Kannan R
Assistant Territory Manager – IELTS | IDP Education I Kerala
- Role
- Assistant Territory Manager at IDP Education Ltd
- Location
- Kochi, KL, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kannan R
Seasoned sales and people leader with 8+ years of experience across B2B and B2C domains, currently serving as Territory Manager – Kerala for IELTS - IDP, driving growth, partnerships, and high-performance teams in the education sector.Proven track record in building and leading large teams (16+ members), managing key accounts, and delivering consistent business results with average annual revenues exceeding ₹5 Crores. Previously worked as Branch Head with Aakash Institute, handling academic-sales operations, team performance, and customer experience in a highly competitive environment.Experience spans EdTech, Consumer Durables (Small Appliances), and Heavy Equipment (Earthmovers), with strong exposure to both Hyderabad and Kerala markets. Known for combining strategic thinking with on-ground execution, fostering long-term client relationships, and developing teams through coaching, training, and performance management.Passionate about education, skill development, and empowering trainers and learners to achieve global opportunities through IELTS and international education pathways.Core strengths include: • Sales & Distribution Management• Key Account & Relationship Management• Team Building & Leadership Development• Business Growth & Territory Expansion• Training & Capability Building• Stakeholder ManagementStrong sales professional with an MBA in Marketing from Amrita School of Business and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, bringing together analytical thinking, people leadership, and result-oriented execution.
Experience
Assistant Territory Manager
Dec 2025 — Present · Kochi, IN
Education
Amrita School of business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
2016 — 2018
University of Kerala
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering
2010 — 2014
University of Kerala
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering
2010 — 2014
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