Vidyadhar Joshi
Pune
Summary
- Versatile Business Head with exceptional leadership qualities, business sense and in-depth understanding of Two wheeler & Three wheeler Business for domestic & international operations, best practices and strategies. Offering 27 years of progressive experience in Automobile Business.
- Experienced in setting, monitoring and managing strategic and tactical business plans focused on enabling sustained growth, improving operations and maximizing profits. Big-picture thinker with a good eye for overhauling processes and program operations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Head (leadership Role)
City Motors Tanzania Ltd. (Karimjee Mobility)
09.2021 - Current
- Increased revenue by developing and implementing strategic sales initiatives.
- Expanded market reach by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Streamlined costs through proactive examination and improvement of operations.
- Applied expertise in strategic planning that allowed us to outpace our competition in terms of market share growth or profitability.
- Developed partnerships with key industry players that expanded our client base or increased our revenue streams.
- Set and monitored annual budgets for departments and entire business.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define goals, align objectives, and ensure overall company success.
- Developed high-performing team members through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
Head of Business Development
Ehealth
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for optimal pricing, improving profit margins across the organization.
- Presented progress reports to executive leadership, sharing insights on performance metrics and growth indicators for active clients & markets.
- Influenced key stakeholders both internally and externally, securing support for vital projects initiatives.
- Increased revenue by developing and implementing strategic business development plans.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering their professional growth and skill development.
- To increase company revenue by identifying profitable business opportunities and developing long-term business growth strategies.
- Recommending ways to improve operations planning, attending meetings with clients and advisors, and notifying partners of key business developments.
Sales Manager (International & Domestic Business)
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
05.2004 - 01.2021
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
- Led a successful Dealer/ Distributor sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding across all company touchpoints and communications channels.
- Boosted sales performance through the creation of engaging promotional materials and targeted advertising strategies.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities, adjusting marketing plans accordingly for maximum effectiveness.
- Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
- Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
- Hired, trained and managed salesforce of Domestic Dealers & International Distributors
- Coordinated closely with product development teams to provide feedback from end users, informing improvements in design, quality, or functionality.
- Increased market share & Sales volumes through the development of innovative sales strategies tailored to specific domestic / International markets. (Domestic Markets - Gujarat, West Bengal) ( International Markets - Bangladesh, Nigeria, Benin, Uganda, Ghana, Togo, Mali & Burkina Faso)
- Worked with graphic designers and writers to establish theme and tone for content.
- Negotiated partnerships with key influencers, maximizing brand exposure in target markets.
- Evaluated loan applications thoroughly before approving or denying them.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, streamlining processes for better customer service.
- Streamlined processes for early identification of potential credit system and monitoring problems.
- Analyzed applicants' financial status and credit and property evaluations to determine loan feasibility.
- Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, sales and billing departments.
Sales Executive
Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting
11.2000 - 04.2004
- Exceeded targets by building, directing, and motivating high-performing sales team.
- Regularly analyzed sales data to identify trends, monitor performance against targets, and adjust strategies accordingly for continuous improvement.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly, resolving issues efficiently, and maintaining open communication channels.
- Collaborated with marketing team for targeted promotional campaigns resulting in higher brand awareness and sales growth.
Sales Officer
Godrej Soaps Ltd.
07.1997 - 10.2000
- Increased sales volumes / revenue by establishing strong rapport with retail & wholesale clients and effectively presenting product benefits & special trade schemes.
- Sought out innovative ways to increase product visibility in the market by collaborating with cross-functional teams on targeted campaigns or initiatives.
- Streamlined internal processes for better efficiency in managing daily tasks such as tracking inventory levels or coordinating deliveries between distribution centers & retail outlets.
- Analyzed competitor activities to maintain a competitive edge in the market while identifying new opportunities for growth.
- Prepared detailed reports on sales performance, industry trends, and competitor activity to inform senior management on market position and potential opportunities for growth.
Education
B. Com From SIWS College of Commerce & Science
Wadala, Mumbai03.1996
Skills
- Business Planning & Development
- Operations Management
- Budget Planning & Development
- Sales Forecasting
- Profit improvement
- Professional and Courteous
- Problem Resolution
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Team Development
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Task Delegation
Languages
Marathi
Native language
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Bengali
Upper intermediate
B2
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Business Head (leadership Role)
City Motors Tanzania Ltd. (Karimjee Mobility)
09.2021 - Current
Head of Business Development
Ehealth
01.2021 - 08.2021
Sales Manager (International & Domestic Business)
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
05.2004 - 01.2021
Sales Executive
Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting
11.2000 - 04.2004
Sales Officer
Godrej Soaps Ltd.
07.1997 - 10.2000
B. Com From SIWS College of Commerce & Science
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