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Sudheer Duppala

Sudheer Duppala

Regional Manager - South
Chennai

Summary

I am Sudheer Duppala, a seasoned Business Manager with a passion for driving organizational success through strategic leadership and business excellence. I am a Committed Business Manager with 14+ years of experience in Core Sales & PNL Management. I have been with different industries which include Manufacturing, FMCG,Building Materials, Telecom/DTH & Banking.I've successfully navigated the complexities of Regional-level management, consistently achieving remarkable results. My expertise lies in Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Market Expansion,Client Retention & Revenue enhancement. Currently i am working as a Regional Manager at Gunnebo, a global leader in security solutions. I have an MBA in Marketing and I am currently pursuing an Executive Programme in Strategy and Leadership from IIM Kashipur, one of the top business schools in India. Having made my way up from the front line & experience of working with fellow professional managers, i have always believed and worked towards having a strong combination of good fundamentals, clear strategy & clinical execution in what ever i do for sustained Success. As a successful business manager for many years now, my strengths lies in Relationship Sales,Channel Sales ,Direct Sales, Distribution & Service delivery with strong exposure to customer segments which include Small & Medium Businesses, Large Enterrprises,Global customers,B2B,B2C,Direct, Retail,Public & Private Sector Banks, Co-operatives & Government Departments. I effectively combine my influencing & persuasive skills with strong execution capabilities. Along the way i have added to my skills - Project Management,Corporate Strategy, Customer Service & experience - giving me a comprehensive exposure as a Business leader.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Regional Manager- South

Gunnebo
Chennai
8 2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: a global leader in security solutions
  • To monitor sales and marketing activities of region and achieve targeted sales of Gunnebo products
  • To develop the Sales Strategy & ensure execution in line with the agreed annual plans and time lines
  • To explore new growth opportunities for developing additional business in South region
  • To ensure timely collection to maintain targeted daily outstanding (DSO)
  • To expand our presence in unrepresented areas by appointing new/extending channel partners operations
  • Ensure B2B and B2C targets are met for assigned territory.

Regional Head-South

Cinste Ventures
Bangalore
01.2018 - 08.2019
  • Responsible for on-boarding new franchisees, dealers, distributors & DSA's
  • To set up new stores, manage sales and operations of all stores to make city's run efficiently
  • Manage Sales managers & Warehouse managers across the city's & ensure sufficient HR is deployed across all states
  • To take care of all accounting/cash management at city level & responsible for city level P & L

Area Manager

Hafele India Private Limited
Hyderabad
03.2016 - 01.2018
  • To Manage franchise, dealers & distributors of the region
  • To Manage sales team & ensure target numbers are delivered as per KRA
  • To influence Designers, Architects, Contractors/builders & discuss on new product launches & their tech specs
  • To ensure Corporate, B2B & B2C sales numbers are achieved by team

Territory Sales Manager

Airtel
Visakhapatnam
04.2014 - 03.2016
  • Responsible for achieving postpaid Gross & Net Acquisition target in a highly competitive market where prepaid is the preferred option
  • Motivate Channel Partners by providing suitable incentives in line to their business performance
  • Controlling and minimizing the churn for new business (0-4 Months)
  • Identify opportunities for special technical solutions for unique requirements of corporate
  • E.g., closed user group tariff package etc

Branch Sales Manager

ICICI Bank
Visakhapatnam
05.2012 - 03.2014
  • Have Aggressively driven sales growth & profits by developing a friendly well trained Sales team who were always highly Visible to customers and responsive to their needs
  • Responsible for selling, closing, serving & expanding the current customer Base with in an Assigned Territory
  • Handled platinum portfolio (Customers Whose MAB is > 100000/-) and Provided Door Step Banking Service

Probation Officer

ICICI Bank
Visakhapatnam
04.2010 - 04.2012
  • Expertise in sales and business development for banking products, including loans, deposits, investments, and insurance
  • Adept at analyzing market trends and competitor activities to implement effective growth strategies
  • Proficient in managing customer relationships and delivering superior service experiences

Education

MBA - Marketing

Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management (GITAM) University
Visakhapatnam
04.2010 - 04.2012

Executive programme in Strategy & Leadership - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Indian Institute of Management Kashipur
Kashipur, India
03.2023 - 03.2024

B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

MVGR College of Engineering
Visakhapatnam
01.2006 - 01.2010

Skills

Key Account Management

Team building & Development

Team Leadership & Management

PnL Management

Communication & Negotiation

Financial Acumen

Adaptability and Cultural Sensitivity

Operations management

Team management

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Timeline

Executive programme in Strategy & Leadership - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Indian Institute of Management Kashipur
03.2023 - 03.2024

Regional Head-South

Cinste Ventures
01.2018 - 08.2019

Area Manager

Hafele India Private Limited
03.2016 - 01.2018

Territory Sales Manager

Airtel
04.2014 - 03.2016

Branch Sales Manager

ICICI Bank
05.2012 - 03.2014

MBA - Marketing

Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management (GITAM) University
04.2010 - 04.2012

Probation Officer

ICICI Bank
04.2010 - 04.2012

B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

MVGR College of Engineering
01.2006 - 01.2010

Regional Manager- South

Gunnebo
8 2019 - Current
Sudheer DuppalaRegional Manager - South