Abhishek Awasthi

Business Development Executive

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India18 yrs 2 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 17 years in International Sales and Exports.
Expertise in Market Development and Team Management.
Traveled to over 30 countries for business.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B sales professional with extensive experience in international markets and strategic marketing.

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Skills

Core Skills

International SalesMarket DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentCustomer CommunicationSales ManagementMarketing StrategyInternational Marketing

Other Skills

Business StrategyBusiness TravelChannel SalesCustomer RetentionCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCustomer-focused ServiceDemand GenerationDocumentationEmail MarketingEvent MarketingImport ExportLead GenerationLogistics SupportMarketing

About

Professional with a proven experience of more than 17 years in the fields of International Sales and Exports. With a travel experience to more than 30 countries and PAN India, I have developed special expertise in Market Development, Team Building & Management, Channel Management, Leadership, Strategic Marketing, Customer Communication, Key Account Management and P&L Management.

Experience

Microlit

2 roles

Senior Manager - International Sales

Promoted

May 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos

International Sales Manager

May 2016 – May 2024 · 8 yrs

Working as an International Marketing Manager, my primary responsibility is to generate sales for Laboratory Analytical Devices (Liquid Handling Devices) from distributors and institutions all around the world and to create a distinctive image for the organisation. To do this, I travel to overseas locations to meet existing customers or new prospects, or to participate in International Trade Exhibitions. Different sales promotion schemes and BTL marketing initiatives are carried out to increase the sales. To provide 100% satisfaction to the customers, effective and efficient communication is done with them and it is also ensured that company's commitment in terms of quality and deliveries is always met.

Sales and MarketingInternational MarketingCustomer CommunicationSales PromotionEvent MarketingInternational Sales+1

Karam

Additional Merchandiser - International

Aug 2012 – Apr 2016 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Lucknow

Worked at Karam as an Additional Merchandiser in the business development dept., and acted as a bridge between customers and the organisation. The primary responsibilities included timely execution of all export orders with close coordination with various internal departments, providing prompt production, technical and logistics support to the international customers, quick resolution of complaints, working closely with customer accounts for product developments and different operational improvisations etc. In my role, I lead a small team of 2 members with being consistently involved in imparting training and guidance.

Customer SupportOperational ExcellenceTeam ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCustomer Communication

Kazage lifestyles ltd.

Assistant Sales Manager

May 2011 – Aug 2012 · 1 yr 3 mos

Kazage Lifestyles Ltd. is one of the world's leading manufacturer and exporter of Home Furnishing Products, mainly window blinds & carpets. My primary responsibilities were to first establish a domestic sales network on PAN India basis, by appointing furnishing retail shops as our Point of Purchase dealers, and then carrying out different sales promotion activities and BTL campaigns to boost the sales.

Sales PromotionMarket DevelopmentSales ManagementMarketing Strategy

Gardex

International Marketing Executive

Oct 2008 – May 2011 · 2 yrs 7 mos

In Gardex, I was responsible for generating sales of construction tools (Engineering, Saw files & wood rasps, hammers, bars, chisels, hoes etc. in markets in Asia, Middle East, Africa and South East Asia. I successfully contributed in this organisation by overachieving my sales targets for 2 consecutive years, as well as troubleshooting and devising tactical solutions for numerous problems, which are benefiting the organisation in the longer run. A lot of innovative sales promotional activities were carried out by me, which was supported by the management and creating great impact towards objective achievements.

Sales PerformanceNegotiationInternational MarketingSales Management

Pearson

Sales Executive

Sep 2007 – Jun 2008 · 9 mos

Travelling to the assigned areas of Lucknow and Eastern U.P. and generate sale of course books from schools and books distributors. Market development for the company by entering in new markets, spreading word of mouth awareness about the company, establishing a professional and friendly brand image, creating new distributors and fixing policies for them, promotion through workshops etc.

Market DevelopmentCustomer CommunicationSales ManagementBusiness Development