Prashant Kottur Email & Phone Number

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

 Spearheaded the start-up company from the scratch to a successful launch Developed and implemented processes that increased the market share up to 4% from 0 since inception  Significantly improved the financial position of the organization by increasing revenue by 43% YTD Enhancing organizational reach & market share through the application of robust strategies, effective pricing and excellent client relationship management in Southern & Western part of India Piloting business operations with a view to realize pre-planned sales and revenue targets; formulating budget for operational / business development activities Devising & executing various Business-led Programs & Marketing Initiatives for enhancing organisational competencies Enhancing organization’s revenue and detailed review of monthly P&L  Driving strategic vision by institutionalizing process-improvements, infusing new ideas and taking enterprise-wide approach to unlock maximum synergy to attain larger incremental sales, impacting top-line growth & bottom-line growth Spearheading marketing campaigns for both digital & non-digital platforms for brand awareness activities and administering ROI/KPIs measurement post every marketing event activities Leading brand strategy and driving operational delivery of strategy, inclusive of communications campaigns and network building Building a strong distribution network for achieving greater market reach & penetration; facilitating new channel partner’s appointments and service network in the high potential business centres  Steering new product development in coordination with vendors based on market analysis and cost comparisons for viable product placement Administering Warehouse and Logistic setup for successful brand placement in the market Performing monthly sales forecasting & competitive benchmarking; determining desired performance levels & need for growth into current and additional product categories Reviewing monthly P&L

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

 Piloted sales operations in the secondary market through appointment of channel partners and system integrators across Southern and Western part of India Steered efforts towards generation of solar power plant business from informal and private sectors through channel

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

 Drove Channel Sales of Luminous Solar Products range in the designated area with a team of 2 ASM Steered Channel Sales/Expansion, Inventory Management, and After-sales Service Coordination Executed partner training programmes and marketing activities

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

 Successfully launched GULF PRIDE batteries in the market  Pivotal in driving channel sales in designated region (South India) through channel partners with a team of Business Executives/Sales Consultants Identified & appointed new channel partners for sales growth, thereby enhancing the market share Drove overall sales, inventory projection & service management for the region Managed after-sales service and ascertained monthly & quarterly indents to ensure minimum & adequate inventory Executed sales promotional activities like product launches, service camps and dealer/consumer meets

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

 Drove channel expansion by partnering with reputed brands such as Exide, Luminous, Purolator, Spicer, Gabriel, APC, and EATON Powerware etc in the designated region Managed sales, inventory and after sales service and over all vertical P&L Got Best Performer award for 2 years FY 08-09 & FY 10-11 in the organization

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

 Marketed Auto Electrical Spares & Batteries of LUCAS brand, based at Chennai and later from Bangalore Handled Institutional Clients like Sundaram Motors, Madras Auto Services, IMPAL and TVS Iyengar & Sons

Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, First Class

Activities and Societies: Completed two tears in NCC naval wing.

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