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Raghavendra Chandrappa

Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Results-driven and hard-working Chief Operating Officer skilled at pro-actively participating in all aspects of business development and management from operations and finance to marketing and human resources. Effective leader, well-developed communication skills, and excellent multitasking abilities. Accomplished entrepreneur capable of identifying new opportunities and sustaining extraordinary business growth.

Overview

1
1
year of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-founder and & COO

MycarandBike.com
Bangalore , Karnataka
01.2016 - 07.2018
  • Developed and implemented business plan and strategy; identified and exploited new opportunities.
  • Pro-actively participated in all facets of the company and worked closely with other executives in order to sustain growth and stabilize the business.
  • Built and maintained professional relationships with potential partners
  • Interviewed and hired new employees, ensuring that the company's staffing needs were met.
  • Led and managed monthly meetings with the Board of Directors; oversaw all company operations.
  • Managed all aspects of the company including financial, payroll, purchasing, budgeting, strategic planning and sales.
  • Provided leadership and direction to the management staff and their teams throughout the country including training, supervision and coaching.
  • Boosted company efficiency through technology upgrades and process improvements.
  • Oversaw vendor relationships and the purchasing department.
  • Negotiated and approved contracts and agreements with customers and suppliers.
  • Proven ability to multi-task in high-stress, dynamic environments while driving growth and providing excellent customer service.
  • Engage regularly with clients via strategic and operational reviews to evaluate client needs and to inform the direction of the team’s process to serve clients.
  • Implemented recruitment and interview strategy for building teams, measuring and monitoring performance

Regional Manager

ALD Automotive Pvt Ltd.
Bangalore , Karnataka
04.2013 - 01.2016
  • To maintain relationship with the Auto Manufactures to build strong relation and to put barriers for competition.
  • To increase business from Alternant channel
  • Interaction with Manufacture on discount and schemes.
  • To look out for new business through Alternant means for increasing market share.
  • To develop market segments and increase penetration of our product in various target industries
  • Manage relationship with key clients and ensure client retention
  • Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine best methods to improve sales results.
  • Defined locations and dealers to drive product sales and faster brand expansion.
  • Developed effective retail marketing strategies to increase brand awareness.
  • Partnered with sales team members and leveraged strong negotiation skills to close tough deals with lucrative clients.

Relationship Manager

Ald Automotive Pvt Ltd
Bangalore West, Karnataka
03.2007 - 05.2013
  • To maintain relationship with the Major Corporate in terms of providing timely service which leads to build strong relation and to put barriers for competition.
  • To increase the business from the existing clients by rolling out the Leasing policy to the lower levels of the Company.
  • To consult the client on the vehicles which help them in purchase decision.
  • To maintain and provide timely MIS to the customer and coordinating for PAN India location of vehicle delivery.
  • To look out for new business for increasing market share.
  • Handling and Generating Business From Dealer & Manufactures
  • Monitored issues carefully and reached out to customers to provide immediate resolution and maintain satisfaction.
  • Networked with business leaders and executives to identify clientele within local community.

Relationship Manager

Kotak Mahindra Old Mutual Life insurance
Bangalore, Karnataka
04.2004 - 03.2006
  • People management skills
  • Plan, coordinate & implement special events, activity & promotions
  • Responsible for Selling Life Insurance products & Financial products
  • Leading a team of LIFE ADVISORS (15) managing the SALES OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES, TAX SAVING & INVESTMENT PLANS, TRACKING PERFORMANCE of LIFE ADVISORS, RETENTION OF LA‘s FOR BUSINESS Conducting & training, Developing & expanding business opportunities.
  • Team working skills

Relation Manager

HDFC Bank Limited
Bangalore, Karnataka
04.2003 - 03.2004

General duties and responsibilities incorporate risk management, analysis, client relationships, team development, communication, and professional development. Using external and internal referral sources to identify qualified potential clients prepare and execute an appropriate marketing plan. My duties are to conceptualize and drive strategies for growing the market rapidly through forceful and innovative marketing and sales promotion activities. Reporting to the Bangalore head, I am responsible for identifying and targeting key corporate accounts in the area and also maintain the existing customers.

Ensuring that all decisions are based on an accurate and through understanding of each member’s financial needs. To utilize appropriate investigative techniques and co-offer possibilities to maximize loan opportunities

  • Handling Direct sales team
  • Handling Channels and enhance business from them
  • Development of new business Relationship
  • Handling and Generating Business from Dealer DSA
  • Taking care of Inventory needs for dealership

Team leader – AUTO LOANS

From Aug, Solution Integrated Pvt Ltd, DST of ICICI BANK LTD
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Handling a team
  • Marketing ICICI Bank Auto Loans, other duties involve processing and back office.
  • Relationship Management (RM) and Sales coordination between Car dealers and the bank.
  • Ensuring that all decisions are based on an accurate and through understanding of each member’s financial needs.
  • Coordinate the elimination of any obstacles to closing.
  • To recognize and pursue opportunities for cross sales
  • Handling and Generating Business from Dealer DSA (True Value)
  • Also perform additional duties and responsibilities as directed by company.
  • No1 DST in India

Education

High School Diploma -

KIET Polytechnic
Bangalore
01.1992 - 01.1993

Skills

    Budget and records management

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Affiliations

Over 15 years of experience in Corporate Sales, Marketing & Business Development. Have abilities in implementing strategic plans, developing new concepts and market segments for business excellence. Experience in cementing lasting relations with clients for ensuring long-term revenue growth & optimizing client satisfaction levels. Astute leader with the ability to motivate teams in surpassing their performance standards. Excellent communication, presentation and inter-personal skills.

Timeline

Co-founder and & COO

MycarandBike.com
01.2016 - 07.2018

Regional Manager

ALD Automotive Pvt Ltd.
04.2013 - 01.2016

Relationship Manager

Ald Automotive Pvt Ltd
03.2007 - 05.2013

Relationship Manager

Kotak Mahindra Old Mutual Life insurance
04.2004 - 03.2006

Relation Manager

HDFC Bank Limited
04.2003 - 03.2004

Team leader – AUTO LOANS

From Aug, Solution Integrated Pvt Ltd, DST of ICICI BANK LTD
01.2001 - 01.2003

High School Diploma -

KIET Polytechnic
01.1992 - 01.1993
Raghavendra Chandrappa