Rakesh Ramgopal

Rakesh ramgopal

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Aftermarket Business at Volvo Construction Equipment

  • Education

    • Holy trinity school

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    • Cochin university of science and technology

      2002 - 2006
      Bachelor of technology (b.tech.) mechanical engineering
    • Symbiosis international university

      2010 - 2012
      Post graduate diploma in business management business, management, marketing, and related support services
  • Experience

    • Indiatechs ltd.

      Jun 2006 - Aug 2007
      Engineer - sales & marketing
    • Muscat overseas - jcb

      Sept 2007 - Aug 2010
      Sales engineer
    • General engineering services llc (genserv)

      Sept 2010 - Mar 2014
      Assistant sales manager- utility products & attachment
    • Volvo construction equipment

      Feb 2014 - now

      • Responsible for VCE Aftermarket turnover in key SEA markets – Philippines , Malaysia & Singapore • Create Business Plan proposal & develop action plans, drive sales activities to achieve profitable growth• Price and profitability management • Roll out parts and service concepts and promotions at the dealerships (Master plan)• Commercial development of dealers through coaching and training• Facilitate audit process of dealer operating standards and follow up action with dealer• Represent Aftermarket logistics at the dealerships • Dealer development , including organization & competence development• Customer visits / Market Research / Market Study. Show less The Parts Marketing Manager role requires me to effectively communicate the core values of Volvo Genuine Parts Products and Services to our dealerships and help them seize business opportunities in Aftermarket. The Parts Marketing Manager is strongest advocate of Volvo Genuine Parts in the Asia Pacific Region. The Job demands excellent understanding about the needs & wants of customers in the construction business specific for different markets in the Region APAC and then spearheading viable global/regional parts marketing initiatives to meet those needs. All this with an ultimate aim of increasing the Volvo CE’s Aftermarket parts turnover. The Parts Marketing Manager will also be the interface from time to time with the Global product management team for new initiatives & market feedback. As a total team player , i enjoy working closely with internal & external groups to facilitate the launch and development of new and existing parts marketing programs to the markets. Main Tasks/ Responsibilities / Authorities: - Spearhead Parts Marketing initiatives and promotions for various markets under Region APAC via the dealerships .- Commercial development of dealers through product knowledge training & on-site demonstrations- Bridge between new machine market introduction & aftermarket parts requirements- Actively scan the markets to identify areas of specific parts potential growth, products ideas and customer segments for market or product development - Create an annual parts marketing plan & KPI targets - Gather market intelligence & work out forecasts as inputs into development of marketing decisions- Manage new Product Introduction Process and participate in projects. Show less

      • Senior Manager Aftermarket Business Market Area SEA

        Mar 2019 - now
      • Manager Aftermarket Business HUB SEA

        Sept 2017 - Mar 2019
      • Regional Parts Marketing Manager . Customer Solutions Region APAC

        May 2016 - Sept 2017
      • Assistant Manager-Parts Marketing,Customer Solutions.Region APAC

        Feb 2014 - May 2016
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Finance and accounting for the nonfinancial professional

      Columbia business school
      Apr 2022
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