Rakesh MD
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Sales Manager with proven success in leading sales teams to achieve targets and expand market reach. Skilled in developing effective sales strategies, fostering client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities. Demonstrated ability to improve team performance through coaching and motivational techniques. Consistently enhanced revenue growth by implementing innovative sales tactics and optimizing operational processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Sales Manager
Balluff India Automation Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru
06.2024 - Current
- Analyzed sales data to determine areas of improvement for the organization.
- Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Developed pricing policies and negotiated contracts with customers.
- Coordinated sales effort with team members and other departments to optimize performance.
- Set individual sales targets with sales team, aligning with company objectives.
Assistant Manager
Festo India Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru
06.2017 - 06.2024
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Senior Sales Engineer
MGM varvel Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Supported unit sales plans through pre-sales and post-sales technical consulting.
- Provided training and product support for other members of sales team.
- Arranged demonstrations or equipment trials to persuade customers and drive sales.
- Monitored competitor activities in order to stay ahead of the competition.
- Evaluated customer satisfaction levels through regular follow-up calls after installation of products and services.
Sales Engineer
Lenze Mechatronics India Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
02.2011 - 02.2016
- Led product training sessions for clients to ensure successful implementation and usage.
- Planned various product configurations to meet diverse customer needs.
- Diagnosed and addressed problems with installed equipment.
- Provided training and product support for other members of sales team.
- Documented account activities and generated sales reports.
- Advised on product customization options to meet specific client requirements.
Trainee
ABB Motion Drives
Bengaluru
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Followed relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Worked with relay logic circuits.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems with various types of control systems.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
M.N.Technical Institute
Diploma (ECE)07-2009
10 + 2 - PCME
Basaveshwara PU Coll
Bengaluru01-2006
Some College (No Degree) - High School
Standard English School
Bengaluru03-2004
Skills
- Sales forecasting
- Budget management
- Data analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Performance optimization
- Team leadership
- Sales reporting
- Time management
Certification
Effective Collaboration across TeamseditOneTheme
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/2b1a6517e215fcc07d5f565259949ff1daf446a9d84fde90e524e9524699e0b7?trk=share_certificate
Project Management Foundations: RequirementseditOneTheme
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/d583f0898f403de3a9743b66b7c7bc246c648db9c8209833e0f57a01f7c0813a?trk=share_certificate
Personal Information
- Rakesh M D
- Mob: +91- 9886333318 / 9036217574 / Email Id: mdrakesh2@gmail.com
- #27 Vishnu vilas, 2nd crosss, Gopallapa layout, Nagasandra Paost, Bengaluru, Dodabidarkallu - 560073
- Date of Birth: 1st July 1988
- Sex: Male • Marital status: Married
- Passport Details: L5764035
Languages
Kannada
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Telugu
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
DECLARATION
- I, S. Rakesh M. D. does confirm that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge
SIGNATURE (Rakesh M) D
Timeline
Area Sales Manager
Balluff India Automation Pvt Ltd.
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Festo India Pvt Ltd.
06.2017 - 06.2024
Senior Sales Engineer
MGM varvel Pvt. Ltd.
02.2016 - 06.2017
Sales Engineer
Lenze Mechatronics India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2011 - 02.2016
Trainee
ABB Motion Drives
01.2010 - 02.2011
Bachelor Degree - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
M.N.Technical Institute
10 + 2 - PCME
Basaveshwara PU Coll
Some College (No Degree) - High School
Standard English School
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