Alind Gupte

Profile Synopsis

Summary:  A tenacious professional & an astute leader with 17 years’ experience in driving business operations, sales, business tie-ups, marketing with profit accountability..

What do I have to offer (Haves): 17 years of experience in business unit operations, marketing, sales & business development. 10 years of African experience and 7 years of Indian experience..

What do I seek (Wants):  Job opportunities, career growth & networking..

Alind Gupte's Profile Overview

Current Company Business Unit Head at Elektrint Nigeria Ltd.
Department: Operations, from Jun 2008 till now

Job Description : Managing gamut of activities for project sales for central air conditioners (HVAC) for industrial use and domestic use. Managing the procurement, planning, marketing and reporting to the top management and the principles (overseas) for the overall operation of the business unit. Handling a team of 2 expatriate engineers and 10 local staff for the business unit. Maintaining complete details of all the projects with respect to client requirement, procuring technical details from the principles & clients, submitting quotations and follow up for procuring orders from consultants / architects / builders etc..

Past Company National Sales & Marketing Manager at Boulos Enterprises Ltd.
Industry : Automobiles
Department: Sales / Business Development, from from Jan 2006 till May 2008

Job Description : Spearheading the entire gamut of sales & marketing activities for various products in the territory of Nigeria. Handling a team of 1 Product Manager, 4 Sales Executives and 1 Marketing Officer. Marketing activities also involves ordering promotional gifts from overseas suppliers and as well sourcing from the local markets vis-à-vis the marketing budgets.

Distinctive Accomplishments across the tenure
~ Pivotal in handling operations for sale of non moving items like generator and outboard spare parts which were stocked for a long time in the warehouse.
~ Instrumental in developing the Northern market in Nigeria & coordinating with the overseas suppliers for placing orders and keeping track of the shipments
~ Significant role in appointing 21 new dealers in 06-07 & 23 new dealers in the current financial year across the federation.
. Manager - International Marketing at Kay Jay Products Ltd.
Department: Operations, from from Feb 2003 till Dec 2005

Job Description : Developing the market in the West Africa by travelling to the countries in this sector. Streamlining Nigerian operations for effective functioning & augmenting distribution network by appointing new dealers & corporate clients.

Distinctive Accomplishments across the tenure
~ Spearheaded operations for initiating the move to enter the corporate sector and effectively started with 7 corporate clients.
~ Gathered extensive knowledge while travelling to Ghana, Rep. Of Benin & Togo in the West Africa.
. Sales & Marketing Manager at Wandel International Nigeria Ltd.
Department: Sales / Business Development, from from Apr 2000 till Feb 2003 Sales Executive at H. & R. Johnson (India) Limited
Industry : Manufacturing/Industrial
Department: Sales / Business Development, from from May 1997 till Apr 2000 Sales Representative at Asian Paints India Ltd
Industry : Chemicals / Paints/ Fertilizer
Department: Sales / Business Development, from from Sep 1993 till May 1997

Educational Information Diploma at Datapro Information Technology
from Apr 1991 till Mar 1993
B.Com at University of Mumbai
from Jan 1986 till Jan 1991

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Alind Gupte's Personal Details

Gender:Male

Interest:Business Operations, Strategic planning, Sales / Business Development