Samuel S — Business Development Manager
I’m a growth-driven business leader with 9+ years of experience building and scaling high-impact operations across India’s agritech, fresh-produce, retail, and supply-chain ecosystems. My journey has been about one thing — turning ground-level execution into sustainable, scalable business outcomes. Over the years, I’ve led cross-functional mandates spanning Sales, Category Management, Project Execution, and Strategic Partnerships, working with farmers, retailers, and modern trade partners to bridge the gap between farm-to-fork efficiently and profitably. 💼 What I Bring to the Table 1)Sales & Category Growth: Proven record of scaling B2B & B2C categories, driving revenue growth, and improving margins across fresh-produce and FMCG portfolios. 2)Project & Operations Leadership: Skilled in executing large-scale process improvement projects—optimizing supply chain flow, cost efficiency, and delivery excellence. 3)Business Strategy: Strong analytical mindset for pricing, assortment, and demand planning that converts data into actionable growth strategies. 4)Team Leadership: Passionate about mentoring diverse teams and fostering ownership, accountability, and innovation across all functions. 5)Agri Ecosystem Expertise: Deep understanding of farm procurement, mandi dynamics, F&V logistics, and category behaviour across southern India markets. 🚀 My Core Philosophy In every role—whether sales, project, or category—my goal is to build profitable, scalable systems that create value for all stakeholders: farmers, retailers, and consumers alike. I thrive where strategy meets execution—translating insights from the ground into results that move the business forward. 🌍 Open To Category Management Sales & Business Development Operations / Project Management Strategic Partnerships / Expansion Roles Currently based in Bengaluru, open to national leadership opportunities in the agritech, retail, or FMCG ecosystem.E-Commerce,Quick-Commerce
Stackforce AI infers this person is a growth-driven leader in the agritech and retail sectors.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 9 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Category Management
- Project Management
- Sales & Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Procurement
- Sales Management
- Team Leadership
- Customer Experience
Career Highlights
- Proven record of scaling B2B & B2C categories.
- Expert in driving operational excellence in agritech.
- Strong analytical mindset for actionable growth strategies.
Work Experience
Wheelocity
Senior manager -Category (6 mos)
Career Break
Career transition (5 mos)
Ninjacart
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Senior Area Sales Manager (1 yr 6 mos)
Project Manager (10 mos)
Senior Manager (8 yrs 2 mos)
Executive (1 yr 11 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Singhania University
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom at GITAM Deemed University
Secondary School Leaving Certificate at united thomas english school