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Harish H

Bangalore

Summary

Performance driven professional with over 17+ years of rich experience in sales & business development across Automotive components manufacturing and sales industry. Well established professional network across all Domestic and international OEM’s and Tier 1 & 2 companies Team management to achieve required sales revenue and daily work management. Closely monitor the outstanding accounts receivables of assigned customers Co-ordinate with Head of Sales in execution of sales strategy Develop a road map to increase profitable business for the BU. Develop customer contacts for quality, commercial, technical, purchasing, and logistical issues. Traveling and handling throughout Indian automotive sales territory and Exports sales coordination. (UK, USA, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, Italy China) Follow up on market conditions, customer policy, product, and production. Forecast sales demand and prepare proper mapping of customer products. Interaction with respective application engineers to synergize and jointly add value with techno-commercial approach to customer needs. Interaction with the business unit’s customer service and factory for support on daily work. Participate in customer projects and support in implementation of the activities. Review of customer enquiry/requirements and contracts and enter negotiations with customers

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Sales Leader Asia & Europe BD

OP Mobility (Plastic Omnium)
10.2024 - Current
  • As sales administration manager, your will be responsible to administrate the sales activities: defining and automatizing sales process (quote/ follow-up/ invoice) and set-up proper sales database with associated analysis to support company strategic planning.
  • Define and update sales process- automatize main regular tasks
  • Run sales process on daily basis: Quote/RFQ answer – Invoicing
  • Build costing/pricing strategy and improvement plan to improve profitability
  • Prepare strategical review internal and with main customer with ad-hoc market analysis
  • Secure timely interactions with customers/stakeholders to answer RFI/RFQ’s
  • Accompany division sales team towards events and contract negotiation
  • Manage the customer account – current business and new business acquisition Identify and develop high-level contacts with customers and develop professional networks
  • Provide internal feed-back (marketing, R&D…) from the market/customers and contribute to the development of products and offers
  • Understand competitive environment, competitive innovation and technology
  • Build Sales product & customer roadmap & strategy to develop revenues
  • Number of RFQ’s answered
  • Number of Contract wins with SW
  • Order intake
  • Customer satisfaction

Deputy General Manager – Sales & Marketing

Varroc Engineered Ltd (Varroc group of Companies)
06.2022 - 10.2024
  • Keep prospective client database updated (SOB/Price)
  • Make cold calls for new business leads
  • Support in writing new business proposals/ Quotations
  • Build contacts with potential clients to create new business opportunities
  • Maintain knowledge of all product and service offerings of the company and new technology
  • Support in timely Coordination with BUs/Plants for Invoices.
  • Support to AR Team –To manage receivables within the defined time frame. No outstanding to be practiced.
  • Follow-up with the customer on Invoice realization. Improvise the existing manual process through collaboration with Finance/BUs/Plants.
  • Understanding client needs and offering solutions and support; answering potential client questions and follow-up call questions; responding to client requests for proposals (RFPs)
  • Have a searching mindset to find new opportunities.
  • Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events to network and develop skills
  • Ensure Execution of development activity of existing and new business collaboration with Internal stakeholders.
  • Response to customer on n immediate basis on routine work
  • Plays a key role in Part Price Amendment (as per agreement with customer) of Raw Materials/ BOPs (Bought out parts)
  • Follow up PO with the customer and ensure compliance of PO guidelines.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Informed VP of unusual matters of significance and launched corrective action plan.
  • Enacted contingency plans, escalated and directed system problems and issues and participated in post-mortem analysis to provide input for process improvements.
  • Administered operating budget, approved expenditures and implemented budgetary adjustments.
  • Participated in planning process to achieve corporate objectives.
  • Employed best practices and management controls to provide superior service to internal and external customers.

Senior Manager Sales and Business Development

Stanley Engineered fastening Pvt Ltd (Stanley Black & Decker)
08.2019 - 06.2022
  • Company Overview: It’s a 16 billion Stanley Black & Decker Company., with multiple brands which manufacturing engineering plastics parts, fasteners, Studs, Assembly tools and technologies for all 2 & 4-Wheeler models, Industrial, Automobile customer.
  • Overall sales generation of 105 Cr per year from PAN India 2 Wheel customers
  • Obtained new Business from Toyota for Airbag clip business for all models of Toyota with project value of 2 Cr per year.
  • New business from ABB for business value of 20 Cr per year for MCB and RCCB project
  • Obtained New Business from ultraviolet automotive and Kabira mobility for 8 Cr per year for metal fasteners Business.
  • It’s a 16 billion Stanley Black & Decker Company., with multiple brands which manufacturing engineering plastics parts, fasteners, Studs, Assembly tools and technologies for all 2 & 4-Wheeler models, Industrial, Automobile customer.

Key Account Manager

Sundaram Auto Components
04.2016 - 08.2019

Taking care of South OEM customer along with TVSM

  • Developed and delivered presentations to key customers to position products and services.
  • Developed thorough understanding of key clients' needs and requirements to prepare customized solutions.
  • Analyzed sales and customer data to identify trends and opportunities for increased profitability.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.

Program Manager OEM Business (Automotive Parts)

Faurecia Clean Mobility
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Company Overview: Faurecia S.E. is a French global automotive supplier headquartered in Nanterre, No #1 for vehicle interiors and emission control technology. One in three automobiles is equipped by Faurecia.
  • Overall Business development and program management for KIA, TOYOTA, and Hyundai for exhaust system with Complete plant sales responsibility of 200 Cr per year.
  • Coordination with India and Japan for Toyota Business with their Design and purchase team
  • Coordination with India, Indonesia & Korea for Kia and Hyundai Business with their Design, R&D and purchase team.
  • Faurecia S.E. is a French global automotive supplier headquartered in Nanterre, No #1 for vehicle interiors and emission control technology. One in three automobiles is equipped by Faurecia.

Key Account Manager- Sales and Application Engineering Department

SKF Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd
09.2011 - 03.2016
  • Overall Business development and sales generation of 52 Cr per year
  • Railway tender participation and coordination for material dispatch with Inspection team
  • Railway tender Business of 7 Cr per year for class E and Class F Bearing sales.
  • TVS business of 2 Cr per year
  • FAG Business of 2 Cr for India and 4 Cr export of Water pump seals
  • Aftermarket sales of 8 Cr per year
  • Supported sales and reporting for large and medium-sized accounts.
  • Analyzed sales and customer data to identify trends and opportunities for increased profitability.

Key Accounts Manager OEM Business (Automotive Parts)

TVS Sundaram Auto Components Ltd (TVS Motor Ltd Group Company)
01.2008 - 09.2011
  • Company Overview: Sundaram Auto Components Ltd. is a TVS group of company manufacturing Styling and engineering plastics parts for all TVS two-wheeler models, Radiator tanks for Denso & TML, Automobile interior parts for AL-Nissan. Air bag products for Autoliv etc.
  • Overall Business development and sales generation of 250Cr per year
  • Automotive segment (new product development):
  • TVS three-wheeler AUTO project worth- 10 Cr per annum
  • Tata Toyo Radiators (Metal to plastic conversion)- 20 Cr Per annum project
  • Denso Kirloskar’s HVAC parts & Autoliv Safety system parts for Toyota 230B project- 18 Cr per annum
  • Plug power high-capacity generators -5Cr per annum.
  • Harita seating systems Ltd, both 4 and 2-wheeler seat development-20 Cr per annum
  • Daimler Foot pad Project -5 Cr per annum
  • Ashok Leyland Nissan All Truck Project-7.5 Cr per annum
  • Tyco electronics -6Cr Per annum.
  • HCI, QXI, YCA and RBC project – 28 Cr to Autoliv
  • 230 B project – for Toyota project for Autoliv
  • S201 – 2 Cr Project for Safety airbag system parts
  • Ather Energy Bike Plastic components project -16 Cr
  • Tool Transfer business (automotive & nonautomotive segment):
  • Tata auto components Ltd-3 Cr per annum.
  • Exide batteries Ltd-7 Cr per annum
  • AO Smith water heater India Ltd.-7.5 Cr per annum.
  • VE projects.
  • Grab Handle: Gas assist moulded part for Harita seatings. (Foam to plastics conversion)
  • Grab Handle: Gas assist moulded part for Indian Railways.
  • Sundaram Auto Components Ltd. is a TVS group of company manufacturing Styling and engineering plastics parts for all TVS two-wheeler models, Radiator tanks for Denso & TML, Automobile interior parts for AL-Nissan. Air bag products for Autoliv etc.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Polymer Science and Technology

Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
Mysore
01.2007

High School Diploma -

Vidya College Tumkur
TUMKUR
01.2003

High School Diploma -

Sri Siddaganga Higher Primary School
TUMKUR
01.2001

Skills

  • RFQ Generation
  • New Product Development & Management
  • Strategic Business and sales Planning & Analysis
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • New Customer & new Business development
  • CFT coordination & Design Review with customer
  • Price negotiation & techno commercial negotiation
  • Quality and Delivery Management as per customer schedule
  • Part, Assembly and Tool cost preparation
  • Program management

Languages

English
Hindi
Telugu
Kannada
Tamil

Timeline

Global Sales Leader Asia & Europe BD

OP Mobility (Plastic Omnium)
10.2024 - Current

Deputy General Manager – Sales & Marketing

Varroc Engineered Ltd (Varroc group of Companies)
06.2022 - 10.2024

Senior Manager Sales and Business Development

Stanley Engineered fastening Pvt Ltd (Stanley Black & Decker)
08.2019 - 06.2022

Program Manager OEM Business (Automotive Parts)

Faurecia Clean Mobility
02.2019 - 07.2019

Key Account Manager

Sundaram Auto Components
04.2016 - 08.2019

Key Account Manager- Sales and Application Engineering Department

SKF Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd
09.2011 - 03.2016

Key Accounts Manager OEM Business (Automotive Parts)

TVS Sundaram Auto Components Ltd (TVS Motor Ltd Group Company)
01.2008 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Science - Polymer Science and Technology

Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering

High School Diploma -

Vidya College Tumkur

High School Diploma -

Sri Siddaganga Higher Primary School

Project Work

Project Work on 'Post cure effects on the mechanical behavior of Glass/Epoxy composite Laminate' in National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore.

Courses Attended

Attended 4-day course on collaborative selling skills.

Personal Information

  • Available: 3 months
  • Age: 38
  • Passport Number: G4316254
  • Date of Birth: 07/24/85
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

Hobbies and Interests

  • Browsing
  • Gaming
  • Reading books

Training

Short-term training on 'Advancement in Injection & Blow molding & Extrusion Technology' in CIPET Mysore.
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