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BALARAMAN R.A

BALARAMAN R.A

Dubai

Summary

Resourceful Account Manager with excellent client oversight, issue resolution and relationship-building expertise. Maximized repeat business opportunities and utilized proven prospecting techniques to expand client base. High-level sales cycle knowledge and strong collaborative skills leading to optimum outcomes. Organized, process driven and has the ability to develop efficient logistics procedures. In my experience, I have an extensive exposure to First tier logistics, Freight Forwarding & Shipment Management. Pro-active and able to keep numerous plates spinning without losing focus on customer requirements. Always encourage colleagues to work cross functionally and not stop at the boundaries of their job description.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Kingdom Logistics
11.2023 - Current
  • Establish effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and gain business.
  • Create detailed reports on the performance of individual departments within operations.
  • Direct day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
  • Resolve challenges associated with company websites, vendors and telecoms.
  • Address customer concerns with suitable solutions.

Account Manager

TT Logistics Pvt Ltd-GSA IAG Cargo (British Airways)
Chennai
06.2017 - 07.2023


Key Responsibilities:


  • Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs.
  • Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.
  • Keep records of sales, revenue etc.
  • Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support.
  • Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
  • Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople.
  • Managing several accounts and often being the face of the company to many clients.
  • Serve as a conduit between the customer and Customer Services to help tailor business solutions and Contribute to the development of marketing & commercial plans to drive incremental QNNR.



Operations Manager & Business Development Officer

Staunch Logistics
Chennai
01.2015 - 04.2017

Key Responsibilities:

  • Following up new business opportunities, setting up meetings and to maintain healthy relationships with clients.
  • To prepare quotes for customers, which will involve examining products or materials to estimate quantities or weight and type of container required for storage or transport.
  • To Contact potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
  • To coordinate with Customers and must thoroughly document and keep track of their work in a neat and organized manner.
  • To prepare quotes for customers, which will involve examining products or materials to estimate quantities or weight and type of container required for storage or transport.
  • To research about organizations and individuals online to identify new leads and potential new markets.
  • To negotiate and renegotiate by phone, email, and in person.

Operations Executive & Sea Freight Co Ordinator

Leaap International Private Limited
Chennai
01.2014 - 01.2015

Key Responsibilities:

  • Negotiation of Freight rates with Liners / Carriers & Customers.
  • Tracking & Monitoring of shipments and keeping the Shipper updated.
  • Conducting daily meeting with Operations Team.
  • Maintaining a rate and performance tracker for carrier and customers.

Education

MBA - Shipping & Logistics

The School of Business Logistics

B.com - Corporate Secretaryship

D.G.Vaishnav College

12th - Commerce

Velammal Mat Higher Sec School
Chennai

Skills

  • Contract Negotiation
  • Sales Analysis
  • Business Development
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Customer Service
  • Account Management
  • Revenue Generation
  • Excellent Negotiating Tactics
  • Sales Reporting

Software

Salesforce

Business Intelligence

Optima

Citrix-B80

Accomplishments

  • Sales Person of the Year Award 2022 - 2023.

Languages

English
First Language
Telugu
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2

Tools Familiar with

  • Salesforce
  • Business Intelligence
  • Optima
  • Citrix B80

Timeline

Operations Manager

Kingdom Logistics
11.2023 - Current

Account Manager

TT Logistics Pvt Ltd-GSA IAG Cargo (British Airways)
06.2017 - 07.2023

Operations Manager & Business Development Officer

Staunch Logistics
01.2015 - 04.2017

Operations Executive & Sea Freight Co Ordinator

Leaap International Private Limited
01.2014 - 01.2015

MBA - Shipping & Logistics

The School of Business Logistics

B.com - Corporate Secretaryship

D.G.Vaishnav College

12th - Commerce

Velammal Mat Higher Sec School
BALARAMAN R.A