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Work History
Education
Skills
Notable Clients Agencies
Technical And Domain Strengths
Global And Technical Exposure
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Location
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Personal Information
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THIRUKUMARAN GANESAN

Noida

Summary

Dynamic Regional Sales Manager with a proven track record at Karl Mayer Stoll India Pvt. Ltd., driving significant sales growth through strategic planning and client development. Expert in Stoll flat knitting technology, I excel in cross-functional team leadership and process improvement, consistently enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Karl Mayer Stoll India Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
04.2024 - Current
  • Spearheading sales growth in NCR through strategic planning, client development, and trend-based targeting.
  • Leading regional team operations; ensuring goal alignment, performance reviews, and process compliance.
  • Identifies trends, determines regional sales system improvements and implements change when necessary.
  • Designed new client acquisition models—cold calling, direct sales, B2B pitches.
  • Mentored sales/service teams on customer approach, technical pitches, and performance optimization.
  • Boosted regional sales significantly in 2020–2022, with a focus on Footwear vertical using STOLL Flyknit tech.
  • Maintained team morale and client support during COVID-19, ensuring consistent revenue.
  • Delivered impactful technical presentations and project reports for new entrants.

Regional Manager – Sales and Service

Karl Mayer Stoll India Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
04.2019 - 03.2024
  • Led NCR sales & service operations across fashion, home furnishing, and technical textiles.
  • Monitored regional KPIs, tracked trends, and resolved high-impact customer issues.
  • Managing the day-to-day activities of service centres or teams within NCR and Western Region, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
  • Track the performances sector-wise. Fashion Garments, Home Furnishing, Technical Textiles and Latest Developments. And plan accordingly.
  • Continuous follow-up with market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences, using this information to enhance sales strategies and identify new business opportunities.
  • Coordinated with production, parts, accounts, and processing teams to ensure seamless service.
  • Built and nurtured cross-functional teams through training, reviews, and resource allocation.
  • Major Projects:
  • Jeans Knit Pvt Ltd, Bangalore – Karnataka - Installed 800+ STOLL machines for global brands incl. Adidas, Hugo Boss, etc.
  • Orient Craft LLP, Manesar – Haryana - Set up 200+ machines for brands like M&S, Zara, and Macy’s.
  • Relaxo Footwears, Bhiwadi – Designed India’s first STOLL Flyknit plant (140+ machines) from ground up.
  • RMX Joss Fashion Pvt Ltd, Greater Noida – UP -Set Up upto 100 machines for brands Like Marco Polo, Tom Tailor and many more.
  • Rajalakshmi Cotton Mills Pvt Ltd, Kasna – UP – Installed 100+ machines for major clients in US and Europe.
  • The other major customers are Tricot Industries, Pee Empro, Tynor Orthopedics, Kanodia Groups, Jiva Designs, Gaurav Internationals, Sahu Global and many more in northern region.

Service Manager

Stoll India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2016 - 03.2019
  • Oversaw customer inquiries and ensured timely resolutions for issues.
  • Developed training materials for new engineers on operational procedures.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients to enhance satisfaction levels.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Managed service engineers to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with company policies.
  • Reviewed inventory levels and ordered supplies to keep products in stock.
  • Prioritized and delegated daily work tasks to meet anticipated project goals.
  • Conducted regular team meetings to discuss customer feedback, process improvements, and operational objectives.
  • Hired and trained service department engineers to drive performance.
  • Pitched in to complete various duties during peak periods or employee absences.
  • Maintained accurate records of all service requests, including resolution times and costs incurred.
  • Reviewed customer billing statements for accuracy prior to release.
  • Created detailed reports on service activities for senior management review.
  • Trained new engineers on the use of customer relationship management software systems.
  • Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to develop service offers and promotions.
  • Led the recruitment and hiring process for new service department engineers.

Sr. Service Engineer

Stoll India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2011 - 09.2014

Service Engineer

Stoll India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2009 - 03.2011

Jr. Service Engineer

Stoll India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2005 - 03.2009

Trainee Engineer

Stoll Textiles Service Center Pvt. Ltd.
07.2004 - 06.2005

Education

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich)

PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore
01.2004

Skills

  • Strategic sales and business development
  • Technical project execution and commissioning
  • Customer relationship and key account management
  • Cross-functional team leadership and mentoring
  • Flat knitting expertise
  • Service operations and KPI management
  • Global exposure
  • Expertise in Stoll flat knitting machines
  • Strong knitting knowledge in flat knits
  • Deep understanding of sweater production
  • Process improvement in layout planning
  • Manpower optimization
  • Zero-wastage execution

Notable Clients Agencies

  • Chemtax Machinery (China & Hong Kong)
  • Shenzhou Group (China)
  • Worldon (Vietnam)
  • Fengtay Group (Taiwan)
  • MAS Fabrics (Sri Lanka)
  • Mayer Mumessillik (Turkey)

Technical And Domain Strengths

  • Expertise in STOLL Flat Knitting Machines – installation, production planning and machine audits.
  • Strong knitting knowledge in Flat Knits – Specifically sweater Garments, Home Textiles, Medical Textiles and Flyknit Uppers.
  • Deep understanding of sweater production, Flyknit uppers, and home textiles.
  • Process improvement in layout planning, manpower optimization & zero wastage execution.

Global And Technical Exposure

  • Germany, Dedicated Engineer with hands-on experience in assembly and production. Skilled in assembly line operation, quality control, and installation inspection at H. Stoll GmbH, Reutlingen.
  • China, Involves assessing the condition and performance of machines to ensure they are operating optimally and producing quality fabric at H. Stoll GmbH & Co. KG.
  • China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Nike Flyknit project installations, audits, and training.

Accomplishments

  • Installation and commissioning of more than 800 Stoll flat knitting machines at Jeans Knit Pvt. Ltd for Performance Wear, Bangalore, Karnataka
  • Installation and commissioning of more than 200 Stoll flat knitting machines at Orient Craft Sweaters LLP for the sweaters and home furnishing industry, Manesar, Haryana
  • Installation and commissioning of more than 140 STOLL flat knitting machines at Relaxo Footwears Ltd for the Footwear Flyknit industry, Bhiwadi, Rajasthan

Location

Noida, Uttar Pradesh - Residence | Salem, Tamil Nadu - Native 

Languages

  • English
  • Tamil
  • Hindi

Personal Information

  • Number of Children: 2
  • Date of Birth: 08/18/81
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Karl Mayer Stoll India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2024 - Current

Regional Manager – Sales and Service

Karl Mayer Stoll India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2019 - 03.2024

Service Manager

Stoll India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2016 - 03.2019

Sr. Service Engineer

Stoll India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2011 - 09.2014

Service Engineer

Stoll India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2009 - 03.2011

Jr. Service Engineer

Stoll India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2005 - 03.2009

Trainee Engineer

Stoll Textiles Service Center Pvt. Ltd.
07.2004 - 06.2005

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich)

PSG College of Technology
THIRUKUMARAN GANESAN