K Lokanatha
Results-driven professional with experience in sales, operations management, and agribusiness
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Results-driven professional with experience in sales, operations management, and agribusiness, skilled in team leadership, customer relationship management, and process optimization. Proven ability to drive sales growth, streamline operations, and deliver customer satisfaction across agriculture, pest control, and farm management sectors. Seeking a challenging role as an Operations / Sales Manager where I can leverage my expertise to enhance business performance and contribute to organizational success.
Experience
Store manager - BLINKIT
(2025-09)
Overseeing end-to-end store operations including GRN, put-away, picking, packing, dispatch, and Last Mile (LM) execution.
- Managing delivery partner/rider coordination, order allocation, and ensuring timely order fulfillment.
- Maintaining inventory accuracy through audits, FIFO compliance, and F&V grading.
- Leading store teams through effective roster planning, training, and performance management.
- Handling customer escalations, delivery-related issues, short/excess stock, and PNA resolutions.
- Ensuring SOP, hygiene, safety, and operational compliance across warehouse and last-mile activities.
- Monitoring operational KPIs, service levels, rider productivity, and customer experience metrics.
- Supporting expansion projects, including new store launches, operational setup, and process implementation.
- Improved SLAs, reduced operational errors, and enhanced overall store and last-mile efficiency.
Operations Associate manager - Pestinct pro solution Pvt Ltd (NBHC)
(2025-03 - 2025-09)
Supervised day-to-day operations to ensure smooth workflow and service delivery.
- Led cross-functional teams, monitored performance, and provided training for efficiency.
- Coordinated with clients and internal teams to resolve escalations and maintain satisfaction.
- Managed inventory, procurement, and resource allocation to support operations.
- Tracked KPIs and prepared reports to support business decisions and process improvements.
Area sales manager (ASM) - Mitra equipment pvt Ltd
(2024-02 - 2025-01)
Managed dealer network and strengthened distributor relationships to drive sales growth.
- Conducted field visits, product demonstrations, and farmer meetings for demand generation.
- Collected advance payments and ensured timely order execution and delivery.
- Tracked sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities.
- Provided training and support to dealers and sales teams on product knowledge and selling strategies.
- Ensured achievement of monthly and quarterly sales targets within assigned territory.
Operation executive - HI CARE SERVICES PVT LTD
(2023-10 - 2024-02)
Managed day-to-day operations and service delivery.
- Scheduled and monitored field teams for timely execution.
- Ensured quality, safety, and compliance in operations.
- Handled client queries and resolved escalations.
- Maintained reports, inventory, and resource allocation.
Farm manager - KSR NURSURY Farm
(2021-04 - 2023-09)
Supervised daily farm activities including cultivation, irrigation, and crop care.
- Managed nursery plant production, inventory, and quality control.
- Coordinated sales, customer service, and order fulfillment.
- Oversaw labor management, training, and task allocation.
- Implemented sustainable farming practices to improve yield and efficiency.
Education
MBA - Supply chain & operations management + marketing & sales management - Amity University (2024 - 2026)
BSC - AGRICULTURE - ITM UNIVERSITY (2022 - 2022)
Diploma - organic forming - Acharya N.G ranga university (2018 - 2018)
