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RAVI CHANDRA GRANDHI

RAVI CHANDRA GRANDHI

Dar Es Salaam

Summary

Business Unit Manager with 23 years of experience in the Automobile Spares, Tyres, and Vehicles sectors. Proven ability to drive revenue growth through strategic marketing initiatives and effective leadership. Skilled in budget planning and P&L management, resulting in increased market share and enhanced brand visibility. Focused on delivering sustainable financial outcomes and maintaining strong client relationships.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Unit Manager

Karimjee Valuechian Limited
Dar Es Salaam
03.2023 - Current
  • Led Tyres, Batteries & Parts Division, driving profitability through effective management.
  • Oversaw profit and loss responsibilities, ensuring sustainable financial performance.
  • Formulated annual budget and business development plans aligned with strategic goals.
  • Orchestrated marketing initiatives for both divisions, enhancing brand presence.
  • Spearheaded new product planning and induction processes for competitive advantage.
  • Guided sales team training on optimized sales procedures for improved outcomes.
  • Administered budget planning process per corporate standards to maximize efficiency.
  • Implemented seasonal marketing strategies to drive sales momentum during peak periods.

Sr. Manager

Allied Automotive Parts DWC LLC
Dubai
12.2014 - 12.2022
  • Engaged business partners for new B2B and B2C initiatives to expand market reach.
  • Established new procurement sources to facilitate consistent trading activity.
  • Reviewed pricing strategies monthly and quarterly with principals to ensure alignment.
  • Defined profitability targets for product divisions while fixing competitive pricing.
  • Managed key accounts and developed dealer networks to strengthen customer connections.
  • Planned inventory aligned with consumption trends and sales projections for optimal results.
  • Collaborated with departments to prepare financial budgets submitted to top management.
  • Oversaw division forecasting and budgeting processes focused on P&L management for growth.

Marketing Manager- Automobile Division

Quality Group Limited
Dar Es Salaam
06.2010 - 08.2014
  • Oversaw sales and marketing for Tyres division to increase market share across Tanzania.
  • Prepared annual financial budgets aligned with management targets and market parameters by branch.
  • Developed product marketing strategies, ensuring dealer support in all major towns.
  • Expanded branch network nationwide based on town potential assessments.
  • Coordinated interdepartmental efforts to maintain timely financial processes.
  • Managed security operations and stock checks to ensure operational integrity.
  • Executed competitive analysis, implementing strategic plans for market positioning.

Sales Officer

Dynatrace LLC
Sharjah
05.2008 - 05.2010
  • Supported sales and distribution operations to achieve sales of Toyota new vehicles in local UAE and Overseas.
  • Tracked market development and gave inputs for competitive strategies.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of the various vehicles for re-export.

Franchisee Service Representative

M R F Tyes Ltd.
Chennai
09.2003 - 01.2006
  • Handled the sales and marketing of MRF tyre products in West region of India.
  • Developing the Franchisee sales & marketing in concern marketing areas.
  • Building the franchisee's sales executive's knowledge with various job training.
  • Conducting Campaigns and customer meets in different areas.

Sales Executive

Automotive Manufacturers (P) Ltd.
Vizag
10.2002 - 09.2003
  • Handled the sales and marketing of Ashok Leyland Vehicles in the Local area (Vizag District).

Education

M.B.A - Marketing Management

ISMS University
Mumbai, India

B.Com -

Dr. B.R. Ambetkar University
Hyderabad, India

D.A.E - Automobile Engineering

S.S.G.P.T College
Hyderabad, India

Skills

  • Sales and business development
  • Strategic marketing communication
  • Partnership and alliance management
  • Revenue growth strategies
  • Brand positioning and launches
  • Market development and demand generation
  • Market intelligence and competitor analysis
  • Client relationship management
  • Team leadership and development
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Profit and loss oversight
  • Budget planning and analysis
  • Market analysis techniques
  • Customer relationship management
  • Inventory control
  • Brand management strategies
  • Vendor relations

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • Malayalam
  • Kiswahili

License

Valid, Valid

Personal Information

  • Age: 44
  • Passport Number: U0815511
  • Date of Birth: 08/02/79
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Visa : US Visa available valid till 2034.

Accomplishments

  • Made extensive work for developing the aftermarket spares ( Filters, Brake pads, Suspension parts, Shock absorbers and Radiators during at Allied Automotive Parts Company.

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Malayalam
Beginner
A1
Kiswahili
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Business Unit Manager

Karimjee Valuechian Limited
03.2023 - Current

Sr. Manager

Allied Automotive Parts DWC LLC
12.2014 - 12.2022

Marketing Manager- Automobile Division

Quality Group Limited
06.2010 - 08.2014

Sales Officer

Dynatrace LLC
05.2008 - 05.2010

Franchisee Service Representative

M R F Tyes Ltd.
09.2003 - 01.2006

Sales Executive

Automotive Manufacturers (P) Ltd.
10.2002 - 09.2003

M.B.A - Marketing Management

ISMS University

B.Com -

Dr. B.R. Ambetkar University

D.A.E - Automobile Engineering

S.S.G.P.T College

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