Ashish kumar Patel

Senior agri-business and farm mechanization leader with 19+ years of experience in business growth, channel development, government liaison, institutional partnerships and multi-location team leadership. Proven record of achieving 3X business growth in Madhya Pradesh, strengthening dealer coverage, building execution-focused teams and converting strategy into profitable market growth. Brings strong knowledge of rural markets, subsidy-led business, farmer engagement and agricultural machinery.

Zonal Sales Manager - Madhya Pradesh at Dashmesh Mechanical Works (LANDFORCE) (2025-06 – Present)

• Own statewide business planning, AOP, sales forecasting, budgeting, channel growth and market expansion for agricultural machinery.
• Achieved 3X business growth in Madhya Pradesh through focused dealer development, retail activation and execution governance.
• Lead a 12-member sales and service team; drive government liaison, performance reviews, collections and cross-functional coordination.

Business Development Consultant - Government Projects & Drone Business at Dhaksha Unmanned Systems Pvt. Ltd. (2022-12 – 2025-05)

• Developed institutional opportunities with NABARD and Agriculture, Forest and Police departments; supported project execution, subsidy-linked business and RPTO establishment.

Government Liaison & Business Development at KPMC Pvt. Ltd. (2020-08 – 2022-11)

• Coordinated with government departments and institutional stakeholders to advance projects, partnerships and business execution.

Founder & Business Head at The Sky Agro (2015-06 – 2020-07)

• Established and managed an agriculture-focused entrepreneurial venture, leading business development, customer engagement, partnerships and day-to-day execution.
• Built first-hand understanding of entrepreneurial decision-making, rural customer needs, commercial discipline and relationship-led growth.

Zonal Manager at Fieldking (2015-01 – 2015-05)

• Managed multi-state business operations, dealer development, channel performance and market expansion for agricultural machinery.
• Worked with regional teams and channel partners on territory planning, retail development, product visibility and market feedback.

ABU Unit Head (Manager) at Eicher Tractors (2013-11 – 2014-12)

• Led the agri-implements business through the Eicher dealer network, including product training, channel engagement and retail planning.
• Coordinated business plans, dealer capability building, product demonstrations and field execution across the assigned market.

Zonal Manager at Tirth Agro Technology (SHAKTIMAN) (2009-02 – 2013-10)

• Led statewide sales, dealer development, service coordination and channel expansion for farm machinery and implements.
• Drove rural market development through dealer engagement, field demonstrations, farmer programmes and sales-team execution.
• Strengthened market reach by aligning sales, service and channel priorities with territory potential and customer requirements.

Surveillance Inspector at Directorate of Weed Science Research (ICAR) (2008-07 – 2009-11)

• Conducted agricultural field surveys, farmer interaction, data collection and research support.

Procurement Officer at National Collateral Management Services Ltd. (2007-10 – 2008-06)

• Managed agricultural procurement operations, farmer coordination and field-level execution.

M.Sc. in Agriculture (Extension Education) – JNKVV, Jabalpur (2007)

B.Sc. in Agriculture – JNKVV, Jabalpur (2005)