Gajanan Thawkar
Made-in-India Smart Vending Machines by Clover Carte | For FMCG Brands & Retail Partners | 24×7 Brand Visibility | AI-Driven Sales Automation
- Role
- General Manager Sales Marketing at Clover Carte
- Location
- Nagpur, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gajanan Thawkar
I drive business growth at the intersection of industrial sales, market expansion, and…
Experience
General Manager Sales Marketing
Aug 2025 — Present · Nagpur, IN
As Head – Sales & Marketing at Clover Carte, I drive the growth of our AI-enabled smart vending solutions across India. Clover Carte vending machines act as 24×7 Micro-stores, designed to help FMCG and Retail brands reach Customers Anytime, Anywhere.Key Focus Areas:Building Strategic Partnerships with FMCG brands (Haldiram, Dinshaw, Ajit Bakery, etc.) to expand Product Visibility and Sales through Vending.Launching the In-Shop Vending Model to reduce Queues, Enhance Customer Experience, and capture Impulse Purchases inside Retail Outlets.Driving expansion with 50+ Vending Machines already operational (e.g, Nirma University, Ahmedabad) and a strong pipeline across Campuses, Corporates, and Retail Chains.Designing Category-Specific Vending Formats (Snacks, Beverages, Bakery, Dairy, Frozen Foods, Health Foods) to ensure brands can serve customers efficiently.Delivering ROI-Driven Sales Models that showcase Vending as a Low-cost, High-Visibility Distribution Channel Versus Traditional Retail.Leading End-to-End Sales Strategy, Marketing Campaigns, and brand partnerships to establish Clover Carte as India’s leading Smart Vending Brand.
Education
Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology & Science, 23,Park Road, Indore
Bachelor of Engineering - BE
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS)
MMS MARKETING
SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL SEC 10 ,BHILAI
HSC (CBSE)
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