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R.S Lakshmi Prashaad

business development manager
Bengaluru

Summary

Creative Business Development Manager with impressive track record of improving sales and growing company customer base. Innovative program management, strategic planning and team leadership skills. Successful team builder with exceptional communication abilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Business Development Manager

Aramex
01.2023 - Current


· Oversaw sales and marketing operations across Bangalore, North Karnataka, Belgaum, Hubli, Hosur, Coimbatore, and Tirupur markets.

· Established and expanded the Hong Kong trade lane, acquiring 20 customers with a volume of 50–60 tons of air imports.

· Developed the Africa (Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa) and Middle East trade lanes, securing clients with a monthly volume of 40 TEUs.

· Grew the Middle East air export market, handling 25–30 tons of shipments per month.

· Awarded the Highest GP Award for 2024.

· Led business development initiatives in Bangalore while managing a team of five sales professionals.

· Successfully onboarded 20 high-volume branded clients across the assigned regions.

Sales Head

RyBlue Logistics
11.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: Specialized in Imports from Far east and own office at Hong Kong & China
  • Sales and Marketing Plan along with sector wise Route development
  • Co-coordinating and regular meeting with our overseas team in order to develop and increase the sales volume
  • Negotiating with Airline with the assured load volume on monthly basis
  • Frequent sales meeting with whole sellers and consolidators in developing new businesses
  • Dealing with team member on a day to day basis with problems and difficulties that arise during the shipment process for both Export and Import, also supporting in clearing goods out of Indian customs across the Gateway Airports
  • Developing good support from Sub Agents of Airlines and Fleet owners to get continuous and uninterrupted service across India for E-Commerce business of AMAZON
  • Specialized in Imports from Far east and own office at Hong Kong & China

Regional Sales Manager

Target Logistics India Pvt Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: Domestic & International courier partner
  • Domestic & International courier partner

Regional Sales Manager

Target Logistics India Pvt Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: Domestic & International courier partner
  • Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale
  • Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails
  • Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business
  • Responding to incoming email and phone enquiries
  • Acting as a point of contact between a company and its customers
  • Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales
  • Gathering market and customer information
  • Negotiating on price, and specifications with customers
  • Challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to resolve the service issue
  • Creating power point presentation of our company service details explain to the customer
  • Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets
  • Gaining a clear understanding of customers businesses and requirements
  • Making accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations
  • Attending team meetings and sharing best practice with colleagues
  • Domestic & International courier partner

Regional Sales Manager

Target Logistics India Pvt Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: Domestic & International courier partner
  • Domestic & International courier partner

Branch Manager

Target Logistics India Pvt Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Company Overview: Domestic & International courier partner
  • Domestic & International courier partner

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Madras University
04.2001 - 01.2008

Skills

  • Ambitious and energeticSales & Business Development, Logistics & Freight Management, Market Research & Customer Insights ,Team Leadership & Training ,Negotiation & Relationship Building ,Strategic Planning & Execution ,International Trade & Customs Processes

Extra-Curricular Activities

National hockey Player, 9 times Team leader for TAMILNADU STATE Hockey, Form 2 (Nationals under 18), Form 4 (School Federations) Karate, Achieved Blue belt in district Level with Certification Karate, Participated in State Level with Certification

Job Profile

  • Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale.
  • Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails.
  • Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business.
  • Responding to incoming email and phone enquiries.
  • Acting as a point of contact between a company and its customers.
  • Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales.
  • Gathering market and customer information.
  • Negotiating on price, and specifications with customers.
  • Challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to resolve the service issue.
  • Creating power point presentation of our company service details explain to the customer.
  • Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
  • Gaining a clear understanding of customers businesses and requirements.
  • Making accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations.
  • Attending team meetings and sharing best practice with colleagues.

Personal Information

  • Age: 37
  • Father's Name: R. Sugumaran
  • Date of Birth: 06/22/87
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

achievements

  • Awarded as the highest GP (Gross Profit) achieved for the year 2024 @ Aramex
  • Certified in Hockey Form 2 (Nationals U-18) & Form 4 (School Federations).
  • Karate State-Level Participant with Certification

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Aramex
01.2023 - Current

Sales Head

RyBlue Logistics
11.2020 - Current

Regional Sales Manager

Target Logistics India Pvt Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2016

Regional Sales Manager

Target Logistics India Pvt Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2016

Regional Sales Manager

Target Logistics India Pvt Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2013

Branch Manager

Target Logistics India Pvt Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Madras University
04.2001 - 01.2008
R.S Lakshmi Prashaadbusiness development manager