Kuldeep Wadgaonkar
Mechanical Engineer
Kolhapur
Summary
Forward-thinking Regional Manager with deep understanding of market conditions and regional preferences. Decisive and hardworking leader skilled in making proactive, insightful updates to policies and procedures. Prepared to leverage 9.8 years of progressive Foundry Industry experience to positively impact business operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Regional Manager - Technical Sales
ASK Chemicals India Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - Current
- Marketing & Sales, Handling Distributors Business, Handling Enquiries & Offers, Negotiating Orders & Ensuring Supplies, Ensuring Payments and Forms in Time, Monitoring and Review of Accounts & Business, Supply Chain & Purchasing, Forecasting Requirements, Ensuring Optimum Stock Levels, Technology & Support
- Strengthened internal controls through diligent financial oversight and adherence to established policies and procedures at each regional location.
- Collaborated with product development teams to provide valuable customer insights, driving continuous improvement efforts and enhancing overall offerings to meet market demands.
Assistant Manager - Technical Sales
Elkem South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Marketing & Sales, Handling Distributors Business, Handling Enquiries & Offers, Negotiating Orders & Ensuring Supplies, Ensuring Payments and Forms in Time, Monitoring and Review of Accounts & Business, Supply Chain & Purchasing, Technology & Support
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
Business Strategy Manager
Fortune Procurators India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 05.2019
- New Business Development, Market Analysis, Project Management, Client/Vendor Relations, Team Liaison, Executive team leadership
- Aligned strategic objectives with organizational goals by collaborating closely with senior leadership teams.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members through regular workshops and training sessions, cultivating a high-performing work environment.
Marketing Engineer
Synergy Green Industries Ltd.
02.2015 - 09.2018
- Business Development, Sales, Commercials, Payment recovery, KRA & MRM preparations, Handling Customer and Supply Chain Activities
- Streamlined internal processes, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity within the marketing department.
Sales Engineer
Ceraflux India Pvt Ltd.
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Business Development, Sales, Commercials, Payment recovery, Handling Customer
- Achieved consistent year-over-year growth in territory sales by proactively identifying new opportunities and strategically expanding business relationships within existing accounts.
Education
S.S.C - Secondary Education
Maharashtra State Board
Kolhapur04.2008
H.S.C - Higher Secondary Education
Maharashtra State Board
Satara03.2010
B.E. Mechanical - Mechanical Engineering
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Sangli07.2014
Skills
Sales and marketing strategies
Professional Highlights
I am a professional, having extensive experience in the field of Sales & Marketing. Have been working in foundry industry for over several years. Now I work in ASK Chemicals as Regional Manager - Technical Sales. Being Sales & Marketing Professional having considerable & strong experience in Key Account Management ranging from SSIs, MSMEs to MNCs. Proven skills in ideating & executing short term and long term solutions that have resulted in improved business efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proficient at managing large teams and multiple portfolios with a positive attitude.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/19/92
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Extracurricular Activities
Played at state level in Inter-College Kho-Kho competition Worked as member of MESA in AITRC Vita & Campaign Lead for SANKALPANA 2K11 & ANUSHTHAN 2K12 at AITRC, Vita Third Prize in National Level Paper Presentation in TQM held at Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, Kolhapur First Prize in University Level Quiz Competition for year 2008 & 2009
Training
- Active core team member in certification audits for ISO 9001:2015
- Trained in basic life support & fire fighting
- Implementation of Activity Based Cost Saving in Foundries
- Business Communications & Ethics
- Communication skills by Mr. Tejas Toro date 26.02.2016
- Leadership skills- by Mr. S.V. Patil date 20.07.2016
- Six Sigma Excellence in Engineering by Mr. V. Srinivasa Reddy date 22.05.2017
- Internal & External issues identification, needs & expectations in Foundry Technology by Mr. Umesh Hajare date 23.05.2017
- QMS Risk & Opportunity Identification by Mr. Umesh Hajare date 29.06.2017
- Presented paper on “Business Trend for Foundries FY 2016-17”
- Presented paper on “Sorel Metal Review & Analysis”
- Presented report on “Shot Blasting Spares Market & Business” in Fortune Group for new BU
- Outbond Experiential Training” by Mr. Prasad Devale at Z-Bac Kolad date 25.02.2022
Certification
Project Management Basic
Accomplishments
- Grown business 3X within a year in 2023 at ASK.
- “Elkem Rising Star” award for H1 2022.
- Highest Volume Growth of 23% from Kolhapur Region Distributors in 2022 at Elkem.
- Achieved 2000MT Sales against 1400MT Budget in Central India FY 2021 at Elkem.
- Achieved Gross Margin 30% in 2021 against Gross Margin 12% was in 2020 at Elkem.
Timeline
Project Management Basic
02-2024
Regional Manager - Technical Sales
ASK Chemicals India Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager - Technical Sales
Elkem South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 04.2023
Business Strategy Manager
Fortune Procurators India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 05.2019
Marketing Engineer
Synergy Green Industries Ltd.
02.2015 - 09.2018
Sales Engineer
Ceraflux India Pvt Ltd.
06.2014 - 01.2015
S.S.C - Secondary Education
Maharashtra State Board
H.S.C - Higher Secondary Education
Maharashtra State Board
B.E. Mechanical - Mechanical Engineering
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
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