Saravana Nair

Senior Sales & Operations professional with over 12 years of progressive experience across FMCG, stationery, fire & safety equipment, and technology services industries. Proven track record in branch operations, regional sales management, institutional marketing, and customer relationship management. Highly skilled in driving revenue growth, improving operational efficiency, expanding market presence, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.

Assistant Regional Manager – Coimbatore - Ceasefire Pvt Ltd - Coimbatore

(2024-09)

• Oversee complete branch operations including sales, service coordination, administration, and customer support.
• Drive promotion of fire & safety solutions across assigned territories through direct client meetings and demonstrations.
• Conduct fire safety awareness sessions, mock drills, and product training programs for institutional and corporate clients.
• Coordinate with service and installation teams to ensure timely execution and high customer satisfaction.
• Maintain strong relationships with key accounts, ensuring repeat business and long-term engagement.

Sales Head - SzV Stationery World

(2018-06 - 2024-08)

• Headed end-to-end sales operations including planning, execution, and achievement of revenue targets.
• Designed and executed large-scale school and institutional promotional campaigns to increase brand visibility.
• Built and managed long-term relationships with schools, distributors, and bulk buyers.
• Handled customer grievances and after-sales support, ensuring high retention and goodwill.
• Led, trained, and motivated sales teams to improve productivity and market penetration.

Sales Promotion Manager – West & East Zones - Hindustan Pencils Pvt Ltd

(2014-10 - 2017-11)

• Planned and executed brand promotion activities across West and East India.
• Organized school contact programs, competitions, and product sampling initiatives.
• Worked closely with distributors and retailers to improve secondary sales.
• Monitored market trends and competitor activities to refine promotional strategies.
• Achieved significant improvement in brand recall and customer engagement.

HR & Marketing Executive - Taurus Web Solutions

(2014-03 - 2014-10)

• Handled end-to-end recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Conducted HR audits and maintained employee records and compliance documentation.
• Supported marketing initiatives to expand client base and improve service visibility.
• Coordinated internal communication and employee engagement activities.

Area Sales Manager – Mumbai & Pune - LIPI Marketing Pvt Ltd - Mumbai & Pune

(2013-05 - 2014-02)

• Managed sales of high-value signage and printing machinery to institutional and corporate clients.
• Identified new business opportunities and expanded customer base across assigned regions.
• Coordinated installation and after-sales service to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Conducted customer satisfaction surveys and implemented improvement initiatives.

MBA - Master of Business Administration - MG University, Kottayam (2014)

BMS - Bachelor of Management Studies - Mumbai University (2010)

Higher Secondary - Mumbai University (2007)

SSC - Mumbai (2005)