YESHWANTH GANTA
Vizianagaram
Summary
A dynamic and results-oriented Sales Leader and Entrepreneur with over 5 years of experience steering high-performing teams in the financial services sector while simultaneously launching and scaling a successful retail venture. Proven expertise in developing go-to-market strategies, driving multimillion-rupee revenue growth, and expanding market share. Combines disciplined corporate strategic planning with a relentless entrepreneurial mindset to achieve and exceed ambitious business objectives. Adept at B2B marketing, P&L management, and fostering a culture of high performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Manager
SHRIRAM LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD
VIZIANAGARAM
09.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded a high-performing team of 25+ sales officers & 10 business development executives providing strategic direction, coaching, and performance management to drive regional sales growth.
- Engineered and executed innovative sales strategies that consistently surpassed quarterly targets and increased the unit's overall market share.
- Cultivated a high-retention, motivated team environment which led to a significant reduction in employee turnover and boosted collective performance.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities, enabling the team to secure key high-value clients and partnerships.
- Managed reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership, providing actionable insights on sales funnels, conversion rates, and revenue forecasts.
- Key Achievement: Successfully managed full-time leadership responsibilities while concurrently founding and operating a retail startup, demonstrating exceptional dedication, efficiency, and business acumen.
FOUNDER
UPDATED
VIZIANAGARAM
12.2019 - Current
- Built a profitable retail brand from the ground up, overseeing all facets of business including product sourcing, supply chain, marketing, finance, and P&L management.
- Architected and implemented a multi-channel growth strategy that led to a 40% expansion of the customer base through targeted market penetration.
- Pioneered a B2B model, establishing lucrative partnerships with local retailers and focusing on corporate clients.
- Leveraged data-driven market research to identify emerging consumer trends, allowing the business to pivot and capitalize on high-demand product niches ahead of competitors.
- Orchestrated a high-volume B2B corporate gifting transaction, managing the end-to-end sales cycle and logistics for the seamless delivery of over 550 boAt speaker units to a key corporate client.
Education
BSC Computers -
ANDHRA UNIVERSITY
VISAKHAPATNAM A.P01-2020
Skills
- Sales & Business Development: Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy, B2B Sales, Client Relationship Management, Revenue Growth, Market Expansion
- Leadership & Management: Team Leadership (25 members), Performance Management, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Cross-functional Collaboration
- Marketing: Field Marketing, Campaign Planning & Execution, Digital Marketing, Brand Building, Vendor Negotiation
- Technical Skills: CRM Systems, MS Office Suite (Advanced), Canva, E-commerce Platforms
Accomplishments
Entrepreneurial Success: Scaled a startup from concept to a profitable venture with a 40% growth in customer base.
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Telugu
Native
Native
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Unit Manager
SHRIRAM LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD
09.2021 - Current
FOUNDER
UPDATED
12.2019 - Current
BSC Computers -
ANDHRA UNIVERSITY