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Venkat Ramanan

Venkat Ramanan

Kallakurichi,TN

Summary

Business development leader with 10 years of experience in automotive growth, franchise partnerships, and digital marketing, including tenure as Director of Ceramic Pro Tamil Nadu and founder of Digicop Digital Agency (handled campaigns for Ceramic Pro India and other clients). Founded ZeroX Detailing Studio, partnering with suppliers such as STEK, Garware, and Saint Gobain. Certified in AI Product Management (Duke, Google GenAI) with personal MVP projects (XcelBot, NamBot) demonstrating applied AI SaaS knowledge. Proven track record in building franchises, negotiating supplier partnerships, scaling client revenue, and driving brand growth across multiple sectors.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Director – Business Development & Marketing

Ceramic Pro Tamil Nadu
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • - Expanded Ceramic Pro’s footprint across Tamil Nadu through multiple franchise partnerships.
  • - Negotiated supplier contracts with premium coating & PPF vendors, increasing package margins by 15%.
  • - Delivered 30% YoY client acquisition growth via influencer marketing, auto exhibitions, and B2B tie-ups.
  • - Coordinated with Ceramic Pro India HQ for national-level campaigns.

Product Development – Flo & Agmo
01.2021 - Current
  • - Developed Flo, a car care product line including waterless wash, detailing shampoos, and accessories.
  • - Created Agmo, an antimicrobial nano-coating powered by silver ions, HACCP-certified and NABL-tested.
  • - Positioned both brands for B2B distribution and integration into ZeroX PITSTOP’s franchise ecosystem.
  • - Expanded portfolio from services to product-driven growth, demonstrating innovation and category creation.

Founder – Marketing & Client Growth

Digicop – Digital Marketing Agency
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • - Built and managed digital campaigns for Ceramic Pro India and other B2B clients.
  • - Increased lead generation and customer acquisition by 25–40% through SEO, social media, and funnel strategies.
  • - Designed brand campaigns that scaled national visibility and improved inbound traffic significantly.

Marketing Head (National)

Ceramic Pro India
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • - Managed nationwide dealer marketing programs and national brand promotions.
  • - Strengthened support across franchise partners to boost Ceramic Pro’s pan-India presence.
  • Short tenure

Founder – Premium Auto Detailing Studio

ZeroX Detailing Studio, Chennai
01.2021 - Current
  • - Established detailing brand with premium offerings (graphene coatings – lifetime warranty, PPF – 10-year warranty).
  • - Partnered with STEK, Garware, and Saint Gobain for high-end PPF/coating supply.
  • - Developed a franchise blueprint (3L fee + deposit) for potential expansion.
  • - Built loyal client base via premium upselling, influencer tie-ups, and local brand positioning.

Education

B.Tech - Aerospace Engineering

SRM University

AI Product Management

Duke University | Coursera
09-2025

Generative AI Fundamentals

Google
10-2025

Skills

  • - Business Development & Partnerships (Automotive & SaaS)
  • - Franchise Expansion & Market Growth
  • - Digital Marketing Strategy & Campaigns (B2B/B2C)
  • - Supplier & Vendor Negotiations (Automotive)
  • - AI SaaS Product Knowledge (MVP builds)
  • - Key Account & Client Relationship Management
  • - Strategic Sales & Revenue Growth
  • - CRM Tools: HubSpot, Salesforce (basic)

Tools & Platforms

  • - Adobe Premiere Pro
  • - Adobe Photoshop (Basic–Intermediate)
  • - Adobe After Effects (Basic)
  • - Meta Ads Manager
  • - Google Ads
  • - Canva (Basic design/marketing assets)
  • - Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • - CRM: HubSpot, Salesforce (basic)

Timeline

Product Development – Flo & Agmo
01.2021 - Current

Founder – Premium Auto Detailing Studio

ZeroX Detailing Studio, Chennai
01.2021 - Current

Marketing Head (National)

Ceramic Pro India
01.2019 - 01.2020

Founder – Marketing & Client Growth

Digicop – Digital Marketing Agency
01.2018 - 01.2021

Director – Business Development & Marketing

Ceramic Pro Tamil Nadu
01.2016 - 01.2021

B.Tech - Aerospace Engineering

SRM University

AI Product Management

Duke University | Coursera

Generative AI Fundamentals

Google

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