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Praveen Sharma

Business Development Executive

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India14 yrs 11 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 14 years of experience in Telecom Retail and Services Operations.
  • Expertise in Retail Sales, Affordability Operations, and Financial Services.
  • Strong leadership and analytical skills driving operational efficiency.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Retail Operations expert with strong sales and financial management capabilities.

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Skills

Core Skills

Operations ManagementFinance ServicesSales ManagementFinance OperationsCustomer Relationship ManagementMarketing ManagementCustomer SupportBusiness Development

Other Skills

Brand AlignmentCollaborative Problem SolvingFinancial Services CollaborationLeadershipManagement Information Systems (MIS)Market UpdatesMulti-Store OperationsOEM contractsPayment GatewaysPoint of Sale (POS) SystemsProblem SolvingProduct ServiceRelationship ManagementRelationship OEMStandard Operating Procedure (SOP)

About

Dynamic professional with over 14+ years of experience in the Telecom Retail and Services Operations industry. I bring strong expertise in Retail Sales, Affordability Operations, and Financial Services. Working closely with senior leadership, including the Affordability Ops Manager, I have consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, deep industry knowledge, and a results-driven approach. My skill set includes Retail Sales, Finance Operations, Marketing, and CRM, supported by excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and organizational abilities. I am experienced in problem-solving, negotiation, presentations, and team management across all organizational levels. I also possess a solid understanding of financial planning, and profit margins, enabling me to drive operational efficiency and business growth.

Experience

14 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
6 mos
Current Experience

Paytm services pvt ltd

Team Lead - Merchant Ops (Brand EMI)

Dec 2025Present · 6 mos · Skymark, Noida · On-site

  • I am a results-driven professional currently managing Brand & Offer Operations at Paytm, ensuring seamless execution of brand schemes, EMI/offer configurations, daily updates, reconciliations, and end-to-end operational accuracy on the portal. My role focuses on strengthening brand relationships, improving offer performance, and ensuring smooth coordination across configuration, MIS, and finance stakeholders.
Brand AlignmentOperations ManagementCollaborative Problem SolvingFinance ServicesFinancial Services CollaborationLeadership+13

Smartdukaan

2 roles

Affordability Ops Manager

Aug 2022Dec 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Sales & Financial Services
  •  Retail & B2B/B2C Sales Enablement – Driving sales growth through structured funnel
  • management and solution-based selling.
  •  Affordability Solutions (Brand EMI, Pay Later, BNPL) – End-to-end handling of paper
  • finance, EMI schemes, and consumer lending platforms (Bajaj, HDFC, IDFC, Paytm POS,
  • etc.
  •  Finance Operations – Tracking offers, managing reconciliations, and coordinating
  • settlements with financial partners.
  •  Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
  •  OEM Onboarding & Brand Engagement – Successfully onboarded and managed
  • partnerships with brands like Vivo, Oppo, Apple, Realme, etc.
  •  Cross-functional Collaboration – Working closely with internal teams (Sales, Product,
  • Finance, Operations) to launch and manage services.
  •  Strategic & Analytical Abilities
  •  Data & Excel Reporting – Skilled in maintaining accurate MIS, tracking KPIs, and
  • supporting decision-making with analytical insights.
  •  Competitor & Market Analysis – Identifying trends and improving affordability
  • penetration based on market research.
  •  Leadership & Team Management
  •  Team Leadership & Training – Leading service teams, conducting trainings, and ensuring
  • quality service delivery across 400+ outlets.
  •  Retailer Engagement & Support – Understanding retailer needs, providing timely
  • solutions, and enhancing relationship management.
  •  Customer-Centric Approach
  •  CRM (Customer Relationship Management) – Ensuring satisfaction through proactive
  • support and feedback loops.
Microsoft ExcelBrand AlignmentOnboardingSales ManagementCollaborative Problem SolvingStandard Operating Procedure (SOP)+4

Service Manager

Aug 2022Aug 2024 · 2 yrs

  • Spearheaded the launch and operational execution of finance services across 400+
  • retail stores, including Brand EMI, Pay Later, and Paper Finance with NBFCs like
  • Bajaj, HDB, IDFC, HDFC, Home Credit and Paytm POS.
  •  Partnered with brand alliance teams and issuers to structure Cashback/Discount
  • EMI schemes, ensuring alignment on offer validity, disbursement ratios, and live
  • portal configuration.
  •  Led OEM onboarding onto the SmartDukaan platform; established relationships
  • with leading brands to expand affordability penetration.
  •  Delivered consistent month-end financial closures by coordinating brand-bank
  • merchant fund reconciliations, supported by Excel-based MIS reports and
  • dashboards.
  •  Resolved offer misconfigurations or expired schemes by coordinating with tech
  • and ops teams, preventing revenue leakage and improving partner trust.
  •  Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Product, Sales, Operations) to enable
  • seamless rollout of new finance schemes and address live-market feedback.
  •  Developed and executed retailer training programs to boost EMI adoption and
  • ensure accurate communication of brand offers at the point of sale.
  •  Created tracking frameworks to monitor offer uptake, start/end validity, and brand
  • funding ratios, improving operational visibility by 30%.
OnboardingTraining DeliveryBrand AlignmentData PreparationRelationship OEMKey Account Relationship Building+23

Samsung electronics

Senior Sales Executive

Jul 2013Aug 2022 · 9 yrs 1 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

  • Achieved and exceeded monthly and quarterly smartphone sales targets across
  • B2C retail channels.
  •  Delivered exceptional customer experience through effective product
  • demonstrations and personalized consultation.
  •  Managed in-store promotions, visual merchandising, and adherence to Samsung's
  • retail display standards.
  •  Built strong relationships with retail partners and ensured timely inventory
  • replenishment and availability.
  •  Analysed competitor strategies and provided valuable feedback to regional
  • leadership for pricing and promotion decisions.
  •  Maintained CRM logs, tracked repeat customers, and generated daily/weekly sales
  • performance reports.
  •  Conducted training and mentorship for junior sales staff to drive team
  • performance.
Operations ManagementData PreparationFinanceSalesforce B2C CommerceSales ManagementMulti-Store Operations+14

Sony india

ISRE - In-Store Sales & Retail Executive

Dec 2012Jul 2013 · 7 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

  • Handled walk-in customer queries and closed high-ticket sales through consultative
  • selling techniques.
  •  Conducted in-store promotions and demonstrations to enhance product visibility and
  • drive conversions.
  •  Met and exceeded daily and monthly sales targets for smartphones and accessories.
  •  Organized corporate meetings and product trials to acquire institutional clients.
  •  Reported sales metrics to regional managers and participated in product training
  • workshops.
Business AnalysisTraining DeliveryFinanceMarket ResearchMarketing ManagementCustomer Support+30

Onward mobility

Executive Sales Manager

Feb 2012Dec 2012 · 10 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

  • Maintained strong customer relationships to support repeat business and referrals.
  •  Negotiated sales deals and executed customer agreements to drive consistent revenue
  • generation.
  •  Provided accurate product details and comparison insights to aid customer decisions.
  •  Maintained up-to-date records of leads, prospects, and closed sales in the CRM system.
  •  Achieved monthly and quarterly sales KPIs as defined by the management team.
Software DevelopmentCustomer SupportSales ManagementKnowledge SharingMulti-Store OperationsMobile Application Development+12

Future agrovate (india) limited

Management Team Member

Jul 2011Feb 2012 · 7 mos · Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

  • Managing teams with focus on excelling business targets & service delivery metrics.
  • Responsible for the achievement of monthly & daily sales targets.
  • Responsible for arranging stocks for the store on weekly basis.
  • Responsible for maintaining discipline in the stores.
  • Additional responsibility includes arranging of staff for the new stores.
Business AnalysisDistribution StrategiesAnalytical SkillsMarketing ManagementAccount ManagementKnowledge Sharing+12

Education

Delhi University

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom — Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education

Feb 2010Jun 2013

Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA

May 2015Present

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