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Balaramaiah Lokesh

Balaramaiah Lokesh

Bengaluru,

Summary



With 28 years of experience in the automobile industry, I have extensive exposure in both sales and aftersales departments, covering personal and commercial vehicle segments. I have led profitable service operations across India, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia with major OEMs like Eicher, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Mahindra, Jeep and Mercedes Benz. I am adept at crafting Annual Business Plans and excelling in day-to-day operations execution, guiding teams for effective troubleshooting, ensuring seamless operations, and implementing continuous improvement techniques. Additionally, I am skilled in managing workshop infrastructure to meet stringent OEM standards. My strong team leadership and customer handling skills contribute to maintaining robust business relationships and resolving critical issues to ensure top-notch product and service quality. I am actively seeking opportunities in the automobile industry for executive roles where I can leverage my extensive experience and skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

Service Head (AfterSales)

KHT Prime A Group Of Stellantis ( Jeep, Citroën, Fiat And Abarth)
10.2023 - Current
  • Service Head at KHT Prime
    - Heading the Aftersales Division at KHT Prime, generating a monthly turnover of 1.5 Crores.
    - Monitoring service operations for Jeep, Citroën, Fiat and Abarth brands.
    - Ensuring efficient and customer-centric operations.
    - Implementing quality control measures for superior aftersales service.
    - Coordinating with various departments for streamlined service processes.
    - Analyze the performance metrics and initiate improvements for optimal efficiency.

Service Head (AfterSales)

M/s AMPL Mahindra Dealership
08.2021 - 10.2023
  • Service Head - Automotive Manufacturers Private Limited (Mahindra):
    - Oversaw entire service operations with a monthly turnover of 2 Crores.
    - Managed 4 locations, averaging 1500 vehicles monthly.
    - Monitored CSI, revenue, and inflows, ensuring consistency and improvements.
    - Led service marketing, customer retention, accessories, and VAS sales reviews.
    - Directed service floor activities, job allocation, and technical troubleshooting.
    - Implemented action plans for target achievement and conducted after-sales campaigns.
    - Drove technical transformation for the workshop, ensuring top-tier repair quality.

Branch Head (Sales and AfterSales)

M/s. NZ Wheels Naza Corporation Malaysia
10.2018 - 07.2021
  • Overall Responsible for the entire Service Operations for Johar Bahru Branch with monthly turnover of 20Lakhs Malaysian Ringgit (Both Labor & Parts) and average inflow of 600 to 650 per month.

Branch Head (Sales and AfterSales)

M/s. Akshaya Motors Pvt Ltd
04.2017 - 09.2018
  • Responsible for the entire Service Operations with an average Inflow of vehicles 250 to 300 per month, and The monthly turnover of 25 to 30 L INR (Both Labor & Parts)
  • Periodic review for inflow and revenue parameters, Customer Retention tools
  • Co ordination with principal for technical and service administration quires
  • Achievements: Successfully attended and completion of STRIDE TO LEADERSHIP -2018 program conducted by Mercedes Benz.

Divisional Head (Sales and AfterSales)

M/s. Western Auto Company (Ashok Leyland) - KSA
11.2014 - 04.2017
  • Responsible for the All-Service Branch Administration and operations
  • Coordinate with principle for technical queries and warranty settlements
  • Conducting in-house Technical and process training for employees
  • Organizing seasonal service campaign in all branch location for customer retention.

Divisional Head (Sales and AfterSales)

Cauvery Ford
11.2013 - 11.2014

- Report directly to GM, overseeing Branch Service operations in Mysore, Mangalore and Shimogga
- Monitor and strategize improvements in revenue parameters and inflows across all branches.
- Set targets for each branch and provide support for achieving excellence.
- Coordinate with principals for technical support and streamlined service operations.

AGM (Aftersales)

M/s. India Garage (Mahindra)
11.2012 - 11.2013
  • Responsible for Branch Service operation-(Mysore, Madikeri, Mandya and Chamarajanagara)
  • Monitoring and planning for improvements in revenue parameters and inflows at all branches
  • Target setting to all branches and support to achieve with excellence
  • Co ordination with principal for technical support and service operation.

Divisional Head (AfterSales)

M/s. Suhail Bahwan Automobile
03.2004 - 10.2012
  • Co ordinate with HO for all Service operation and administration as per the company norms
  • Independently handling workshop as a profitable center
  • Responsible for 5s process, Gamba activity at the workshop location
  • Organizing seasonal campaigns.

Education

Skills

    Interviewing skills

    Problem-Solving

    Strategic planning

    Business Development

    Effective leader

    MS Office

    Microsoft Word

    Microsoft Excel

    Microsoft Powerpoint

Training

- Mercedes Benz Certified Leadership program: Pune
- Mercedes Benz Bodyshop Certified Expert: Malaysia
- Basic and Advance training: Mahindra Ford, Nasik Plant
- Ashok Leyland Plant training: Dubai
- Technical training: Tata Pune Plant
- Mahindra MILE Training: Bangalore and Lucknow
- Service Training: Hyundai, Chennai
- Technical training: Ford India, Chennai
- Body & Paint: Trained on paint technology with PPG AkzoNobel, Standox, Glasurit
- Mahindra & Mahindra Leadership program: Nashik Igatpuri

Timeline

Service Head (AfterSales)

KHT Prime A Group Of Stellantis ( Jeep, Citroën, Fiat And Abarth)
10.2023 - Current

Service Head (AfterSales)

M/s AMPL Mahindra Dealership
08.2021 - 10.2023

Branch Head (Sales and AfterSales)

M/s. NZ Wheels Naza Corporation Malaysia
10.2018 - 07.2021

Branch Head (Sales and AfterSales)

M/s. Akshaya Motors Pvt Ltd
04.2017 - 09.2018

Divisional Head (Sales and AfterSales)

M/s. Western Auto Company (Ashok Leyland) - KSA
11.2014 - 04.2017

Divisional Head (Sales and AfterSales)

Cauvery Ford
11.2013 - 11.2014

AGM (Aftersales)

M/s. India Garage (Mahindra)
11.2012 - 11.2013

Divisional Head (AfterSales)

M/s. Suhail Bahwan Automobile
03.2004 - 10.2012

Balaramaiah Lokesh