Virat Pandey

About Virat Pandey

Dynamic and results-oriented IT sales professional with 5+ years of experience in channel sales, retail development, and business growth.•Proven track record of managing and developing business across the entire Maharashtra region.•Expertise in partner management, team leadership, and driving market expansion.•Skilled in strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.•Proven ability to build and manage high-performing teams and develop new markets.•Strong focus on enhancing channel engagement across diverse and competitive regions.

Experience

1. Area Sales Manager

   HP

   Apr 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Achieved 28% YoY growth in overall Print Business and 45% YoY growth in Inktank category in Channel; delivered 100% YoY growth at HP World Exclusive Stores through focused retail efforts-Awarded HP’s \'Shining Star\' within 6 months of joining; recognized by India MD Ipsita Das Gupta for impactful contribution in Inktank business-Activating new WOD and competition counters by leading a team of 10 FOS, 2 TLs, and 70 ISPs, driving strong incremental business-Strengthening market hygiene and profitability by enabling T2 partners and building direct relationships with Top 50 T3 retailers-Collaborated and working closely with service partners to resolve service gaps of market and improve customer satisfaction-Leveraging data analytics for performance tracking, business planning, and strategic execution-Currently focused on doubling the business by applying past learnings and driving continuous improvement.

Education

• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

• St. aloysius College, Jabalpur

  Bachelor of Commerce - B.com, Taxation