Neel Surve Email & Phone Number

Ontario, Canada

Marketing:• Support & manage the development and implementation of marketing plans for all Infiniti models in support of sales, profit and brand objectives.• Resource and key contact person for verification of positioning, specification and feature/content correctness for complete INFINITI Canada’s vehicle portfolio.• Create the development of strategic briefing communications for consumer audiences. Clarify market position, consumer benefits and targeted audiences for all advertising, marketing and merchandising messages.• Support long and short-term media/PR events for new vehicle launches including reviewing PR materials for Canadian product accuracy and provide product overviews accordingly as well as presentations.• Co-ordinate with Sales Operations in developing tactics in support of sales, profit and brand.Lifecycle/Business Planning: • Support / manage MSRP and Mix forecast, model line-up analysis and tracking for Project Milestone submissions.EIM/Mix Strategy:• Drive specification changes by acting as the key company contact and expert on existing and new products. Review/negotiate with Nissan North America product planning regularly to improve market competitiveness. Prepare analysis of competitive situations, negotiate on behalf of NCI regarding future products and features.New Vehicle Launch Plans: • Support the development and implementation of new launch plans for the introduction of new products.Pricing:• Support / Manage pricing proposal development and implementation of pricing and production mix strategies. Develop pricing recommendations based on understanding of changing market conditions and future product development plans.In-Market Performance:• Create complete INFINITI product portfolio KPI scorecard and regional performance. Conduct monthly performance analysis by car line and competitive set by utilizing various data sources available (i.e. PIN, Maritz Mtab., etc.).

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

- Assist with pricing analysis by tracking key metrics such as MSRP, equipment, C&I spend for Nissan, Infiniti and key competitor makes - providing pricing and retail incentive recommendations based on actively analyzing trends- Actively monitor and track competitor websites, Autoplanner and other automotive databases and reports- Prepare and produce monthly pricing reports to be shared with executives throughout Nissan and Infiniti Canada- Co-ordinate with ALG and assist in residual value management for complete Nissan & INFINITI Canada product portfolio- Assist in special projects as required, such as data mining mainframe and data warehouse for creation of special reports, preparation of executive presentation material

Mississauga, Ontario

- Core responsibility included assisting in product planning functions for all Nissan and Infiniti cross-carline models- Performed competitive market, price and value analysis for all Nissan and Infiniti models- Prepared presentations for individual models based on market research, customer interest & competitive analysis, to be used for current and future model lifecycle planning- Participated in monthly Product Planning meetings with the company president and assisted in preparing presentation for the same- Analysed the impact of newly launched competitor models and presented detailed findings to concerned teams highlighting all the changes or updates and the competitive analysis against respective Nissan & Infiniti models- Conducted detailed price and value analysis of the luxury segment competitors to be used for lifecycle pricing updates for all Infiniti models- Prepared presentations based on collecting and analyzing data from various sources including Martitz mTab, Autoplanner, PIN, Polk Cube- Assisted in confirming future model build correctness- Prepared presentation highlighting advanced technology trends and proposals for future Nissan & Infiniti models

Mumbai

- Conduct in-depth new Audi Models & technology training's- Successfully executed 79 product trainings with more than 200 training days delivered having a classroom size ranging from 5 to 100 participants- Regularly update training content independently and also liaise periodically with vendors for national product launches or events - Planning & Execution of Central Launch / National Training's - Conduct specialized on request product and sales coaching sessions for Audi Dealerships across India- Conduct specialized training's of Audi Performance models & Audi Be-spoke models for Audi Dealerships across India

Mumbai Area, India

- Supported the product planning & pricing function by assisting in planning for the Model Year changes based on key competitive analysis and market trends for all Audi Models in India- Brought voice of the customer based on my retail sales experience thereby helping in making informed and appropriate decisions while planning for model equipment, trim lineup and pricing.- Prepare and assist in timely updating of all POS material for Audi India's dealer network including creating and maintaining the Audi online Car Configurator- Promote Audi Exclusive / quattro GmbH concept, support Audi Dealerships in customizing Be-Spoke or Specialty Audi Models- Received global Audi Exclusive Advisor certificate

Mumbai Area, India

- In charge of promotion & sales of Be-Spoke Audi Models (Audi Exclusive)- Prospect & plan appropriate events for target clientele for Be-Spoke Audi models- Was presented with the opportunity to join the Product Planning team at the corporate head-office after being selected by the then acting Brand Director for Audi India

Mumbai Area, India

- Prospect and sell the entire range of Mercedes-Benz passenger car models. Consistently achieved monthly quantitative & qualitative targets while moving up through dealership ranks every year- Received Mercedes-Benz national 'Product Champion award for 2009. Awarded by Mercedes-Benz global training to one person from each country - Received the prestigious 'C-Sales Certification' by Mercedes-Benz AG in 2009. Was one of the 6 to get certified among the entire dealership network staff across India

Automotive Business

Computer Science