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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Lead commercial trade operations, business development, and resource planning. Heading the development & implementation o end-to-end functions encompassing Marketing, Sales, business strategy mapping and Finance.# Implemented Marketing Strategies, Sourcing Initiatives, Partner Network Formation & Inventory Management.- Established KPIs, SLAs and Quality Assurance to boost growth & profitability through Project Sales, B2B-B2C transactions. # Project Supplies, financials and operational planning : solving issues related to billing, sales, partnerships, and logistics.- New Product Market research and analysis | Branding and positioning strategies | Product launch campaigns.# Identified & resolved bottlenecks in processes and deliverables, Implemented strategic initiatives to drive growth and profitability.- Implemented digital marketing strategies, SEO-SEM, content strategy & email marketing, resulting in an increase in organic traffic and a 20% boost in website conversions / admissions for projects such as www.rdinstitutions.com and others.# Identified opportunities to reduce lead time and sourcing costs by 8-10%, ensuring compliance with import/export regulations.

Bengaluru Area, India

Led Operations of all functional areas including Procurement, Sourcing, Sales, Financials, Supply Chain and Logistics. Through Sourcing Initiatives, Identified and Evaluated Suppliers from various sources particularly from Spain, Italy, Malaysia & Others.# Managing all Commercial activities, B2B/B2C transactions, including Project Supplies, Financials, CRM and Operational Planning. Implemented targeted marketing strategies, resulting in an increase in ROI.- Negotiated exclusivity agreements, achieved 95% contract renewal & Ensuring Contractual Compliance. # Streamlined logistics & Sourcing, reducing FCL/LCL transport costs by 7-10%, while reducing the overall order lead time by 10-15% .- 2020 - 22 SPAIN | International Sales - Order Value: Approx. 36000 SQM | Worth 1.8 million EUR .# Through RFQ / RFx development, Bid evaluations achieved cost savings of 8%, while Completing projects across multiple cities, without compromising quality or delivery timelines.- Through KPIs, maintained performance & drove profitability by 12-16%, Adhering to strict quality policies and reduced returns to 3-5%.# Coordinated promotional schemes, Communications & Lead Generation at notable TRADE EXPO's : CERSAIE - ITALY | CEVISAMA - SPAIN | ACE TECH – MUMBAI, DELHI | INDIAWOOD – BENGALURU & others. Driving growth in sales revenue and enhancing brand visibility.

Valencia Area, Spain

AREA MANAGER - INDIALed Operations, Prospects, Project Accounts, Marketing & Business Strategy. Executing International order, management of Logistics Loads, POS, Financials, Customer relations, Inventory and Performance.# Commercial performance, Strategic development of stores and management of all commercial Ops.- Wholesale & retail sales, B2B, Franchise, B2C, Project Supplies, financials and operational planning.# Established exclusive distribution agreements and retail partners majorly in tier 1 cities.- Established Procedures & Policies on Product Warranties and Installation Methods, ensuring Consistency & Compliance.# Resolved Customer Escalations & Operational Challenges. Optimized Billing and Collections.- International orders, scheduling production and management of Export orders, POS, Inventory. P&L Cashflow, Inventory level and CRM.# Trade Expo Participation: Actively attended & promoted stalls at prestigious international expo, Communications & Lead Generation : INDIA-WOOD - Bengaluru & Delhi | MUMBAI-WOOD | ACETECH - Bengaluru & Delhi | HOME-DÉCOR - Chennai & Mumbai

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Developed dissemination strategies, ensured integration and monitoring of European projects. Coordinated projects under bilateral Programme’s funded by the European Commission (EC) Under : Framework Programme (FP7 - Europe) | Indo-Spain Bilateral Projects (ISIP) CONSULAR SERVICES: Experience in managing diplomatic operations and consular services. Coordinated and led teams, ensuring operations, handled international relations and cross-cultural communication.PROMOTING BILATERAL TRADE & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT- Represented renowned Spanish Architect: Ricardo Bofill (RBTA): Identified & pursued opportunities. Coordinated Projects in Mumbai, Chennai, Bangaluru | Projects - Monsoon Breez, Brigade, Metropolis, SREI etc.- Sourcing & Procurements Consultant driving International Sales and coordinating Logistics for Export Orders. Successfully completing projects for clients such as L&T, Assetz, Prestige etc.- Negotiated Contracts/ Trade agreements under Indo-Spanish Chamber Activities to establish a supply chain for Project Supplies.EUROPEAN COMMISSION (EC) PROJECT’s: - Co-principal investigator for FP7, CDTI & ISIP Projects. Proposal Conception, Creation, Project Activities and Consortia. Identifying Calls for Proposals, Research Funding, Community Building & Cluster Coordination.- SCUTUM: Application of Natural Non-toxic insecticide through micro-encapsulation on textiles. This could prevent malaria and dengue, Repellence rate of up to 67%. - THERCOM: Remote Sensing & Wireless Technologies. Temperature & humidity remote monitoring solution for healthcare, industrial Sectors.DELEGATION VISIT: Mr. Artur Mas, President of Catalonia, Spain, visited Bangalore with 20+ Spanish Companies: Nov 2013. We organized a conference for Spanish companies, fostering partnerships with Indian Counterparts.VISA SUPPORT: Promoting the Golden Visa Entry Program to Spain (Spanishproperties.in). Developed a Spanish Real Estate Website promoting investment in Spain.

Bilbao-Bilbo, Basque Country, Spain

Worked as a Consultant for European programmes , such as : Framework Programme FP7 | Indo–Spain Bilateral Projects (ISIP), CDTI & LCA.- Proposal conception, creation and management of international project activities and consortia, identifying calls for proposals, Scientific communication, and cluster formation.- Solar Thin Film PV - On-The-Fly Alterable Thin-Film Solar Modules for Design Driven Applications.- LCA to go - Boosting Life Cycle Assessment Using Europe SME’s

Pamplona,Navarra, Spain

Business English Tutor for Civil servants working with Government of Navarra.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, International Business

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Mechanical Engineering

Bellary/Ballari Institute Of Technology & Management.

Postgraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, International Business/Trade/Commerce