Saurabh Singh

B.Sc. Agriculture graduate with 6+ years of hands-on, farmer-facing experience owning and running an agricultural retail business in Uttar Pradesh — advising farmers on crop protection, seed and fertilizer selection, irrigation, and seasonal crop planning across the UP/Terai belt. Combines strong agronomic grounding with sales and relationship-building experience, including a prior Sales Officer role at HDFC Bank, plus certified working comfort with digital and AI-based tools.

Looking to bring practical field knowledge, farmer trust, and sales instinct to an agri-tech startup building solutions for productivity and resilience in Indian agriculture.

Owner / Proprietor - Mahakaal Agri Junction (Agricultural Retail) - Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh

(2019-10)

• Advise farmers daily, in Hindi, on crop protection products, seed selection, fertilizer application, and irrigation practices, across customers with varying literacy levels
• Apply agronomy and crop-science knowledge to real farm-planning decisions — seasonal crop choice, soil-input compatibility, and pest/disease management guidance
• Build and sustain farmer relationships that drive repeat business and product adoption, understanding customer needs across a loyal, six-year customer base in the UP/Terai region
• Track inventory, pricing, and sales trends through structured written records, using this data to inform purchasing and stocking decisions
• Identify shifts in local demand and emerging farming practices, adapting product mix and advisory approach accordingly
• Manage all business operations independently — decision-making, supplier coordination, and customer relations

Sales Officer - HDFC Bank - Uttar Pradesh

(2017-08 - 2018-01)

• Built client relationships and supported product adoption in a target-driven, structured sales environment
• Produced accurate, professional written communication and reports in Hindi and English for client-facing documentation

B.Sc. Agriculture - Agriculture - C.C.S. University, Meerut (2017)

Intermediate - PCB / Agriculture Stream - U.P. Board, Allahabad (2013)

High School - U.P. Board, Allahabad (2010)