Airtel frontline's strategies and market instincts were commended when  Airtel Sales Team WON two awards at the prestigious NASCO awards 2015  (one of the main events of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing  calendar), which recognizes sales excellence by rewarding some of the best sales personnel in the country . 

Bharti Airtel, the world’s third largest mobile operator ( in terms of subscribers), serving over 330 million customers in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, today announced that two of its Managers attached to Airtel Lanka were adjudged winners in the Telecommunications category at the recently concluded SLIM NASCO awards 2015.

Airtel prized the Silver and Bronze awards in the Telecommunication sector in the Territory Manager Category. While the Silver was won by Isfar Anwardeen – Manager SME, the bronze was won by Ashey Sahabdeen – Manager SME Channel Management.

Commenting on their achievement Jinesh Hegde, Chief Executive Officer – Bharti Airtel Lanka stated, “We are extremely proud that two of our Managers have won this distinction at national level and we hope that their success will motivate all sales personnel to strive for sales excellence across markets. These accolades are indeed reflection of enhanced market instincts and dynamic sales strategies that Airtel Lanka incorporates in a highly competitive and dynamic marketing environment. I offer my congratulations to Isfar and Ashey and look forward to their continuous professional excellence in the field of Sales”.

SLIM NASCO 2015  - the premier event in Sri Lanka that recognizes sales excellence and rewards and motivates sales professionals to achieve greater heights,  gave out awards to over 15 diverse business sectors. In addition to Gold, Silver and Bronze awards, the best female was also recognized in each category. All Area/Territory Managers, Sales Supervisors/Executives and Sales Representatives/Front-liners were entitled to participate. The 2015 event saw over 350 applicants vying for honours this year.

Airtel launched its services in Sri Lanka in 2009 and offers mobile voice, data and enterprise solutions. With a network comprising of 2G and 3G HSPA+ services, Airtel Lanka’s 3G presence is across 70% of its network. Airtel Lanka’s strong ‘people’ oriented policies have been lauded by the Great Places to Work (GPTW) Institute when the company was adjudged the Best Multinational to work for at the recently concluded GPTW awards ceremony 2015. The Company also received a Gold Award at the People Development Awards 2014 organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development (SLITAD) and a Silver Award at the HRM awards 2012 – organized by the Association of HR Professionals in partnership with content partner AON Hewitt India.  Airtel Lanka  is also the only telecommunication service provider to receive accreditations such as ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 22301:2012 for its continuous efforts towards information security and business continuity. To know more please visit, www.airtel.lk.