Muhammad Rehan Sohail
Agriculture
Rahim Yar Khan,Punjab
Summary
Multi-faceted Regional Sales Manager promoting excellent record of meeting company-defined quotas through technology introduction, sales development, field services operations management, conducting UAVs training and field Tech-support provision handling to services team. Pioneer in commercial drone services development in Pakistani Market. Mentors employees to develop top-performing team members. 5-year progressive career background combined with dedication to corporate growth and development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
4
4
Languages
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
Sapphire Farm Services (Sapphire Fibres Limited)
Sadiqabad, Punjab
01.2023 - Current
- Achieving regional sales objectives by developing and coordinating sales team and developing successful strategies to provide services on a million acres annually for now.
- Managing field drone services operations, providing technical assistance to full servicing team of 85 agricultural drones currently.
- Running in-field equipment technical support team consisting of engineers and technicians.
- Heading new hiring's training of Agricultural Drone Operations; and Agricultural Drone Operations Instructor courses under DJI Academy- Rahim Yar Khan as an additional role. Trained above 100 pilots as of now.
- Direct collaboration with DJI team on matters of DJI Dealer System, DJI Academy and DJI After Sales Services.
- Strengthening business relationships with collaborating partners.
- Finalizing contracts with high-value customers.
- Collaborating with top executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
- Executing marketing campaigns to generate new business and expand customer base.
- Maintaining good working relationship with different stake holders and partners including sugar mills, pesticide seed and fertilizer companies.
Assistant Regional Manager
Sapphire Farm Services (Sapphire Fibres)
Sadiqabad, Punjab
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Obtained drone based Agricultural Services Expertise and trained own team to commercially launch Agricultural Drone Services in Pakistan for the first time.
- Introduced Precision Farming Practices though Aerial Applications on different field crops and Orchards.
- Direct collaboration with DJI, Agreemo, FFC and FFFL
- Extensive R&D work in collaboration with Syngenta Pakistan and Bayer Crop Science
- Provided drone services on more than 160000 acres on all major crops with 100% satisfaction of around 2500 happy customers (Still Growing)
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
TSO (Sales Officer)
FMC Corporation (FMC United)
Rahim Yar Khan
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Engaged Farmer Community
- Hosted Farmer Meetings, Trainings, Crop Awareness Campaigns and different other marketing activities
- Routine Field Visits And Crop Advisory Services
- Successfully achieved Sales Targets of Agrochemicals (Pesticides)
- Managed a team of Field Officers for better services and sales targets achievement
Trainee Area Leader
AgPharma (Evyol Group)
Rahim Yar Khan
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Sales and Marketing of Pesticide
- Farmer Advisory Services
- Crop Inspection and Recommendations
- Team Management
Internship
Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad (AARI)
Faisalabad
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Performed different tasks in ongoing research trials.
- Gained a good hands on experience of Field Work, Research Data Collection, Laboratory Equipment Handling.
- Performed various experiments including ELISA, PCR, Gel-Electrophoresis, DNA Extraction, Tissue Culture, and Media Preparation.
- Isolated and purified fungus causing Red Rot from different Sugarcane varieties
Education
B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture - Plant Pathology
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Faisalabad, Pakistan 09.2012 - 06.2016
Intermediate Pre-Agriculture - Agriculture
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Faisalabad, Pakistan 09.2010 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
BISE, Bahawalpur
Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan 08.2008 - 08.2010
Skills
Sales initiatives and techniques
Product and service knowledge
Operations management
Excellent verbal/written communication
Business development and planning
Technical Support and training
Certification
DJI Certified Instructor (Agricultural Drone Operations)
Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
Sapphire Farm Services (Sapphire Fibres Limited)
01.2023 - Current
DJI Certified Instructor (Agricultural Drone Operations)
02-2021
DJI Agricultural Drone Pilot Certificate
02-2021
Assistant Regional Manager
Sapphire Farm Services (Sapphire Fibres)
01.2021 - 01.2023
TSO (Sales Officer)
FMC Corporation (FMC United)
06.2019 - 12.2020
Trainee Area Leader
AgPharma (Evyol Group)
07.2018 - 09.2018
Internship
Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad (AARI)
02.2016 - 05.2016
B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture - Plant Pathology
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
09.2012 - 06.2016
Intermediate Pre-Agriculture - Agriculture
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
09.2010 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
BISE, Bahawalpur
08.2008 - 08.2010