Rajan Rupani is seeking a senior level position in business development, sales, or customer relationship management in Mumbai. He has over 14 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business growth roles. Currently he is the Head of Sales and Marketing at Barcom Industries, a packaging company. He has expertise in developing relationships, branding, strategic planning, and managing business development teams. Rupani has an MBA in marketing and seeks to leverage his experience in revenue growth, market analysis, and new business development.
An Overview ________________________________________
A Highly accomplished Sales & Marketing Manager with over 15 years of distinguished career donning pivotal roles predominantly in the areas of market intelligence, sales & business development, Key account management and promotional activities. Deftness in handling overall activities of Key accounts and providing enterprise level solution.
Rich experience of sales industry managing and driving sales & achieving desired targets with overall responsibility of promotional activities. Exploring marketing avenues to effectively build consumer preferences & drive volumes for clients.
Strong credentials in rolling innovative strategies to transform business units to globally competitive business ventures; equipped with outstanding communication and motivational abilities to facilitate attainment of strategic goals and bottom line objectives.
Capable of utilizing understanding of the industry dynamics with knowledge of organizing and conducting advertising campaigns as well as promotional events with expertise in increasing the profitability. Gained exposure in brand building and enhancing product visibility using all forms of communication.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Technical Sales & Marketing operations
Product Management
Strategic Planning
Key Account Management/Client Servicing
Leadership & Team Management
Business generation
Team Building/Mentoring
Negotiations
Channel Sales
Customer Retention
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Technical Sales & Marketing operations
Product Management
Strategic Planning
Key Account Management/Client Servicing
Leadership & Team Management
Business generation
Team Building/Mentoring
Negotiations
Channel Sales
Customer Retention
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Technical Sales & Marketing operations
Product Management
Strategic Planning
Key Account Management/Client Servicing
Leadership & Team Management
Business generation
Team Building/Mentoring
Negotiations
Channel Sales
Customer Retention
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Adept in managing entire life cycle in introduction / development of new product portfolios including multi-vendor positioning, visibility plans and market & consumer feedback, etc.; extremely effective in understanding client requirements and placing plans for go to sales and market activities.
Strong business acumen with expertise in implementing sales & business development procedures, marketing strategies along with service plans and guidelines; efficient in ensuring customer/client satisfaction through effective customer communication plans
Comprehensive experience in developing relationships with key corporate accounts, high net-worth clients to understand their requirements; excellent in suggesting the most viable products/service as well as cu
An Overview ________________________________________
A Highly accomplished Sales & Marketing Manager with over 15 years of distinguished career donning pivotal roles predominantly in the areas of market intelligence, sales & business development, Key account management and promotional activities. Deftness in handling overall activities of Key accounts and providing enterprise level solution.
Rich experience of sales industry managing and driving sales & achieving desired targets with overall responsibility of promotional activities. Exploring marketing avenues to effectively build consumer preferences & drive volumes for clients.
Strong credentials in rolling innovative strategies to transform business units to globally competitive business ventures; equipped with outstanding communication and motivational abilities to facilitate attainment of strategic goals and bottom line objectives.
Capable of utilizing understanding of the industry dynamics with knowledge of organizing and conducting advertising campaigns as well as promotional events with expertise in increasing the profitability. Gained exposure in brand building and enhancing product visibility using all forms of communication.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Technical Sales & Marketing operations
Product Management
Strategic Planning
Key Account Management/Client Servicing
Leadership & Team Management
Business generation
Team Building/Mentoring
Negotiations
Channel Sales
Customer Retention
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Technical Sales & Marketing operations
Product Management
Strategic Planning
Key Account Management/Client Servicing
Leadership & Team Management
Business generation
Team Building/Mentoring
Negotiations
Channel Sales
Customer Retention
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Technical Sales & Marketing operations
Product Management
Strategic Planning
Key Account Management/Client Servicing
Leadership & Team Management
Business generation
Team Building/Mentoring
Negotiations
Channel Sales
Customer Retention
CORE COMPETENCIES
________________________________________
Adept in managing entire life cycle in introduction / development of new product portfolios including multi-vendor positioning, visibility plans and market & consumer feedback, etc.; extremely effective in understanding client requirements and placing plans for go to sales and market activities.
Strong business acumen with expertise in implementing sales & business development procedures, marketing strategies along with service plans and guidelines; efficient in ensuring customer/client satisfaction through effective customer communication plans
Comprehensive experience in developing relationships with key corporate accounts, high net-worth clients to understand their requirements; excellent in suggesting the most viable products/service as well as cu
Automation Testing Experience, total 2 yrs 2 months+ in Selenium and QTP . Keen in learning new technologies, good team player and taking individual responsibility and ownership
Proven Strategy and Process Improvement Leader
Mr. Merschat is a manufacturing and business process expert with over 15 years experience in hands on production, maintenance, analytics and business process improvement. His diverse and cross-functional background ranges from management and operation of industrial business units to management and development of $20M sales and service P&L\'s. Mr. Merschat\'s industrial exposure ranges from the Steel Industry to Nanotechnology. Mr. Merschat has an MBA from Carnegie Mellon\'s Tepper School of Business with concentrations in Strategy, Production & Operations, Quantification and Analysis, Organizational Behavior, and Marketing. Mr. Merschat holds a BS in Electromechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Mr. Merschat also maintains LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
1. Rajan Rupani E-Mail: rajan.rupani@gmail.com Contact: +91 9930332455
Seeking senior level assignments in Business Development / Sales & Marketing / Customer
Relationship Management with an organisation of high repute
Preferred Location: Mumbai
Professional Preface
A seasoned Business Leader with over 14 years of success achieving revenue, profit and business growth objectives
within start-up, strategy analysis, analytical skills ,brand positioning, keen market watcher.
Currently working as Head-Sales & Marketing (AGM) at Barcom Industries Ltd a Leading Company in the Packaging
Industry.
Key Exposure in Government Business, High growth Pharmaceuticals, F&B, Liquor, FMCG Industry, Agrochemicals &
Lubes.
Excellent PR, Liaison & Networking Skills with Corporate Decision makers & Government officials.
Extensive experience in setting up and managing business operations which require deep understanding of critical
business drivers in multiple markets and industries.
Participation in Pvt & Govt Tender bidding, e-auctions, reverse auctions, timely submission, tracking of all relevant
government & corporate tender/auction led business, price strategy finalisation and winning major Pvt & Government
contracts.
Highly successful in collecting and analysing market intelligence, using marketing intelligence to reposition existing
products in different geographies and launching new products effectively, building relationships with upper-level
decision makers and business partners.
A proactive leader and planner with cross functional expertise in planning and market penetration with skills in P & L
management and competitor / market analysis and brand positioning of product line.
Spearheaded numerous business development & market expansion initiatives.
Expertise in corporate planning, strategy development and execution
An effective communicator & team leader combined with detail oriented attitude with ability to interact effectively.
Proficiency Forte
Developing relationships with key decision-makers in target organisations and
establishing tie-ups for business development.
Developing & Implementing Brand Positioning Strategies for Competitive
Advantage.
Analysing & reviewing the market response / requirements and communicating
the same to the sales teams for accomplishment of the business goals.
Overseeing the sales & marketing operations, thereby achieving increased
business growth.
Identifying streams for generating revenues & developing marketing plans to
build consumer preference.
Conducting competitor analysis by keeping abreast of market trends & achieving
market share metrics.
Recruiting, leading, mentoring & monitoring the team members to ensure
efficiency in process operations and meeting of individual & group targets.
Employment Scan
Since Apr’14 as Head-Sales & Business Development at Barcom Industries Ltd
Apr’12 – March’14 as Sales & PR Strategy Consultant to 2 Leading Companies in Packaging Industry.
Apr’01-Apr’12 with Holographic Systems (P) Ltd (Anti-Counterfeit Packaging Solution Provider), Mumbai as
Head of Sales & Business Development
Key Deliverables
Productive and Professional
Relationships
Liaising & Influencing
Relationship Management
Branding & Positioning
Strategic Planning &
Management
Business Development
Team Management
2. Participating in presentation and meetings with Senior decision makers across the industry spectrum, showcasing the
brands and services offered by the company, taking valuable feedback for new product development, comments on
existing brands and scope of improvement.
Developing business strategies and marketing plans; implementing brand positioning & sales strategies, action plans
for the company's products and services to ensure the achievement of corporate objectives and targets.
Making unique customized solutions for customers / prospects, as every customer has a unique requirement for their
respective situation.
Ensuring success and growth of existing brands, achieving sales targets, sales coordination, revenue assurance,
profitability and collections, development of new brands, gathering business intelligence.
Responsible for business forecasting & planning, relationship management, agent and franchise development and
identifying new opportunities; presenting proposals, viable commercial agreements, retaining key accounts.
Monitoring receivables, selection and appointment of sales and business development team PAN India.
Retaining customers, handling irate customers & sustaining them by offering discounts / schemes as well as making
them aware of new initiatives taken by the company.
Maintaining and enhancing relations with existing clients / corporates / agents / government bodies & sourcing new
accounts, enhancing the client base of the organisation.
Academic Credentials
MBA (Marketing)
N.M.I.M.S., Mumbai (2000) (1997-2000, 3 year part-time)
B. Com.
H. R. College, Mumbai (1997)
Personal Portfolio
Date of Birth: 29th
August, 1976
Permanent Residence & Current Location: Mumbai
Linguistic Abilities: English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and Sindhi