Pravish Jayaraj
Pune
Summary
Accomplished Senior Assistant Manager with a proven track record at Yakult Danone India Pvt Ltd, adept in Operations Management and Staff Training, Development, Trade Marketing and Sales in B2B & B2C. Excelled in driving sales growth and enhancing distribution channels, achieving significant market penetration. Skilled in strategic planning and staff supervision, fostering team excellence and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Assistant Manager - Marketing
Yakult Danone India Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - Current
- Identified new channels for distribution (B2B & B2C) by researching emerging market trends and competitor offerings.
- Measured marketing program effectiveness via regular monitoring of KPIs.
- Collaborated with merchandising team on creating differentiated in-store experiences through unique merchandising and collateral opportunities.
- Helped develop opportunities of seasonal programs and marketing programs to achieve retail needs and maximize sell-through.
- Conducted primary and secondary research to better understand customer needs and behaviors.
- Developed and managed employee schedules, balancing individual requests and requirements with business needs.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns, and questions, plan improvements and evaluate progress toward goals.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
Finance Associate
PepsiCo
06.2009 - 10.2010
- Maintained journal entries to track and analyze credit and debit transactions.
- Resolved various escalated billing charges.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable transactions.
HR Executive
DTDC Courier & Cargo
06.2008 - 09.2009
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Indian Institute of Management
Mumbai, India06.2014
BBA - Marketing
Viva College
Virar, India06.2008
Skills
- Staff Training and Development
- Operations Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Staff Development
- Inventory Control
- Strategic Planning
- Promotional planning
- Recruitment and hiring
- Staff Supervision
- Sales Growth
- Orientation and training
- Sales Reporting
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Malayalam
Advanced (C1)
Marathi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Senior Assistant Manager - Marketing
Yakult Danone India Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - Current
Finance Associate
PepsiCo
06.2009 - 10.2010
HR Executive
DTDC Courier & Cargo
06.2008 - 09.2009
MBA - Marketing
Indian Institute of Management
BBA - Marketing
Viva College
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