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Saumil Christian

Ahmedabad

Summary

Seasoned Regional Sales Manager with solid track record in driving revenue growth and market expansion. Strengths include strategic sales planning, team leadership and relationship building with key accounts. Noteworthy impact made in previous roles by successfully identifying new opportunities and implementing innovative sales strategies. Accomplished Sales Manager offering high performance, leading development and implementation of superior sales strategy. Proven track record of identifying and creating profitable business opportunities, qualifying authentic prospects and cultivating strong partnerships. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and development.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

BU4 AUTO ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Ahmedabad
10.2024 - Current

Onboarded two state distributors and seven dealer pockets within six months at Bu4 Auto Electric Vehicles.
Executed two successful campaigns to enhance brand visibility.
Organized one electric vehicle expo in Hyderabad to showcase products.

General Manager

Svitch Energy Pvt Ltd
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • Onboarded 3 state distributors , 3 exclusive showrooms with minimum ticket sizes of 1 Cr.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive employee training program, elevating staff skills and improving service delivery.

Country Sales Manager

Svitch Energy Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Achieved a target of 80 dealership points and led the team to achieve overall 130 dealership points.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activity, adjusting sales tactics accordingly to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Encouraged collaboration between different teams ensuring smoother operations during large-scale projects.
  • Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and establishing strong relationships with key clients.
  • Implemented cross-selling initiatives, increasing average transaction values across existing customer base.
  • Led territory expansion efforts by identifying opportunities for growth and successfully acquiring new accounts.
  • Managed a high-performing sales team to exceed targets and expand market share.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers, reducing costs while maintaining quality standards for products offered.
  • Improved communication between field representatives and senior management through regular reporting procedures.
  • Mentored junior sales staff, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional development.
  • Optimized pricing structures by evaluating cost factors and determining optimal price points to maximize profit margins.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to streamline processes, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.

Sales Manager

Svitch Energy Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Scouted and appointed 33 dealership pockets and signed agreements
  • Developed high-performing sales teams through regular coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews.
  • Monitored competitor activities closely for market insights assisting in better decision-making regarding pricing strategies.
  • Facilitated ongoing training programs to enhance staff knowledge of products, promotions, and selling techniques.
  • Developed strong and lasting rapport to improve customer service and retain valued clients.
  • Demonstrated product and answered questions for prospective customers.
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently with a proactive approach to product promotion and client engagement.
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing effective floor management strategies and motivating team members.
  • Taught salespeople to close deals and improve sales performance to increase revenue for company.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends, adjusting strategies accordingly for maximum effectiveness.
  • Provided constructive feedback to senior management regarding areas of improvement leading to enhanced overall store performance.
  • Recruited, hired and trained team of 8 salespeople.

Growth Hacker

Svitch Energy Pvt. Ltd.
3 2019 - 07.2020
  • Made first 3 dealerships in Mumbai, visited and ensured repeated sales
  • Identified high-potential market segments through competitor analysis and industry research, driving strategic initiatives toward these targets.
  • Managed paid search campaigns on Google AdWords, ensuring optimal keyword targeting and bid strategies for desired outcomes.
  • Increased website traffic through innovative SEO techniques and continuous analysis of site performance metrics.
  • Developed questionnaires and facilitated focus group discussions.
  • Established and managed relationships with external data providers and research vendors.
  • Optimized email deliverability rates through detailed list hygiene practices, improving sender reputation scores over time leading to better open rates.
  • Implemented comprehensive analytics tracking to monitor campaign performance, gaining valuable insights for ongoing optimization efforts.

Sales Executive

Nine Bridges Harley-Davidson
Ahmedabad
1 2018 - 2 2019
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Demonstrated expert product knowledge during client interactions, addressing questions/concerns confidently and offering solutions tailored specifically for them.
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Enhanced brand visibility, coordinating with marketing to develop impactful campaigns.

Education

Diploma in Automobile Engineering -

B.S PATEL POLYTECHNIC, Ganpat University
Mehsana

Skills

  • Sales strategy
  • Lead generation
  • Team leadership
  • Presentation skills
  • Decision-making
  • Cold calling
  • Network development
  • Distributor base development
  • Negotiation and persuasion

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Understands product by studying characteristics, capabilities, and features; comparing and contrasting competitive models.
  • Developing Dealership Channel, explaining terms and conditions of the dealership Agreement and amending it after mutual understanding.
  • Targeting dealers and distributors across India and many other countries.
  • Targeting corporates and rentals in need of e-vehicles and developing new business models for them.
  • Doing research and development to scoop out scopes of penetrating our e-cycles in different business models.
  • Leading a whole team and hitting targets every month.
  • Develop buyers by maintaining rapport with previous customers; meeting prospects; responding to inquiries and cold callings.
  • Understanding the buyer's requirement and interests, matching requirements and interests to various models.
  • Demonstrates product by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features; giving test drives; explaining warranties and services.
  • Negotiating the terms of an agreement with a view to closing sales.
  • Responsible for target achievement and sales closure.
  • Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with internal teams.

Languages

Gujarati
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

BU4 AUTO ELECTRIC VEHICLES
10.2024 - Current

General Manager

Svitch Energy Pvt Ltd
09.2022 - 04.2024

Country Sales Manager

Svitch Energy Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 08.2022

Sales Manager

Svitch Energy Pvt Ltd
07.2020 - 07.2021

Growth Hacker

Svitch Energy Pvt. Ltd.
3 2019 - 07.2020

Sales Executive

Nine Bridges Harley-Davidson
1 2018 - 2 2019

Diploma in Automobile Engineering -

B.S PATEL POLYTECHNIC, Ganpat University
Saumil Christian