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Operations in Smart Agriculture, Precision Farming, Startup in AgriTech Space.

A head of department, senior management role in sales, and/or merchandizing functions with a growth-oriented Food and AgriBusiness company; where my strong business acumen, ability to organize and implement, as well as, developing and managing people - can help create and drive industry leading sales and profits. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEThe Maharashtra Agro Industries Development Corporation Ltd, Mumbai, India, Nov 2010 – 2022 (i) Dy. General Manger (2017-2022): (ii)… Show more A head of department, senior management role in sales, and/or merchandizing functions with a growth-oriented Food and AgriBusiness company; where my strong business acumen, ability to organize and implement, as well as, developing and managing people - can help create and drive industry leading sales and profits. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEThe Maharashtra Agro Industries Development Corporation Ltd, Mumbai, India, Nov 2010 – 2022 (i) Dy. General Manger (2017-2022): (ii) Regional Manager (2013-2017): (iii) Manufacturing Unit Head (2012-13):(iv) Manager (AE) Show less

(ii) Regional Manager (2013-2017): Responsible for the sales of all five divisions like fertilizers, farm machinery, pesticides, animal feed and processed food- NOGA business. Directly managing all divisions and categories with a team of 5 associate business managers and 165 supply chain specialists’ dealers. Managing a business of $13-15 million every year (Rs.100-115 Cr.) In addition, managed all business information planning & reporting services leading a team of 5 category analysts. Built… Show more (ii) Regional Manager (2013-2017): Responsible for the sales of all five divisions like fertilizers, farm machinery, pesticides, animal feed and processed food- NOGA business. Directly managing all divisions and categories with a team of 5 associate business managers and 165 supply chain specialists’ dealers. Managing a business of $13-15 million every year (Rs.100-115 Cr.) In addition, managed all business information planning & reporting services leading a team of 5 category analysts. Built the MAIDC brand, which generated $20 million in year one from 45 items. (iii) Manufacturing Unit Head (2012-13): Successfully completed production of 30,000 MT of Mix fertilizer grade at Fertilizer Manufacturing Unit. This is distributed over all the state thru different dealers. Responsibilities included all aspects of setting up operations. Achieved first year targets of 30,000 MT production, which created $10 million (Rs.72 Cr.) in new revenue.(iv) Manager (AE)- (2010-2012): Managed the sourcing, pricing, promotions & merchandising of all main farm machinery products & categories including all Tractors and Power tillers for Supply in the State Govt. Led the effort to build two new online e-tendering programs for the private business. Managed a business in excess of $26 million (Rs. 198 Cr.) with 12 deputy managers as direct reports. Responsible for building sales strategy and plans/reviews to aid in the whole state to Govt Supply of farm machinery. Worked across all agriculture input categories to define opportunities for pricing, promotions, assortment and merchandizing. Show less

Sales and marketing of agricutural pumps to open market dealers.Business development activities through a strong technical dealers network.

Sales and Marketing of Drip Irrigation Systems

Drip Irrigation Channel Sales