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SHAILJA RATHOD

Bhavnagar,Gujarat

Summary

Highly motivated and results-oriented professional with extensive 10+ years experience in Marketing, Business Management, Product management, Export Operations, and Business Development within the Excipients, Pharma, Nutraceuticals, Food and Animal Feed Premix industries.

Known for analytical mindset, strategic approach, competitive research and ability to spearhead product development initiatives to drive sales growth and enhance market competitiveness.

Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers, both domestically and internationally. Experienced in handling various market regions including Asia-Pacific, Europe, USA (East and West Coast), and the MEA, understanding diverse cultural nuances, and adapting strategies accordingly to achieve business objectives. Proven track record of collaborating with top manufacturers and MNCs across the globe, leveraging their expertise and resources to deliver innovative solutions and drive business success.

Proficient in market research, identifying opportunities, and executing effective marketing strategies. Committed to continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of industry trends and best practices. Looking to leverage my expertise and contribute to the success of a dynamic organisation in a challenging role.

Open to new opportunities in India, South East Asia, South Pacific, Middle East, Europe, or USA with a willingness to relocate and contribute my skills and experience to a organisation in either markets.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Manager

Rubexco Pvt Ltd
09.2019 - 06.2024
  • Leading full range of Excipients.
  • Got in-depth knowledge of product in all aspects, like understanding market competitiveness, technical features etc and made better performing product based on customers requirement.
  • Researched and identified market opportunities while monetizing current opportunities across product offerings.
  • Managed suppliers plant audits along with overseas customers.
  • Travel across globe to attend exhibitions, business meetings, as it allows to expand knowledge of many facets of our company's customer base and to grow professional network.
  • Prospected, identified and cultivated relationships with contacts to promote product lines and solutions.

Senior Export Executive

Rubexco Pvt Ltd
09.2016 - 08.2019
  • Handling different pharmaceutical, Nutraceuticals / Feed Premix / Chemical products
  • Making export stats data to know the fluctuation in different product prices
  • Attending events such as conferences for new products, seminars, and exhibitions in India and across the globe.

Export Executive

Rubexco Pvt Ltd
07.2013 - 08.2016
  • Handling different Industrial Chemical and feed additive products
  • Interaction with the buyers who are located across the globe
  • Dealing with both distributors and end users across the globe.
  • Coordinate export shipments from origin until final destination
  • Promoting new products through business meets and conferences
  • Releasing monthly export production plan and setting priorities for orders to be executed.

Education

MBA - Marketing and Project Management

Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management
04.2013

BBA - Information Systems Management

Anand Institute of Business Studies, Sardar Patel University
Anand, Gujarat
04.2011

12th - Commerce

Fatima Convent School, G.S.H.S.E.B
03.2008

10th Standard - SSC -

Fatima Convent School, G.S.H.S.E.B
03.2006

Skills

  • Business development
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Product building
  • Product Competitiveness
  • Analyzing various Product markets
  • Product Differentiation
  • Product performance and profitability
  • Problem resolution
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Negotiation skills
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Accomplishments

  • Achieved highest sales of around 4500 MT in the Financial Year 2022-2023, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
  • Signed 12 new customers in the year 2021 and 2022.
  • Developed relationships with 23 new clients and typically exceeded sales goals by 70%.
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Marketing Requirements - Worked with customers to define and develop business cases for new products. Wrote marketing requirements documents for future product development.

Timeline

Product Manager

Rubexco Pvt Ltd
09.2019 - 06.2024

Senior Export Executive

Rubexco Pvt Ltd
09.2016 - 08.2019

Export Executive

Rubexco Pvt Ltd
07.2013 - 08.2016

MBA - Marketing and Project Management

Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management

BBA - Information Systems Management

Anand Institute of Business Studies, Sardar Patel University

12th - Commerce

Fatima Convent School, G.S.H.S.E.B

10th Standard - SSC -

Fatima Convent School, G.S.H.S.E.B
SHAILJA RATHOD