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Kavitha Guru

Manager Sales & Marketing
Chennai

Summary

Proven leader in business development with a track record of enhancing revenue growth by 28% at Shero Home Food. Expert in strategic planning and account management, I excel in building client relationships and leading teams to success. Skilled in database management and analytical problem-solving, my approach significantly boosts profitability and market expansion.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager of Business Development and Sales

Shero Home Food(Barottas Hospitality Pvt Ltd)
01.2020 - Current
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing strategic business development plans and fostering strong client relationships.
  • Developed and delivered sales training programs
  • Conducted needs assessments and created targeted solutions
  • Coached/mentored sales teams
  • Evaluated training effectiveness
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams
  • Organized product demonstrations at trade shows/events which positively impacted brand awareness among potential customers.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Led team meetings focused on sharing best practices which contributed significantly to overall team success.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with efficient account management, timely follow-ups, and prompt resolution of issues.
  • Developed comprehensive sales training materials and tools that enabled new hires to quickly adapt and contribute effectively.
  • Developed and executed strategic growth plans
  • Built and maintained client relationships
  • Conducted market analysis and competitor research
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams
  • Increased revenue growth by 28%
  • Expanded client base by 32%
  • Developed and implemented successful business strategies

Business Development Manager

Dream Weavers Events
4 2012 - 12.2019
  • Created and executed outbound demand generation campaigns, calls and emails to deliver qualified leads for sales team.
  • Conducted market research to discover new leads, opportunities and messaging.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing and other internal teams to meet shared goals.
  • Developed deep understanding of customer needs, priorities and pain points to deliver customized service.
  • Applied strategies to engage in new business opportunities and develop existing accounts.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Encouraged cross-selling of additional products and services through relationship-building and acquired understanding of customer business needs.
  • Developed and executed sales presentations as well as both internal and external product training workshops.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Increased profits through providing excellent customer service, following established guidelines and auditing sales reports.
  • Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs and natural food chains.
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
  • Verified applicant references and employment details.
  • Conducted recruiting events to grow passive talent pipeline to prepare for future hiring needs.
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing strategic business development plans and fostering strong client relationships.


Administrative Manager

Dream Weavers Events
05.2008 - 04.2012
  • Established and developed strong administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Assigned tasks and directed team of office clerks.
  • Aggregated and analyzed data related to administrative costs to prepare budgets for corporate-level management.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of client relationships.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

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  • Managed Number employees with continuous coaching and mentoring.

Administrative Assistant

Dream Weavers Events
05.2005 - 04.2008
  • Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
  • Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
  • Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Organized weekly staff meetings and logged minutes for corporate records.
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
  • Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department.

Education

10th Std -

St Marys Girls Higher Secondary School
Perambur, Chennai.
06.1998 - 03.1999

12th Std - Computer Science Group

St Marys Girls Higher Secondary School
Perambur, Chennai.
06.2000 - 03.2001

Honors Diploma In Computer Applications - Computer Applications

Csc
Perambur
05.2001 - 04.2002

Bsc(IT) - Information Technology

AAIDU, ALLAHABAD
Chennai
06.2001 - 04.2004

BE - Computer Engineering

Harris University.
Miami
03.2001 - 04.2005

Skills

Account management

Accomplished manager

Database Management

Sales processes

Analytical problem solver

Staff Management

Business administration

Office management

Strategic planning

Languages

English

Excellent

Tamil

Excellent

Timeline

Manager of Business Development and Sales

Shero Home Food(Barottas Hospitality Pvt Ltd)
01.2020 - Current

Administrative Manager

Dream Weavers Events
05.2008 - 04.2012

Administrative Assistant

Dream Weavers Events
05.2005 - 04.2008

Bsc(IT) - Information Technology

AAIDU, ALLAHABAD
06.2001 - 04.2004

Honors Diploma In Computer Applications - Computer Applications

Csc
05.2001 - 04.2002

BE - Computer Engineering

Harris University.
03.2001 - 04.2005

12th Std - Computer Science Group

St Marys Girls Higher Secondary School
06.2000 - 03.2001

10th Std -

St Marys Girls Higher Secondary School
06.1998 - 03.1999

Business Development Manager

Dream Weavers Events
4 2012 - 12.2019
Kavitha GuruManager Sales & Marketing