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Krishnan Narasimhan

Sales / Business Development

Summary

Accomplished sales leader with a proven track record at Norma Group, enhancing sales processes and client satisfaction. Expert in negotiation and relationship building, I spearheaded initiatives that increased revenue from 15 MINR to 700 MINR by 2023. Skilled in sales strategy development and key account management, achieving significant market share growth and profitability optimization.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Head - Sales

Norma Group
10.2003 - Current
  • Streamlined sales processes, resulting in enhanced efficiency and increased productivity.
  • Developed strong client relationships for improved customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Optimized pricing strategies by monitoring competitor activities, analyzing market trends, and considering internal cost structures for profitability maximization.
  • Implemented effective CRM tools to track leads, maintain accurate customer data, and optimize the sales process.
  • Mentored junior sales staff, fostering professional growth and contributing to overall team success.
  • Negotiated contracts with major clients, securing long-term partnerships that generated significant revenue streams.
  • Conducted regular territory analyses to ensure optimal resource allocation and maximum coverage of target markets.
  • Collaborated with product development teams for continuous improvement of offerings based on customer feedback and evolving market needs.
  • Launched new products successfully by collaborating with cross-functional teams and executing comprehensive go-to-market plans.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with other departments to provide smooth execution of sales initiatives.
  • Monitored daily sales performance and provided feedback to each team member.
  • Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss challenges, successes and strategies.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and services offered to customers.
  • Trained and coached sales team members on best practices for customer service and sales techniques.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and direction to sales team members, offering assistance with any need at any time.
  • Increased Sales revenue from 15 MINR in 2005 to 400 MINR in 2019 & 700 MINR in 2023.
  • Managed key accounts effectively, ensuring ongoing satisfaction while identifying upsell opportunities to drive additional revenue growth.

Regional Manager - Sales

KISHOR PUMPS PVT LTD
03.1997 - 09.2003
  • Expanded regional presence by researching potential markets, developing strategic partnerships, and opening new locations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with timely resolution of escalated issues and proactive communication on product updates.
  • Boosted regional sales by implementing targeted marketing strategies and fostering strong client relationships.
  • Developed and executed successful business plans that resulted in improved market share and profitability within the region.
  • Promoted Extended Shaft Pumps to Process industries vis-a-vis Chemical, Petrochemical, Refineries, Fertilizer, Paper , Sugar plants.
  • Marketed & Sold specialized Alloy Pumps in SS316, ALLOY 20, CD4MCu , Rubber lined for Phosphoric / Sulphuric acid, Brine solution, Ammonia , etc.,
  • Introduced the New concept of Dry Motor Submersible Pumps for Sewage pumping in South India successfully.
  • Liaised with Govt agencies for inclusion of Technical specifications in the Bid documents & captured 80 % market share in a span of 4 years.
  • Increased sales revenue from 50 lakhs to 10 Crores in South India

Sales Engineer

HYDELS ENGINEERS PVT LTD
03.1994 - 02.1997

- - Marketed KSB Range Stainless Steel Submersible Pumps successfully in the farming sector

Added new customers in the construction Industry / converted Jet & Compressor pumps into Submersible pumps

- Promoted KSB Water Pumps to Process Industries vis-a-vis Paper, Cement, Sugar, Textile

- Marketed HKSB's High Pressure Boiler Feed Pumps in the industrial segment

- Conducted Seminars for customers & Dealers in Southern Tamilnadu involving KSB Team of BD & Product Development


Education

MBA - Marketing

SYMBIOSIS INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
PUNE
04.2001 -

GED -

Tamilnad Polytechnic
MADURAI
04.1988 - 06.1991

Skills

Negotiation expertise

Languages

KANNADA

Timeline

Head - Sales

Norma Group
10.2003 - Current

MBA - Marketing

SYMBIOSIS INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
04.2001 -

Regional Manager - Sales

KISHOR PUMPS PVT LTD
03.1997 - 09.2003

Sales Engineer

HYDELS ENGINEERS PVT LTD
03.1994 - 02.1997

GED -

Tamilnad Polytechnic
04.1988 - 06.1991
Krishnan NarasimhanSales / Business Development