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GOPI KRISHNAN

GOPI KRISHNAN

Marketing Professional
Bengaluru,Karnataka

Summary

Experienced marketing professional with a proven track record in the flat steel products industry. Specializing in both the auto and non-auto segments, have accumulated over a decade of leadership experience, successfully managing teams of professionals. expertise lies in driving strategic marketing initiatives, fostering strong client relationships, and delivering exceptional results. With a deep understanding of the industry landscape and a passion for innovation, committed to driving growth and achieving organizational objectives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

AGM Marketing-Flat Steel

POSCO Maharashtra Steel Pvt Ltd.
Bangalore
10.2016 - Current
  • Products handled: CRCA/GPSP/CRNGO/CRFH/HRPO
  • About the Company:
  • A subsidiary of POSCO Korea, POSCO Maharashtra Steel is now here in India to provide a wide range of integrated services, ranging from coated steel such as Galvanized /Galvannealed & Cold rolled steel to that are applicable to all varieties of industries, such as Automobile, home appliance, construction etc.
  • Responsibilities:

Team Leader Marketing,Responsible for New Development in South and North Region

  • Promoted a culture of teamwork by actively engaging with colleagues, sharing insights, and lending support during challenging aspects on the flat steel Marketing.

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  • Enhanced communication among team members by providing clear instructions and updates on task to be done.
  • Participated in continued education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and advancements, applying new knowledge to improve work quality.
  • Increased overall project efficiency by diligently meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of work quality.
  • Worked with the major Auto & Non Auto Customers in the Region, like KIA Motors/Toyota/TVS Group/Auto Ancillaries/TTP Technologies/Rittal India/Nash Group/Schneider Electric/Mangal Industries and other Major customers in the region.
  • Major Achievements:
  • Responsible for Consistently Meeting Target of 1lakh Metric Ton for 2021/22

Team Leader Marketing

POSCO-IPPC
09.2015 - 10.2016
  • Products handled: STS/CRNGO/CRGO/HR Plates/BGL products
  • About the Company:
  • POSCO is one of the largest steel producers in the world
  • POSCO IPPC is a joint venture between POSCO, Korea and LG International, Korea for providing value added services to Indian Customers
  • POSCO-IPPC, Hyderabad is dedicated Plant for Processing CRGO (Electrical Steel) we undertake external job work for Slitting, CTL, etc.
  • Job Profile: As a Team Leader, I take the lead in all developmental activities involving generating of enquiries, prioritizing prospects, coordinating the techno commercial negotiations with the involvement of key functionaries, within the organization
  • Finalizing the orders taking into consideration the techno commercial aspects in line with POSCO policy norms and also meeting customer norms.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Interacting with key account customers to generate new business and serve existing requirements
  • Involved in coordinating within the organization to meet the requirement of our key customers
  • Developing Marketing strategy and timely implementation of the same
  • Market Monitoring for BGL, HRPO.CRNGO, CRGO, STS & Special Grades materials
  • New Business Developments.
  • Developing business with targeted customers
  • Responsible for attending and resolving customer complaints.
  • Order Requisition and Execution.
  • Payment Follow ups and Collections.
  • AR Management and Handling financial instruments like L/C, bank guarantee
  • Clients Handled:
  • Toshibha/Shirdi Sai Electrical/BHEL and other transformer and panel manufacturers in Hyderabad and Vizag region


  • Achievements:
  • Responsible for Developing BGL & HR Plate Business for Hyderabad

Team Leader Marketing

POSCO-IPPC
Bangalore
10.2011 - 06.2015

Products handled: CRCA/HRPO/GI/STS/CRNGO/CRGO products

  • Responsibilities: interacting with key account customers to generate new business and serve existing requirements
  • Involved in coordinating within the organization to meet the requirement of key customer
  • Developing Marketing strategy and timely implementation of the same
  • Market Monitoring for CR, GI, GA, BGL, HRPO.CRNGO, CRGO, STS & Special Grades materials.
  • Branch In-Charge
  • Managing Key Accounts for Automotive and Non-Automotive Customers.
  • Developing new customers in CRCA, GI, GA, BGL, HRPO, STS, CRNGO, and CRGO.
  • Identifying Potential customers based on their Application.
  • Developing new customers (OEM).
  • Clients Handled:
  • All Major Auto Customers Toyota/TVS Group and Non Auto customers like Schneider electric/Rittal/TTP/Nash Group and many others
  • Major Achievements-Developing Galvanized Steel biz for POSCO local production, and in one year reached a target of 2,500MT sales per month.

Associate Marketing Manager

JSS Steelitalia Ltd
Bangalore
01.2010 - 10.2011
  • Products handled: Stainless Steel tube Sales
  • About the Company:
  • JSS Steelitalia Ltd
  • Brings to you one of the world's fastest, state of the art tube mill in India
  • The company, jointly initiated by Inox Market Service s.r.l
  • Of Italy, Jindal Stainless Steelway and Jensita Holdings, aims to redefine the business of tubes processing & ultimate distribution to end users in India & outside.
  • The plant is setup near Gurgaon in Haryana, with one of the finest tube mills employing high frequency induction welding techniques and a state of the art polishing mill giving varied types of finishes up to 1000 grit mirror finish.
  • JSS Steelitalia Ltd
  • Provides a crucial service that plays a vital role in lowering costs – customized just in time delivery eliminating redundant inventories at customers' end
  • The operational flexibility of the tube mill offloads the customers from stringent materials forecasting & planning and redundant coordination, freeing them to concentrate on their core area of business.
  • Key responsibilities:
  • Developing new customers in Stainless Steel industries.
  • Identifying traders for SS tube Sale.
  • Developing new customers(OEM)
  • Clients Handled:
  • M/S Ahlada engineers, Hyderabad
  • M/S Thai Summit Neel Auto Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
  • M/S Tenneco, Hosur
  • M/S Wilson Steel Suppliers, Coimbatore

Senior Sales Engineer

JK Mining & Chemicals(TN & KAR)
Salem
11.2007 - 12.2009
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying new market opportunities and implementing targeted sales strategies.
  • Collaborated with sales and engineering to meet and exceed revenue targets.
  • Selling limestone to kilns and cement industry and achieving desired target
  • Major Achievements- Achieved 120% target for the year 2008-09.

Senior Sales Engineer

Larsen & Toubro Ltd
Bangalore
12.2006 - 10.2007
  • Developing new customers in automotive manufacturing and fabrication industries.
  • Maintaining a good relationship with stockiest and getting business through them
  • Major Clients Handled-TVS Group and other Auto Ancillaries.
  • Achievements-successful trials at Thai summit (TVS vendor) showing 38% power saving.

Sales Engineer

JK Mining & Chemicals(TN)
Salem
12.2004 - 11.2006
  • Selling limestone to kilns and cement industry and achieving desired target
  • Developing Cement industry segments for selling limestone on long term contractual basis.
  • Provided technical support to customers during pre-sales consultations, addressing concerns, and offering solutions tailored to their needs.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mining

Golden Valley Institute of Technology, Kola Gold Fields, Karnataka
Kolar Gold Fields
04.2001 - 05.2004

Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Excellent Communication

Excellent Communication

Steel Fabrication

Problem-solving aptitude

Accomplishments

Additional Information

19 years

Areasofexposure

  • Strategic planning
  • Automotive Steel Marketing
  • Sales/Marketing
  • New Product Development
  • Key Accounts

Presentassociation

POSCO Maharashtra Steel Pvt Ltd., Bangalore

Persondetails

PARAMESHWARAN.N (Late), 12/31/1981, Male, Married, #606 near Five Lights OORGAUM post Kolar Gold Fields, Karnataka, 563120, cricket, Reading, Sports, Music, N7389221, 2026, Malayalam, English, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi

Disclaimer

the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)

cricket

Selected for Bangalore north zone cricket team in university level, even till date play cricket for local teams minimum two tournaments a year with plenty of recognizing awards

Timeline

AGM Marketing-Flat Steel

POSCO Maharashtra Steel Pvt Ltd.
10.2016 - Current

Team Leader Marketing

POSCO-IPPC
09.2015 - 10.2016

Team Leader Marketing

POSCO-IPPC
10.2011 - 06.2015

Associate Marketing Manager

JSS Steelitalia Ltd
01.2010 - 10.2011

Senior Sales Engineer

JK Mining & Chemicals(TN & KAR)
11.2007 - 12.2009

Senior Sales Engineer

Larsen & Toubro Ltd
12.2006 - 10.2007

Sales Engineer

JK Mining & Chemicals(TN)
12.2004 - 11.2006

Bachelor of Engineering - Mining

Golden Valley Institute of Technology, Kola Gold Fields, Karnataka
04.2001 - 05.2004
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