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Akash  Kshirsagar

Akash Kshirsagar

Pune

Summary

Experienced Sales professional with 7 Years of comprehensive experience in the lubricants industry. Proven track record in cultivating and maintaining key Accounts, OEM & Channel Sales.

Expertise in analyzing market trends, Field trials and delivering tailored solutions to meet diverse customer needs. Proficient in leveraging technical knowledge to educate clients and provide unparalleled customer service.

Seeking to apply expertise in sales and marketing to drive business success and strong lasting client partnerships in a dynamic organization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager - Sales and Marketing

Hardcastle Petrofer Pvt Ltd.
Pune
01.2020 - Current

Roles and Responsibility :-
➢Handling Key accounts like TML, Bajaj Auto, Fiat etc. & horizontal deployment of our products across the different applications.
➢Preparation of Monthly sales forecasting & collection plan. Work actively to achieve monthly targets.
➢Handling Channel sales & giving training to Channel partners on different product ranges.
➢Retention of existing clients & try to increase SOW.
➢Achieving 20% sales growth YOY & 15% new business development every year.
➢Conducting new product trials to generate new business.

Technical Sales Engineer

Witmans Advanced Fluids Pvt Ltd.
Pune
09.2018 - 01.2020

Roles and Responsibility :-
➢Generating Leads: Identifying and pursuing potential leads through various channels.
➢Delivering persuasive presentations to potential clients, showcasing product/service
➢Cultivating relationships with existing clients, understanding their needs, addressing concerns, and ensuring satisfaction to drive retention and upsell opportunities.
➢Providing after-sales support and addressing customer inquiries or issues promptly.

Technical Sales Engineer

Quaker Houghton
Pune
04.2016 - 03.2018

Roles and Responsibility :-
➢Prospect for new clients by networking and cold calling.
➢Conducting feasibility study for the clients & proposing counter solutions.
➢To Implement CPC operation at Ashok Leyland, Bhandara plant for fluid care activities.
➢Developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
➢Submitting the Techno-Commercial Proposal to Customers and supporting the Sales Team on the Field.
➢Handling the projects and coordination with customers.

Jr. Design Engineer

NDA Plastech
Pune
07.2013 - 06.2014

Roles and Responsibility :-
➢Prospect for new clients by networking and cold calling.
➢Hands on experience on Hand lay up for glass fiber, material selection, manufacturing process.
➢Engineering Team Management from initial concept phase to Production.
➢Efficient in Multitasking: Handling two projects & meeting Project Target.

Education

MBA - Marketing

IIEBM, Indus Business School
Pune
03-2016

Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

DKTE’s Textile & Engineering Institute
Kolhapur
05-2013

Skills

  • Strong & Effective Communication
  • Business Development & Revenue Generation
  • Sales Forecasting & Budget Planning
  • Customer Engagement & Relationship Management
  • Key Account Management & Handling Channel Sales
  • Good Negotiation Skills

Accomplishments

  • Achieved a CAGR of 15.84 % in Annual Sales Qty over a 3-year period.
  • Got Appreciation Letter from Manager for efforts taken to complete the CPC Project at one of the Key Accounts from Houghton.
  • Received appreciation for generating 55.34% sales growth over last year in FY 21-22.
  • Completed training on “Handling customer complaints” & “Negotiation Skills” organized by Princeton Academy.
  • Completed training on “Value based Selling Approach”.

Languages

Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Deputy Manager - Sales and Marketing

Hardcastle Petrofer Pvt Ltd.
01.2020 - Current

Technical Sales Engineer

Witmans Advanced Fluids Pvt Ltd.
09.2018 - 01.2020

Technical Sales Engineer

Quaker Houghton
04.2016 - 03.2018

Jr. Design Engineer

NDA Plastech
07.2013 - 06.2014

MBA - Marketing

IIEBM, Indus Business School

Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

DKTE’s Textile & Engineering Institute
Akash Kshirsagar