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Vikalp Abrol

Area Manager

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co Ltd

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Could you tell us briefly about your family background?

I am from a business class family, father is indulged in both wholesale & retail business. that is the reason i look my job as my own business & have proved myself as best employee in every company,many times.

Career Profile:

After 7 years of experince in core sales ,now I am working as BDM with a MNC (Core Marketing) from 1+ years

Role Model:

My Dad is my Role Model & every time he inspires me when I feel bored or tired because at the age of 67 ,he is still working hard for their business & never go offtrack from their beliefs.

Required Reading:

My favourite book is the secret & books regarding "Management"&"Corporate cultures".Silicon India is also a good source for updating your self regarding industry & world.

The Decisions That Matter

I started my career from Pharmaceuticals after my graduation, after 4 years I decided to join MBA.Then I started my career with a software company ,wherein I learnt & develop my skills for 2.5 years,then I got an oppourtunity in Training co for 1 year. & now I am in Core Marketing with a MNC.

Advice For New Professionals:

Choose the oopourtunity according to your Interest & take it as learning for alteast 2 years of your Initial Career.

Done Differently:

I would love to go to initial level of sales , wherein I have a good oppourtunity to earn more than the GM of the company through my sales incentives Or I will love to train the sales force for this.

Prized Accomplishment(s):

Got promoted in 2 companies within the first quater of joining, won trips of abroad & earned a good incentive for support of my family.

Working Life Management:

Its all because of my experience, I generally divide my work into parts and arrange it accordingly

Plans For The Future:

To be a part of management of a reputed organisation

Degrees That Matter:

I would love to do more management courses ever, It is a great addon along with my experience.

Changes In The Professional Environment:

A huge change has been noticed , the customer is more aware these days & it is now need based selling instaed of direct sales.

The Journey So Far:

It is a great journey, I learnt allot in different field as under:-
Sales & Marketing,Channel Sales,Dealer Management,Market Segmentation,Telemarketing,Campaign Management,Sales Promotion, Lead Generation,Market Research & Analysis,Territory Management,Business Development & Team management

Other Thoughts:

Presently associated with DLF Pramerica Shiksha Uday Chandigarh as Business Development Manager.
Hands-on knowledge & experience of various markets of Chandigarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi and NCR.