T. Saravanan
MARKETING
Madambakkam
Summary
Dynamic and result-oriented Marketing Manager with over 17+ years of experience in business development, marketing strategy, and client relationship management within the water treatment, desalination, wastewater management, and infrastructure sector. Proven expertise in handling bid management, techno-commercial proposals, market intelligence, and strategic partnerships for large EPC projects. Skilled in driving brand visibility, customer engagement, and revenue growth aligned with the company’s vision.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager – Marketing (SOUTH)
VA TECH WABAG LIMITED
06.2023 - Current
- Lead marketing and business development initiatives for municipal and industrial water/wastewater treatment projects in India and overseas.
- Manage tendering, bid preparation, and proposal submissions, ensuring compliance with client requirements and internal processes.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging opportunities and risks in the water sector.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships with government bodies, EPC partners, consultants, and private industries.
- Collaborate with process, design, and project teams to prepare techno-commercial offers.
- Drive branding, corporate communication, and participation in industry conferences/exhibitions.
- Support senior leadership in achieving sales and order booking targets.
- Key Achievements:
- Successfully contributed to winning 650 Cr worth of municipal/industrial water treatment projects in India.
- Developed and implemented client engagement strategies, resulting in repeat business from key accounts.
- Successfully bagged an advanced water technology first order from Solar Industry - RenewSys India Private Ltd. The order is worth ₹46.5 crore.
Asst Manager – SALES (SOUTH & WEST)
JOHNSON SCREENS (India) Pvt Limited
03.2015 - 05.2023
- Generated new business opportunities across South India by conducting regular client visits and acquiring new customers for mechanical screens in wastewater projects.
- Delivered technical presentations to Chief Engineers, Superintending Engineers, and Executive Engineers in multiple municipal departments, building strong stakeholder networks and promoting company products.
- Managed and nurtured relationships with key customers, consultants, and contractors across South & West India, ensuring repeat business and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted market intelligence by tracking upcoming and ongoing wastewater projects in South India, enabling early positioning for tenders.
- Defined sales targets for South & West India, successfully achieved and exceeded targets by expanding customer base and tapping new regions.
- Generated and managed enquiries, technical discussions, customized designs, and prepared techno-commercial proposals leading to successful order closures.
- Coordinated with factory teams, design engineers, and project managers for drawing submissions, approvals, and project execution.
- Oversaw end-to-end project lifecycle from sales acquisition to final payment collection, ensuring smooth handover and client satisfaction.
- Manufacturers of Complete primary treatment unit of Waste water treatment plants for Municipal Projects.
ION EXCHANGE INDIA LIMITED
03.2010 - 02.2015
- Responsible for the Generation of Business in Tamilnadu.
- Representing the company and giving the presentation to all leading property developers, consultants, and architects.
- Responsible for organizing the seminars with all leading Architect, Builders, and Consultants.
- Dealer Management by training them to increase the sales.
- Responsible for the submission of tenders by analyzing the technical and commercial conditions and bidding up for the project.
- Pioneers in Total Water Management solutions, Manufacturers Of Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater treatment plants, Desalination plants, DM plants
- Achievements:
- Bagged order worth 120 Lakhs in ULCYBER PARK – Calicut.
- Bagged order worth 100 lakhs in Manipal County – Bangalore
- Bagged order worth 400 lakhs from L&T – Delhi project
Marketing Engineer
JOVE Multisystems (P) Limited
05.2009 - 02.2010
- Responsible for the market development for the products.
- Deals with the Customer and resolves their queries and problems related to technical questions about the Project.
- Visited important Customer for the feedback and to explain new products.
- Negotiating with customers after proposal of the project.
- Achieved business Target of One Crore And Fifty Lakhs
- Represented the company in the trade show like ACMEE, INTEC.
- Authorized System Integrator for Siemens System, Automation & Drive Products. It is an Expert in the field Of PLC Based Automation Systems, PC Based Control Panel, SCADA Systems, Drive panels, MCC & PCC Panels & APFC Panels & AMF Panels.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology
Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu01.2008
H.Sc. - undefined
Jawahar Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Neyveli, Tamil Nadu01.2004
S.S.L.C. - undefined
Jawahar Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Neyveli, Tamil Nadu01.2002
Skills
Client Relationship Management (Govt, Industrial, Consultants)
Timeline
Manager – Marketing (SOUTH)
VA TECH WABAG LIMITED
06.2023 - Current
Asst Manager – SALES (SOUTH & WEST)
JOHNSON SCREENS (India) Pvt Limited
03.2015 - 05.2023
ION EXCHANGE INDIA LIMITED
03.2010 - 02.2015
Marketing Engineer
JOVE Multisystems (P) Limited
05.2009 - 02.2010
H.Sc. - undefined
Jawahar Matriculation Higher Secondary School
S.S.L.C. - undefined
Jawahar Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Bachelor of Engineering - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology
DECLARATION
I the undersigned, certify that to the best of my Knowledge and belief, this Resume correctly described my qualifications, my experience and myself. Date: 2025-08-29 Place: Chennai Yours Faithfully, (T.SARAVANAN)
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Fathers Name: Saravanan.T
- Date of Birth: 27 April 1987
- Sex: Male
- Marital status: Married
- Nationality: INDIAN
- Permanent Address: No.9 ,44 A , GANDHI NAGAR, 5th Cross Street ,Madambakkam, Chennai - 600126