Open To Work
Hardik Batra
Auckland,AUK
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Sales Professional & Legal Advocate with over 7 years of high-impact sales experience (2016–2023) spanning the Clothing, Financial Services (American Express), and Immigration & Consultation sectors, complemented by 3 years of active legal practice. Proven track record of advancing from Sales Executive to Sales Manager by mastering diverse sales environments—ranging from relationship-driven consultative selling to high-value financial solutions. Combines a lifelong passion for sales with sharp negotiation and analytical skills honed in the legal field. Seeking a part-time sales opportunity to leverage this multi-sector commercial acumen and drive immediate revenue growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Lawyer
Manoj Arora and Associate
Panchkula
04.2023 - 05.2026
- Drafted legal documents, including contracts and pleadings, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies and client needs effectively.
- Assisted in case preparation by organizing evidence and preparing trial materials for litigation.
- Communicated with clients to provide updates on case progress and gather necessary information.
- Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
Sales Manager
Marina Tailors
Kurukshetra
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Developed and executed sales strategies to increase market share and revenue growth.
- Trained and mentored sales team to enhance performance and achieve targets.
- Analyzed market trends and customer preferences to inform product offerings.
- Established strong relationships with key clients, enhancing customer loyalty and retention.
- Managed inventory levels to optimize sales opportunities and reduce costs.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
Assistant Sales Manager
Marina Tailors
Kurukshetra
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align marketing campaigns with sales objectives.
- Cultivated relationships with clients, enhancing loyalty and repeat business through personalized service.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and maintaining high service standards.
- Developed strong client relationships for repeat business and increased referrals.
- Achieved sales targets consistently by driving daily sales activities and managing the sales pipeline effectively.
- Analyzed sales data regularly to recognize patterns, capitalize on opportunities, and address areas of concern within the team''s performance metrics.
- Negotiated contracts with clients that balanced profitability with excellent customer service standards.
Business Development Executive
American Express
Mumbai
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
- Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
- Kept meticulous client notes and updated account information in company databases.
Business Development Executive
Marina Tailor
Kurukshetra
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Oversee schedules for all executives and manage booking for conference rooms and group workspaces.
- Work with the HR department to facilitate recruitment drives, including setting up and running a booth at local career fairs.
- Train four new administrative assistant interns in office management procedures and schedule on-the-job mentoring with multiple departments.
- Maintain and improve online databases of client accounts and external vendors, including updating information when necessary, increasing 75% of productivity.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Developed strategic partnerships, enhancing client acquisition and retention efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Law - Law Enforcement
Himachal Pradesh University
Una07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Chandigarh Engineering College
Mohali 07.2015
Skills
- Relationship building
- Sales team training
- Goals and performance
- Sales expertise
- Sales process
- Sales tracking
- Sales planning
- Product knowledge
- Legal drafting
- Legal research
- Legal analysis
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Honors and Awards
- Top Performer Award (Target Outperformance) Achieved a phenomenal 130% of sales targets for three consecutive months entirely through self-sourced leads and independent market research, demonstrating exceptional pipeline management and cold-outreach capabilities without relying on company-provided data.
- Strategic Business Development & Market Expansion (Marina Tailors) Successfully scaled the family business by breaking into the highly competitive Corporate Uniform sector. Strategically pitched, secured, and closed Maruti Suzuki (Shahabad Branch) as the flagship corporate client, subsequently expanding the portfolio to secure exclusive uniform contracts for multiple luxury resorts.
- Sales Transformation & Process Excellence (Immigration & Consultation) Engineered a comprehensive sales turnaround for an immigration firm, driving revenue to cross 200% of the established sales target. Achieved this by restructuring the consultative communication pitch and completely redesigning how "on-paper" visa and educational pathways were presented to prospective clients to maximize conversion rates.
Relevant Skills
Core Sales & Business Development
- Cross-Sector Consultative Selling: Proven ability to adapt sales strategies across distinct industries, including premium financial services, corporate B2B services, and consumer retail/textiles.
- Lead Generation & Pipeline Management: Exceptional track record of self-sourcing leads, cold outreach, and building independent databases to exceed revenue targets without relying on company data.
- B2B Market Expansion: Experienced in identifying untapped market segments, executing corporate pitches, and securing high-value corporate accounts (e.g., automotive sector, luxury hospitality).
- High-Conversion Presenting: Skilled at transforming complex data and "on-paper" plans into clear, compelling pitches that directly address client pain points and drive conversions.
- High-Stakes Negotiation: Utilizing 3 years of courtroom and legal advocacy experience to navigate objections, manage high-pressure discussions, and close complex deals.
- Contract Analysis & Risk Mitigation: Sharp ability to review, understand, and structure commercial agreements, ensuring compliance while protecting business interests.
- Persuasive Communication: Mastered the art of precise, evidence-based articulation, written advocacy, and building rapid rapport with corporate stakeholders and high-net-worth clients.
- Sectors: Financial Products (Premium/Corporate), Immigration & Educational Consultation, Corporate & Commercial Textiles.
- Core Competencies: Client Relationship Management (CRM), B2B Corporate Pitching, Revenue Forecasting, Strategic Communications.
Timeline
Junior Lawyer
Manoj Arora and Associate
04.2023 - 05.2026
Sales Manager
Marina Tailors
03.2021 - 03.2023
Assistant Sales Manager
Marina Tailors
11.2019 - 03.2021
Business Development Executive
American Express
04.2019 - 11.2019
Business Development Executive
Marina Tailor
03.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Law - Law Enforcement
Himachal Pradesh University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Chandigarh Engineering College