VINAY PATIL
Summary
Attentive professional offering 7+ years of experience in working with clients and teammates to create and manage project estimates. Talented in understanding client requirements and expectations to prepare bid proposals accordingly. Focused on maintaining project costs by comparing estimates with project actuals and discussing with decision-makers to devise ways to help business activities. Currently associated with Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd. supporting global customers with technically compliant and commercially competitive proposals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quote Specialist
Schneider Electric
Bangalore
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained quote‑system data integrity and regularly updated product and pricing information.
- Processed customer quotes for energy‑management solutions, ensuring accurate pricing and on‑time delivery.
- Collaborated with sales and engineering to develop optimized, technically compliant proposals.
- Streamlined quotation workflows to accelerate bid turnaround and improve bid‑management efficiency.
- Communicated with internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve quote discrepancies.
- Trained new team members on quoting procedures and the software systems used in operations.
Executive - Projects
Gandhi Automation India Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Designed and implemented operational processes at Gandhi Automation to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Developed and executed strategies to streamline executive workflows and improve decision‑making.
- Prepared detailed project progress reports and presented findings to senior management.
- Built and maintained relationships with key partners and vendors to support successful project delivery.
- Coordinated client communications to clarify project requirements and boost client satisfaction.
- Managed post‑sales activities from customer engagement through site handover to ensure smooth project completion and high customer satisfaction.
Executive - Sales & Estimation
Cospower Engineering Ltd
Mumbai
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Installed, serviced, tested, and commissioned Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) switchgear systems and electrical distribution panels.
- Collaborated with engineering and site teams to develop practical engineering solutions that improved project effectiveness.
- Supported budget management by monitoring expenses and resource allocation to ensure alignment with financial targets.
- Prepared progress and performance reports to track outcomes against organizational goals and support strategic decision‑making.
- Led initiatives to improve customer service levels across the organization.
Education
B.E. - Electrical Engineering
Viva Institute of Technology
Mumbai01-2018
HSC - Science
Nirmala Memorial Foundation of Science & Commerce
01-2014
SSC -
Samata Vidya Mandir
Mumbai01-2012
Skills
- Proposal Engineering
- Bid Preparation
- Commercial Negotiations
- Project Management
- Sales Coordination
- MV & LV Switchgear, MCC ,PCC ,APFC/RTPFC Panels, Capacitor Banks
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam Revu
- MS Office
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Client communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Site Management
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Commercial Awareness
- Team Collaboration
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Native
Native
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling
- Running
- Trekking
Personal Information
- Passport Number: T-2919120
- Date of Birth: 09/30/96
- Nationality: Indian
Key Result Area
- MV & LV Switchgear Installations
- Power Factor Correction Projects
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Motor Control Applications
- Tendering & Bid Management Projects
- Tendering and proposal engineering.
- Expertise in MV & LV switchgear, MCC, PCC, APFC and power distribution systems.
- Strong techno-commercial proposal preparation and customer engagement skills.
- Recognized for effective collaboration with leadership teams, supporting cross-functional initiatives, talent acquisition activities, and continuous process improvements.
Disclaimer
I hereby certify that all the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Quote Specialist
Schneider Electric
03.2024 - Current
Executive - Projects
Gandhi Automation India Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - 02.2024
Executive - Sales & Estimation
Cospower Engineering Ltd
01.2019 - 05.2022
B.E. - Electrical Engineering
Viva Institute of Technology
HSC - Science
Nirmala Memorial Foundation of Science & Commerce
SSC -
Samata Vidya Mandir