Sameer Thind — CEO
Sales Leader with track record of translating business strategies into award-winning performances. Experienced in highly competitive markets across diverse verticals. Shaped performance-driven cultures, fast-tracked businesses and delivered organizational vision & goals. I am an Electronics Engineer and an MBA (SIBM) with 20+ years of solid Sales & Operations Management experience with leading consumer products organizations. I have worked in most Regions of India. I have exceeded my targets, received recognition and awards for my sterling performances throughout my academic and professional career. I currently head the states of Gujarat, Mumbai, ROM, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh with a team of 174 and deliver multimillion dollar sales revenues. Earlier, I set up “Direct to Retail” Nokia Distribution Network in Kenya (East Africa). My expertise lies in “Modernizing Channels”, strengthening coverage, distribution footprint, channel infrastructure and channel capacity; ensuring retail coverage and availability; developing key clients; recruiting and igniting large sales teams to deliver superlative performances. Have built & maintained strong relationships with distribution partners HMD Global (Nokia) I launched the first Nokia Android Smartphones - Nokia 3; expanded market share; pivoted sales Nationally Grew distribution network from 44,600 to 50,000 outlets in South and from 18,500 to 24,000 outlets (West) Rebuilt Gujarat Sales & Distribution Structure. Scaled up Direct Distribution network from 4000 to 8500 outlets Idea Cellular Ltd: Turned around the Weakest Zone and won the “Overall Best Zone” Award Specialties: Business Strategy & Execution, Sales & Marketing, Sales Operations, Business Development, Client Relationship, Key Account Management, Market Research, People Leadership, Distribution Channel Management, Demand Forecasting & Inventory Management, Budget Management. I am an articulate communicator and a highly motivated professional, confident of delivering impeccable results through my dedication, competence and vast & varied experience. To know more about me or my work, please drop me a line at sameerthind@rediffmail.com / or call +91-98 2439 7315.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sales Leader in Telecommunications and Consumer Electronics.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 20 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Sales Strategy
- Team Leadership
- Distribution Management
- Sales Management
- Client Relations
Career Highlights
- 20+ years in Sales & Operations Management
- Proven track record in exceeding sales targets
- Expert in channel modernization and distribution management
Work Experience
Samsung India
Region Distribution Head (2 yrs)
HMD Global
Sales Head- West India (5 yrs)
Microsoft
Business Manager (1 yr 7 mos)
Nokia
Business Manager (1 yr 3 mos)
Idea Cellular Ltd
Zonal Business Manager (4 yrs 3 mos)
ICI Paints
Zonal Manager (1 yr 9 mos)
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd
ASM, Gujarat/Haryana (4 yrs 11 mos)
Education
Masters of Business Administration at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune
BE at University of PUNE
