1. Prakash Natarajan
E-Mail: Prakash.samurai@gmail.com
Contact Credentials: - India (M): +91-9901972727 / +91 7022004120 Fixed Line India: +91 80 25092541
Looking for an opportunity to work with reputed organization to hone my professional excellence in banking domain
under Customer Relationship management (CRM) / Business Development management (BDM) and Key account
management.
PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC SNAPSHOT
A Seasoned Professional, with Comprehensive Work Experience of ~8+ years in Business Development and Customer
Relationship Management with sharp acumen in Key Account Management Process.
Rich Experience in managing the large & global accounts for a sustained, Horizontal & vertical, Business Growth.
Possess proven track in leadership & proficient in Team handling, Team Engagement & bonding with specialized individual skill
set in Business Development, Customer Relationship Management(CRM), Key Account management,
Sales forecasting, Demand planning & Delivery SLA Management.
Effective in Escalation management, Customer segmentation, Sales Pitching & Bidding management
Rich exposure on Banking domain, Business to Business (B2B), accounts receivable process
management and Revenue planning synchronization.
Holding Post Graduate in Master of Business administration from University of Madras and Under
Graduate Degree in Bachelor of Science in Bio-chemistry.
Area of Exposure
Banking Concepts: Islamic Banking Concepts & Conventional Banking Concepts on both asset & liability side.
Banking Products: SME Products (Treasury Products, SME Lending Products, Trade Services), Retail Banking Products (Credit
Cards, Loans, CASA Growth, Investment Products)
Dubai Business Visit: Working pattern of SCB-UAE Branch Banking and the Treasury Dealing Room. HNI Client Visit and Stake
Holders Visit
Insurance Domain : Well versed with US Healthcare Insurance process & UAE Auto Insurance process
Healthcare & Pharma : Well versed in Indian healthcare & Pharma industry
Global: People Management, Stake Holder Management, Time Management, Relationship Management Concept, Customer
Service, Customer Retention, Training & Development, Power Point Presentations, MIS, Control on Attrition, entire B2B process,
corporate gifting solution.
Core competence
Leadership
Best Practices
Business
Development
Key Account
Management
CRM
Sales forecasting &
Revenue Planning
Bidding Management
(reverse and forward)
Demand Planning
2. ORGANISATIONAL SCAN
Since Dec’2012 with Wildcraft India Pvt. Limited, Bangalore as a Business Development Manager
(An Emerging Indian Outdoor gear Company)
Responsibility handled:
Channel Sales:
Identifying new business avenues & generate business through new stream.
Frequently reviewing PAN India corporate sales team basis sales pipeline.
Handling a BDM team in turn handles centralized core accounts like Accenture, IGATE, Capgemini, Future Group, Flipkart, and
Snap Deal which contributes 33% for channel sales and 5% for overall Wildcraft company sales.
Strategizing for sales input & driving the same for better outcome.
Strategizing for sales enhancer through incentive plans and monitor.
Channel Marketing:
Creating & handling a Marketing strategy for future business considering seasonality, Industry trend, market response &
product fitment
Identifying a Marketing opportunity through co-branded merchandize business
Conduct regular analysis through data crunching on consumer behavior, corporate behavior, corporate gifting & budget
spend by Corporate’s on gifting
Carried out a Marketing activity with few Corporates for better brand visibility
Work with Wildcraft Marketing team & creative team on mailer creative based on seasonality & for Corporate Marketing
Campaign.
Add-on Role’s:
Product development in line with seasonality, client requirement and working on product launch for corporate specific
products
Work force/talent acquisition for Channel development
Internal team coordination like Wildcraft Marketing team, sourcing, merchandizing, design and creative team.
Escalation Management: Handling client escalations for entire channel with an existing client base of 2000+
Problem solving through internal & external client interaction/coordination
Achievements Rewards & Recognition
Performance rating “1“in all FY’(2012-13, 13-14 & 14-15) Consistent 1 rater in overall organization for consistent 3 years
Taken our Channel to next level of achievement “Hall of Fame” – For core contribution to our Channel
3. May’2007 - December’2012 with Scope International Pvt. Ltd. - Standard Chartered as a Team Leader
(Scope International Private Limited – A wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank UK)
PS: Entire stint of 67 months with Scope International was handling sales operations of different verticals of Standard Chartered
Bank, Middle East.
Role 1: Team Leader / Product Specialist – Forex (Handled Dual Role for 3 months)
Role Duration: 1.6 Years
Department: SME-PMU (Small & Medium Enterprises-Portfolio Management Unit)
Roles and Responsibilities -Team Leader:
Responsible for revenue generation through SME product from the team’s portfolio
Monitor RM’s call activity
Grow CASA book from the assigned portfolio
Ensure & Monitor on periodic review on accounts for due diligence and monitor transactions for AML
Ensure TAT for customer complaints and service request are maintained across team
Handling escalation calls(client calls)
Conducted weekly review with RM’s on their performance and provide feedback
Role 2: Product Specialist – Forex
Role Duration: 1.4 Years
Department: SME-PMU (Small & Medium Enterprises-Portfolio Management Unit)
Roles and Responsibilities: Product Specialist
Identify and be aware of potential customers Business requirement.
Presentation and customer service skills, inquisitive personality, and excellent time management
Constantly does R&D of offers in market.
Awareness of product's entire life cycle to ensure optimal sales results.
Expert in specific products, groom RMs to help delivery and reduce rejects.
Relationship management with relevant stakeholders, processing teams and customers.
4. Role 3: Senior Relationship Manager
Role Duration: 1.1 Years
Department: VRM Unit (Personal/Salaried Account)
Roles and Responsibilities: Relationship Manager
Generating revenue through Foreign exchange, Trade, CASA, TD and ensure persistent follow-up and conversion in respective
industries.
Nurture the relationship as the one-point contact for the client throughout the relationship lifecycle.
Generating Business Development leads, track new projects and ensure persistent follow-up.
Role 4: Senior Tele-Caller
Role Duration: 1.6 Years
Department: Credit Card Sales / Auto Insurance Sales
Roles and Responsibilities: Tele-caller
Privileged by handling Auto Insurance pilot batch
Achieving credit card sales target from the existing portfolio
Responsible for cross product sales like Easy Pay loan & balance transfer from existing credit card customers
Sales & document verification
Achievements Rewards & Recognition
Performance rating “1B “in FY’2011 Received “Thank you” Letter from SCB Group Head
Successful in handling multiple assignments “HYPO” – High Potential Employee for FY’11-12
Outstanding Performance & lasting contribution to SME “Certificate of Appreciation” for the year 2011
Successful in Leading a Team planned in new strategy “PEOPLE CHAMP” - ICON Award Winner for Q1 2010
Successful in Both Specialist Role & Team Handling “SPECIAL RECOGNITION Award Winner for Q2 2010
October ’2004 – March’2007 with Perot Systems –Senior Executive, Insurance Claims Examiner
(Business Process Solution India Private Limited)
Responsibility thus handled:
Conducted prompt investigations of claims, evaluate facts; medical Liability Evaluation and Settlement
Handled a daily volume of more than 2000 claims including Surgical, No Fault, Workers’ Compensation, and Medicare, exercising
knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9 / CPT codes
MIS and reporting for different business verticals & to senior management on daily volume analysis
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Awarded “BEST EMPLOYER OF THE MONTH” for Sep’2005 towards my 150% deliverable with 99% accuracy
Recognized as “Best Team Player” basis my 220% deliverable with expected accuracy during man power crisis situation
5. September ’2001 – October’2004 with Claris Life Sciences Limited – Territory Sales Executive,
(Multi-business enterprise and the holding company of Claris Injectable)
Responsibility thus handled:
Front liner role of meeting health care professions and Physicians (Doctor’s) representing Claris Life Sciences in order to
maintain & generate new business from Healthcare institutes.
Developed relationships with the doctors of major hospitals in the city that led to major contracts
Negotiated supplier discounts, product quality and product manufacturing technology
Organized promotional exhibits at major hospitals in the outskirts of the city
Conduct seminars for territory reps and retail associates
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Established 45% market share from 0% by facing a product acceptance challenge
Identified & ensure product placement in new markets
Achieved 8th place in a National Level Product Campaign
TECHNICAL PURVIEW
Packages : MS Office
Operating System : Windows (2000 / Win. 10)
Additional : Power Point Presentations
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
MBA : 2009 passed out from University of Madras, Chennai
B.Sc., Bio-Chemistry : 2002 passed out from University of Madras through Abdul Hakeem College of Arts & Science, Vellore, T.N
Intermediate : 1998 from Sunbeam Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
High School : 1996 from Bharath Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 12th
February, 1981
Address : B103, Valmark Amoda, Doddakamanahalli, BG Road, Bangalore, Karnataka-560083
Languages Known : Tamil & English
Valid Passport : M5613825
Prakash Natarajan
6. Professional Testimonials;
#1: On recognizing my contribution for VRM
#2: On recognizing my contribution done in Q1 2010 VRM – Virtual Relationship Management Team
7. # 3: Successful stint on handling multiple role in SME (Team Handling & Forex Specialist)
# 4: Successful stint shown in Forex Specialist role in SME during FY’ 2011-2012
#5: “Hall of Fame” Award on recognizing my contribution for Channel development from Wildcraft