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Vishal Jain

Vishal Jain

COUNTRY HEAD-TASTE

Summary

A proactive leader with 23 years of expertise in Strategic Planning & Business Development. Personable individual with seasoned leadership and communication skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Commercial Director

Dsm-Firmenich
03.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for Indian Sub-continent business with P&L
  • Have grown the business at 33% CAGR in last 3 Years

Responsibilities

  • Devise and implement strategies to create new revenue streams.
  • Mentor team members by sharing insights on best practices, fostering professional growth within the organization.
  • Provide extensive leadership by effectively communicating strategic goals and plans.
  • Evaluate competitor strategies in order to proactively adapt marketing tactics for continued success.
  • Expand market reach through effective networking at industry events and tradeshows, establishing valuable connections.
  • Develop annual growth plans.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of products and services, maintaining positive client relationships.
  • Collaborate with product development teams to ensure alignment between customer needs and product offerings.
  • Increase sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic marketing plans tailored to specific verticals.
  • Manage a team of sales professionals and technical teams, providing ongoing coaching and support to drive individual performance.
  • Negotiate high-value contracts for commercial partnerships, resulting in long-term business relationships.
  • Develop pricing strategies that balanced profit margins with competitive positioning, driving sustainable growth.
  • Collaborate with management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Coach and promote high-achieving employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Achieve established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Develop strong relationships with key clients, resulting in long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Negotiate favorable contract terms with suppliers, resulting in cost savings for the organization.
  • Facilitate open lines of communication between various departments within the company to ensure cohesive strategies were employed across all functions.
  • Manage budgets allocated for sales and marketing initiatives, optimizing resource allocation to maximize return on investment.
  • Resolve problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Present regular performance reports to management, highlighting successes and areas requiring improvement or additional resources.
  • Manage revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
  • Establish clear performance metrics for staff evaluations, fostering accountability throughout the team.

Sales Director

Firmenich Aromatics
12.2013 - 03.2022
  • Have built understanding of specific market and customer environment, activities, strategies, brands, markets, consumers via multi-source
  • Solved complex problems to increase sales effectiveness and streamline business direction.
  • Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
  • Recruited and hired top-level talent to add value and expertise to sales department.
  • Sales CAGR: 20%
  • Developed key partnerships with industry-leading organizations to strengthen professional network and expand future business opportunities.
  • Updated products, service agreements and pricing to retain competitive advantage and generate new customers.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Created innovative sales strategies through monitoring and evaluating market trends and competitive offerings.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees.
  • Coordinated sales team participation in trade shows and expos, ensuring that staff were well-prepared for presentations and demonstrations.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.

Sales Head

Barry Callebaut
07.2011 - 11.2013
  • Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Boosted profits through effective supervision of entire sales department.
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Hired, trained and built high-performing team of sales representatives.
  • Delivered consistent results against quarterly targets by monitoring KPIs closely and adjusting tactics as needed.
  • Grew the business by 35%

Regional Manager

Symrise Pvt. Ltd
10.2009 - 07.2012
  • Maintained a healthy EBIT of 22%
  • Registered northern territory as the most profitable region contributing 50% to total sales and handled turnover of 50 crores
  • Achieved a growth of more than 20% YOY from 2009
  • Exceeded sales targets with well-developed sales strategy and empowering team coaching.
  • Secured key accounts with customized sales presentations showcasing unique value propositions tailored to prospective clients'' needs.
  • Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.

Business Manager

Dow Chemicals
03.2007 - 10.2009
  • Handled Food and Personal care ingredients business for South Asian market
  • Successfully Identified New & High Potential Products in terms of volume and value for the current market & necessity
  • Established new revenue streams through targeted marketing initiatives and product diversification efforts.
  • Developed New Market for existing and new categories within South Asian countries
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Worked towards maintaining 95% OTIF
  • Was Instrumental in finding new application of HPMC in various categories and successfully converted into Business.

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

Dragoco India Ltd.
05.2001 - 06.2005
  • Acknowledged for making the company a must-have partner in flavors
  • Grew business by 3 times (2002-2005) during the tenure
  • Established strong footing in the Confectionery, Bakery, Beverage business unit with a focused approach through effective Key Account Management
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions, and promoting compelling business opportunities.

Education

MBA - Marketing

ITM

B.E. - undefined

Nagpur University

Skills

Strategic Planning

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Personal Information

Date of Birth: 09/12/75

Hobby

Running is my passion and i do full marathons. i believe that with such endurance sports, i am able to challenge myself and keep evolving as a better human being.

Timeline

Commercial Director

Dsm-Firmenich
03.2022 - Current

Sales Director

Firmenich Aromatics
12.2013 - 03.2022

Sales Head

Barry Callebaut
07.2011 - 11.2013

Regional Manager

Symrise Pvt. Ltd
10.2009 - 07.2012

Business Manager

Dow Chemicals
03.2007 - 10.2009

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

Dragoco India Ltd.
05.2001 - 06.2005

MBA - Marketing

ITM

B.E. - undefined

Nagpur University
Vishal JainCOUNTRY HEAD-TASTE