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Objective:
Seeking a challenging position in the field of Marketing/Sales/Exports. I am a Mechanical Engineer with M.B.A. (Marketing). After completion of my M.B.A., I joined the chemical industry, mainly because of my personal interest. Also, it was doing well during the year 1995. Although, my experience is mainly in the Marketing/Sales/Exports of chemicals, I believe that my aptitude and skills can be utilized in positions relating to Marketing / Sales / Exports of products or services, public liaison, general management or administration, market research etc. in any industry.
Experience:
April 01, 2005 – Present
Lakshya Group, Baroda, Gujarat, India
Manager (Marketing)
Products: Plasticizer (Di-Ethyl Phthalate), Aromatic Chemicals (Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol, Phenyl Ethyl Methyl Ether, Phenyl Ethyl Acetate, Benzyl Acetate, Amyl Acetate, Amyl Salicylate).
- Marketing/sale of products to the customers/dealers based in domestic as well as international markets ( i.e. U.S.A., U.K., Spain, Canada, Argentina, Brazil,
Colombia,Pakistan etc.).
- Prospecting the potential customers through internet medium all over the world for new business development. Subsequent liaison with the interested parties in respect of sending offers/quotes, product samples, analysis/G.L.C. reports etc. till receipt of the purchase order.
- Independent involvement in export documentation right from the despatch of material from the factory/works till realization of payment in the bank account.
- Liaison with the foreign customers, banker, C&F agents, fumigation agencies and government departments like Export Inspection Agency, Customs, D.G.F.T. etc.
- Cordial solving of the customer complaints in respect of product quality, packing, despatch,transport and delay occur during transit.
- Participation in meetings with the top management to discuss the issues related to the rates of products and sales/despatch aspects.
- Discussion of the technical aspects of the products with the customers.
- Routine management and administration of the registered office activities at Baroda.
- Keep watch on the competitors' activities and fluctuation in products' prices in domestic as well as international markets.
- Credit control for the sales generated on credit in domestic as well as international markets.
- Day-to-day liaison with the factory/works located at Dadra and Dabhasa (Baroda).
November 01, 1999 – March 31, 2005
Indo-Nippon Chemical Co. Ltd., Baroda, Gujarat, India
Sr. Executive (Marketing)
Products: Plasticizers (Di-Methyl Phthalate, Di-Ethyl Phthalate, Di-Butyl Phthalate, Di-Octyl Phthalate, Di-Octyl Adipate, Di-Iso Octyl Phthalate, Di-Iso Decyl Phthalate etc.).
- Contribution to the increase in market share of the organization by designing new corporate marketing strategies.
- Meeting the customers and dealers personally to collect the sales orders.
- Arranging conferences and meetings of the customers and dealers to welcome the suggestions regarding the quality, supply of material etc. and also to develop and maintain the long-term corporate business relations.
- Credit control and analysis of sales for each product in various States of India.
- Monthly analysis of the competitors' prices, quality of products and quantity of sales generated in each region.
- Daily liaison with the head office based in Mumbai.
- Application development of new products for various industries.
June 01, 1995 – October 31, 1999
Simalin Chemical Industries Ltd., Baroda, Gujarat, India
Executive (Marketing)
Products: Formaldehyde, Paraformaldehyde, Hexamine & Methanol.
- Market development by contacting the prospective customers.
- Participation in policy level decisions by attending meetings with the top management.
- Marketing related correspondence, i.e. inquiry handling, sending company profile, offers etc.
- Credit control by liaisoning with the customers and accounts department.
- Strengthening of corporate relationship with the old customers and initiation of efforts to build up relations with the new customers.
- Interference in the problems faced by the production department.
- Keep watch on the competitors' activities and fluctuation in products' prices in the market.
- Appointment of new dealers and boosting the old ones to generate the maximum sales.
Education:
Master of Business Administration (Marketing) from G. H. Patel Institute of Business Management, Sardar Patel University, V.V. Nagar, Gujarat, India
Duration: June, 1992 - May, 1995
Class/Grade: CGPA: C+
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, Gujarat, India
Duration: September, 1987 - July, 1991
Class/Grade: First Class
H.S.C.(Higher Secondary School Certificate) Examination – XII Standard from Sainik School Balachadi, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
Duration: June, 1986 – March, 1987
Class/Grade: Distinction
Personal:
Date of Birth: September 03, 1969
Age: 38 Years
Weight: 75 Kgs.
Height: 5' 10"
Marital Status: Married
Nationality: Indian
Passport Details:
Passport No.: E 2499376
Place of Issue: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Date of Issue: July 10, 2002
Date of Expiry: July 09, 2012
Extra-Curricular Activities:
- Undertaken N.C.C. course for 7 years at Sainik School Balachadi, Jamnagar, Gujarat,
India.
- Participated in various seminars related to plastic industry in Gujarat, India.
- Undergone short-term training course on "Identification of Plastics and Rubbers" at
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Ahmedabad, Gujarat,
India.
- An active member of OBSSA (Old Boys of Sainik School Association), Baroda, Gujarat,
India.
Languages Known: Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English, Hindi and Gujarati.
Computer Literacy: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Internet Surfing.
Hobbies: Listening Music, Playing Cricket, Travelling.
References: Furnished upon request.
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