BIO-DATA GAJENDRA SINGH KACHHWAHA, BANSHI WALE MANDIR KI GALI, B/H SITARAM BABY PARK, BAGAR CHOWK, JODHPUR-342001 Cell: 9928234789 Educational Qualifications M.Com(P) From Jodhpur University in 1986(Marketing research & Principle of marketing) Date of Birth: 12th May 1967 Marital status: Married Summary of Skills & Experiences Over 25years of experience in areas of Sales / Marketing & e-commerce (Pepperfry.com, CADBURY INDIA LIMITED, EPICU FOODS “A PARLE AGRO Sister concern” ). Handled the Product Bandwidth for established brand equities & leaders in their segment Expanding Distribution Network, Channel Management. Proven ability to identify market opportunities & catalyzing value strategies to increase sales A superb performer with the distinction of raising sales and profitability of the company. Excellent team building, motivational and relation management skills. Organizational Experiences LAST : From June 2011 to 10Oct.2013,Working as a Senior Manager (Jodhpur Operation), Pepperfry.com for Furniture(JODHPUR FURNITURE) & Home Decor Products. I myself had made ready all Infrastructures, Factory, Finishing Unit for Pepperfry.com in Jodhpur. THEN headED Pepperfry Sourcing team from Jan.2012 –OCT.2013. Previous Experiences : (1)From March 2011 to MAY 2011 ( 3MONTHS) Worked as a Distributor for JODHPUR CITY for VODAFONE ESSAR DIGILINK LTD. Handled 50Lacs Sales Turnover per Month. (2)From 01.10.1989 to 05.04.2003,(Total 14yrs.+) worked with Cadbury India Limited as Senior Sales Officer in the state of Rajasthan. (3) From 1Feb.2004 to Oct.2006, worked as a REGIONAL SALES MANAGER,Rajasthan in Desai Brothers Ltd. Bangalore,based at Rajasthan and Looked after there biggest Region in Rupee value sales. From NOV.2006 to 31st MARCH 2009, Worked as a “BUSINESS HEAD”IN EPICU AGRO PRODCUTS LIMITED “A sister concern OF PARLE AGRO PRD. LTD “. (FROOTI & APPY FIZ) based at JAIPUR(Rajasthan) and looked after RAJASTHAN STATE sales. From 01.10.1989 to 05.04.2003, with Cadbury India Limited as Senior Sales Officer Leading MNC & Global Brand leader in its segment. Key Responsibilities were; Leading a Team size of 20 comprising personnel for retail & pilot sales in the state of Rajasthan Planning strategies for ensuring sales promotion and brand visibility in the assigned markets Developed & strengthened the Distributor Network infrastructure for deeper penetration and reach Design and implement strategy for market expansion in the unexplored areas of good potential in smaller district towns through primary & secondary sales Implementing promotional strategies for local level promotions, trade incentive schemes Carrying out implementation of new project termed “ Microwave” like project done by me earlier called “BIC”. Monitoring Receivables recovery from distributors and pipeline stocks control. Assisted in determining regional sales volumes as per the sales & marketing budget Devised system of Micro-planning for collating data on sales generation in each segment for identification, penetration & development of new market segments. Achievements IN CADBURY INDIA LIMITED: Devised & launched a unique “Best in Class” project in Jodhpur, to derive all round excellence in sales & marketing operations viz. market brand visibility, market coverage & stock availability. After doing the project in Jodhpur the Secondary growth has jumped from 6% in first half of 1998 to 62% in second half of 1998 and 1999 was 42 % again as against Rajasthan state growth were 5%. The success of this campaign in Jodhpur prompted the company to take it up on a National scale. Conceived, developed & launched a “Super Stockiest” operation to enhance penetration in new markets and sustain level of product availability in existing markets In 2002, under my supervision company has started Project MICROWAVE (BIC) in Rajasthan state and end of 2002 Rajasthan volume growth was 28%, that was the best in Northern Branch of the company. I have BIFURCATED the Jodhpur city from one distributor to three, by taking a big risk in July 2002. Before the bifurcation, Jodhpur volume growth was 12% and after bifurcation the growth was about 43%. It was a big satisfaction for me as well as for the company. In 2002 Jodhpur city was a CONTROL TOWN of the company, therefore NO INPUTS from the company in the town. Again in 2003 company has given me the project “ BIC” for Jaipur/Jodhpur towns, under my supervision towns delivered the 26% & 31% growth respectively, as against 14% Rajasthan state growth…till 04’2003. Responsibilities included:(IN CADBURY INDIA LIMITED) The position reported to Senior Area Sales Manager Handled Sales & Marketing functions for Rajasthan Involved in the Launch of Company’s product in the State Total Business handled by me in year 2002/03 was 10 crore approx. MAJOR STRENGTHS: * Man-management & PR skills. * Positive & forward-looking attitude. * Cool & composed temperament under all adversities. * Contingency planning. * Sound analytical skills. Highly result-oriented ***************************************************************************