SHARATHCHANDRA SUNKENAPELLI
Christchurch
Summary
Driven Master of Management in Agribusiness student with extensive experience in agricultural sales, field development, and cultivation, looking to apply my knowledge and passion for sustainable agriculture in dynamic and growth-oriented organizations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIELD DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
BASF AGRO CHEMICALS, MANPOWER GROUP SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted daily field visits to educate farmers on agrochemicals and best practices.
- Visit standing crops to recommend appropriate chemicals for enhanced health and yields.
- Maintained dealer and distributor network within designated territory to optimize operations.
- Developed and executed sales and marketing strategies to boost revenue and market share.
- Monitored demo trials of new molecules, contributing to product development initiatives.
- Facilitated farmer meetings and marketing activities to promote agricultural solutions.
MARKETING DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
FMC, NEW GEN CROP SOLUTIONS INDIA PVT LTD
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Developed and maintained dealer network within designated area.
- Executed placement of agrochemicals at dealer level to maximize visibility.
- Conducted marketing activities to drive demand for placed stock among farmers.
- Performed regular field visits and farmer engagements to demonstrate new molecules.
Cultivation and Production Assistant
Aromaunga Baxters Flowers
- Practiced careful growing methods to maximize flower crop development.
- Implemented strict quality control during harvesting, sorting, and packaging processes.
- Maintained production records and ensured greenhouse conditions supported effective inventory management.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic and commitment to group output targets.
Education
Master of Management - Agribusiness
Lincoln UNIVERSITY
New Zealand04.2025
Bachelor’s - agricultural science
SURESH GYAN VIHAR UNIVERSITY
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India01.2020
Diploma - Agriculture
PROFESSOR JAYASHANKAR TELANGANA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
India01.2015
Skills
- Effective communication
- Agrochemical expertise
- Willingness to learn
- Team collaboration
- Customer relationship management
- Good, convincing, and great patience levels
Certification
- Participation Certificate – State-Level Seminar on Sustainable Agriculture & Food Processing, 01/06/14
- AGRITEX International Conference cum Exhibition on Agribusiness, 07/07/14
- National Level Agri Fest, 2018, Project on IFS (Integrated Farming System), 2019, Preservation of Strawberry with Aloe Vera Juice, 2020, Terrace Gardening
- RAWEP (Rural Agricultural Work Experience Programme), 100-day field training on rural farming practices and technology adoption.
- Agro-Industrial Training Internship, Kaveri Seed Company Limited, Worked in a quality assurance lab, performing various tests and involved in seed processing operations.
Accomplishments
- Achieved 110% of my sales target in the Kharif season of CY2022 and CY2023.
- Guided my host farmer with the effective use of agrochemicals, helping him achieve 30% more yield than the regular yield.
- Successfully organized 3 events at the university and volunteered for all events held during my period at the university.
- Received an incentive of 3 months' salary from my employer for achieving my sales and collection target.
References
Available on request
Timeline
FIELD DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
BASF AGRO CHEMICALS, MANPOWER GROUP SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD
02.2023 - 05.2024
MARKETING DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
FMC, NEW GEN CROP SOLUTIONS INDIA PVT LTD
11.2020 - 01.2023
Cultivation and Production Assistant
Aromaunga Baxters Flowers
Master of Management - Agribusiness
Lincoln UNIVERSITY
Bachelor’s - agricultural science
SURESH GYAN VIHAR UNIVERSITY
Diploma - Agriculture
PROFESSOR JAYASHANKAR TELANGANA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
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