RAMASWAMY HARIHARAN IYER
Contact: 963-***-**** / 093********
E-Mail: *******.****@*****.*** / *********@*****.***, *******.****@*****.***
Job Objective
Seeking middle managerial level assignments in Business Development, Revenue Generation and Channel Management with an organisation of repute, preferably in Mumbai
Profile Summary
Dynamic career of 30 years reflecting pioneering experience in:
Business Development Revenue Generation Channel Management
Strategy Planning People Management Key Account Management
Brand Management Training / Mentoring Budgeting
Demonstrated year-on-year success in achieving revenue and business growth objectives within start-up initiatives of the established organisations in FMCG sector
Achieved No. 1 Sales Performance for retail sales and a growth
Extensive experience in creating competitive sales & business models, evolving optimal product / price offerings, and creating brand salience in target markets; efficiently managed the launch and market establishment of Good Night Product
Pursued Post Graduation (International Marketing) from Welingkar Management Institute, Mumbai, University, which seeks to leverage experience and business acumen
Established large volume, high profit accounts with excellent levels of retention and loyalty; Retail outlets 850
Successfully managed and mentored cross-functional, teams across assignments; presently handling a team of 10 individuals
Deft in setting up new initiatives, creating strategic marketing plans and budgets, developing product campaigns, reviewing marketing plans and organizing various events
Core Competencies
Business Development:
Steering business development operations with a view to achieve organizational objectives and profitability
Coordinating with customers’ for achieving revenue targets and constantly updating data of market analysis
Sales and Marketing:
Spearheading initiatives for promoting products, achieving business goals and increasing sales growth
Reviewing & interpreting the competition and market information to fine tune marketing strategies
Distributor Management:
Networking with financially strong and reliable channel partners, resulting in deeper market penetration and reach
Evaluating the performance of distributors & monitoring retail sales and marketing activities
Team Management:
•Recruiting, mentoring and handling training of the field functionaries to ensure the sales and operational efficiency
•Creating dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and high performance amongst team members
Organisational Experience
Since Feb’91 Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Mumbai as Sales Officer / Market Development Officer
Key Result Areas:
Managing Concessionaire entire South Mumbai.
Planning cold room inventory on a regular basis and reducing the costs of the same to get operational efficiency
Developing relationships with current customers and ensuring their retention by ensuring customer delight
Providing on the job training to various personnel to build up their sales skills and overall levels of competencies
Looking after the Icecream Division of Kwality Walls Brand
Highlights:
Holds the credit of developing business despite of recession and attained 20% remarkable growth despite constraint in 2005 to 2018
Successfully developed the product distribution in various Malls and Super Markets
Effectively created several new channels for market penetration
Obtained No. 1 Performer Award in Mumbai for January-June 2013 sales growth achievement
Received 15 years Good Service Award for demonstrating excellent performance across the tenure
Dexterously generated 20% business growth for the brand in 2005 to 2017
Played a key role in implementing strategies to ensure high visibility for key outlets; handled flag ship outlets
Awarded as the Best Asset Placement Person in Mumbai branch & received cash prize for the same
Major Project
Headed a new project for Kwality Walls and undertook the following responsibilities:
oManaged the outlet expansion with deploying assets (freezers) in a perfect manner
oSelected shops for the placement of new ice-cream parlours
oAdded new channel partners
oMonitored secondary sales figures and initiated steps to boost the same
oControlled retail pay out budgets & tapped new markets for sales promotion
Jul’89-Jan’91 Cadbury India Limited, Mumbai as Sales Supervisor
Highlights:
Independently developed key outlets for the brand and initiated several successful ice cream parlours at international level
Significantly contributed in developing new outlets and adding the same to the existing distribution network
Acknowledged as best asset for the company as long regarding sales experience
Holds the distinction of performing consistently despite load shedding issues
Mar’88-Jun’89 Trans Electra, Mumbai as Sales Supervisor
Highlights:
Single-handedly managed the launch and promotion of Good Night- Mosquito Repellent
Awarded for outstanding asset placement & sales achievement in 2004
Accomplished annual sales targets despite of market constraints of adding & expanding outlets
Education
2016 Post Graduation (International Marketing) from Welingkar Management Institute, Mumbai
2011 PGDBM (Marketing Management) from Welingkar Management Institute, Mumbai
1991 Bachelor in Arts (Literature) CHM, Mumbai University
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 10th November, 1965
Address: Flat 101, Mangal Archana Apartment, Opp. Murli Manohar Apartment, Near Lalchakki, Ulhasnagar-4, Thane District, Irama-421004, Maharshtra
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil & Malayalam
Inside sales I have worked for inside sales in my 28 year tenure of career in Hul
Current CTC 8.20 lac per annum.
Notice Period: immediate joining
Contact no. 963-***-**** / 093********)