Aug 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai · On-site

Apr 2023 – Jul 2023 · 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Jun 2022 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr

Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 · 11 mos

Jan 2020 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Apr 2017 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Dealer manpower development activities for Toyota Kirloskar Motors

Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 · 1 yr · Mumbai Area, India

Apr 2016 – Apr 2017 · 1 yr

• Provide Sales training to dealership faculty in the automotive sector

Nov 2014 – Jan 2019 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Freelance content writter specializing in news, press conference, reviews,etc

Dec 2013 – Oct 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos · Mumbai

• Autohangar is the premium dealership for Mercedes Benz passenger vehicles.
• I was responsible for the below mentioned roles and responsibilities.
• CBU and Dream Car Specialist.
• Sell new Mercedes Benz Cars along with options, accessories, financial services and insurance.
• Train new employees with the processes of Mercedes Benz.
• 2nd in Command in the absence of Team Manager.
• Handling High Profile customers who need special care.
• Consistent sales of 3-4 cars per month (higher side of the industry standard).

Nov 2012 – Dec 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Led the set-up and operations of a new unit in Chakan (Pune)
• Responsible for the P&L and business development, garnering annual revenues of ₹120 lac within the first year of operations
• Hired and managed a team of 20 employees
• Worked with Clients such as Voltas Material Management, Lear Seating, Magna Seating, John Deere, M&M (FD), FIAT Motors, Tata Motors, Varroc Lighting, Mothersons Sumi
• Key Accomplishments:
• Set up and started operations for the new unit within a record time of 3 months
• Led the effort to have the new unit ISO 9001:9000 certified within the first year of operations

Apr 2011 – Oct 2012 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Led a 4 member team responsible for new business development which led to development of new components
• Also served as the single point vendor contact for marquee clients like Mahindra & Mahindra, Voltas, Godrej
• Additionally, was a key Member responsible for leading the diversification to the furniture industry through Godrej Interio
• Increase the sales by 15% and reduced the costs by 10% in 2012 over 2011
• Additionally, lead a client cost reduction initiative for Mahindra & Mahindra, wherein the team achieved an overall reduction of 20% through 5 cost reduction projects
• Key Accomplishments:
• Started 3 new project lines
• Streamlined the process of Ordering, Scheduling & Dispatch leading to reduction in costs

May 2008 – Mar 2011 · 2 yrs 10 mos

• Led the expansion of the sales and distributor network across India, thereby adding distributors in North-east India, Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi, Bhopal, Gujarat
• Enabled the Company to increase sales by 30% YoY (Average Growth Rate)
• Also served as the Technical head for the service division with deep knowledge in automotive performance modification
• Developed In-depth knowledge of automobile racing in India
• Organized and worked on multiple Drag Racing Events including Speed Run in Mumbai, Valley Run in Lonavala, etc.
• Also, was responsible for getting the sponsorship for the N1 Racing Team
• Key Accomplishments:
• Responsible for training the N1 team on new racing products and components
• Arranged interactive workshops for customers for them to better understand the fundamentals of engines and how our products affect them, which ultimately led to an increase in sales