With over 11 years of experience in sales, operations, and network management, I am an energy professional with a deep understanding of both B2C and B2B markets. My expertise includes stakeholder and channel partner management, P&L ownership, and leading large-scale cross-functional projects. I excel in strategic decision-making, problem-solving, and driving growth initiatives. My strong listening, presentation, and closing skills consistently help optimize sales results. Additionally, I bring analytical thinking, commercial acumen, and resilience to deliver ROI-driven strategies and foster sustainable growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Project Manager
Shell India Markets Private Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Developed investment cases and led site acquisition and divestment initiatives to drive profitable network expansion across Katakana (Site Secure-2, CAPEM reduction of USD10.96 Million)
Demonstrated teamwork by managing end-to-end project life cycles, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to complete40+ growth projects on time.
Oversaw project budgets, cost forecasts, and adherence to financial constraints for optimal performance.
Cultivated strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers, aligning their efforts with business goals.
Collaborated across departments to ensure seamless project execution, fostering a cohesive work environment.
Proactively mitigated risks and resolved roadblocks, adjusting schedules and resources to maintain project timelines.
Ensured regulatory compliance by securing necessary permits for site acquisition, construction, and operationalization.
Enhanced communication between cross-functional teams, leading to a more streamlined project completion process.
Led the development and operationalization of fuel stations and EV charging stations, enhancing network capacity and driving revenue growth.
Spearheaded Project Drishya, leveraging the existing network to provide digital advertisement space across150 sites, projecting annual profits of USD 1.5 million with a 7% annual increase.
Piloted the Valuemax initiative, implementing water and sewage connections for sites in Karnataka, reducing fixed costs by USD 3.5K per site annually.
Area Manager-(Industrial & Commercial)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
04.2018 - 01.2022
Demonstrated leadership and resilience by holding P&L accountability for direct sales across Bihar, achieving annual revenue of USD 52 million.
Applied analytical thinking through market research and competitive analysis to identify business opportunities, driving revenue growth and market expansion; received the All India Award for Highest Market Share growth in AGO for FY2020-21, achieving a growth of approximately 13%.
Led a diverse petroleum product portfolio, including Fuel Oil (FO), Light Diesel Oil (LDO), Petrochemicals, Bitumen, Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), Motor Gasoline (Mogas), and bulk LPG
Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
Optimized sales mix to boost profitability and market share, leading to an11% increase in gross profit margins
Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining detailed records and documentation as required.
Exhibited resilience and problem-solving skills by adapting strategies to dynamic market conditions, resulting in revenue growth; increased annual sales from 48000 MT in FY 2018-19 to 89000 MT in FY 2020-21 in Bihar.
Collaborated with stakeholders from operations, product development, customer service, and logistics to ensure key account needs were met; received the All India Award for 100% customer retention on a year-over-year basis for FY 2019-20.
Developed dynamic pricing strategies by leveraging supply location, demand trends, and cost analysis to optimize profitability.
Forecasted refinery demand by analyzing product-wise industry trends to meet state requirements.
Led Project Pragati, conducting in-depth analysis to identify strategic locations for new Bitumen depots, resulting in a 12% market share growth and enhanced per-unit margins from FY 2020-21 to FY 2021-22.
Managed end-to-end operations of two Bitumen depots, overseeing 30 contract and indirect employees
Played a key role in Project Disha as a core team member, mitigating the impact of railway electrification by implementing strategic initiatives that increased HSD market share from 23% to 46% between FY 2018-19 and FY 2020-21.
Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
Retail Sales Manager
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
05.2013 - 04.2018
Spearheaded the sales and distribution of fuel products across 69 fueling stations, driving an annual volume throughput of USD 20 million.
Adapted to dynamic market conditions, customer preferences, and competitive pressures, ensuring sustained performance.
Directed and mentored over 60 channel partners, enhancing customer loyalty in AGO sales from 12% to 32% through regular training programs in FY 2013-14 to FY 2017-18.
Managed strategic growth initiatives by acquiring land and negotiating leases, finalizing 13 new leases and 8 renewals to expand network and scale business.
Recognized with the 'Leadership in Action' award for outstanding performance in Mogas and Branded fuels growth during FY2016-17 and FY2017-18.
Expanded network by commissioning 23 new fueling stations in three years, boosting market share by 6.3% in Mogas and 8.7% in AGO.
Education
Master Of Business Administration -
IIM Kozhikode
12.2022
B.E - Mechanical
Govt College Of Engineering
Karad
05.2013
Skills
Networking Skills
Analytical Thinking Skills
Problem-solving abilities
Training and mentoring
Critical thinking
Project management
Team collaboration
Stakeholder management
Competitive market analysis
Business development
Industry trend analysis
Data analytics
Certification
Channel Management Programme-Indian School Of Business (July 2016 -July 2016)
Hydrogen Energy: Production, Storage, Transportation and Safety-IIT Mumbai (May 2024 - July 2024)
Senior Team Lead (Maintenance Engineer) at SHELL TECHNICAL ASSET ORGANIZATION, DIVISION OF SHELL INDIA MARKETS PRIVATE LIMITEDSenior Team Lead (Maintenance Engineer) at SHELL TECHNICAL ASSET ORGANIZATION, DIVISION OF SHELL INDIA MARKETS PRIVATE LIMITED