Nazeer A Chowdry

• Responsible for overseeing the RIDGID business operations in the South and East India regions
• Functioned as a specialized product expert for underground technology products and assumed responsibility for nationwide sales of UT Products, including Inspection cameras, Cable & Pipe locators, and Drain cleaning machines
• Spearheaded the selection and appointment of region-specific channel partners to ensure effective market coverage.
• Provided comprehensive support to distributors in facilitating market penetration for RIDGID products within key sectors such as Indian Railways, Oil & Gas, Construction, and Mining Industries.
• Conducted product demonstrations, delivered technical seminars, conducted thorough market analyses, strategized product placements, and coordinated various marketing activities to enhance the brand's presence in South and East India.
• Independently established an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) panel within the GeM portal, generating new sales totaling $200,000 from Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Took the lead in obtaining product specifications, initiating the creation of new categories, and ensuring the supply of RIDGID brand tools to various Government Institutions."
• Managed sales teams associated with regional distributors, ensuring the flawless execution of business plans and strategies, with expertise in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and pipeline management.
• Actively participated in seminars, exhibitions, and promotional events to foster brand awareness and industry engagement.
• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with telecom and railway contractors to foster repeat sales and business continuity.
• Setup Localisation of Utility locators in Emerson India office and responsible for P&L for the same.

• Sales and Business Development Manager overseeing Apolomea anchor fasteners across the Tamil Nadu (TN), Karnataka (KA), and Andhra Pradesh/Telangana (AP/TS) regions, I collaborated closely with regional managers to engage architects, consultants, and top EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firms in product specification discussions.
• I conducted comprehensive on-site demonstrations targeting dealers, contractors, and EPC professionals, aiming to secure product approvals. My proficiency extended to design software applications such as designFix and CompuFix, enabling me to offer valuable design support for anchor fasteners to contractors, architects, and builders.
• In addition to these tasks, my role encompassed the establishment of structured product pricing models, meticulous oversight of fastener imports, and the vigilant maintenance of safety stock levels to align with the dynamic demands of our valued customers.
• Partnered with the Business Development Manager to effectively oversee the Profit and Loss (P&L) operations for the fastener division. Successfully achieved robust Gross Profit (GP) margins while consistently meeting customer expectations in terms of pricing strategies.
• Assumed an additional role of overseeing the export sales of Exitflex abrasives to the Middle East region. This position entailed regular travel to Bahrain and the UAE to identify prospective distributors and establish them as authorized partners. During these visits, I engaged with key accounts and conducted product approvals to enhance the brand's market penetration.

• Responsible for ApoloMEA anchor fasteners in Tamil Nadu (TN) and Karnataka (KA) regions, my role encompassed comprehensive planning and meticulous management of sales territories.
• Used DesignFix software to prepare technical drawings, specifications and cost estimates of fastening products for each site.
• Played an instrumental role in actively managing and fostering the growth of key products within the designated sales territory.
• Additionally, conducted on-site demonstrations of fasteners to secure necessary approvals, further enhancing product adoption.
• Visited clients to determine feasibility, analyze requirements and provide solution suggestions.
• Another crucial aspect of my responsibilities included the adept maintenance of strong customer relations with key builders and contractors, resulting in repeat sales and the timely collection of outstanding dues

• Accountable for the sales of mechanical and chemical fasteners, including Ramset from Australia and ApoloMEA nylon fasteners from Germany, within the Chennai region
• Travel extensively to construction sites for onsite product approvals
• Meet contractors, dealers and architects for product specification approvals
• Maintain funnel on customers for order/sales planning

Proficient in conducting Ultrasonic Testing for pipe inspection, encompassing the detection of corrosion, weld scanning, and more. Additionally, skilled in performing Magnetic Particle Inspection on welds and Ultrasonic Testing on welds, with the ability to generate Quality Control (QC) reports compliant with ASNT standards