Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Disclaimer
Timeline
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Akshat Bhardwaj

Akshat Bhardwaj

Country Head / Business Line Manager
Pune

Summary

Collaborative Visionary Leader and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations and channel management aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Country Head / Business Line Manager

Chicago Pneumatic Tools sales
08.2020 - Current
  • Created customer value propositions for local market to promote new opportunities.
  • P&L responsibility
  • Build organization to support long term plan
  • Define, develop & deploy Channel Partner Framework
  • Go-To-Market strategy for Industrial & Workshop segment
  • Create, monitor and evolve a holistic system of KPI's for sales team and channel partners
  • Coaching, mentoring and training team members
  • Ensure implementation of Code of Conduct, HR policies and SHEQ initiatives

Business Development Manager - Channel Partners

Atlas Copco India Limited (Tools division)
04.2017 - 07.2020
  • Lead expert for setting up Global Framework of working with Channel Partners / Distributors
  • Framework : Identify - Attract - Select - Appoint - Nurture - Terminate Channel Partners
  • B2B & B2C E-commerce on Amazon.
  • Digital selling. Setting up catalogue with Indiamart
  • Participating in Exhibitions (Engimach, Smart Connect Assembly, INDEXPO, PIMS etc)

Regional Sales Manager - West

Atlas Copco India Limited (Tools division)
11.2013 - 03.2017
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Finalized sales contracts with high-value customers.
  • Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
  • Effectively recruited and hired highly talented individuals bringing exceptional skills and expertise to sales team.
  • Conducted product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients to capture more sales.
  • Participated in sales calls with direct reports to strengthen customer relationships and uncover possible opportunities for growth.
  • Managed team of 5 regional sales representatives and consistently achieved high sales targets.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.

Key Account Manager - GI

Atlas Copco (India) Limited
12.2011 - 10.2013

• Handling Key Accounts and providing appropriate tooling solution as per their requirements.
• Planning yearly marketing strategy, Searching potential markets & Customers and developing them through regular visits.
• Meeting regular customers and maintaining relations with them at all levels.
• Handling tender enquiries, preparing offers, resolving techno-commercial queries of customers.

  • Developed and delivered presentations to key customers to position products and services.

Territory Manager

Atlas Copco (India) Limited
12.2010 - 12.2011

• Responsible for handling the western region for General Industries segment.
• Planning yearly marketing strategy, Searching potential markets & Customers and developing them through regular visits.
• Meeting regular customers and maintaining relations with them at all level.
• Developing New Customers / Dealer networks to ensure speedy penetration in the market.
• Handling tender enquiries, preparing offers, resolving techno-commercial queries of customers.
• Follow up for the orders and payment.

Sr. Sales Engineer

Atlas Copco (India) Limited
06.2008 - 11.2010
  • Built relationships through exceptional client service delivery and maintained productive networks to support business development.
  • Mastered company product line and configured live product and software demonstrations.
  • Collaborated with sales and engineering to meet and exceed revenue targets.
  • Communicated complex sales and engineering concepts to prospective users clearly and with constant customer focus.

Business Development Engineer - Sales

Grindwell Norton Ltd.
01.2008 - 07.2008

• Responsible for Sales and Marketing of Abrasives (Bonded, Coated, Non-Woven, Super abrasives and Thin Wheels)
• Meeting regular customers and maintaining relations with them at all level.

Senior Sales Engineer

Eagle Burgmann
05.2005 - 01.2008

• Mainly responsible for Sales and Marketing of Mechanical Seals (Pusher & Non-pusher Seals, Cartridge Seals etc.)
• Dealing with customers from various markets like Automotive, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Material Handling, Printing, Packaging, Laboratories, Chemical etc.
• Handling customers from Government sectors like NTPC, UPSEB, and IOCL.
• Handling OEM Customers and Key Accounts.
• Searching Potential Markets and Customers and developing them through regular visits.
• Selecting a suitable product as per customer requirement and assisting them in technical and commercial issues.
• Installing and commissioning the systems at the customer end.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) -

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
Pune
08.2020 - Current

Skills

Strategic Partnership SellingStrategic thinking and executionTeam PlayerFlexibility

Coaching

Strong Leadership Abilities

Financial

Accomplishments

  • Best Customer Center Award - 2020
  • Best Team performance globally
  • Challenger - 2011/2012
  • Emerging Talent Program - Global
  • Best Sales Engineer Award - 2010
  • Best Individual performance in India

Disclaimer

I do hereby declare that above particulars of information and facts stated are true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

Country Head / Business Line Manager

Chicago Pneumatic Tools sales
08.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) -

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
08.2020 - Current

Business Development Manager - Channel Partners

Atlas Copco India Limited (Tools division)
04.2017 - 07.2020

Regional Sales Manager - West

Atlas Copco India Limited (Tools division)
11.2013 - 03.2017

Key Account Manager - GI

Atlas Copco (India) Limited
12.2011 - 10.2013

Territory Manager

Atlas Copco (India) Limited
12.2010 - 12.2011

Sr. Sales Engineer

Atlas Copco (India) Limited
06.2008 - 11.2010

Business Development Engineer - Sales

Grindwell Norton Ltd.
01.2008 - 07.2008

Senior Sales Engineer

Eagle Burgmann
05.2005 - 01.2008
Akshat BhardwajCountry Head / Business Line Manager