGRAU)
01-2011

Skills

Sales Leadership and Regional Business Management

Strategic Planning and Execution

Analysis Sales and Marketing Strategy

Team Leadership and Management

Dealer Network Expansion

Key Account and Distributor management

Innovative campaign

Strong Communication

Punctuality in Reporting

Certification

Digital Marketing and Communication MICA [2022-2023]

Timeline

Region Head

FMC India
03.2021 - Current

Senior Territory Business Manager

Bayer Crop Science
10.2017 - 02.2021

Sales Unit Lead

Syngenta India Ltd
06.2015 - 09.2017

Territory Business Manager

Rasi Seed
04.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor’s degree - agriculture

Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University (ANGRAU)

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - ABM

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)
Sushant KumarRegional Sales & Marketing Leader- Agrochemical