Ravi Chandra

Business Unit Manager, 03/2023 - Current 

Karimjee Valuechian Limited - Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

• Led Tyres, Batteries, Lubricants Divisions, driving profitability through effective management.
• Oversaw profit and loss responsibilities, ensuring sustainable financial performance.
• Formulated annual budget and business development plans aligned with strategic goals.
• Orchestrated marketing initiatives for both divisions, enhancing brand presence.
• Spearheaded new product planning and induction processes for competitive advantage.
• Guided sales team training on optimized sales procedures for improved outcomes.
• Administered budget planning process per corporate standards to maximize efficiency.
• Implemented seasonal marketing strategies to drive sales momentum during peak periods.

Sr. Manager, 12/2014 - 12/2022 

Allied Automotive Parts DWC LLC - Dubai, UAE

• Handled OE Parts, Lubricants in middle East, African markets.   
• Engaged business partners for new B2B and B2C initiatives to expand market reach.
• Established new procurement sources to facilitate consistent trading activity.
• Reviewed pricing strategies monthly and quarterly with principals to ensure alignment.
• Defined profitability targets for product divisions while fixing competitive pricing.
• Managed key accounts and developed dealer networks to strengthen customer connections.
• Planned inventory aligned with consumption trends and sales projections for optimal results.
• Collaborated with departments to prepare financial budgets submitted to top management.
• Oversaw division forecasting and budgeting processes focused on P&L management for growth.

Marketing Manager- Automobile Division, 06/2010 - 08/2014 

Quality Group Limited - Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

• Oversaw sales and marketing for Tyres division to increase market share across Tanzania.
• Prepared annual financial budgets aligned with management targets and market parameters by branch.
• Developed product marketing strategies, ensuring dealer support in all major towns.
• Expanded branch network nationwide based on town potential assessments.
• Coordinated interdepartmental efforts to maintain timely financial processes.
• Managed security operations and stock checks to ensure operational integrity.
• Executed competitive analysis, implementing strategic plans for market positioning.

Sales Officer, 05/2008 - 05/2010 

Dynatrace LLC - Sharjah, UAE

• Supported sales and distribution operations to achieve sales of Toyota new vehicles in local UAE and Overseas.
• Tracked market development and gave inputs for competitive strategies.
• Ensured accurate documentation of the various vehicles for re-export.

Franchisee Service Representative, 09/2003 - 01/2006 

M R F Tyes Ltd. - Chennai, India

• Handled the sales and marketing of MRF tyre products in West region of India.
• Developing the Franchisee sales & marketing in concern marketing areas.
• Building the franchisee's sales executive's knowledge with various job training.
• Conducting Campaigns and customer meets in different areas.

Sales Executive, 10/2002 - 09/2003 

Automotive Manufacturers (P) Ltd. - Vizag, India

• Handled the sales and marketing of Ashok Leyland Vehicles in the Local area (Vizag District).

M.B.A, Marketing Management

B. Com

D.A.E, Automobile Engineering