GOPAL R.

NAVANDAR

‘Shri Hari’
Mudliyar Nagar,
Amravati – 444606.
Maharashtra.
Email: gopal_navandar@rediffmail.com

Contact number: +919822932347.

+957212672243.

Objective: To be a part of dynamic organization and to work in a creative, challenging and learning
atmosphere that provides ample opportunities for growth & utilization of my skills.

Work Experience: -

1) 24th Mar 2008 to till date -- Regional Manager – Dhaanya Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
Working Area – Maharashtra
a) Received a Best Regional Manager Award on all India level.
b) In launching year highest sales of single cross maize with very good NRV
c) Positive recognition from the management for implementation of SAP system at the
branch under my head.
d) Institutional business.
e) Responsible for sales and product development
f) Developed the system of HAT for product amylases.

2) 22nd April 2004 to 23rd Mar 2008 – Regional Manager – Advanta India Ltd
(A member of UPL group)
Working Area – Maharashtra & Gujarat
Job Responsibilities -
a) Creating the image of Company amongst High price and Demanding Brands.
b) Implementation of Vegetable Seeds Business Policy as total Cash and Carry Business and
No Sales Return basis since inception.
c) Planning and Budgeting of Profit and Sales.
d) Handling and Managing diversified product portfolios.
e) Leading and guiding a team of Sales Supervisors and Market Coordinators to achieve the
budgeted targets.
f) Monitoring of Planned Sales Promotional activities.
g) As a post centre head - responsible for cost control, dealer schemes and debtors.
h) Managed C & F operations.
i) Managed the Distributor Network of distributors.
j) Involvement in Policy matters in relation to Co-marketing products of other Companies.
k) Member of Cotton crop team.
 3 ) 1st Sept.2001 to 22nd April 2004 - Business Manager, Rasi Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
Working Area - Vidarbha Region (MS) & part of MP.

Job Responsibilities –
a) Establishing Distributor Network.
b) Brand Development & Product Launching.
c) Successfully conducted BT Cotton trials (MLT, LST) and shown to farmers and
Government.
d) Expenses Management.
e) Conducted Mega farmer meetings.

3) 1st January 1999 to September 2001 - Asst. Area Manager, Pruthvi Agro Tech (P) Ltd.
Working Area - Vidarbha, Khandesh and Marathwada Region in Maharashtra.
Job Responsibilities –
a) Establishing Distributor Network.
b) Escalate the Sales turnover from Rs. 27 lacs to Rs. 292 lacs in two seasons.

4) 1st April 1998 to 31st December 1998 - Senior Sales Officer, Birla Seeds (Manjushree
Plantation Limited – B.K. Birla Group of Company).
Working Area – Nizamabad, Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal and Bhainsa areas of
Telengana region in Andhra Pradesh.

1st April 1996 to 31st March 1998 - Sales Officer, Birla Seeds (Manjushree Plantation
Limited – B.K.Birla Group of Company).
Working Area - Vidarbha region in Maharashtra.

1st December 1994 to 31st March 1996 - Sales Representative, Birla Seeds (Manjushree
Plantation Limited – B.K.Birla Group of Company).
Working Area – Amravati, Nagpur, Wardha, Akola and Yavatmal regions of Vidarbha
in Maharashtra.

Job Responsibilities –
a) Launched products of the Company in Vidarbha region through Dealer and
Distributor network.
b) Direct marketing of Company products to Customer.
c) Moral boost up of old Business Partners for business growth.
d) Major focus on field activities.
e) Escalation of Sales Turnover of Company in Andhra region from Rs. 20 lacs to Rs. 70
lacs and reduced the credit period of collection from 180 days to 60 days.
 Technical Skills:

In a career span of twelve years, I have conceptualized and implemented End-to-End Business
Solution by leading people, managing products, developing businesses and servicing customers with
Value-based Approach to Relationship Management.
My Key Skills include:

 Product Management.

 Micro level Planning, Analysis & Interpretation.

 Interpersonal Communication.

 Account & Cost Management

 Customer Relationship Management

 Business Communication & Development.

 Product Proficiency for Productivity Management of various crops through our product.

 Government licensing.

Other Skills:

• Comfortable working on Microsoft Office Applications.

• Well conversant with Internet operations.

Educational Qualification: Batchelor of Commerce.

Personal profile: -

Date of Birth: 24/05/1974.

Marital status: Married.

Languages known: English, Hindi, Marathi.

Permanent address: ‘Shri Hari’

Mudliyar Nagar,
Amravati – 444606.
Maharashtra.
Contact numbers: +919822932347.
+917212672243.
Email: gopal_navandar@rediffmail.com
Reference: 1) Mr. H. S. Hegde.
Chief Operating Officer,
Advanta India Ltd.
Contacts: +919820057178.
+919867660471

2) Mr. Jaykumar.
Sr.Vice President (Marketing),
Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd.
Contacts: +919890946900.
+919581412310

3) Dr. Suresh Patil

Director
Nirmal Seeds Ltd
Contacts: +919764446602
+919422774502