Archit Surana
Summary
Results-oriented professional with more than 12 years of industrial experience in multiple domains, having strong technical background and profound management skills, a team player which has worked in one of the toughest and most challenging environments and witnessed closely how the global trade works.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial / Purchase / Marketplace Management
Smartpaddle Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Bizongo); Recykal; Alok Ingots; Gemini Corporation NV
01.2021 - Current
- Driving commercial strategy, managing key client accounts, and ensuring revenue growth & profitability.
- Managing complete metal marketplace transactions (ferrous & non-ferrous) and ensuring supply chain efficiency.
- Leading business teams with accountability for profit & loss (P&L).
- Handling vendor negotiations, ERP-based purchase orders, and customs clearance.
- Researching and developing supplier base across India, UK & Europe, onboarding new vendors.
- Ensuring GST compliance, regulatory paperwork, and smooth operational flow.
Business Development Manager
Square Yards LLC, UAE
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Responsible for selling luxurious residential and commercial properties
- Maximize revenue generation and lead closures by using different platforms
- Client acquisition and business development by direct/indirect sales
- Offer customized portfolio solutions to clients based on their risk/return and liquidity profile
- Transaction management and deal closure from sourcing to ROI generation
- Exploring new business development opportunities by leveraging client relationships developed over the years in previous work assignments.
Assistant Electrical Officer
Anglo Eastern (Germany) GMBH
06.2013 - 12.2016
- 2nd in charge of all ship's electrical equipment, systems, machinery, HVAC, rescue and fire alarm systems
- Implemented new reference monitoring system which reduced the daily reference alarm check routine to half the expected time
- Was responsible for interdepartmental coordination and required paperwork
- Verifying and checking the refrigerated cargo container loading on board ship
Education
M.B.A - Marketing
ICFAI Business School
06.2019
B.E - Electrical and Electronics
RGPV
06.2012
Skills
- Management
- Team Handling
- Purchase
- Business Development
Timeline
Commercial / Purchase / Marketplace Management
Smartpaddle Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Bizongo); Recykal; Alok Ingots; Gemini Corporation NV
01.2021 - Current
Business Development Manager
Square Yards LLC, UAE
06.2019 - 12.2020
Assistant Electrical Officer
Anglo Eastern (Germany) GMBH
06.2013 - 12.2016
B.E - Electrical and Electronics
RGPV
M.B.A - Marketing
ICFAI Business School