SUSHIL UPARE
Pune
Summary
Award-Winning Automobile Sales Leader with 14+ years of expertise in premium and luxury automotive segments. Regional Winner of the 2023 TKM Sales Skill Competition (Team Leader Category). Currently spearheading the Toyota Rumion portfolio across multiple locations while maintaining a high-performance specialization in flagship luxury models including the Vellfire, Land Cruiser (LC), and Camry Hybrid. Proven expert in HNI (High NetWorth Individual) relationship management, corporate fleet sales, and multi-site team leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader (Regional Portfolio)
MAKS AUTOMOTIVE PVT LTD
04.2018 - Current
- Regional Product Head: Leading the sales strategy for the Toyota Rumion across all dealership branches, ensuring target achievement and stock optimization.
- Luxury Segment Lead: Dedicated consultant for premium flagship models (Vellfire, Land Cruiser, Camry), catering to HNI clients and corporate leaders.
- Multi-Site Management: Supervising sales teams across different locations; conducting performance audits, daily huddles, and skill-gap training.
- B2B & Fleet Growth: Developing long-term partnerships with corporate entities for bulk procurement and executive vehicle leasing.
Sr. Sales Officer
SKYMOTO PVT LTD
06.2017 - 04.2018
Sr. Sales Officer
DSK MOTORS PVT LTD (Toyota)
08.2011 - 05.2017
- Consistently exceeded annual sales quotas, earning top national-level performance honors within the Toyota network.
Sales Professional
WONDER CARS & KUNDAN HYUNDAI
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
University of Pune
Skills
- Toyota Rumion
- Innova Hycross
- Fortuner
- Glanza
- Hyryder
- High-End Hybrid
- Luxury SUV
- Luxury MPV
- CRM Systems
- Inventory Tracking
- Corporate Leasing Portals
Languages
- Hindi
- Marathi
- English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/22/87
- Marital Status: Married
Key Achievements And Prestigious Awards
- WINNER - Regional Sales Skill Competition (2023): Ranked #1 Team Leader in the regional contest organized by Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM).
- International Performance Award: Awarded a Foreign Trip by TKM for being a top-performing Sales Consultant (2011).
- National Performance Award: Recipient of a Trip Voucher from TKM for exceeding annual sales targets (2012).
- Dealership Honors: Consistently recognized as 'Best Performer of the Month' across tenures at DSK Toyota and Kundan Hyundai for sales volume and CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index).
Core Leadership And Luxury Expertise
- Luxury Product Specialist: Expert-level knowledge of Toyota's flagship luxury line: Vellfire (VIP Lounge), Land Cruiser (LC300), and Camry Hybrid.
- Regional Team Leadership: Managing sales teams and operations across multiple geographical locations to drive unified regional growth.
- Strategic Sales Operations: Specialist in the Toyota Rumion portfolio, managing inventory, regional positioning, and market penetration.
- HNI & Corporate Relations: Skilled in managing high-value transactions, executive-level negotiations, and corporate leasing/fleet solutions.
- Skill Excellence: Certified Mastery of the Toyota Sales Process (TKM), focusing on high conversion ratios and premium customer experience.
Languages
English, Marathi, Hindi
First Language
Timeline
Team Leader (Regional Portfolio)
MAKS AUTOMOTIVE PVT LTD
04.2018 - Current
Sr. Sales Officer
SKYMOTO PVT LTD
06.2017 - 04.2018
Sr. Sales Officer
DSK MOTORS PVT LTD (Toyota)
08.2011 - 05.2017
Sales Professional
WONDER CARS & KUNDAN HYUNDAI
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
University of Pune