Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Certification
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AJIT MENON

AJIT MENON

Dubai

Summary

Hardworking and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Head of Sales

Physicswallah Gulf
03.2023 - Current

1. Leading and mentoring a dynamic team comprising 2 Sales Managers, who manage 12 Branch Managers and BD's, ensuring their success through guidance and support.
2. Assisted in implementing sales strategies, surpassing revenue growth targets, and doubling business performance compared to the 2022/23 period.
3. Actively identified and capitalized on new market opportunities, devising effective penetration plans to milk them.
4. Fostering and maintaining robust relationships with key stakeholders like school authorities and vendors, enhancing business partnerships.
5.Leveraging sales data analysis and market trend insights for continuous improvement in service offerings.
6. Create and executing pricing strategies to optimize revenue and profitability.
7. Spearhead digital marketing, executing impactful social media campaigns and implementing sales CRM for better productivity tracking.
8. Developed a robust sales process and tracking system, enhancing overall efficiency.

Assistant General Manager

Homelane
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Coordinated and managed a team of Sales Managers, Executives, Showroom Manager, DRM & ADRMs to increase business performance by 18%
  • Implemented a streamlined process for sending accurate quotes to 100% of prospects within the designated time, resulting in an improvement of meeting-SLAs by 15%
  • Oversaw the design process for 10-40% of projects and ensured exceptional customer experience during the entire process, resulting in a customer satisfaction rate increase of 34%.

Business Head

Byjus
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Complete Ownership of Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Customer Experience
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive recruitment and training program for team members that resulted in a 65% decrease in employee turnover and a 40% increase in productivity
  • Highest admission in 6 months ( PAN India) with 500+ students
  • Generated 130+ centre walkins WOW for 1st Qtr through planned marketing drives
  • Amassed 400 leads WOW with 8 executives
  • Gained ENTR+ in 8 months of Centre opening.

Manager - Supply

Mahindra Logistics Limited
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Streamlined supply operations for the city, managing a team of over 200 business associates (vendors), resulting in a more efficient and cost-effective supply chain
  • Utilized cost optimization strategies and pricing policy modifications to achieve a remarkable 40% increase in revenue from existing accounts during FY 2019-20
  • Recognized as the Best Manager at Mahindra Logistics Limited for driving regional profitability, contributing to the company's success in FY 2019-20.

Manager

Ola Cabs
03.2016 - 06.2018
  • Developed and executed innovative strategies to drive efficiencies within corporate clients, resulting in a 30% reduction in operational costs across all accounts
  • Presented the benefits of Ola Corporate to C-suite executives, highlighting the potential for a 20% decrease in overall travel spends and a 15% increase in transparency within their organizations
  • Led end-to-end sales processes, including cold calling, pitching, contract negotiation, and account closure, resulting in a 40% increase in new business acquisition over the course of one year.

Area Sales Manager

Housing.Com
02.2014 - 03.2016
  • Conducting territory mapping and market segmentation to identify untapped customer groups, expanding product reach, and boosting market share
  • Analyzing market information to gain insights into competitors, enabling the refinement of marketing strategies
  • Implementing effective sales programs and strategies to enhance product awareness and maximize brand visibility.

Education

MBA - Marketing

West Bengal University of Technology
Kolkata
06.2010

Skills

  • Solution Selling
  • Negotiation Expertise
  • Sales Operations
  • Pipeline Management
  • Sales Coaching
  • CRM Proficiency
  • Problem solving
  • Customer retention
  • Analytical thinking
  • Key account growth
  • Team leadership

Accomplishments

  • Named "Manager of the Year" in [2019.2022] for MLL & Byjus Tuition Centre.
  • Won the Kaizen Award at Mahindra Logistics Limited saving 1.43 crores by implementing process to track dry run.
  • Named Manager of the Quarter in PW gulf.

Timeline

Head of Sales

Physicswallah Gulf
03.2023 - Current

Assistant General Manager

Homelane
09.2022 - 03.2023

Business Head

Byjus
08.2021 - 09.2022

Manager - Supply

Mahindra Logistics Limited
06.2018 - 08.2021

Manager

Ola Cabs
03.2016 - 06.2018

Area Sales Manager

Housing.Com
02.2014 - 03.2016

MBA - Marketing

West Bengal University of Technology

Certification

  • Advanced Diploma in IT - 2007-08
AJIT MENON