Nagalingam Vairavan

A seasoned sales manager with 23 years of proven expertise in the Indian and overseas automobile industry, adept at leading high-performing teams and consistently exceeding sales targets. Demonstrates a track record of excellence in driving revenue growth, forging strong client relationships, and implementing effective sales strategies. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and market insight skills contribute to sustained success in dynamic automotive markets. 

Key Skills

Cultivating Connections
Training, Coaching & Mentoring
Business acumen
Leadership Excellence
Wide Industry Knowledge

Professional Experience

Sep 2022
Present
Sales Manager
Jubilant Motorworks Pvt Ltd Bangalore Urban, IN
Morris Garages Dealership
  • Lead and manage a team of 25 sales professionals, providing coaching, training, and guidance to maximize sales performance. 
  • Develop and implement sales strategies to increase showroom traffic, improve conversion rates, and enhance customer satisfaction. 
  • Implement effective sales processes and CRM systems to streamline operations and improve efficiency. 
  • Addressing customer complaints and concerns promptly, while upholding a standard of customer satisfaction in accordance with the prescribed SSI standards.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to plan and execute promotional campaigns and events to drive brand awareness and customer engagement. 
  • Maintain a strong understanding of the automotive industry, market trends, and competitors' offerings to make informed pricing and product recommendations. 
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with corporate clients and local businesses, to expand the customer base and generate repeat business. 
  • Monitor and analyze sales data and reports to identify areas for improvement and take corrective actions. 
  • Achieved notable success in both individual and team roles, garnering accolades and certificates as a testament to my exceptional performance.
Mar 2004
May 2021
Asst. Manager - Sales (Suzuki & GMC)
Moosa Abdul Rahman Hassan & Co LLC Muscat, OM
Automobile - Multi Brands
  • Professional in periodically maintaining inventory, forecasting sales and reporting to Senior Management. 
  • Efficient in setting clear objectives for the team in achieving sales goals and expectations.
  • Successful in Training, Mentoring and Leading a team and in cultivating a friendly team culture, ensuring results.
  • Effectively coached the team on all aspects of the product, its demand, technical features, competitive product knowledge etc.,
  • Skillful in handling negotiations with corporate clients, handling customer complaints and escalations.
  • Competent in establishing long-term business relationships with Corporate Clients, Retaining Existing Major Key Accounts and Developing New Business Revenues.
  • Expert in offering Financing, Replacement options and providing sales, after sales and service support.
  • Possessing Wide knowledge about the current Automobile Industry and all the competitive Brands.

Jan 2001
Apr 2004
Asst. Manager - Corporate Sales
Chennai Ford (VST Groups) Chennai, IN
Ford Dealership
  • Heading a team of Sales Consultants and coordinating the various activities of the team including Training and Motivating the members of the team. 
  • Advising clients on Financing, Replacement and Fleet maintenance.
  • Achieving of group targets.
  • Organizing Promotional activities.
  • Handling customer care and service support.
  • Handling CSD Accounts and offering special support for Defence employees across South India.
  • Reporting to the Principals (Ford India Ltd) on a weekly basis on Corporate Sales and CSD Activities.

Dec 1999
Jan 2001
Consultant- Car Sales
MPL Opel Chennai, IN
Opel Dealership
  • Handling sales enquiries and convincing customers. 
  • Advising clients on Financing and Trade-ins.
  • Achievement of individual targets.
  • Organizing Promotional activities.
  • Handling customer care 

Education

Jun 2018
Aug 2021
Master in Business Administration in RKDF Institute of Mgmt (Ram Krishna Dharmarth Fdn)
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan University
Jun 2000
May 2003
Bachelor of Marketing Management in Annamalai University
Annamalai University
May 1997
Apr 1999
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Thai Mookambikai Polytechnic
MGR University

Certifications

1999
Advance Diploma in Mechanical CADD
CADD Centre

Languages

English
(Fluent)
Tamil
(Native)
Hindi
(Basic)

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