Managing Prodcut development and Sales Activities for Middle EAST region

Managed Prodcut development activites for range of vegetables hybrids mainly gourds and solanaceous crops in India.Joined East West Seeds India Product Development In charge. I was associated with East west seeds for 2 Yrs. Organized product development team for East West India

Leading the prodcut development team for India,mapping and follow up of prodcut development operations for India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka.(2002 – 2008) - Started as Area Manager Western Region (Sales), held the position for two years and then was promoted as product development Incharge for all India. The focus of activities initially was on evaluation of new hybrids at field level, including pipe lined and existing varieties and simultaneously mapping the vision for R&D with focus on… Show more Leading the prodcut development team for India,mapping and follow up of prodcut development operations for India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka.(2002 – 2008) - Started as Area Manager Western Region (Sales), held the position for two years and then was promoted as product development Incharge for all India. The focus of activities initially was on evaluation of new hybrids at field level, including pipe lined and existing varieties and simultaneously mapping the vision for R&D with focus on indigenous crops and local breeding program in India. I was heading the product development division. Show less

Mangaing Marketing activities of Vegetable seeds in State Of Maharashtra, Based in Pune.(1995-2001) – Responsibility of sales as Assistant manager marketing based at Pune covering Western Maharashtra. Monitoring sales and product development activities, Establishing and monitoring distributor Network with a long term vision, sales, collection and taking care of after sales service.Primary responsibility for was for managing Sales team , managing distributor and setting up… Show more Mangaing Marketing activities of Vegetable seeds in State Of Maharashtra, Based in Pune.(1995-2001) – Responsibility of sales as Assistant manager marketing based at Pune covering Western Maharashtra. Monitoring sales and product development activities, Establishing and monitoring distributor Network with a long term vision, sales, collection and taking care of after sales service.Primary responsibility for was for managing Sales team , managing distributor and setting up dealer network with a long term vision. I was conducting development Trails Demonstrations on new hybrids at field level. Excellent rapport with scientific community such as scientist, extension workers and department authorities. Work also involved developing New Markets, Products for wider acceptance through campaigning, demonstrations and product fitness. Show less