
Vishnu Sasindran
Automotive Specialist with 9+ years experience in Marketing, Sales & Aftersales across Middle East, Africa & IndiaHighly motivated, hard-working and dynamic professional with 9 years of experience in the Automotive industry across Middle East, Africa & India.
Main area of expertise in Automotive Business Strategy, Market Management, Business Development, Planning & Marketing with key knowledge of Sales & Aftersales business trends, customer & market dynamics in OEM & Distributor space. Also has a keen interest in data mining and business analytics. Consistently recognized as a top performer and a good team leader with excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills
Last Resume Update | May 22, 2019 |
Address | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
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Phone Number | 00971527417080 |
Experience
Senior Strategist & Business Analyst
Key Responsibility: 1. Strategic Planning (Middle East & Africa)
Devise product, pricing and sales strategy to support business plan objectives and enjoy continued growth within the region
Provide support for delivering key strategic projects including Market Representation actions, expanding KD footprint & development of new products
Monitor geopolitical / market / business / competitive intelligence reports on emerging markets
Provide granular level visibility to leadership team to remain laser focused on key metrics -- revenue, profit, operating margin, cost & cash flow
Support development & tracking of Functional & Regional priorities and develop scorecards to measure implementation effectiveness
Key Responsibility: 2. Market Management (non-GCC market)
Manage relation with Distributor partner and jointly devise strategy and action plan to grow Ford business in the Market
Ensure growth in Market Share, revenue and aftersales profits through introduction of new products, network development actions, customer retention strategies & launch of tactical offers
Constantly evaluate wholesale opportunity in line with Distributor stock levels (FDC). Monitor production & shipment schedule to maintain healthy stock levels
Assistant Manager – Business Development, Planning & Marketing
Key Responsibility: 1. Business Planning (Nissan & Infiniti Service)
Yearly Business plan for Nissan & Infiniti Service functions. Business forecast inline with Corporate direction. New Facility Planning, Manpower budgeting, Opex & Capex Forecast
Annual KPI target setting, monthly monitoring and sharing of business reports with principles (Nissan Middle East)
Implementation of new strategies & retention enhancement programs inline with business requirement
Monthly Business performance monitoring through Balanced Scorecard methodology (BSC)
Key Responsibility: 2. Business Development & Marketing (Nissan & Infiniti Service)
Service Menu Pricing, Service Contract pricing, promotion and introduction of new Service retention programs
Introduction of Fleet Acquisition and retention programs to enhance Fleet Service Business
Planning and implementation of Service marketing programs & initiatives to support business (introduction & promotion of allied products including Tyres & Batteries)
Micro level business analysis to study changing customer and operational dynamics of Service Business
Assistant Manager – Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC)
Key Highlights:
Planning (Pricing & promotion) to enhance AMC penetration in the region (Tamil Nadu with 27 Dealers)
Solely responsible for introduction of customized pricing structure inline with business objectives and competitor pricing
Responsible for analyzing and reporting changing market trends and competitor strategies
Directly responsible for enhancing Customer Service Retention and thereby supporting Spare Parts and Sales business objectives
Part of CFT with Accenture Business Consultancy to revamp AMC Pricing structure across the country
Achievements:
AMC Sales grew by 47% in Tamil Nadu during 2011-2012
New pricing structure was implemented across the country (Based on Accenture project)
22% increase in Key Accounts under the AMC portfolio in the region
Education
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering