Varunrajan Thiagarajan

HAVELLS INDIA LIMITED @ General Manager

Chennai varunrajan_t@yahoo.co.in 9994080990
Current CTC
44 LPA
Expected CTC
55 LPA
Notice Period
30 Days
Experience
18.2 Years
Profile Summary

Result-driven Regional Sales Manager with 17+ years of experience in exceeding sales
targets, developing successful sales strategies, Profit & Loss Management and leading
high-performing teams. Proven track record of driving revenue growth and expanding market
share.

Work Experience
2024 – Present
HAVELLS INDIA LIMITED
General Manager
  • ​ Led regional sales teams to consistently exceed targets by

implementing strategic initiatives tailored to the FMEG sector, managing ₹14

Cr monthly (₹168 Cr annual) fans business across Tamil Nadu & Kerala.

  • ​ Developed and executed comprehensive sales plans that increased market

share, revenue growth, and achieved 34% channel expansion with 12%

incremental business growth across multiple territories.

  • ​ Led a team of 5 Branch Managers and 23 Area Managers, driving

multi-channel sales execution while mentoring and coaching for high

performance and capability building.

  • ​ Boosted BLDC fan contribution from 14% to 35% through targeted

promotions and market penetration strategies.

  • ​ Analyzed sales metrics, market trends, and competitor activities to develop

regional sales plans aligned with business targets; prepared forecasts, budgets,

and reports for senior management.

 

  • ​ Built strong channel partner and distributor relationships, collaborated with

marketing and product teams on promotions and new launches, and ensured

compliance with company policies.

  • ​ Awarded best performing division for outstanding results and leadership;

proactively resolved challenges to sustain growth and operational excellence.

2021 – 2024
BAUSCH & LOMB INDIA PVT LTD
Regional Manager Sales
  • ​ Front-led all aspects of regional business operations—including sales,

marketing, analysis, and planning—for contact lens products generating ₹87

Cr in annual revenue; managed full P&L responsibility.

  • ​ Devised tactical marketing plans and analyzed market statistics to drive brand

awareness, entering new markets and achieving 20%+ scalable revenue

growth.

  • ​ Drove 22% YoY revenue growth through sales compensation programs

focused on key products.

  • ​ Led a team of 15 Sales Executives and Managers, steering performance to

meet sales objectives, customer acquisition, and retention via weekly/monthly

strategy meetings.

  • ​ Attended client meetings to assess needs, negotiate services, deliver

presentations, and sell value propositions to increase revenue.

  • ​ Developed and implemented sales strategies to exceed regional targets;

conducted regular training sessions to enhance team skills and performance.

  • ​ Collaborated with marketing teams on targeted campaigns to boost brand

awareness and sales.

  • ​ Awarded 2023 Best Manager & Best Region in India.
2016 – 2020
Tamilnadu, Karnataka & Kerala
  • ​ Led trade marketing strategy and execution across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and

Karnataka, managing a team of 5 Area Heads for fans, lighting, domestic, and

kitchen appliances.

  • ​ Designed and implemented sales schemes and incentive programs to motivate

field teams and boost channel sales.

  • ​ Planned and executed new product launches and go-to-market strategies,

conducting competition analysis and market research to identify growth

opportunities and optimize trade spends.

 

  • ​ Directed business development and distribution expansion to increase market

penetration and channel reach.

  • ​ Delivered regular training and coaching to enhance sales teams' selling skills

and product knowledge; monitored scheme effectiveness for data-driven ROI

improvements.

  • ​ Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and product teams to

align efforts with business goals.

  • ​ Recognized with Achievers Award (3x) and National Award (1x) for

exceptional performance and business growth.

2012 – 2016
SONY INDIA PVT LTD
Area Sales Manager
  • ​ Keen implementer with proven expertise in spearheading sales operations to

achieve targeted goals; generated insights and recommendations on

sales/marketing, CRM, and revenue generation in upcountry regions.

  • ​ Oversaw resource planning and management, including hiring/interviewing,

training, coaching, development, objective setting, and performance

management.

2008 – 2012
ASIAN PAINTS LTD
Senior Sales Officer
  • ​ Managed ₹120 million channel sales business across assigned geography,

handling 96 transacting retail outlets including Chennai's top three dealers

and a Tier-1 store.

  • ​ Consistently achieved sales targets and improved collection efficiency through

strong rapport-building and targeted marketing efforts.

  • ​ Won accolades for exceptional sales performance.
Education
●​ Master Of Business Administration | Sri Krishna College Of Engineering And
Technology / Anna University | – in Business
2006 - 2006
●​ Bsc., Physics | Snmv / Bharathiar University | –
●​ Bsc., Physics | SNMV / Bharathiar University | – in General
2003 - 2003
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