Gurjeet Sandhu
Howell,NJ
Summary
An experienced professional with strong business acumen and rich experience in leading multicultural teams. A proven track record of delivering innovative data-driven solutions for real business challenges, using sound analytical skills, critical thinking, and financial knowledge.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
INTERVIEW PREPARER
RUTGERS BUSINESS SCHOOL
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted mock job interviews of undergraduate students
- Assessed verbal and non-verbal skills and provided performance ratings with constructive feedback to ensure future readiness
TRADE MARKETING MANAGER
MARICO INDIA
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Designed marketing campaigns, organized product launches, and boosted brand visibility through innovative in-store promotion and merchandising initiatives.
- Enabled trade & sales promotion campaigns to engage & motivate functional teams
- Supported regional HR team in defining job descriptions, recruiting talent, conducting training, and building a talent pipeline of sales associates.
SR. AREA SALES MANAGER
MARS & WRIGLEY INDIA (MWC)
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Drove culture integration within sales teams during the merger of Mars & Wrigley
- Influenced technology infra and adoption
- Planned and executed distribution strategy in the rural sector
- Remodeled leadership development for sales professionals by leveraging learning and development programs
AREA SALES MANAGER
BRITANNIA INDUSTRIES INDIA (BIL)
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Established strong relationships with key clients, increasing customer retention and satisfaction.
- Anchored sales capability and national-level sales transformation pilot programs
- Led key initiatives around business development, reformed sales and distribution strategy in rural markets
- Strengthened distribution and team integration for business expansion
AUDIT SENIOR ASSISTANT
DELOITTE & TOUCHE AERS INDIA
08.2010 - 03.2013
- Performed fund audits of off-shore clients, and evaluated consistency of financial line items in 10K reporting and risk mapping procedure testing
Education
Masters in Human Resource Management - HR Analytics
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ12.2023
MBA - Marketing & International Business
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
India05.2015
Skills
- Training & Development
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Project Management
- Marketing & Promotion
- Talent Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Office & Analytics
- Strategic HR
- Business Development
- Leadership Training
- Sales and Distribution
- Strategic Planning
Extracurricular Activities
Spanish (limited working proficiency), Cricket, biking, outdoor adventure
Timeline
INTERVIEW PREPARER
RUTGERS BUSINESS SCHOOL
10.2021 - 12.2021
TRADE MARKETING MANAGER
MARICO INDIA
10.2019 - 11.2020
SR. AREA SALES MANAGER
MARS & WRIGLEY INDIA (MWC)
01.2018 - 09.2019
AREA SALES MANAGER
BRITANNIA INDUSTRIES INDIA (BIL)
06.2015 - 11.2017
AUDIT SENIOR ASSISTANT
DELOITTE & TOUCHE AERS INDIA
08.2010 - 03.2013
Masters in Human Resource Management - HR Analytics
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
MBA - Marketing & International Business
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
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