Pre-Sales Technical Lead with 8+ years of experience in proposing automated packaging & material handling solutions across FMCG industries. Proven track record of closing multi-crore deals by crafting ROI-driven proposals, leading client workshops, and partnering with global OEMs. Skilled in bridging technology & business to accelerate order closures and revenue growth.
Deal Enablement & Closures:
● Designed and delivered custom automation solutions worth ₹100+ Cr, leading to order closures across FMCG, Edible oil, Lube Oil, Paints industries and many more.
● Partnered with sales team to improve proposal win rate by 20% through ROI-driven solution & presentation.
● Experience with handling key account customers e.g. Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), Asian Paints, Adani Wilmar, Cargill, Gemini Foods to other leading names.
Solution Leadership:
● Led cross-functional teams (engineering, design, costing) to deliver complex proposals within tight RFP deadlines.
● Conducted 30+ client workshops / factory walk-throughs, identifying automation gaps and proposing solutions that improved throughput by up to 20%.
● Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
● Establish best application practice and generate case study.
● Supported integration of robotics and vision systems in end-of-line automation, winning 2 strategic accounts.
● Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
● Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
● Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
Position: Application Engineer (2018-2021)
● Specialized in secondary & tertiary packaging line automation, delivering end-of-line automation solutions that improved throughput, accuracy, and ROI for FMCG & other industry clients.
● Led pre-sales process mapping, RFQ reviews, and technical-commercial proposals, including detailed AutoCAD layouts and simulation-based feasibility studies to accelerate client decision-making.
● Managed international enquiries across 10+ countries, providing customized automation solutions and strengthening global client relationships.
● Collaborated with Sales & Project Teams to address grey areas, design application trials, and ensure on-time installation & commissioning.
● Recognized for driving value-based solution strategies that improved proposal win rates and client satisfaction.
Position: Graduate Engineer Trainee (2017-2018):
● Experience in machine mechanical assembly.
● Working on line-layout for different machines in 2D CAD layout.
● Hands on simulation software like Rob Studio to review the ideal cycle speeds of every machine’s simulation done in virtual controllers.
● Own movie review blog- www.moviesnip.com.
● Being Toastmaster at Toastmaster International.
● Adventure seeking Outdoor trips.
● Reading fiction & non-fiction books.
● Enjoy solving Sudoku, playing volleyball.