Rajinder Sehmi

Experience

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  Kenya Power

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1984

  Graduate Trainee

  ● Design and construction of transmission lines● Operating and maintaining protection equipment for transmission lines● Processing electricity bills in Accounting department ● Preparing reports for head office and keeping customer records organised and intact

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  Warren Electrical Company Ltd

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1985

  Design & Sales Engineer

  ● Fabricating electrical equipment for main and sub-distribution boards● Power factor correction for industrial and domestic use● Negotiating tender and contract terms and conditions to meet both client and company needs● Calculating client quotations and administering client accounts● Providing pre-sales technical assistance and product education for Asea-Brown Boveri Industrial switchgear● Working on after-sales support services and providing technical back up ● Making technical presentations and demonstrating how products meet client needs● Liaising with members of the sales team and other technical experts Show less

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  Workshop Supplies Ltd

  Jan 1985 - Oct 2015

  Owner & Managing Director

  ● Building excellent client relationships, successfully managing all issues and enquiries through to resolution by employing highly effective communication skills at various meetings● Continually exceeding all targets and objectives, identifying and securing new clients to ensure continued growth and profitability as well as producing sales pitches● Managing various accounts and developing hardware solutions in line with client requirements to significantly enhance workflow and efficiency● Successfully winning key orders from sugar factories all over East Africa, excelling against more local competitors. Selling and servicing construction machinery.● Negotiating with suppliers and purchasing items at optimum cost, while attending meetings, writing reports and giving presentations to managers and clients● Installing and commissioning of gensets 10-200KVA on site with follow up of maintenance ● Reading electrical design specifications and technical drawings● Liaising with and monitoring third party contractors● Analysing technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of purpose-built projects● Planning and directing the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment● Recruiting employees; assigning, directing, and evaluating their work while overseeing the development and maintenance of staff competence Show less

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  Greco International Ltd

  Oct 2015 - now

  Sales Manager