Gurmeet Singh Oberoi
About Gurmeet Singh Oberoi
Gurmeet Singh Oberoi serves as the Vice President of Sales for MPCG at Bharti Airtel Limited, where he has worked since 2016. He holds an MBA from Barkatullah University and has extensive experience in sales and business management across various companies in the telecommunications and engineering sectors.
Current Role at Bharti Airtel Limited
Gurmeet Singh Oberoi serves as the Vice President of Sales for the Madhya Pradesh Circle at Bharti Airtel Limited since 2016. In this role, he manages a team of over 3000 members, focusing on sales strategies and team alignment with new products. His responsibilities include providing regular refresher training to ensure the team is equipped with the latest product knowledge and sales techniques. Oberoi has played a significant role in enhancing the company's market presence across various districts, tehsils, and villages.
Previous Experience at Bharti Airtel Limited
Prior to his current position, Gurmeet Singh Oberoi held several key roles at Bharti Airtel Limited. He worked as Business Head for Broadband from 2009 to 2011 and later as Business Head-GM from 2014 to 2015 in Kolkata. Additionally, he served as Business Head - One Airtel-DGM from 2011 to 2014 in Bhopal. His tenure at Bharti Airtel included responsibilities that contributed to the integration of multiple products into the business strategy, enhancing return on investment.
Education and Expertise
Gurmeet Singh Oberoi holds an MBA in Marketing from Barkatullah University, where he studied from 1995 to 1998. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya between 1989 and 1993. Furthering his education, he completed a Business Manager Development program at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad in 2009 and a Leadership Development Program at the Indian School of Business in 2016. He has also obtained certifications in Design Thinking for Innovation from the University of Virginia and Data for Business Decision Making from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Career Background
Gurmeet Singh Oberoi began his career at Greaves Cotton Limited, where he worked as a Senior Sales Executive from 1995 to 2002 and later as Area Sales Manager for the Northern Region from 2002 to 2004. He also held the position of Sales Head at HFCL Infotel Ltd. from 2006 to 2007 and served as Operations Head (DGM) for the Jalandhar Zone from 2007 to 2008. His diverse experience across various roles in sales and operations has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the telecommunications industry.
Achievements in Product Integration
Gurmeet Singh Oberoi has successfully integrated multiple products into the business strategy at Bharti Airtel, including Payment Bank, DTH, Broadband DSL, and Postpaid services. He contributed to the development of Combo products that combine these services, enhancing the overall customer offering. Oberoi has established partnerships with leading handset manufacturers to create market demand and has set up a dedicated device team across the circle, demonstrating his commitment to driving innovation and market growth.