GAUTAM ARORA
New Delhi
Summary
Seasoned professional in executive management known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive organizational success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
HAIKO INDIA PVT LTD
New Delhi
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Developing and implementing long-term strategies to align with market trends and customer needs.
- Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
- Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Represented the organization at conferences, events, and networking activities as needed.
- Introduced innovative approaches that improved efficiency while reducing costs.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Analyzed market trends and customer data to inform decision-making processes.
- Developed plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
Vice President
SAR TRANSPORT INDIA PVT LTD
New Delhi
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Oversaw P&L management for Air Freight operations across India.
- Managed successful branch setup and scaling.
- Optimized customer engagement to achieve substantial business expansion.
- Trade lane development.
- Ensured maximum profitability consistently.
- Finalized agreements and sales for free hand business.
- Provided data-driven insights through systematic MIS reporting.
- Monthly analysis of the product and submission to management on key performance indicators, market trends, financial summaries
- Part of Digital team for setting up the campaign and setting up the lowest ROI for the same
- RFQ management and ensuring to win max business
- Present company value proposition in the market
- Negotiation with airlines for key business/contracts
- Network Development and representing Global Network like WCA/X2/NAP
Associate Vice President
GALAXY FREIGHT & GFME LLC(India & Middle East)
New Delhi & Dubai
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Responsible for North/East India & Middle East P&L
- Setting up the Branch from scratch
- Retaining customer
- Development of other products across trade
- Negotiating and selling rates for the free hand business
- Ensure to convert leads into business
- Monthly setting up the budget and MIS reporting to understand the business scenario
- Responsible for cost control/yield management
- Monthly analysis of the product and submission to management on key performance indicators, market trends, financial summaries
- Selling different vertical (DG Packaging)
- Branch/office setup and hiring new talent for the Branch growth
National Manager
JUSDA INDIA (FOXCONN GROUP)
New Delhi
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Responsible of setting Freight Product for India
- Responsible for P&L of Freight
- Responsible for setting Freight Vertical on Pan India
- RFQ management
- Development of China/Hongkong - India lane
- Visiting Airport time to time for operational matters
- Meeting airlines for better understanding and rates
- Coordination with our counter parts and setting rates on Monthly basis
- Negotiating and selling rates for the free hand business
- Successfully Heading Freight team
- Responsible of applying IATA to start our own console
- Representing Company in trade bodies for Pan India
- Helping sales team to meet yearly budget target
- Visiting customers time to time with Sales team
- Ensure to raise extra revenues wherever possible
- Responsible for cost control/yield management
- Travelling Pan India meeting Airline/Customer
- Optimizing load-ability and revenue management
- Monthly analysis of the product and submission to management on key performance indicators, market trends, financial summaries
National Manager Air Freight
ROHLIG LOGISTICS
New Delhi
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Responsible for handling/retaining Key Account
- Responsible for P&L of Air Product
- Responsible for setting Air Vertical on Pan India
- Responsible of handling RFQ
- Visiting Airport time to time for operational matters and meeting airlines for better understanding and rates
- Coordination with our counter parts and setting rates on Monthly basis for Air Product
- Negotiating and selling rates for the free hand business
- Streamlining the Air Product and Process
- Representing Company in trade bodies for Pan India
- Helping sales team to meet yearly budget target
- Visiting customers time to time with Sales team
- Ensure to raise extra revenues wherever possible
- Responsible for cost control and making good yields
- Responsible for hiring good sales team for Air Product
- Optimizing load-ability and revenue management
National Manager Air Import
CONTINENTAL CARRIERS (P) LTD
New Delhi
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Handling Operation and Pricing of Pan India
- Responsible for handling/retaining Key Account
- Responsible of handling RFQ
- Helping other offices in their yearly budgets
- Visiting Airport time to time for operational matters
- Meeting Airlines for better understanding and rates
- Coordination with our counter parts and setting up rates
- Negotiating and selling rates for the free hand business
- Successfully Heading Air Pricing for Pan India
- Streamlining the Air Product and Process
- Responsible for P&L of Air Product
- Looking after the Sales Part/New Business opportunities
- Visiting with Sales team across India
- Helping Sales team to fulfill their assign target
Manager Air Freight
FREIGHT SYSTEMS
New Delhi
10.2010 - 09.2015
- Joined as an Assistant-Manager & left as a Manager Air Product
- Contributed to the success of making internal system Online AWB printing etc
- Helped IT team to streamline the system
- Successfully negotiated and set-up trade lane of UK/USA/CHINA/GERMANY/FRANCE/ITALY
- Yields are increased from USD 0.09 to 0.15/kg
- Streamlined Transport system to make it more profitable and manageable
- Earlier North India used to move 250Ton monthly but appointed as a North India head and managed to move 175Ton from Agra only
- Responsibly handling P&N for Air Product
Manager Air Export Customer Service
DIXONS FORWARDER P LTD (CLEARSHIP GROUP)
New Delhi
10.2005 - 10.2010
- Promoted from Senior Executive to Manager.
- Managed accounts of prominent global retailers.
- Managed River Island UK's account, generating the highest revenue.
- Established contractual agreements with airlines to optimize pricing and service benefits.
- Participated closely in the creation of an internal online system (SMS) to manage operations.
- Achieved significant sales growth by providing free-hand cargo.
Customer Service Executive
EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL
New Delhi
09.2004 - 10.2005
- Handling key accounts like GAP/Wal-Mart/Kiabi
Education
DGR -
BIRD ACADEMY
01.2018
DIGITAL MARKETING COURSE -
DIGI PERFORM
01.2016
DOEACC "O" LEVEL COMPUTER COURSE -
UPTROL
01.2005
B.A - ARTS
Delhi University
01.2004
Senior Secondary - ARTS
C.B.S.E
01.2000
Skills
- Negotiation skills
- Strategic planning
- Time management
- Financial analysis
- Digital marketing
- Network Development
- Analytical thinking
- Operational efficiency
- Digital transformation
- Process setup
- Analytic skills
- P&L management
- Brand development
- Google Certified Social Media Expert
- Team leadership
- Sales growth
Accomplishments
- Awarded Certificate in School for US Nation
- Awarded Delhi Police Certificate for Marching
- Awarded the Certificate in Music Competition
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
CEO
HAIKO INDIA PVT LTD
01.2025 - 03.2025
Vice President
SAR TRANSPORT INDIA PVT LTD
07.2023 - 12.2024
Associate Vice President
GALAXY FREIGHT & GFME LLC(India & Middle East)
09.2020 - 06.2023
National Manager
JUSDA INDIA (FOXCONN GROUP)
03.2019 - 02.2020
National Manager Air Freight
ROHLIG LOGISTICS
08.2017 - 02.2019
National Manager Air Import
CONTINENTAL CARRIERS (P) LTD
09.2015 - 07.2017
Manager Air Freight
FREIGHT SYSTEMS
10.2010 - 09.2015
Manager Air Export Customer Service
DIXONS FORWARDER P LTD (CLEARSHIP GROUP)
10.2005 - 10.2010
Customer Service Executive
EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL
09.2004 - 10.2005
DGR -
BIRD ACADEMY
DIGITAL MARKETING COURSE -
DIGI PERFORM
DOEACC "O" LEVEL COMPUTER COURSE -
UPTROL
B.A - ARTS
Delhi University
Senior Secondary - ARTS
C.B.S.E
Countries Worked In
- India
- United Arab Emirates
Similar Profiles
Dhanneshwar IngaleDhanneshwar Ingale
Officer - Buying and Merchanding at Haiko Supermarket (Hiranandani Group Of Companies)Officer - Buying and Merchanding at Haiko Supermarket (Hiranandani Group Of Companies)
Chethan RChethan R
Senior Associate at Zomato india pvt ltd & grofers india pvt ltdSenior Associate at Zomato india pvt ltd & grofers india pvt ltd
Manvitha Reddy GopuManvitha Reddy Gopu
Associate QA Engineer 2 at Schrödinger India Pvt. Ltd & D.E. Shaw India Pvt. Ltd.Associate QA Engineer 2 at Schrödinger India Pvt. Ltd & D.E. Shaw India Pvt. Ltd.