Sumanth Tholeti
About Sumanth Tholeti
Sumanth Tholeti is a District Business Manager with over 11 years of experience at Airtel, where he has expanded distribution networks and managed a team overseeing significant monthly revenue. He has held various sales management roles in the telecommunications and consumer goods sectors, including positions at Unilever and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories.
Current Role as District Business Manager
Sumanth Tholeti currently serves as the District Business Manager at Airtel, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he manages a team of five Territory Sales Managers and oversees a monthly revenue of 70 million INR. His responsibilities include enhancing sales infrastructure and operations, particularly in deep rural areas, to expand distribution networks.
Previous Experience at Airtel
Sumanth Tholeti has extensive experience at Airtel, where he held multiple positions. He worked as an Urban Zonal Sales Manager for seven months in 2013 and as a Rural Zonal Sales Manager from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he served as an Area Sales Manager from 2008 to 2010. During his tenure, he successfully implemented a direct distribution model, ensuring no business impact during the transition.
Work Experience at Unilever and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Before joining Airtel, Sumanth Tholeti worked at Unilever as a TSO from 2006 to 2008 in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. He also gained experience at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories as a PSR from 2002 to 2006 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. These roles contributed to his expertise in sales and distribution.
Education and Expertise
Sumanth Tholeti holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics from Bangalore University, where he studied from 1998 to 2001. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in technical knowledge, which complements his extensive experience in sales management and distribution.