Sambit Samal
About Sambit Samal
Sambit Samal serves as the Catchment Sales Manager D2C at Airtel, overseeing sales operations and customer engagement in several regions of Orissa. He has a background in sales management with experience at Paytm, Jio, and VST Shakti Tractor.
Work at Airtel
Sambit Samal serves as the Catchment Sales Manager D2C at Airtel, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for acquiring building and society permissions for his assigned unit or territory. He oversees Airtel Xtreme Fiber sales across multiple areas, including Puri, Sakhigopal, Pipili, Nimapara, Khordha, Jatni, and Nayagarh. Additionally, he manages a team of 20 Extreme Fiber Executives in the Bhubaneswar Zone, focusing on customer acquisition and engagement through various programs and campaigns.
Previous Experience
Before joining Airtel, Sambit Samal worked at Paytm as a Field Sales Executive from 2019 to 2020 for 11 months in Cuttack, Orissa. He then transitioned to Jio, where he served as an Assistant Manager from 2020 to 2022 for two years in Angul, Orissa. His earlier experience includes a role as a Sales Executive at VST Shakti Tractor from 2017 to 2019 in Bhubaneswar, where he developed foundational sales skills.
Education and Expertise
Sambit Samal holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ajay Binay Institute of Technology (ABIT) in Cuttack. He completed his studies from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides him with a solid technical foundation that complements his sales and management roles in the telecommunications industry.
Team Management and Local Engagement
In his current role, Sambit manages relationships with 13 Local Cable Operators (LCOs) in the Bhubaneswar Zone. He builds relationships with local authorities to effectively handle unforeseen situations and escalations. His ability to engage with local stakeholders is crucial for the successful implementation of sales strategies and customer service initiatives.