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SENDHIL KUMAR A

SENDHIL KUMAR A

Medical Device sales| Clinical Selling | Strategic Marketing

Summary

Accomplished Sales Manager offering 16 years of experience developing and maximizing B2B sales. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service. Expertise in marketing strategies, product promotion and merchandising to achieve market penetration. Successful record of expanding network connections through persuasive brand imaging. Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 16-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Business Manager

Stryker
5 2022 - Current
  • Capital equipment’s sales in TN Southern region
  • Exceeded annual sales targets consistently through proactive prospecting, effective pipeline management, and diligent follow-up efforts.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices across the team.
  • Managed channel partner and direct sales
  • Exceeded sales goals and market competitions through effective negotiation of product
  • Consistently hit and exceeded sales goals
  • Lead the strategy for prospecting and driving new business opportunities
  • Trained area sales managers on varies sales techniques and principles


Territory Manager

Cardinal Health
05.2019 - 05.2022
  • Managed TN South Region in an efficient and successful manner
  • Brought in new accounts through successful networking strategies and promotional approaches
  • Identified key entry points to enhance market penetration and effectively analyzed data to optimize customer satisfaction and increase profitability.

Territory Manager

Medtronic
05.2016 - 05.2019
  • Exceeded sales goals and market competitions through effective negotiation of product
  • Managed Dual role for both Patient recovery and Hernia Business
  • Asked appropriate open-ended questions to discover prospects' needs and requirements
  • Achieved 118% and grew sales, earning title as top representative in region
  • Planned and conducted weekly sales meetings to keep sales representatives up-to-date on new products and strategies.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.

Territory Manager

MSD Pharmaceuticals Ltd
04.2012 - 05.2016
  • Managed territory for both Critical care and Anesthesia customers in an efficient and successful manner
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of competitors offerings and presence in assigned territory
  • Brought in new accounts through successful networking strategies and promotional approaches
  • Maintained weekly sales tracking and leadership reports to support operational enhancement and implement corrective actions
  • Got All India Top performer award for Zienam.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.

Key Account Specialist

Gsk Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
03.2011 - 03.2012

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  • Implemented a streamlined communication process for better coordination between internal teams, ensuring timely delivery of products and services for key accounts.
  • Obtained pricing deals, negotiated contracts, and solidified beneficial agreements.

Supervisor

Spic Agro Biotech Centre
05.2009 - 03.2011
  • Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy
  • Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance
  • Supervised all production phases, including Media Preparation and Autoclave operation.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Facilitated collaboration between team members on projects requiring cross-functional expertise for successful outcomes.

Territory Manager

Nicholas Piramal India Ltd
02.2007 - 07.2007
  • Achieved sales goals, distribution targets and market share through proactive management of the territory
  • Grew territory by 15% through successful networking, partnership development and contract negotiation
  • Taking care of Neuro division and met customers like Neurologist and psychiatrists.

Sales Executive

Merck
08.2006 - 02.2007


  • Created and implemented successful sales campaigns to drive leads and increase sales.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Education

MBA. Business Administaration -

Periyar University Salem

M.Sc. Biotechnology -

AVS College
TN, India

B.Sc. Biotechnology -

AVS College
TN, India

12: School - undefined

KCSM MHS School

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Rapport Building
  • Digitally savvy
  • Product Knowledge
  • Demo Skills
  • Closing Techniques
  • Market Trend Analysis
  • Key Account Management
  • Lead Generation
  • Market intelligence
  • Sales process
  • Sales Statistics Analysis
  • Sales management

Accomplishments Awards

  • Best New Joiner Award Stryker 2022.
  • APAC President club award winner Fy-21 - Cardinal Health
  • Emerging Asia Award winner Fy-21- Cardinal Health
  • Be Bold Challenge award for Secondary AOP Q3 Fy19 -Medtronic
  • Top contributor award - south in the year FY’18 for Compression business -Medtronic
  • Quarterly award - 3 quarters for the year FY’18- Medtronic
  • Achieved 10 quarters consecutively with India Medtronic Pvt Ltd
  • Top performing TBM award- South with MSD Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Top Performing Key Account Specialist award with GSK Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Timeline

Territory Manager

Cardinal Health
05.2019 - 05.2022

Territory Manager

Medtronic
05.2016 - 05.2019

Territory Manager

MSD Pharmaceuticals Ltd
04.2012 - 05.2016

Key Account Specialist

Gsk Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
03.2011 - 03.2012

Supervisor

Spic Agro Biotech Centre
05.2009 - 03.2011

Territory Manager

Nicholas Piramal India Ltd
02.2007 - 07.2007

Sales Executive

Merck
08.2006 - 02.2007

Area Business Manager

Stryker
5 2022 - Current

MBA. Business Administaration -

Periyar University Salem

M.Sc. Biotechnology -

AVS College

B.Sc. Biotechnology -

AVS College

12: School - undefined

KCSM MHS School
SENDHIL KUMAR AMedical Device sales| Clinical Selling | Strategic Marketing