Balaji Davay

Balaji davay

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  • About me

    Country industry Development Manager : E- Commerce/Fashion/Aviation/FMCG @ DHL Express (I) Pvt Ltd

  • Education

    • Vivekananda college - chennai

      1998 - 2001
      Bachelor's degree commerce/accounting 65.5%
    • Avichi school

      1992 - 1998
      High school commerce/accounting 98.03 %
    • Sri chandrasekharendra saraswathi viswa mahavidyalaya

      2001 - 2003
      Mba marketing

      Activities and Societies: TEAM MEMBER - MARKETING IN CONDUCTING TRADE FAIR AT KANCHEEPURAM, DID SUMMER PROJECT IN LOGISTICS (EXPORTERS & AIRLINES), FINAL PROJECT WITH SIMENS FOR EPBAX SYSTEM - MARKET SURVEY

  • Experience

    • Agility logistics

      Apr 2003 - Oct 2004
      Sales executive

      Handled Air, Ocean imports sales (FCL, LCL (Consolidation) & AIR (Consolidation), Project Cargo), Brought in Major customers like Ashok Leyland, EID parry, Retained Honey well. Met with CHA’s, Importers, to define new product requirements and work with product development to document these requirements in product specifications. Analysed competitive product offerings in terms of features and benefits as well as price points.Review product pricing and gross margin goals for existing products annually and establish new product pricing. Distributed key account sales reports to regional managers and senior staff and reviewed sales goals with regional managers.Reorganized customer service to properly align with sales teams improving communications and reducing time sales spent on non-sales related administrative activities. Show less

    • Dhl express (i) pvt ltd

      Nov 2004 - now

      As Country industry development manager, I am responsible for driving and growing our enterprise business in Aviation & Aero space, FMCG, Fashion and Ecommerce in particular, an important and fast-growing segment.Leading a team of global account managers, Country global account Manager and programme managers to grow the business by developing industry-Specific solutions for growing the business. I also lead and collaborate on Fashion and Ecommerce workstreams in India including representing DHL Express in various events, Webinars with eco system partners.Consultative in nature, each project goes through a process of discovery, building a hypothesis and generating a set of insights and recommendations that drive growth and profit in the business.Consistently keep track with changes and trends of the environment (consisting of economic, market, customer and competition analyses) through proper market intelligence system so as to ensure continued profitable business growth for the company.Working in a cross-functional environment, leading regional management team for western India, develop solutions for problems faced by cross functional team and achieving the desired results “As one”.Achievements (not exhaustive):As a team, we grew Aviation & Aero space, FMCG, Fashion and Ecommerce revenue from 19.20 M Euro’s to 44.80 M Euro’s during 6 years. Developed industry solutions for MRO, I2M -- Imports and hybrid solutions – Exports.Development of Value Proposition for Large Indian / MNC / CSI customers through digital Transformation and effective implementation of Tech solutions like My DHL plus, My Bill, DIET.Coaching through digital way by using technology (tools) like GSIP+, GCPT, COMET.Customer development plan (Supply chain explorer) for all major groups / customer units every month. Consistently delivered Employee opinion survey results 100% year on year.Credit collections: DSO less than 30 days and +60 Days less than 3 %. Show less Managed a team of 8 sales people, Lead the team to double digit growth each year with best performing Area for 4.5 years. Conducted road shows, framed franchise policy and appointed 7 franchisees to develop business in up country markets in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.As a team, we grew Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh revenue through B2B and B2C customers from 1.6 M Euro’s to over 12.8 M Euros during 4.5 Years term.Built industry specific solution for across industries like life sciences (CRO), Ecommerce and trader’s market.Delivered excellent results through effective cross functional relationship and supported the team in achieving their respective KPI’s.Consistently delivered Employee opinion survey results 100% year on year.Credit collections: DSO less than 27 days and +60 Days less than 3 %. My role involves coaching and developing my sale team to consistently achieving quarterly and annual targets. Managing pipelines and forecasts to achieve quarterly and annual net gain targets and budgets by building solutions and greater customer experience. Through effective coaching promoted 4 relationship managers to next role. Recruited and trained new relationship managers to a successful team in a challenging business environment. Show less Managed GCS, MNC and National Customers - Life Sciences/ Pharma, Oil & Gas, Global Financial & Professional Services and Fashion.Build and maintain executive relationships within the designated GCS/MNC customer accounts Lead and managed customer presentations and proposals.Establish clear understanding of customer expectations & requirements and Build solutions. Plan & co-ordinate activities and programmes to retain and develop sustaining sales revenue Develop and manage after sales strategy for each of the designated account customers.Formulated a personal sales plan that incorporates initiatives for identifying and gaining new business prospects and maximises growth within the existing account base so that the required account sales results are achieved. Show less Identifying new clients through personal and Phone contacts. Planned, Organized and Implemented Sales Programmes and Presentations.Analysed competitive product offerings in terms of features and benefits as well as price points. Built a close relationship with over 120 Clients, through aggressive Follow up. Explaining clients about the Different Services and their benefits to their organization. Solving the operational issues by initiating the necessary actions both inter & intra organizational Effective utilization of sales tools which are available for the effective customer management.Understanding the new requirements of the customer, coordinating with the other functions in DHL & to make that requirement to go live & making the customer happy. Identifying the new industry segment, understanding the nature of the industry & their shipping requirements, and put process in place from time of pick up till delivery. Will make DHL monopoly & getting more revenue & more profits Show less

      • Country industrial development manager

        Aug 2016 - now
      • Area Sales Manager

        Feb 2012 - Aug 2016
      • GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER

        Feb 2008 - Feb 2012
      • Territory Manager

        Nov 2004 - Feb 2008
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Balaji Davay
      Won best sales team - Enterprise channel CEO DHL Express (I) Pvt Ltd Feb 2018
    • Awarded to Balaji Davay
      Won best sale team award – 3rd Position CEO DHL Express (I) Pvt Ltd Feb 2013
    • Awarded to Balaji Davay
      Won Team Award (1st Place) -- For the sales best team in Global and multi national customer (GMNC) CEO DHL Express (I) Pvt Ltd Feb 2009
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member of CSR activities conducted evert year at DHL

      Issued by DHL Express (I) Pvt Ltd on Feb 2012
      DHL Express (I) Pvt LtdAssociated with Balaji Davay