Hey,
Please evaluate my profile for ISB:
26 Y/M
GRE score: 331 (Q170 V161 AWA 4.5)
Graduation: B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering from NIT Raipur (2013-17)
Academics: B.Tech (9.34 GPA)- Third in Department
Class XII- 88.6% (CBSE)
Class X - 10 CGPA (CBSE)
GATE 2017- AIR 3
Work Experience:
Oct'17-July'21 - Sr. Sales Officer(LPG-Sales),Indian Oil Corp.Ltd.
1. Managed the day-to-day operations for 51 IOC LPG distributorships in four districts of Maharashtra.
2. Responsible for ensuring backlog free market and forecasting market demand.
3. Responsible for increasing market share of various LPG products such as Domestic (14.2 kg/5 kg), Non-domestic (19 kg) and Bulk LPG within the sales area.
4. Ensured the proper implementation of government LPG schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana within the four districts.
5. Functioned as the District Nodal Officer in a backward district in Maharashtra, representing all oil marketing companies in the district for issues related to LPG marketing.
Achievements during the above tenure:
1. Commissioned 27 new LPG distributorships during the tenure. (from field verification to final sales)
2. Over one lakh new Ujjwala LPG connections were released in the sales area from 2017-19.
3. Earned Outstanding rating twice during the four years. (FY 2018-19 and FY 2021-22).
4. Ensured increase in market share in all the segments during the tenure.
5. Cleared psychometric test and interview to get into Retail Sales Department in 2021.
August'21-January'22- Assistant Manager (Retail Sales)
1. Managed the day-to-day operations for 61 Retail Outlets (Petrol Pumps).
2. Responsible for expansion of dealer network by identifying potential sites for business growth.
3. Responsible for target oriented sales of petrol, diesel, premium products and lubricants through dealer network.
4. Engaged with government agencies for faster compliances of statutory and safety requirements for commissioning new retail outlets.
Achievements during the above tenure:
1. Overall positive market share in Petrol & Diesel retail sales during the tenure.
2. Commissioned four retail outlets in rural parts of the sales area.
I resigned from my job in January 22 after a lot of deliberation.Would that be a deterring factor in my application?
After resigning I have enrolled in an impact Fellowship Program wherein I am learning nuances of Management consulting. I am currently working on a white paper with a team of 6 on sustainability. Also I have enrolled in another global experience program to work as a consultant on an international project remotely.
Career Goals: Energy consulting is something that excites me for now. To hone my problem solving skills, I am working on varied topics in the fellowship program. My previous experience with an energy company has placed me at a position where I understand the problems of sustainability, climate change and optimisation.
Extracurricular activities:
1. Diploma in Instrumental (Tabla). Performed in school and college functions.
2. Part of NGOs involved in the education of underprivileged children and outreach programs during COVID'19. (certificates available)
3. As part of CSR activities, spearheaded social work through the distributor network in the sales area.
Queries:
1. Should I appear for GMAT or the GRE score would suffice?
2. Would the career gap be viewed negatively by the Adcom?
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