AKASH S PILLAI
Kollam
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience in retail sales, after-sales service, and OEM solutions. Skilled in paint products, industrial machines, batteries, and inverters. Proficient in SAP, CRM tools, and MS Office. Strong technical troubleshooting and customer relationship management skills.
Key Achievement: ₹36 Cr revenue in FY 2023-24 as Territory Sales Executive, consistently exceeding sales targets and driving business growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Territory Sales Officer
ASIANPAINTS LTD
Kochi
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed retail sales and distribution of paint products, consistently achieving targets.
- Built strong dealer and contractor relationships to drive repeat business.
- Optimized in-store product placement and visual merchandising.
- Monitored competitor activities to maintain market share.
- Trained junior staff and ensured timely reporting via SAP.
REGIONAL SERVICE OFFICER
ASIANPAINTS LTD
Kochi
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Sold and serviced paint tinting machines and retail paint products.
- Conducted product demonstrations and technical support.
- Generated leads and achieved sales targets for machines, paint, and accessories.
- Assisted dealers in promotional campaigns to increase retail sales.
- Coordinated installations and preventive maintenance with service teams.
- Collected customer feedback to enhance service quality.
Service Engineer
Exide Industries Limited
Kochi
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided after-sales support for batteries and Lithium-ion inverters.
- Achieved sales targets and promoted products effectively.
- Troubleshot technical issues, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and prepared service reports.
- Trained customers and junior staff on product use and maintenance.
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd
Baramati,Pune
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted in mechanical assembly, vehicle testing, and quality checks.
- Supported production and service teams with technical problem-solving.
- Prepared production and quality control reports.
- Collaborated with engineers to implement assembly improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering -
PSN Institute of Technology And Science
Tirunelveli04-2018
12Th Class -
Sree Narayana Guru Central School-CBSE
Ezhukone05-2014
10Th Class -
Sreenikethan Central School-CBSE
Chathanoor, Kollam05-2012
Skills
- Retail Sales & Business Development
- After-Sales Service & Customer Support
- OEM Solutions & Product Demonstration
- Paint Tinting Machines & Accessories Sales
- SAP & CRM Tools
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Inventory & Stock Management
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Address
- Rajendra Vilasam, mulavana PO, Kollam 691503
- DOB -01-11-1995
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Tamil
Beginner (A1)
A1
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
- QA/AC in mechanical engineering
- Welding inspection
- Piping and pipeline engineering
Computer Proficiency
- MS Office
- SAP
Timeline
Territory Sales Officer
ASIANPAINTS LTD
08.2024 - 08.2025
REGIONAL SERVICE OFFICER
ASIANPAINTS LTD
10.2022 - 08.2024
Service Engineer
Exide Industries Limited
09.2021 - 10.2022
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd
06.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Engineering -
PSN Institute of Technology And Science
12Th Class -
Sree Narayana Guru Central School-CBSE
10Th Class -
Sreenikethan Central School-CBSE