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Education
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SalesManager
VISHNU CHANDRAN

VISHNU CHANDRAN

Sales Manager
Edappal

Summary

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet targets. A strong work ethic combined with a commitment to excellence in all tasks undertaken. Over 9 years of work experience working. Expert in computing rate, ratio, commissions, Gross Margin percentage, Gross Profit and Profitability .Proven sales ability including strong negotiation skills, persuasive ability and excellent communication skills. Strong coaching ability. Good motivator and team builder, able to form strong interpersonal relationships with sales team . Partnered with various stakeholders across multiple business units to drive sales Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a passionate drive about marketing, strategy and compliance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Sr.Sales Manager

Sanofi India Limited
Bangalore
06.2023 - Current
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new Metro Market.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction ratings, increased client retention, grew market share and decreased lag time by implementing process improvements.
  • Managed budget allocation and resource utilization to maximize marketing ROI.
  • Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of marketing campaigns.
  • Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.

Sales Manager(Task Force)

Sanofi India Limited
ERNAKULAM Hq (North Kerala)
04.2019 - 05.2023

Description

To achieve and exceed the sales target of the area/sub-region through an effective and efficient utilization of Resources and increased prescriptions and bulk purchases. To implement marketing and sales strategies in the sub-region and collect market information from doctors, chemists, hospitals, institutions, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the RBM in preparing accurate 12-month rolling sales forecast.
  • Implement product strategies and promotional plans and other customer support programs with guidance from Product Management team.
  • Review sales and financial performance of distributors and take corrective steps as and when necessary.
  • Monitor competitors' activities including expansion plan, territory reorganization,products and promotion and provide regular feedback to RSM and Product manager.
  • Create an open and enabling work climate.
  • Assess field staff's detailing and selling skills during online meetings and provide feedback and on-the-job digital coaching for improvement.
  • Train field staff in organizing lecture programs and customer support programs,prescription monitoring, chemist audits and any new initiative.
  • Spearheaded efficient resolutions for wide-ranging customer issues to offer outstanding service and maintain high customer satisfaction
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations
  • Leveraged market knowledge to capitalize on emerging opportunities and maintain consistent growth rate at 84% or higher
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
  • Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Controlled resources and utilized assets to achieve qualitative and quantitative targets.
  • Created and reviewed invoices to confirm accuracy.
  • Assisted with pricing questions, inventory availability and changes to existing order and shipping information.

Territory Manager

Sanofi India Limited
Ernakulam
08.2016 - 04.2019

Description

To represent the total company in a given territory and to achieve the target by generating prescriptions. Need to be master in product

knowledge, selling skills, communication skills,problem-solving skills, and time management.

Responsibility

  • Create demand for an existing product or launch new product ensuring availability at retailers and stockiest
  • Organize lecture programs, patient education/support programs, seminars/film shows and any other doctor meet; follow-up and measure results vs. Expectations.
  • Maintain cordial relations with Medical-Chemists Associations and Drug Control authorities.
  • Promote the products of the company and achieves the given objectives, in turn, which get converted into revenue for the company.
  • Promoting product awareness, answering queries, providing advice and introducing new products.
  • RecordKeeping and Reporting.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Managed over 30 accounts within North Kerala territory.
  • Worked with vendors and suppliers to support timely delivery of products and services.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.

Scientific Sales Executive

Sanofi India Limited
Thrissur
12.2014 - 08.2016
    • Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
    • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
    • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
    • Enhanced marketing and sales strategies to increase profitability and develop organizational pipeline.
    • Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
    • Met frequently with technical, product management and service personnel to stay current on company offerings and business policies.

Business Executive

Merck Limited
Kottayam
02.2013 - 12.2014

Descriptions

Started Carer as Medical Representative .

Responsibility

  • Persuading potential customers to purchase company medications, identifying prospective business opportunities for the company, and providing the relevant departments with customer feedback.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills and build rapport with potential customers.
  • Preparing presentations for potential customers.
  • Researching competitor's medications and their respective market performances.
  • Keeping abreast of new developments in the medical field to determine the effect of such developments on the company's business strategies.
  • Developed in-depth knowledge of each client's business through research and regular on-site meetings

Education

MBA - Marketing

Chandigarh University
Punjab
06.2020 - 2022.06

Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com And Taxation

Calicut University
Thrissur
03.2008 - 2011.09

High School - High School

Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan
Thrissur
03.2007 - 2008.04

Diploma - Finance And Accounting

NIIT
Thrissur
01.2011 - 2011.07

Skills

    Selling and Negotiation

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Additional Information

  • Agility
  • Strive for result
  • Commit to Customer
  • Cooperate Transversally
  • Lead Teams
  • Make Decisions
  • Develop People
  • Think strategically.

Achievements

  • Sales Champion-Paris:- Highest recognition in Sanofi for highest sales and individual performance in Asian Region at Sanofi globally.
  • Super Achiever:-Hongkong-2018 :-Best performance in India and eligible for prestigious award and trip to HongKong at Sanofi.
  • Super Achiever-Macau-2017:- Top performer award for the year 2017 in sales performance at Sanofi.
  • Disha Award:- Personality development and training in Sanofi.
  • National Award:- Got national award for best performance in Merck limited all India top performer in per man productivity.
  • Chennai Royal Award:- Regional award for sales and Knowledge Skills in Merck Limited.

Personal Information

Birthday:-26th Jan 1991

Civil Status :-Married

Gender:- Male

Passport No:-W4331416

(Expiry:-23/09/2032)

REFEREES

R.ARUN ,SR.REGIONAL BUSINESS HEAD(Kolkatta,India)

+91 9500049909

Sanofi India Limited

R,Arun@Sanofi.com

Sushant Sharma ,Regional business Manager(Chennai,India)

+91 9895312303

Sanofi India Limited

Sushant.sharma@Sanofi.com

Dr Prem Narayanan , HOD

Ahalya Hospital Palakad,Kerala(India)

(Endocrinologist)

+91 9037769812

prm_narayanan@yahoo.co.in

Achu Shankaranarayanan DIRECTOR,Development Manager(Dubai)

+971 5624 06711

Achu.snkr@gmail.com

Wideline It solutions LLC.

Anirudh K Warrier, Sales and service enginer (Kuwait)

+96569031845

Anirudh.w@arabicompany.net

Arabi Company W.LL



Timeline

Sr.Sales Manager

Sanofi India Limited
06.2023 - Current

MBA - Marketing

Chandigarh University
06.2020 - 2022.06

Sales Manager(Task Force)

Sanofi India Limited
04.2019 - 05.2023

Territory Manager

Sanofi India Limited
08.2016 - 04.2019

Scientific Sales Executive

Sanofi India Limited
12.2014 - 08.2016

Business Executive

Merck Limited
02.2013 - 12.2014

Diploma - Finance And Accounting

NIIT
01.2011 - 2011.07

Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com And Taxation

Calicut University
03.2008 - 2011.09

High School - High School

Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan
03.2007 - 2008.04
VISHNU CHANDRANSales Manager