Varun Vunnam

Corporate Trainer & Team Leader

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ManchesterMember since 11 June 2026

Team Leadership and DevelopmentRecruitment, Training and CoachingPerformance Management and Team BuildingStrategic Planning and Goal SettingConflict Resolution and Decision MakingSales, Marketing and Business DevelopmentCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Negotiation and Communication Skills

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Team Leadership and DevelopmentRecruitment, Training and CoachingPerformance Management and Team BuildingStrategic Planning and Goal SettingConflict Resolution and Decision Making

About

Results-driven professional with a multidisciplinary background in Planetary Sciences, engineering, leadership, and business development. Currently serving as a Corporate Trainer and Team Leader within a UK sales and marketing organisation, having progressed from an Entry-Level Sales Associate through consistent performance and people development. Experienced in recruitment, coaching, team management, goal setting, conflict resolution, and performance improvement.

Possesses strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, complemented by technical expertise in geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and scientific data interpretation. Passionate about applying scientific thinking and emerging technologies to solve complex challenges.

Experience

Corporate Trainer & Team Leader - NOW & CO - Manchester, United Kingdom

(2025-07)

Progressed internally from Entry-Level Sales Associate into a leadership position through strong performance and people development.

Lead and manage a team of five individuals while promoting a collaborative and results-driven culture.
Recruit, train, and mentor new team members to enhance their professional and sales capabilities.
Deliver coaching programmes focused on communication, leadership, and customer engagement.
Set strategic objectives and performance targets to maximise team productivity.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide continuous feedback to support individual development.
Facilitate conflict resolution and encourage effective teamwork.
Support organisational growth through succession planning and leadership development.

ON JOB TRAINEE (OJT) - School of Aeronautics - India

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

Supported laboratory instrumentation and technical diagnostics for data collection and calibration.
Developed documentation and reports following quality assurance standards.
Applied mechanical and analytical problem-solving techniques for precision-based systems.
Gained foundational experience in data verification, instrumentation, and accuracy control applicable to AI data labelling and validation.