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Summary

Real estate professional with a strong background in Sales and Marketing | 18 years experience of managing large diverse teams | Handled top management positions in multiple companies | Built a bootstrapped real estate business in Dubai

Work experience

Lotus Manor Real Estate
Oct 2024Current

Managing Director

  • Established Lotus Manor Real Estate - a real estate brokerage in Dubai.
  • Achieved sales of AED 75 million in first year of operation.
  • Built a bootstrapped business with team of 10 agents and registered with more than 250 developers across UAE
  • Built robust sales and marketing process with AI led automated follow-up systems.
  • Implemented world class CRM systems - one of the most efficient in the industry.
  • Ran high impact campaigns with deep research across multiple geographies like USA, UK, GCC, Europe, Singapore, India etc 
Sobha Realty
Sep 2019Sep 2024

Vice President - Sales

  • Led a high-performing sales team of 80 Sales Managers and 9 Sales Directors at Sobha Realty, driving significant revenue growth.
  • Achieved sales totaling AED 8.1 billion as of date during Sobha Realty tenure
  • Managed relationships with the top brokers in UAE and across the world
  • Was an integral part of Sobha Realty's stellar growth during 2020 - 2024
  • Opened new geographies for business like USA, UK, EU and some Asian countries through strategic tie-ups with channel partners.
  • Forged strategic corporate partnerships in the banking, oil & gas, retail, and IT sectors in the UAE, expanding Sobha Realty's market reach and influence.
Arvind SmartSpaces Ltd. (Part of Arvind Mills group)
March 2016Sep 2019

National Head : Sales & Marketing (Projects in Bangalore and Ahmedabad)

  • Headed Sales & Marketing of Arvind SmartSpaces Ltd. (ASL) 
  • Implemented the annual operating plan every year 
  • Personally managed the high level relationships with HNIs for our luxury projects 
  • Implemented standard operating procedures to establish, monitor and improve sales operational efficiency.
  • Ensured exemplary customer experience on every site of the company.
  • Planned and executed special projects as assigned from time to time.

Achievements

  • Led a 300% increase in sales during my tenure
  • Setup the entire sales structure along with a call centre and lead handling process.
  • Launched 3 new very successful projects (worth Rs. 1200 cr.) across Ahmedabad and Bangalore
  • Set up robust channel partner networks in domestic and international markets.
  • Conceptualised and executed "Golf Garba" - One of the biggest marketing events in Ahmedabad real estate market.
Godrej Properties Ltd.
March 2011Feb. 2016

General Manager - Sales & Marketing

  • Started Corporate Sales vertical and developed the team across 9 cities in India.
  • Started cross sales vertical and expanded the business across 7 major cities in India.
  • Served as National Sales head for this vertical and consistently contributed sales worth 20% of total revenue of GPL
  • Setup a very strong team of channel partners PAN India focussed on cross sales.  
  • Launched 19 new projects in Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Pune & Chennai.
  • Headed Sales and Marketing of a 5 mn. sq. ft. township Godrej Garden City in Ahmedabad
Omkar Realtors & Developers Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Sep. 2008Feb. 2011

Business Development Manager

  • Evaluate new proposals with respect to financial and legal viability
  • Presenting the viability reports to management to decide on future course
  • Meeting tenants/owners/middlemen and negotiate the deal with them
  • Deal with the local influencer/decision maker in order to bag the projects

Achievements

  • Acquired a 3 acre slum parcel in Omkar Alta Monte project in Malad, Mumbai.
Hewlett Packard India Sales Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
June 2006Sep. 2008

Account Manager

  • Spearheaded sales efforts for Hewlett Packard India Sales Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai, focusing on laptops, desktops, and workstations within the Personal Systems Group, resulting in significant revenue growth.
  • Successfully acquired and managed key corporate accounts, including British Gas, Star TV, ICICI Bank, and Voltas, enhancing HP's market presence and client base.
  • Strategically cross-sold and upsold HP products by identifying opportunities, contributing to a consistent achievement of over 200% of sales targets.
  • Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders in client accounts, ensuring long-term partnerships and customer satisfaction.
  • Awarded "Star of the Year" for two consecutive years, recognizing exceptional performance and contributions to the company's success.

Education

XLRI, Jamshedpur
20042006

MBA (Dual specialisation in Marketing & Strategy) - Full Time