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Viju Varghese

Viju Varghese

Sales & Business Development | Network Expansion
Gurugram

Summary

Results-driven MBA in Marketing with 15+ years of experience driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth and providing visionary sales leadership in highly competitive markets. Skilled in building new business, securing customer loyalty, and forging strong relationships with external business partners. Proven track record of securing key clients and versatile experience in large distribution sales. Exceptional mentor who cultivates high-performance sales teams, retaining key customers and securing new business opportunities. Strategy Architect credited with successful formulation and implementation of growth strategies, market creation and expansion, and diverse digital & traditional GTM strategies across product and service-based models. Notable success in driving new business through conceptualizing plans, streamlining dealer networks, implementing product launches, and providing trainings with a focus on delivering ROI for a positive business flow. Transformed organizational cultures by instilling excellence, cultivating talent, and driving better governance through knowledge transfer, learning, and best practices.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Head- Sales and Dealer Development

Trek Bicycle India Ltd.
07.2017 - Current
  • Managing Sales and Dealer Development for Trek Bikes in India
  • Leading a growing and lean team of sales professionals, effectively communicating and implementing the annual strategic sales vision while providing training and coaching to both veteran and junior team members
  • Played a pivotal role as one of the first employees for Trek Bikes in India, spearheading the establishment of the Trek India operation
  • Successfully drove sales growth and established a high-performing team while actively expanding the dealer network
  • Strategically plan, forecast, and price Trek products tailored for the Indian market to maximize competitiveness and profitability.

Brand Manager

Trek Bicycle India Ltd.
06.2012 - 06.2017
  • Brand Manager Trek Bikes India - closely working with Trek India Distributor Firefox bikes
  • Supervising sales and marketing along with training of their dealers and sales personnel, tracking performance of company's sales unit (staff, account and regional managers)
  • Forecasting order planning and managing Trek India bike portfolio
  • Designing systems and metrics to enhance overall productivity and profitability of the business, aiming for zero error, compliant documents as per regulatory needs of each country
  • Devising & evaluating ways to reduce freight cost and attaining shortest transit time of shipping lines
  • Spearheading product development and managing funds for reducing production overruns and interim stocks till order dispatch
  • Achieving a profitable position for the company through sales & profit development, market share development, brand building, network and service expansion, local supply footprint and a winning strategy

Territory Manager

Brown-Forman
07.2011 - 06.2012
  • Forged strategic partnerships with clubs and five-star hotels, aimed to elevate the visibility and reach of our brands
  • Facilitated co-trading and association of Finlandia and Korbel champagne brunches at esteemed fine dining establishments and five-star hotels in Gurugram

Asst. Marketing Manager

John Distilleries Ltd.
Bangalore
05.2010 - 04.2011
  • Managed sales and marketing efforts, including the distribution and meeting the demand for our wines in Bangalore, Kerala and Rajasthan Markets
  • Pursued local partnerships and collaborations to expand sales and enhance brand presence

Brand Manager

Nandi Valley Winery
09.2009 - 04.2010
  • Managed brand collaborations with esteemed fine dining establishments and five-star hotels
  • Planned and managed the demand and supply dynamics of products
  • Encompassed strategic sales planning, team management, and fostering strong partnerships to drive brand growth

Education

MBA - Marketing

PESIT
Bangalore
03.2007 - 03.2009

Bachelors in Hotel Management - F&B Service

PES Institute of Hotel Management
Bangalore
03.2003 - 03.2007

Senior Secondary -

Don Bosco

Skills

  • Strategic Sales & Business Development

  • Dealership Management

  • Network Expansions

  • Go-To Market Research

  • Top & Bottom Line Growth

  • Revenue & EBIDTA Growth

  • Vendor Management

  • People Management

  • Strategic Alliances & Partnerships

  • Channel & Distributor Management

  • Techno-Commercial Negotiations

  • Competitive Trends & Analysis

  • Profit Centre Operations

  • Product forecasting and Pricing

Accomplishments

  • Achieved a 29% market share for Trek India in the super premium bicycle segment, solidifying its leadership in the category.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/08/84

Activities

  • Engaging in various physical activities and challenges has been a significant part of my life.
  • Actively participated in several bicycle races across India, including the renowned MTB Himalaya, a multi-stage mountain bike race.
  • Accomplished super randonneuring, which involves completing challenging 200km, 300km, 400km, and 600km rides within a single calendar year.
  • Participated in the Mumbai Full Marathon, showcasing determination and endurance.
  • Successfully completed three 70.3 Ironman distances in Goa, Vietnam, Turkey, Spain and USA
  • Certified Scuba diver from PADI

Timeline

Head- Sales and Dealer Development

Trek Bicycle India Ltd.
07.2017 - Current

Brand Manager

Trek Bicycle India Ltd.
06.2012 - 06.2017

Territory Manager

Brown-Forman
07.2011 - 06.2012

Asst. Marketing Manager

John Distilleries Ltd.
05.2010 - 04.2011

Brand Manager

Nandi Valley Winery
09.2009 - 04.2010

MBA - Marketing

PESIT
03.2007 - 03.2009

Bachelors in Hotel Management - F&B Service

PES Institute of Hotel Management
03.2003 - 03.2007

Senior Secondary -

Don Bosco
Viju VargheseSales & Business Development | Network Expansion