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BALASUNDARAM JANAKIRAMAN

BALASUNDARAM JANAKIRAMAN

Senior Sales & Business Operations Leader
Chennai

Summary

Senior Sales & Business Operations leader with 10+ years of experience across EV and automobile retail, including Ather Energy, Royal Enfield, NEXA, and Maruti Suzuki. Proven Branch Manager with strong expertise in dealership operations, P&L exposure, multi-KPI performance governance, and OEM compliance. Recognized for driving 30% YoY sales growth through data-driven execution, team coaching, and customer-centric leadership while consistently improving profitability and operational excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Manager

Ather Energy – Dealership
01.2024 - Current

Led end-to-end dealership operations driving sales growth, productivity, and customer experience.


Delivered ~30% YoY sales growth through data-driven execution and team coaching.


Drove key KPIs including conversion ratio, APV, EBW/battery warranty penetration, and CSAT.


Improved profitability through optimized vehicle mix and high-margin add-ons.


Managed MIS reviews and acted as key liaison between dealership leadership and OEMs.

Sales Manager

Royal Enfield – Dealership
05.2022 - 11.2023

• Owned end-to-end showroom sales operations with accountability for monthly and annual targets.

• Built and trained high-performing teams through structured coaching, CRM adoption, and ethical leadership.

• Drove key KPIs including enquiry-to-retail, test ride conversion, upsell, and retention metrics.

• Managed key accounts and market expansion initiatives, improving customer loyalty and repeat business.

Training & Development Manager (ASM)

NEXA – Maruti Suzuki - Dealership
09.2019 - 05.2022

• Led L&D initiatives aligned with Maruti Suzuki’s premium CX standards, delivering onboarding and advanced training programs.

• Measured training ROI through sales performance, process compliance, and customer feedback.

• Partnered with leadership to strengthen workforce capability and support growth objectives.

• Improved employee satisfaction and program effectiveness through continuous curriculum enhancement.

Senior Relationship Manager – Sales

NEXA – Maruti Suzuki - Dealership
08.2016 - 09.2019

• Led sales teams to exceed volume and value targets.

• Tracked daily enquiries, test drives, and conversions.

• Consistently ranked among top-performing teams.

• Built client trust, improved retention, and drove cross-selling through strong collaboration.

Sales Consultant

Maruti Suzuki – Dealership
06.2014 - 07.2016

• Consistently achieved sales targets in a competitive market.

• Increased revenue through accessories, finance, and insurance upselling.

• Built strong customer trust using consultative selling.

• Advised customers on suitable products to ensure high satisfaction.

• Handled walk-in, telephone, and in-person sales enquiries efficiently.

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineer -

Krishnaswamy Memorial Polytechnic College Anna University
Cuddalore

Skills

Sales & Revenue Growth Leadership

Timeline

Branch Manager

Ather Energy – Dealership
01.2024 - Current

Sales Manager

Royal Enfield – Dealership
05.2022 - 11.2023

Training & Development Manager (ASM)

NEXA – Maruti Suzuki - Dealership
09.2019 - 05.2022

Senior Relationship Manager – Sales

NEXA – Maruti Suzuki - Dealership
08.2016 - 09.2019

Sales Consultant

Maruti Suzuki – Dealership
06.2014 - 07.2016

Diploma in Mechanical Engineer -

Krishnaswamy Memorial Polytechnic College Anna University
BALASUNDARAM JANAKIRAMANSenior Sales & Business Operations Leader