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PRAKASH R MIRCHANDANI

PRAKASH R MIRCHANDANI

Approvals, Business Development And Sales & Marketing
Vadodara

Summary

Result-oriented professional with a proven record of achievement in conceiving & implementing effective ideas; targeting assignments in Approvals, Business Development and Sales & Marketing with a leading organization of repute preferably in Steel & Electrical industry in Baroda

Core Competencies

Business Development

Sales & Marketing

Market Research

Channel Management

Revenue Generation

Direct Sales Contract Management

Client Relationship Management Team Management

Profile Summary

  • Dynamic career of nearly 21 years of year-on-year success in Business Dvpt,Approvals, Sales & Marketing and Maintenance Operations
  • Expertise in charting out sales & marketing strategies and contributing towards enhancing business volumes & growth and achieving profitability norms
  • A proactive planner with expertise in strategic planning & market plan execution with skills in competitor and market analysis and key account management
  • Proficient in enhancing market share of the organization by establishing strategic alliances and tie-ups with channel partners Steering sales operations and driving aggressive growth of electrical products, steel parts based on economic and technical aspects while building professional relationships with external and internal partners to enhance functional capability and ensure alignment on objectives
  • Hands-on experience in direct sales, assessing techno-commercial feasibility and identifying financing options Led the tender or direct negotiation process, delivered presentations as part of short-listing and continued to drive excellence and efficiency in the tendering process; ensured proper service to Global Customer, EPC & Consultant
  • A go-getter with a never give up attitude, an inspirational leader who drives a culture of success, organization wide, and values training to ensure associates consistently exceed expectations

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Language

Work History

Chief Manager Customer Relationship

OFBUSINESS
Vadodara
2021.09 - Current
  • Key Result Areas:
  • Administering Pan India Approvals for company.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Helping in sales and marketing plans to increase market share in steel business
  • Doing liasioning activities for Approval process
  • Building & maintaining relations with departmental heads and General Manager Persons at Sites for Approvals
  • Highlight:
  • Got Approvals in NHAI, MP Housing, MP PWD, Rajasthan Housing,MHADA, Maharashtra Housing Board, Gujarat Housing Board, Jaipur Development Authority, Surat Municipal Corporation, SUDCO , Megha Engineering sites , various source approval in sites .

Assistant General Manager

Steel Mart India Pvt Ltd
Vadodara
2020.07 - 2021.08
  • Selling of High Grade Steel plates for Equipment and Construction companies.
  • Managed budget implementations, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Enforced quality assurance protocols to deliver ideal customer experiences.
  • Collection of cash and Statutory Forms .
  • Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve customer service and satisfaction.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.

Assistant General Manager - Sales and Marketing

Steel1 India Pvt Limited ( Arcelormittal Dhamm Processing Pvt Ltd )
Vadodara
2017.07 - 2020.05

Key Result Areas:

  • Administering pre-tendering activities; generating new enquiries from different segments like railways, earthmoverequipment manufacturers, mining equipment manufacturers & power sectors
  • Leading commercial activities Like payment collection, reducing sales tax liability & debtors Conducting analysis of market and competition to develop appropriate presentations & pre-qualifications for the tendering process for entire western region based at Baroda Supervising entire gamut of operations from order generation, manufacturing, supply, installation and commissioning operations within the agreed time schedule
  • Establishing sales and marketing plans to increase market share in steel parts business Sharing competitive feedback on market needs, price trends & competitor product information; tracking marketshare movements for fine tuning of marketing strategy Implementing competitive strategies for generating sales, developing & expanding market share towards the achievement of revenue & profitability targets
  • Managing profit centre operations with a view to achieve business growth objectives (sales volume & market share)
  • Organising promotional campaigns / technical presentations for new product development; focussing on brandestablishment and the market penetration
  • Formulating & implementing strategies / policies and reaching out to the unexplored market segments / customer groups for business expansion Negotiating contracts / agreements and ensuring maximum customer satisfaction by providing pre/post technical assistance and achieving delivery and quality norms Providing commercial and contractual expertise at each stage of a project including techno-commercial negotiations and preparation & finalisation of contract documents
  • Building & maintaining relations with clients, generating business from the existing accounts, achieving profitability and increased sales growth
  • Tracking & monitoring quotations by win/lost analysis and feedback of quotations to management
  • Highlight:
  • Successfully manager operations and key accounts of global customers such as ABB, Bombardier, Areva, Thermax Ltd., BHEL, Putzmeister & Alstom Transport Ltd.
  • Executive (Sales) at Crompton Greaves Limited
  • Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.

Manager

Steel1 India Pvt Limited ( Arcelormittal Dhamm Processing Pvt Ltd )
Vadodara
2011.06 - 2017.05

Assistant Manager

ICE Steel – I Pvt. Ltd, Arcelormittal Dhamm Processing Pvt. Ltd
Vadodara
2009.11 - 2011.05

Executive Sales Representative

Crompton Greaves Limited, CGL
Mumbai
2006.07 - 2009.10

Highlights:

  • Administered Western Region at Mumbai & Baroda
  • Played a key role in booking over 650 orders and managing M.S.E.T.C.L. operations, GETCO operations, industries,OEMs & contractors

Maintenance Engineer

Jord Engineers Pvt Ltd
Vadodara
2005.12 - 2006.06
  • Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery.
  • Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems.
  • Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
  • Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
  • Documented maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Trained and supervised staff on equipment maintenance and safety procedures.
  • Resolved customer complaints in prompt, polite and professional approach.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.

Testing Engineer (Breaker Division - SF6)

Asea Brown Boveri (A.B.B.) Ltd
Vadodara
2002.02 - 2002.10

Highlight:

  • Conducted inspection of RITES and renowned third party agencies effectively & circuit breaker orders were of export customers

Service Engineer - Circuit Breaker Division

Jyoti Ltd
Vadodara
2001.10 - 2002.01

Highlight:

  • Independently managed sites of various private and government entities

Education

Ph.D. - LAW

PHD (Hons)
2023.01 - 2023.01

L.L.M - LAW

Sardar Patel University
Anand
2020.05 - 2022.05

L.L.B. - LAW

M S University
Vadodara
2016.05 - 2019.12

PGDBA - Marketing And Finance

Symbosis Pune
Pune
2017.04 - 2019.05

M.E. Electrical Power Engineering - Electrical Engineering

M S University
Vadodara
2005.05 - 2007.06

B.E. - Electrical Engineering

North Maharashtra University
Jalgaon
2003.04 - 2005.05

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

M S University
Vadodara
1999.06 - 2001.04

Skills

Operating System: Windows 2000 EnvironmentTool: SAPLanguage: CPersonal Details

Sales and marketing

Business Development

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Customer relationship development

Managing customer relations

Customer retention

Affiliations

A 9 Anjali Ashish Society, B/H Sharda Society, Warashia, Baroda - 6, Gujarat

(m) 9909909306 Email id : prakash_88in@yahoo.co.in

Timeline

Ph.D. - LAW

PHD (Hons)
2023.01 - 2023.01

Chief Manager Customer Relationship

OFBUSINESS
2021.09 - Current

Assistant General Manager

Steel Mart India Pvt Ltd
2020.07 - 2021.08

L.L.M - LAW

Sardar Patel University
2020.05 - 2022.05

Assistant General Manager - Sales and Marketing

Steel1 India Pvt Limited ( Arcelormittal Dhamm Processing Pvt Ltd )
2017.07 - 2020.05

PGDBA - Marketing And Finance

Symbosis Pune
2017.04 - 2019.05

L.L.B. - LAW

M S University
2016.05 - 2019.12

Manager

Steel1 India Pvt Limited ( Arcelormittal Dhamm Processing Pvt Ltd )
2011.06 - 2017.05

Assistant Manager

ICE Steel – I Pvt. Ltd, Arcelormittal Dhamm Processing Pvt. Ltd
2009.11 - 2011.05

Executive Sales Representative

Crompton Greaves Limited, CGL
2006.07 - 2009.10

Maintenance Engineer

Jord Engineers Pvt Ltd
2005.12 - 2006.06

M.E. Electrical Power Engineering - Electrical Engineering

M S University
2005.05 - 2007.06

B.E. - Electrical Engineering

North Maharashtra University
2003.04 - 2005.05

Testing Engineer (Breaker Division - SF6)

Asea Brown Boveri (A.B.B.) Ltd
2002.02 - 2002.10

Service Engineer - Circuit Breaker Division

Jyoti Ltd
2001.10 - 2002.01

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

M S University
1999.06 - 2001.04
PRAKASH R MIRCHANDANIApprovals, Business Development And Sales & Marketing