P e r s o n a l D e t a i l s
Nationality : Indian
Age / Date of Birth : 50 Yrs. (23/11/1963)
Present Contact details (UAE) : Res: +971-*-*******
Mobile: +971-**-*******
Email : ***************@*****.***
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic (partial)
Passport : No. Z2297507 Valid until 27 June, 2022
Total Work Experience : 24 Years
Q u a l i f i c a t i o n s
E d u c a t i o n a l
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering - VS Prasanna
Bharti University - 1989 - India
diploma in business & marketing management - Bangalore - india.
PRESENT POSITION HELD
oct 2012 to date: Director - Business Development - Communication Links LLC
currently working for a small Business Unit for promoting and selling IT,
Telcom - Test & Measurement, Etc. on a Global basis with focus more so in
the Middle East & African region. In addition to this general trade related
items of power - transmission & Distribution, Oil & Gas, Chemical products
etc.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
July 2010 to Sep 2012: Marketing Director - Sina Trading Company LLC
General trade related activities ranging from telecom, it, power -
transmission & Distribution, chemicals and fertilizers, commodities etc.
Instrumental in drafting, entering into, securing, high value contracts
which involves global trade.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
april 2006 to june 2010: consultant
Independent free lance consultant with focus on promoting products of
indian origin in the export market dealing with a diversified range of
products from high end technical engineering goods to project specific
consultation with focus on telecom products in particular.
P r e v i o u s E m p l o y m e n t
OCTOBER 2003 TO MARCH 2006: Consultant / general manager (sales & marketing
- exports)
STERLITE OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES LTD. - INDIA
company profile: sterlite is a division of vendata resourses in uk and is a
leading global provider of optical fibers, telecommunication cables and
power transmission conductors. it's india's only integrated optical fiber
manufacturer and is among the select few globally. sterlite is a public
limited company listed on the BSE and NSE in india. sterlite's customer
list includes some of the most prominent companies in the telecom and
energy world. the company sells its telecom and power products in over 60
countries worldwide.
Job Responsibilities :
Front line selling of companies products with focus on Telecom viz. Fiber
Optic Cables, Optical Fibers and Copper Telephone Cables to customers in
the Middle East, CIS and parts of Africa region.
Understanding technical and commercial requirements of various projects /
tenders, interacting with Management, Engineering and Manufacturing
regarding product offers, preparing competent supply offers, and follow up
with customers to realize the contract.
Monitoring the fiber and cable markets, keeping tab of competition, and
updating company records for suitable marketing strategies.
Routine marketing related activities for efficient performance, including
promotional literature, trade shows extensive travel etc.,
achievements :
- Major Breakthrough contracts of over 3.000 million U.S.D per annum
secured in the region with repeat orders in place
P r e v i o u s E m p l o y m e n t
AUGUST 2002 TO SEPTEMBER 2003: Asst. General Manager Exports
SUDARSHAN TELECOM - BANGALORE - INDIA
company profile: An ISO 9002 certified company, manufacturing various types
of fiber optic cables and copper telephone cables and is a division of the
west coast paper mills ltd promoted by SK Bangur group of companies.
instrumental in organizing and gearing up the plant including commercial,
technical, QC and other depts. to cater to the export market requirements
to be at par with other exporters.
Job Responsibilities :
Front line selling of companies cable products to customers on a Global
basis.
Understanding technical and commercial requirements of various projects /
tenders, interacting with Plant & placing firm quotes and follow up with
customers to realize the contract.
Monitoring the fiber and cable markets, keeping tab of competition, and
updating company records for suitable marketing strategies.
Routine marketing related activities for efficient performance, including
promotional literature, trade shows etc.,
achievements :
- First export order bagged for the company worth 1.2 million USD
- Repeat orders received and many in pipeline secured
P r e v i o u s E m p l o y m e n t
FEBRUARY 1998 TO JUNE 2002: MARKETING MANAGER
OMAN FIBER OPTIC CO. S.A.O.G. - Muscat - Sultanate of Oman
company profile: An ISO 9001 certified company, manufacturing various
profiles of Optical fibers, and optical fiber cables. the commercial
production started in early 1999, and within a short period of time, oman
fiber established itself as a reputed high quality fiber cable supplier in
the gcc and the middle east region.
Have been working from the day of inception . instrumental in organizing
the marketing activities for the company, establishing long term
relationships, and finalizing prestigious business contracts in usa,
canada, europe, parts of africa, gcc and the middle east.
Job Responsibilities :
Front line selling of companies cable products to customers. Focus on
"Key Account" basis, and handling sales enquiries on a global basis.
Understanding technical and commercial requirements of various projects /
tenders, interacting with Engineering and Manufacturing, preparing
competent supply offers, and follow up with customers to realize the
contract.
Monitoring the fiber and cable markets, keeping tab of competition, and
updating company records for suitable marketing strategies.
Routine marketing related activities for efficient performance, including
promotional literature, trade shows, travel etc.,
achievements :
- Major contracts of over 3.200 million U.S.D inked with a fiber cable
distributors in USA. Independently handled and repeat orders secured.
- Fiber optic supplies against prestigious pipeline project (Thessaloniki
Skopje) in Western Europe of 1.000 million U.S.D.
- Fiber optic supplies in the Canadian Market through Annixter - Canada.
- Effective closing of contract with Marconi Communications, UK for the
2.700 million U.S.D. Firq - Salalah project in Oman.
- Co-ordination for successful approval by Siemens AG of Germany,
resulting in a 1.02 million USD project awarded for CIS region.
- Project follow ups and repeat orders secured from within the Middle East
and GCC region.
P r e v i o u s E m p l o y m e n t
JUNE 1989 TO DECEMBER 1997: MARKETING ANALYST
SAUDI CABLE COMPANY - JEDDAH - KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
(Telecommunication Division)
Company Profile: saudi cable co. is a saudi joint stock company
manufacturing copper rod, pvc compounds, low, medium and high voltage
cables for overhead transmission and distribution lines, metallic copper
and fiber optic telecommunication cables, and wooden reels.
I worked for the Telecommunication cables division with focus on copper
cables & fiber optic cables.
Job Responsibilities highlights :
Handle the major tenders of prime customers including Saudi Telecom
Company for Copper & Fiber optic cable tenders & projects. Co-ordinate for
preparation and submission of tender documents.
Keep tab of competition from the other local cablers, keep contacts with
contractors and ensure built up of market share in local market for the
company
Support the Export division in providing market information including
commercial, technical and other support in various regions.
achievements :
- 1.5 Million Line expansion project - TEP 6 project.