Pradeep Gangadhar
Bengaluru
Summary
Accomplished marketing and production professional with extensive experience in leading teams and executing innovative strategies to enhance brand visibility and operational efficiency. Proven track record in developing successful marketing campaigns, managing budgets, and implementing lean manufacturing principles to achieve a 20% increase in operational efficiency. Expertise in supervision, enterprise resource planning systems, and quality control techniques. Adept at fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to drive business growth. Career goal: To leverage skills in marketing management and production leadership to contribute to organisational success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing and Production Head
SN Engineers
Bengaluru, India
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Developed and executed innovative marketing strategies, significantly increasing brand visibility in market
- Organised and attended industry events and exhibitions to promote brand and forge valuable partnerships.
- Set budget and monitored expenses to run profitable department.
- Created sales strategies to promote advertising offerings and motivate larger deals.
- Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to handle high workload with ambitious targets.
- Executed successful marketing events, open houses and display shows for products.
- Directed, monitored and analyzed all marketing activities for a 15-sized company, including social media, events, strategies, plans, outreach and campaigns.
- Negotiated with vendors and service providers to secure cost-effective solutions for marketing activities.
- Enhanced product marketability and improved profits with optimum targeting on sales and marketing strategies.
- Successfully grew company awareness using social media, newsletters and hosting outstanding marketing events.
- Supervised work of contracted employees to deliver work on schedule.
- Planned project labour, expenses and timeframes to continuously achieve output and quality targets.
- Developed and maintained production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products to clients.
- Implemented quality control procedures, significantly reducing waste and improving product standards.
- Controlled operational output by implementing quality procedures throughout production.
- Managed budget for production department, effectively controlling expenses to improve financial performance.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles, resulting in a 20% increase in operational efficiency.
- Tracked outgoing orders, identifying late deliveries and planning improvement action.
- Minimised costs by adjusting processes, managing budgets and controlling expenses.
- Managed daily operations in production facility, optimising workflow and enhancing efficiency.
- Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
- Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
Marketing Manager
Esqurire Surgical
Bengaluru, India
10.2011 - 09.2021
- Planned and executed new strategies to increase sales.
- Prepared orders to deliver excellent presentation and quality standards.
- Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Customised customer experiences to build brand loyalty.
- Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.
- Designed sales strategies to increase profits, making reviews and amendments for underperforming areas.
- Outlined product benefits during sales process using reports and proposals to demonstrate key data.
- Used excellent sales techniques to increase customer interest in medical products.
- Monitored stock levels in pharmacies and healthcare institutions, ensuring availability of products.
- Met frequently with on-site representatives to discuss product needs, support sales goals and facilitate growth.
- Used excellent negotiation and persuasion techniques to obtain best prices for medical products.
- Provided ongoing sales support to improve customer loyalty and satisfaction.
- Negotiated final contract terms covering price, delivery schedule and product specifications.
- Organised and delivered product training sessions for medical staff, improving their understanding and support of pharmaceutical offerings.
- Created selling opportunities by reaching out to existing and prospective clients.
- Implemented post-sales follow-up activities to assess customer satisfaction and encourage repeat business.
- Capitalised on growth and expanded opportunities leveraging market and competitor data.
- Delivered product presentations and live tests to demonstrate product usability, highlights and successes.
- Attended medical conferences and workshops to stay updated on industry developments and network with professionals.
- Conducted detailed presentations on pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals, enhancing brand awareness and adoption.
- Maintained productive relationships with existing customers through exceptional follow-up after sales.
- Tracked product changes to give customers current, accurate information.
- Negotiated customer pricing within agreed guidelines to achieve margin targets.
- Managed product samples distribution effectively, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and ethical guidelines.
- Participated in regional sales meetings, contributing insights and strategies to achieve team goals.
- Gathered feedback on product performance and customer satisfaction, relaying insights to management for quality improvement.
- Prepared and submitted detailed reports on customer visits, including outcomes, challenges, and action plans for follow-up.
- Responded quickly to client concerns and complaints, providing solutions to avoid future issues.
- Organised and conducted medical presentations and product launches for doctors, nurses, and pharmacists.
- Adhered strictly to industry regulations and ethical standards in all promotional activities, maintaining company reputation.
- Fostered a collaborative team environment, sharing best practices and insights to drive collective success in sales objectives.
Marketing Executive
HDFC
Bengaluru, India
05.2009 - 09.2011
- Evaluated and processed customer loan and insurance applications.
- Used exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to coordinate effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Assisted customers with advice and direction on financial planning and insurance needs.
- Advised clients on financial services and products, including savings, loans, and investment opportunities.
- Delivered comprehensive and supportive customer service to all clients using exceptional customer service skills.
- Developed and maintained relationships with individual and business clients to enhance customer loyalty.
- Met with clients and advised on loan conditions and negotiated further contract terms to meet clients needs.
- Resolved complex customer complaints and queries, providing solutions that enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined loan approval processes, reducing turnaround times and enhancing the customer borrowing experience.
- Followed and enforced stringent lending policy in line with internal and mandated lending standards and regulations.
- Contributed to the development of risk management protocols to minimize financial and operational risks.
- Managed high-value client portfolios, delivering customised wealth management solutions to meet diverse financial goals.
- Conducted due diligence on customers, obtaining various records to demonstrate suitability for loan applications.
- Organised community events and workshops to promote financial literacy and bank services.
- Researched and investigated loan application lists to prevent loanees defaulting on repayments.
- Negotiated and secured lucrative corporate banking relationships, significantly boosting the bank's commercial lending portfolio.
- Managed heavy daily workload of client meetings, reporting and administrative processing using exceptional multitasking and prioritisation skills.
- Delivered high-performing initiatives to improve customer and business experiences and outcomes.
- Exceeded goals through effective prioritisation and consistent work ethic.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Bachelor of commerce
Bangalore university
Bengaluru, KA2009
Skills
Strong communication
Market Research & Positioning
Creative analytical
Territory management
Market Positioning & Brand Strategy
Strategic Planning & Forecasting
A Cross-functional collaboration
Product management
Production Management
Rapid problem solving
Achieving Goals
Languages
kannada, English, Hindi
First Language
Tamil
Upper Intermediate
B2
Telugu
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hobbies and interests
- Travelling
Accomplishments
- Increased sales by 50% to 300% with in first 6months, in ESQURE SURGICALS and received so many awards every 6months once for achieving goals and managed complete south India as south marketing head.
- Built a complete company from Scratch and with in 3years i achieved by manufacturing, marketing and selling more than 30nos machineries which value was 5cr. including domestic and international sales.
Timeline
Marketing and Production Head
SN Engineers
10.2021 - 12.2024
Marketing Manager
Esqurire Surgical
10.2011 - 09.2021
Marketing Executive
HDFC
05.2009 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration - Bachelor of commerce
Bangalore university