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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Happily Re_Tyred and into Fitness, Holidaying & Partying like there is no tomorrow 😂🍾

Chennai Area, India

Muscat, Oman

Key Highlights:  Turned over a loss making company which had an accumulated loss of 248,000 Rials within the 1st 2 years. Roped in new agencies and representations like NEC (Visual Display Products),PELCO,AEG,ZANUSSI, SENNHEISER,MARCH NETWORKS, HIK VISION TELEVIC,NAKAMICHI etc.. to expand the company’s product portfolio in order to address B2B segment. A loss making company for over a decade was made profitable in a short span and showed continued growth in turnover and bottom line which has made the company amongst the top 3 in the market.  Started Medical Electronics, Fire & Safety solutions in the company to give impetus to project based activity. Roped in partners like AXON,IKEGAMI and MCI- Studio Hamburg to address the needs of the Broadcast market. Was awarded by Bose in 2006-07 for achieving 61% growth over the previous year. Was awarded by JVC in 2006 for achieving highest growth in all categories. Was awarded by JVC again in 2008 for the 2007 performance. Setup the 1st Bose Store Concept in the region Won two million R.O. projects in 2012 being implemented in 2013- Voting and Interpretation systems for Oman Parliament and LFD Displays for Muscat & Salalah Airport for Flight Information Display Systems with NEC.

Similar Role as the GM's role there was no GM in the company at the time I joined!

Muscat - Oman

SALES MANAGER (Electronic Low Voltage Systems – Audio Visual Systems, Broadcast and Telecom)Provided leadership and direction as Sales Manager (Telecom & Professional Audio Visual Systems, Security and Broadcast Division) reporting to the General Manager of OMAN MARKETING & SERVICES CO. (Al-Futtaim Group). OMASCO is exclusive Distributor of Panasonic, Honda, & GE Products in the Sultanate of Oman.  Managed the complete operations of the ELV SYSTEMS DIVISION as Profit Center Head and worked closely with management, staff and customers to position the company for continued growth and market expansion. • Achieved steady growth year on year throughout this period. • Actively involved in product procurement, negotiations with principals and inventory management. • Executed Distributorship Agreements with blue chip companies like Softech Telecom, Grass Valley, Draper, Dalet, Pinnacle Systems, Axon TV, Ikegami etc.• Developed a top-performing sales & service team, focused on achieving and surpassing company goals and customer expectations.• Attained some very large wins; the most significant of which was the Studio contracts from Oman TV, SQU valued at USD 3 Million

Dubai - Uae

SENIOR MARKEING EXECUTIVEThe company is a part of the Al-Ghurair Group of Companies. The company has business interest in providing solutions in the field of Telephony and Voice Processing Products. Overall responsibility for setting objectives, planning of annual targets / budgets/ overall profitability.  Achieved the status of market leaders for VERBATIM & DIAVOX Voice Mail Systems and Voice Logging Systems from KREUTLER OF Germany. Actively involved in providing product Sales training and setting up distribution channels with other Telecom companies to offer joint solutions. Maintained market share of products and business development by identification of new market segments and by analyzing and cross check competitors’ activity. Hired, trained, supervised and motivated a team of Sales & Service staff to peak levels of performance.  Bagged a large order for supply of Voice Processing Systems from Etisalat the Local PTT. Received large orders for Voice Processing, IVR and Voice Logging Systems from local government organization/ Banking/ Hospitality / Oil Industry.

Chennai - Indian - Madras Export Processing Zone

As Manager (Exports) for NOVA ELECTRO MAGNETICS LTD. in 1992 with the main focus on strategic planning, export business development and export marketing of the company’s own manufactured products namely blank video cassettes, video shells & magnetic tapes. • Extensively traveled to South Africa, Italy, UAE & Kuwait and developed long-lasting business contacts with buyers in these markets.• Won a few large export contracts in all the markets responsible for ; the most significant was for US$ 400,000 per month for the company’s products from a large reputed business group in South Africa.• Developed a distributor network across Kuwait & UAE

Chennai Area, India

A leading Company of India manufacturing Office Automation Products namely EPABX, Photocopiers & Cash Registers. The company is a part of the Chowgule Steam Ship Ltd. The Annual Turnover of the Group exceeded Rs. 400 crores.SALES MANAGER • Managed all activities of the Division as Profit Center Head with overall responsibility on planning and implementation of the sales strategy. • Directed and motivated a team of Sales & Service Engineers.

Chennai Area, India

The Company is a part of the leading SANMAR (CHEMPLAST) Group which has business interest in the manufacture of various electronics products.MARKETING EXECUTIVE- Telecom• Represented company interests by marketing and selling Tele-Communication products namely EPABX Systems. • Developed new markets in the Southern Region of Tamil Nadu to penetrate the market & increase market shares

Chennai Area, India

A leading company of India manufacturing Consumer Electronic and Office Automation Products) SALES EXECUTIVE• Responsible for selling company’s product namely Photocopiers (MITA)• Consistently exceeded sales goals. Developed a loyal customer base and increased sales volume through personal attention to customers and major accounts.• Won Yamaha Motor Cycle for achieving the sales of 60 Copiers in 3 months.

Bachelor Of Arts, English Literature

Bachelor Of Arts, English Litereature

12 Th Grade, Commerce

Activities and Societies: Actively involved in Dramatics and the school Music Band

High School, Commerce, 12Th

Activities and Societies: Actively involved in the school Cultural Team and a member of the School Band.