Karan Bhandari

About Karan Bhandari

Karan Bhandari is an agribusiness professional with a passion for the agricultural sector and a strong track record of marketing and sales excellence along-with supply chain operations. He is currently Assistant Manager-Supply Chain Agro at PepsiCo, a leading global giant of food snacks and beverages.He holds an MBA in Agribusiness from the Institute of Agribusiness Management, Bikaner, where he was awarded the Chancellor\'s Gold Medal for academic excellence, and a B.Sc.(Hons.) in Agriculture from Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, where he qualified for the ICAR-JRF 2017 with an All India Rank of 5. He has also acquired multiple certifications and honors in the fields of agribusiness, entrepreneurship, and leadership.Karan has demonstrated his ability to develop and execute effective marketing and sales strategies, manage and grow key accounts, and establish strong relationships with customers and stakeholders in the agricultural industry. He has successfully launched and promoted several products and services, such as Emesto Prime, a seed treatment solution for potato growers, which achieved a triple digit growth in sales and an 85% market share in his territory. He has also contributed to various e-learning and digital initiatives, such as the STA e-Learning Studio, a platform for training and development of sales teams at Bayer, his previous employer.Karan is a hard-working, quick-learning, and self-confident individual, who believes in tapping opportunities and continuous improvement. He has excellent communication, writing, and team management skills, which enable him to work effectively with diverse and cross-functional teams. He is always ready to accept his weaknesses and learn from others, as he believes that learning is an endless process. His goal is to leverage his skills and expertise to create value and impact in the agribusiness sector.

Experience

1. Assistant Manager Supply Chain Agro

   PepsiCo

   Nov 2024 — Present

Education

• Institute of Agri Business Management, Bikaner

  MBA Agribusiness, Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

  2017 — 2019

• Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya

  B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture, Agriculture, General

  2013 — 2017

Skills

• Market Research
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Strategy
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Business Development
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Team Management