Vishal Thakkar
Leicester,Leicestershire
Summary
Results-oriented professional with expertise in account planning, digital marketing, and brand awareness enhancement. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities and proficiency in negotiating and closing deals, customer relations, and business development. Skilled in key account management, sales data analytics, volume and sales analysis, and pricing strategies. Committed to driving business growth through strategic planning and effective execution of marketing initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
National account manager
Dhadhoos Ltd
Soham, Cambridgeshire
09.2016 - Current
- Implemented innovative client retention strategies, reducing churn rate.
- Tailored pricing models for competitive market positioning.
- Managed sales negotiations leading to increased annual revenue.
- Led strategic planning for improved market penetration.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to deliver integrated solutions.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Identified new business opportunities with comprehensive market analysis.
- Strengthened business relationships by effectively managing multiple national accounts.
- Organised successful product demonstrations to encourage client engagement.
- Coordinated with marketing team, enhancing promotional strategies.
- Delivered outstanding customer service, improving brand reputation.
- Generated new leads by identifying prospects at industry events and via LinkedIn.
- Ensured continued sales growth by conducting market research, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
- Handled customer concerns and complaints to resolve issues and build loyalty.
- Analysed client feedback to highlight areas in need of improvement.
- Identified and qualified new sales leads, conducting market research to reach new sectors.
International Sales Manager
B Global Group Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad , Gujarat, India
03.2005 - 08.2016
- Achieved market expansion by identifying and cultivating new business opportunities.
- Negotiated contracts for improved profit margins.
- Coordinated logistics for timely product delivery to international clients.
- Oversaw compliance of all export regulations preventing potential legal issues.
- Managed complex negotiations with multi-national companies leading to lucrative agreements.
- Strengthened customer relationships, resulting in increased repeat business.
- Established robust communication channels with overseas partners boosting collaborations efficiency.
- Boosted brand visibility through international trade shows and exhibitions.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
- Maximised sales volume, building relationships with foreign decision-makers to promote trade relations and distribution opportunities.
- Generated and managed sales activity for small, medium and multi-national accounts.
- Enabled efficient sales process, following documentation and certification procedures required by foreign countries.
- Capitalised on business opportunities in new markets to increase international account sales.
- Identified revenue growth opportunities generated through retailers and distributors.
- Customized promotional strategies to meet needs of different clients, products and services.
Education
Bachelor In Commerce - Business
Gujarat University
India 06.1998 - 03.2001
Skills
- Results oriented approach
- Account planning expertise
- Digital marketing understanding
- Brand awareness enhancement
- Sales data analytics
- Strong leadership qualities
- Negotiating and closing deals
- Customer relations
- Business development
- Key account management
- Volume and sales analysis
- Pricing strategies
Affiliations
- Playing and watching Cricket
- Watching News
Languages
English
Advanced
Hindi
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent
Timeline
National account manager
Dhadhoos Ltd
09.2016 - Current
International Sales Manager
B Global Group Pvt Ltd
03.2005 - 08.2016
Bachelor In Commerce - Business
Gujarat University
06.1998 - 03.2001