Pratik Patel

Experience

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  Newturn Autotech Pvt.ltd.

  Sept 2008 - Mar 2012

  Sales Associate
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  Baker Gauges India Pvt. Ltd., Pune

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2014

  Sales and Marketing Engineer

  Identify new distribution sales channel to cover untapped markets, geographic and new applications

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  SMC Pneumatics (India) Pvt. Ltd

  Dec 2014 - May 2017

  Senior Sales Engineer

  1.Develop and execute strategic plan to achieve targets and expand customer base.2. Research and build relationships with new clients and partner organizations.3. Participate in sales meetings, marketing events and other relevant activities as required.4. The ability to read and interpret engineering and machining drawings

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  HAWE Hydraulik

  May 2017 - Mar 2021

  Deputy Manager (Sales & Application Engineering)

  1. Work closely with corporate head office and engage with global product line managers2. Manage sales budgets/Experience managing budget3.Recruit, induct, coach and mentor the sales team whilst promoting a work environment that empowers and motivates4.Knowledge of fluid conveyance and hydraulic products.5. Participate in sales meetings, marketing events and other relevant activities as required6. Be efficient in Microsoft and Google tools to manage projects and timelines.7. Respond to and follow up sales enquiries and effective troubleshooting using appropriate methods8. Develop, administer and support external sales channels in the region9.Support customers complaints, claims on products and services by coordinate with related business unit and functions area to ensure highest degree of premier customers services.10.Responsible for market outgrowth through prospecting new customers, new opportunities, update potential opportunities, accounts information in CRM systems Show less

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  Bailey International LLC

  Mar 2021 - May 2023

  Sales Manager (India)

  1. Building relationships with key customer stakeholders including purchasing, procurement and maintenance teams2. Exceptional communication (verbal and written), including the ability to lead, influence, motivate and build relationships.3. Experience and well networked within the Hydraulic and Fluid Power industry.4. Developing a thorough understanding of the Hydraulic and Fluid Power market, including key targets and opportunities.5. Gather market intelligence regarding competitor strengths, weaknesses, capacity, new products, pricing and strategy6. The ability to draw, read and understand hydraulic schematics is a pre-requisite.7. Develop Brand awareness in Industrial & Mobile Hydraulic Markets.8. Experience in on highway, construction, agriculture and/or industrial markets.9. Study blueprints, plans including customer’s requirements and work closely with the technical department to formulate cost estimation.10. Identify new distribution sales channel to cover untapped markets, geographic and new applications. Show less

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  Gates Corporation

  May 2023 - now

  Regional Sales Manager

  1. The primary contact of assigned Channel Partners, Key Accounts, or Preferred Accounts for all presales and postsales activity discussion and implementation. 2. Foster a win-win relationship with assigned channels to secure a climate of trust and mutual respect Continuously monitor the competency level of channel partners and make timely recommendations to effect improvement. 3. Become an expert in channel management and also a team player to handle channel conflict for overall business development 4. Able to perform or facilitate sales training to the sales team of assigned partners to grow their skills and deliver core values. 5. Able to pinpoint the real pain point of partner or customer to make the right suggestion of value- added solutions, technical support, and services to secure the business Show less