sagrika burman
@sagrikaburman
Business development lead at CIIFROL, expanding B2B markets for industrial lubricants and Schaeffer specialty products in India.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At CIIFROL, I lead business development initiatives for industrial lubricants and specialty chemical solutions, focusing on market expansion, B2B sales, and customer acquisition for Ciifrol and Schaeffer (USA) product portfolios in India.
I develop sales strategies, identify prospective customers and distributors, and coordinate product trials and marketing materials. I also conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and strengthen market positioning.
At Huge Dental Material Corporation, I managed end-to-end HR operations for India and served as the primary point of contact between the overseas Head Office and the India team. I contributed to expanding the workforce from an initial team of 3 employees to 64 by January 2025.
I developed and implemented HR policies and coordinated recruitment, payroll, performance management, and POSH awareness initiatives. Earlier, as a Hotel Industrial Trainee at Ramada Resorts and Spa, I assisted with vendor management and HR scheduling and used IDS hotel software.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head - Business Development
Ciifrol
May 2026 - Present (6 months)
Leading business development initiatives for industrial lubricants and specialty chemical solutions, focusing on market expansion, B2B sales, and customer acquisition for Ciifrol and Schaeffer (USA) product portfolios in India.
HR Manager
Huge Dental Material Corporation
Sep 2019 - Aug 2025 (5 years 11 months)
Managed end-to-end HR operations and administrative functions for India operations, serving as the primary point of contact between the overseas Head Office and the India team. Played a key role in organizational development, policy implementation, business coordination, and brand-building initiatives.
Hotel Industrial Trainee
Ramada Resorts and Spa
Dec 2014 - Apr 2015 (4 months)
Assisted in hotel and resort operations, vendor management, and HR tasks including interview scheduling, employee leave updates, and salary data handling.
Jr. Executive Assistant to Director
Teearch Pvt. Ltd.
Apr 2008 - May 2009 (1 year 1 month)
Assisted Director with administrative and secretarial work, handled travel and hotel arrangements, market/project study, prepared minutes of meetings, and managed calendar and desk.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IHM Silvassa
B.Sc., Hospitality Administration and Hotel Management
2016 -
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration and Hotel Management.
Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore
M.Sc., Hospitality Administration
2017 - 2019
Pursued a Master of Science in Hospitality Administration with a specialization in HR.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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