Rohit Verma, Free Lance Business Consultant

Rohit Verma

Free Lance Business Consultant

Consort World DMCC

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, International Business & Strategy
Experience
21 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 11 Months

Free Lance Business Consultant at Consort World DMCC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since October 2019

Assignment: Business Development, Structuring, and Strategy

Key Deliverables:
• Realigning Sales Structure
• Value Chain Analysis
• HR: Role and Compensation Realignment,
• Implementing Performance Management System, JD & KPIs
• Digital Marketing & Lead Generation Strategy
• Policy & Process Structuring
• Business Plan for Fiscal 2020
• Strategy White Paper
• Conceptualization for New Business Verticals - 'Training' and 'Expo'

Business Development Manager at Dubai Autism Center
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2019 to May 2019

• Developed a comprehensive business development plan, with targeted goals, quantifiable outcomes and timelines to ensure the financial viability of programs and services
• Creating and selling sponsoring packages to key partner brands.
• Delivered key flagship fundraising events and Awareness Campaigns.
• Writing grant and sponsorship proposal for key projects seeking funds or ‘in-kind support’ under CSR and grant policy.
• Negotiated contract with various institutions, sponsors and agencies to build partnership and increase avenues of support.
• Supervised various suppliers and event production agencies for campaign/events/projects execution.

Director- Strategic Partnerships at Centre for Fundraising
  • India - Delhi
  • February 2017 to January 2019

• P & L management for the fundraising division generating in excess of 20% margin year on year
• Led Relationship fundraising teams from the front using Face-To-Face, Tele-Facing, DM and online channel.
• Entered into strategic partnerships with Corporate and NGOs to raise funds under the CSR and Grants program.
• Drafted a business plan and strategy document for starting ‘Training & Academic Division' for delivering certification course and training programs in Fundraising for the social sector.

Account Director- Exhibitions Division at Artaaj Events
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2016 to January 2017

• Spearheaded the Exhibition division, focusing on the bottom line performance:
o Delivered Big Boys Toys Exhibition 2016, comprising of 19, 000 SQF floor area, 200+ booths, gala dinner, and Network lounge.
o Exhibition booth design, production and project management.
• As a member of the core management group was directly responsible for policy & process optimization and execution, staff appraisal, recruitment, annual budget preparation, and control.

Managing Director at ALPACA, Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2014 to August 2016

• P & L Management:
o Achieved 110% profit target, reaching 12% net profit and 55% GM; Delivered CAGR of 85% and break-even in the first year of operation.
o Outlined and executed business plan ensuring long-term financial viability and achieved corporate fiscal and business objectives.
• Sales & Marketing:
o Leading and managing sales team performance by planning, monitoring, and appraisal.
o Negotiated contracts with strategic business partners, clients, suppliers, and contractors.
o Improved new lead generation and conversion by 50%.
• Management and Operations:
o Provided leadership and direction to the organization's current operations and future development.
o Developed annual budget and monitored variance statements and annual audit.
• Policy and Process:
o Implemented and improvised key processes and managed the transformation effort through training and monitoring.
• Human Resource:
o Recruitment, training, performance management, appraisal, and monitoring.

General Manager- MENA at EDS Middle East LLC (An INSTA WORLDWIDE Group Company)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2010 to January 2014

• P&L Management:
o General management position with P&L responsibility achieving 16% net profit, 60% GM and free-cash-flow performance.
o Strategized vertical integration by starting in house digital print department leveraging 12 percent positive impact on gross margin.
• Business Development:
o Consistently achieved annual revenue and profit target
o Mapped new business opportunities in the Middle East and Africa market and implemented Reseller Business Model in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Nigeria.
o Improved lead conversion from 10% to 25%
o Improved lead generation from 1 to 4 inquiries per day.
• Human Resource:
o Outlined KPIs, conducted recruitment, employee induction, and training.
o Developed and implemented PMS and incentive structure.

Marketing & Business Development Manager at TruColour Advertising (Graphics + Exhibitions) & Colour Byte LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2007 to March 2010

• Managed key accounts reaching DHS 2.5MN annual revenue.
• Responsible for project management and delivery.
• Monitored sales and design team.
• Responsible for quality control for outsourced projects to printing and production agencies.

Solution Manager at ICICI Bank Ltd.
  • India - Delhi
  • January 2006 to August 2006

ICICI Bank LTD is India's second largest bank with total assets of Rs. 3, 634 billion. The Bank has a network of 2, 009 branches and 5, 219 ATMs and presence in 18 countries.

Reporting to : Regional Head

Small and Medium Enterprises

Key Deliverables

- Managing a team of executives selling CASA and investment products to SME clients to meet the revenue target.

Accomplishments
- Nominated the best ‘Solution Manager’ for four consecutive months

Assistant Manager at HDFC Bank Ltd.
  • India
  • April 2003 to December 2005

HDFC Bank LTD is the second largest private sector bank in India. It currently has a network of 1, 725 Branches and 4, 232 ATM's in 779 Indian towns and cities.

Reporting to : Branch Manager

Retail Banking & Wealth Management

Key Deliverables

- Worked as deputy branch manager being responsible for operation of a branch of 16mn USD deposit base.
- Responsible for audit and process compliance.


Accomplishments

- Rated tier 1 (highest rating in PMS) for both the years of service.

Area Officer at Ashok Leyland Finance Ltd.
  • India
  • May 2002 to March 2003

Ashok Leyland Finance LTD was the largest NBFC in India. It merged with IndusInd Bank LTD in the year 2004 to create a larger entity.

Reporting to : Regional Product Manager

Key Deliverables

- Responsible for achieving revenue target for two wheeler & consumer loan in Punjab region


Accomplishments

- Nominated for ‘Star Performer’ award for enhancing business and keeping NPA under control.

Team Leader at Affinity Credits INC, Direct Sales Associate of ABN-AMRO Bank, New Delhi, India
  • India
  • April 1999 to June 2000

Automobile Loan

• Business Development
• Client Servicing
• Relationship Management

Key Deliverables
- Responsible for meeting revenue target for Automobile loan.

Accomplishments
- Promoted to team leader position in the second month of service.

Education

Master's degree, International Business & Strategy
  • at Cyprus International Institute of Management
  • July 2007

Cyprus International Institute Of Management, Nicosia, Cyprus (Accredited by Association of MBAs, EFMD EAS, SEKAP, KYSATS) GPA- 82

Master's degree, MBA (Marketing)
  • at Institute of Management Studies
  • June 2002

Avg Marks- 62%

Bachelor's degree, English (Honors)
  • at Delhi University
  • June 1999

Specialties & Skills

Change Management
Business Development
Business Relationship Management
Recruitment
Business Strategy
MS Office

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
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