Rakesh Kumar Jha
About Rakesh Kumar Jha
Rakesh Kumar Jha is a Senior Manager at Orient Electric, overseeing B2B sales for the Luminaires division in North India. He has extensive experience in sales operations and has previously worked with Emami Ltd, Havells India Ltd, and Virgin Mobile India.
Work at Orient Electric
Rakesh Kumar Jha currently serves as a Senior Manager at Orient Electric, a position he has held since 2021. His tenure at the company spans multiple roles, including Area Sales Manager from 2014 to 2017 and Senior Area Manager from 2017 to 2021. In these roles, he has focused on expanding the market presence of Orient Electric's Luminaires in the Northern region of India. He heads the B2B sales for the Luminaires division in the North 1 region, which includes Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Education and Expertise
Rakesh Kumar Jha has a diverse educational background. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunication from North Maharashtra University from 2005 to 2009. He further pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Management with a focus on Marketing & IT at Balaji Institute of Modern Management from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he completed his 12th Board (HSC) from Patna University in Mathematics from 2001 to 2003 and his 10th Board (Matric) from Patna Central School in 2000 to 2001.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Orient Electric, Rakesh Kumar Jha held various positions in different companies. He worked at Havells India Ltd as an Assistant Manager from 2011 to 2013 and later as a Deputy Manager from 2013 to 2014. He also gained experience as a Summer Trainee at Emami Ltd in 2010 and as a Campus Trainee at Virgin Mobile India in the same year. His roles have equipped him with extensive experience in managing sales operations across multiple states in North India.
Professional Development
Rakesh Kumar Jha has participated in various roles that have contributed to his professional development. His experience as a Summer Trainee and Campus Trainee early in his career provided foundational skills in sales and operations. His subsequent roles at Havells India Ltd and Orient Electric allowed him to develop expertise in sales management and market expansion, particularly in the Luminaires sector.