Rahul Kale

Senior Sales and Business Development professional with 20+ years overall experience and 15+ years dedicated to ASRS, Shuttle Systems, Vertical Lift Modules (VLM/VSS) and Intralogistics automation. Proven track record managing the full sales lifecycle — lead generation, site study, concept design support, techno-commercial proposals, negotiations and order closure — for automotive, engineering and manufacturing customers across India and international markets (UAE, USA). Combines deep domain understanding with commercial strength to deliver profitable, technically robust automation solutions.

Strong expertise in developing customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, translating customer requirements into cost-effective technical solutions and driving projects from requirement analysis and proposal development through commercial closure and project handover. Demonstrated ability to deliver revenue growth, optimize project margins and achieve cost savings through effective techno-commercial management.

Business Development Manager at Creintors Automation Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (2010-04 – Present)

• Lead Business Development for ASRS, 4-Way Shuttle, 2-Way Shuttle, VLM and VSS projects across automotive, engineering and manufacturing customers; closed USD 6.5 Million across 20 projects to date.
• Independently manage the complete sales cycle: site visits, requirement study, concept discussions, proposal preparation, pricing, negotiation and order closure.
• Proposed and closed 4Way Shuttle ASRS systems up to 17 meters – USD 1.2 Million Order for Leading Tier 1 OEM
• Extensive exposure to 4-Way Shuttle ASRS solutions for high-density storage applications.
• Coordinate with design, software, projects and procurement teams to develop optimized, technically sound solutions.
• Support commercial management, cost control and project handover activities.
• Represented the company at industry trade fairs and events across India, UAE and USA.

Accountant – Finance Dept. at Aarsha Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. (2009-01 – 2010-05)

Accounting, ledger reconciliation, vendor/customer reconciliation and finalisation of accounts across manufacturing and services organizations, before transitioning into Business Development in 2010.

Accountant – Finance Dept. at Innovative Management Services (2006-08 – 2008-12)

Accounting, ledger reconciliation, vendor/customer reconciliation and finalisation of accounts across manufacturing and services organizations, before transitioning into Business Development in 2010.

Accountant – Finance Dept. at Subhash Photo Systems (2005-04 – 2006-07)

Accounting, ledger reconciliation, vendor/customer reconciliation and finalisation of accounts across manufacturing and services organizations, before transitioning into Business Development in 2010.

Bachelor of Commerce in Taxation – Karnataka University

PG Diploma in Industrial Relations & Personnel Management – KLS IMER