CURRICULUM VITAE Nitant K.

Jain
HOUSE NO -43,CHHOTI BARADARI-II, NEAR CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONA SCHOOL, JALANDHAR (PUNJAB) +91-9041955667/9988887025 nitant125@gmail.com, nitant125@rediffmail.com

Vision
To work in an organization where I can utilize my skills to contribute towards the excellence and growth of the organization which in turn would provide me to attain new heights in my functional area. Learning will be the prime key through out my career.

Professional Summary
A Postgraduate in Agriculture with over 8 years experience in Agri commodity, FMCG, & Agri input Industry. Presently working as Area Manager with ITC Ltd. Worked as Marketing Executive (Institutional Sales with MAHYCO SEEDS Ltd. Also worked as a Trainee with AGRIWATCH. Hands on experience in Business Development activities, Channel Management, product launches, networking with Retailers, Distributors, and Dealers. Handled some successful launches with excellent teamwork. Possess excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills.

OrganisationalExperience
A) Presently working with RML (Reuters Market Light) division of Thomson Reuters as an Area Sales Manager in Punjab from December 2008 to till the date.

Job Profile Guiding & managing a team of 35-40 people. Work is related to Sales of Scratch voucher to farmers and to create and manage dealer distributor network in assigned territory. This is a service industry. My team and I sale RML Direct card to farmers through distributor and dealer set up. When farmer purchase this card and scratch it. He can get this service activated on his mobile. After it he receives customized, localized and personalized agriculture information via SMS. Validity of service depends on the type of contracts. Current CTC : 7.5 lacs per annum

B) 5.4 years experience in ITC ltd ABD as an Area Manager in Rajasthan (Branch Office Jaipur) (July 2003 to till November 2008).E choupals initiatives.

Job Profile 1. Guiding & managing a team of 40-45 people with following activities: Procurement of different agricultural produce direct through farmers (Using E Choupal Network). Procured Wheat,Soybean,Barley,Bajra, Moong & Chana. My role was to make & manage my team efficient on various steps i.e. Quality & cost effective procurement, transport management & rake handling, godowning, dispatch & timely reporting in ERP & excel. Assist branch trader to purchase mainly wheat, Mustard & Soybean through commission agent and sale the same as per requirement. Ensure & follow up for payment through parties. Managed 45 to 50 godowns in different location of Rajasthan (assigned territory). Follow up & manage external vendors (NBHC,NCMSL,CWC,SWC & pvt godown) & my team for ensuring quality & quantity, timely fumigation restacking etc. I made & implemented various type of reporting format for maintaining quality & quantity of stocked commodity. Transport Management: Rate negotiation from transport union, rake contractor & labour union. Sales and Marketing of various FMCG brands i.e. ITC (Cigarettes, Matches, Confectionary, Agarbatti etc.) , Colgate Pamolive, Marico, Eveready, Philips,Duncans, Tata Tea, FENA etc. in Semi urban and rural Markets. I was topper amongst all Area Manager in India (Sales of rs. 65 lacs per month). I handled my team in April 2006(That time FMCG monthly sale was only 1.2 lacs) but I ook up this sale from 1.2 lacs to 65 lacs in two years. Sales & Marketing of Various Non FMCG & Agri Inpur brands i.e. Mahindra Tractors, TVS bikes, Pesticides of Bayer, BASF, Syngenta & PI, Fertilizer of NFL, Chambal, Khaitan, SRIRAM & Seeds of RSSC, & Pioneer Company. Financial services- both life and general insurance (Includes Health, Motor & Weather insurance, Kisaan Credit Cards). Looking after the proper working of infrastructure. 2. Maintaining effective business relations within internal and external organization.

Contributing to the achievement of profit targets. 3. Sales Planning and Budgeting. 4. Formulation and implementation of strategies for promoting different brands. CTC was : 5.8 lacs per annum
C) One year Job experience with MAHYCO SEEDS LTD in institutional sales, Indore.

Job Profile 1. Covering entire India (excluding South). 2. To regular interaction with Various Seed Companies managers clearing the inventory (seed in bulk). 3. To deal with seed companies for selling hybrid seeds in bulk. 4. CTC was: 0.9 lacs per annum.
D) 2.5 months training & Job experience as an Assistant Seed Certification Officer Trainee in Madhya Pradesh Seed Corporation at Indore.

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Job Profile Meeting with Soybean Seed growing farmers.

2. To inspect the field & Crop according to Seed certification norms. 3. To certify that the seed production on particular field is under the norms of MPSSCA. 4. Daily reporting to the Seniors of Seed Corporation. 5. Stipend was: Rs. 7500 per month
E) One-year experience in Indian Agribusiness Systems Pvt. LTd at Indore as a Field assistant.

Job Profile Generating demand by meeting and convincing the potential customers (mainly agriculture traders & merchants) by regular visit to him.
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2. Keeping a continuous pace of communication with customers and senior excellence. 3. Timely reporting to Managers about Sales.

4. Daily online reporting about the mandi rates of various agriculture commodities of Indore & Khandwa region. 3. CTC was: 0.36 per annum Academic Credentials:
1. 2. 3. Masters of Science in Agriculture Plant Breeding & Genetics from Indore campus, JNKVV Jabalpur University. PG Diploma in Salas & Marketing management with Computer application from National Institute of Management of Computer Technology (NIMACT), Gwalior affiliated to Allahabad University. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Gwalior campus, JNKVV Jabalpur University. Intermediate in the year 1992 from MP board, Bhopal.

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Academic Project Undertaken:

1. Thesis Problem: In Vitro Callusing & Organ genesis of Sarpagandha (Rauvolfia sarpentina BENTH. EX. KURZ). 2. Project Undertaken: Effectiveness Of Advertising On Consumers Behavior. From GRASIM Industries, Gwalior.

Training & Workshops attended: 1. A Seven day workshop on Building Blocks of Managerial and Leadership Qualities organized by ITC Ltd.
2. A 15 days training programme on Managerial & Leadership Skills i.e. P@CE (Performance At Cutting Age) organized by ITC ltd. 3. A two day session on Developing Motivational and Leadership

Qualities by famous Psychologist Mr. Paresh Pandya., organized by ITC Ltd. Computer Exposure:
Well Versed in 1. Operating system: DOS, Windows 2. Package: MS office. 3. Internet

* Given 2 days MS Excel training to Managers & field staff of Thomson Reuters Punjab, Haryana & Rajasthan . My Key Achievements ITC- ABD 1) First in ABD (Out of 70 HICs across India) who got promotion with confirmation based on the outstanding team management and business growth. 2) First in hub Incharge (Out of 70) Who got his profile upgraded from Hub Incharge to Choupal Sagar Incharge. 3) Highest sale of DAP & Urea from Choupal Sagar Vidisha (as a Choupal Sagar Incharge)in year 2005. (800 mt approx). 4) Highest sales in FMCG sector (As an Area Manager) across the country. (60 Lacs in a month).

5) Highest sales of durables i.e. TVS bikes (As an Area Manager) in a year 2007 (1200 bikes - It is still a record). 6) Sold 304 Life insurance policies (Rs. 28.9 lacs in terms of premium) in March 2008.(Tie up with LIC). 7) Collected highest premium across the India (as an Area Manager) for weather insurance in 18 days in 2006 & 2007. (30 lacs & 85 lacs respectively)-It is still a record. 8) Maintained Under three position to procure agriculture commodities as a hub Incharges (Average of 17000 mt during three years-direct through choupals). 9) Won ITCs Miles to Smiles award as an area manager (2004) for Best initiatives. 10) My team won gold medal Miles to Smiles award for best performance & talented under my supervision (As an Area Manager- 2007 & 2008). 11) Given product training to insurance officers in ITC Rajasthan. THOMSON REUTERS RML 1) Won Star of the month award (Ocober 2009) for giving the highest sales of Rs. 14.2 Lacs. That is still a record. 2) Given MS Excel training to RML team (As HR department gave me the extra task Trainner. Organized training progamme to Jaipur,Punjab & Haryana RML team. Trainning to Gujrat, Maharashtra, Madhyapradesh & Uttarpradesh are planned in year 2010. 3) Help State head Punjab to design schemes/ Marketing inputs/database analysis on monthly basis. Extra Curricular Activities:
1. Participated and won prizes in many cultural events at State & National level. 2. N.C.C. B & C Certificates holder (Rank: Senior Under Officer).

Hobby Strength

Playing musical instruments.

1. Experience in multibusiness activity (Procurement, Sales & Marketing & Financials). 2. Experice to work in Ruarl market. 3. Ability to work anywhere in India.

Personal Profile
Fathers Name Date of Birth Marital Status Language Known Permanent Address : Mr. K. K. Jain : 22/02/1976 : Married : Hindi & English : III/67, Shastri Nagar, Thatipur, Gwalior 474011 (MP) Phone: +91-751-2343729, 9041955667,9988887025

References
1. Mr. Piyush Mishra Asst. Manager, ITC Ltd ITD, Pune (Maharashtra), Phone: +91-9881409512 2. Mr. Nikhil Rathi Asst Manager, ITC Ltd ABD, LUCKNOW (UP), Phone: +91-9956900007

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