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Binu Gopalkrishnan

Binu Gopalkrishnan

Sales and Business Development
Dubai

Summary

A dynamic professional with 15 plus years of rich and extensive experience; spearheading retail and channel sales business development, with key focus on profitability while ensuring optimal utilization of resources. Proven track record of developing procedures, service standards and operational policies, planning and implementing effective control measures. A keen planner, tactician and implementer who has significantly augmented business and revenues in highly competitive, start-up/established environments. Executed marketing plan & product promotion to accomplish the decided sales targets. Proven abilities in new product sourcing, market communication, preparing market information and competitive landscape, conducting product launches, establishing primary and secondary network for the same. An effective presentation skills and abilities in forging business partnerships and establish beneficial relationships with setting up Customer relationship management systems. Excellent written, decision making, inter personal, liaison and problem solving skills with the ability to work in multicultural environment as contributing team player.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Business Development & Channel Sales Management

LifeSmart Home Automation
Dubai
09.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded project-based and channel sales for LifeSmart’s hybrid wireless automation (COSS), expanding partner reach and technical support operations.
  • Achieved 120% of quarterly targets through SI/channel enablement, GTM planning, and solution alignment.
  • Improved engagement via hands-on demo centers, email campaigns, and virtual walkthroughs.
  • Reduced sales cycle by 20% by enhancing the proposal process and commercial clarity.

Business Development Manager (ELV Division) - B2C

Spectrum Fire LLC
Dubai
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Conduct thorough research to identify trends and customer needs in the B2C ELV segment, informing strategic decision-making.
  • Actively seek and convert leads into long-term partnerships, demonstrating a proactive approach to expanding the customer base.
  • Develop a deep understanding of Spectrum Fire's ELV products, enabling effective communication of features and benefits to potential customers.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand unique needs, proposing tailored ELV solutions that address specific requirements.
  • Implement strategic plans to achieve revenue targets, emphasizing the creation of a robust sales pipeline and successful deal closures.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring satisfaction and exploring opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.

Business Development & Operation Manager

Hassoun Group (Hassoun Communication)
Dubai
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managing sales data for the sales team
  • Reporting sales and campaign results to their managers and other departments as needed
  • Organizing and maintaining sales collateral for access by the sales team
  • Handle lead generation and book appointments
  • Train staff in products, market, and processes for sales excellence
  • Develop 'go to market' models for products and campaigns
  • Increase reps' efficiency with leads, transactions and time management
  • Hire, onboard and mentor employees.

Vertical Manager - Project Sales - South India

Dahua Technology India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Managing Key Accounts - Builders and consultants and Regional Distributors
  • Customer Account Mapping
  • Coordinate with various operational groups of customers for suggesting appropriate solution.
  • Inventory Forecast
  • Closely working with Corporate, Project Management Consultants and Electrical Consultants on project requirements.
  • Proposal (Quote) Submission, Sales Presentations, Technical and Commercial negotiation
  • Project management including post-delivery follow up
  • Monitoring inventory profile
  • Competitive Analysis and advising on new products
  • Coordinating with technical and financial teams to resolve problems and disputes.
  • Managing a team of 6BDEs/sales.
  • Products Managed: Ranging from IPC, NVR, HDCVI cameras, HCVR, PTZ cameras, Access Control, Video Intercom, Alarms, Mobile & Traffic products, display & control, VMS, DFMD, Baggage Scanner, Interactive Displays and so on.
  • Successfully handed over 5 average size residential projects include Smart residential Solutions, integration with CCTV, Access control and Intercom products.

Manager Business Development-Channel & Projects - South India

Alba Urmet Communication & Security P. Ltd
Bangalore
08.2017 - 11.2020
  • Project Sales
  • Customer Account Mapping
  • Co-Ordinate with various operational groups of customers for suggesting appropriate solution.
  • Networking with Builders, Project Management Consultants and Electrical Consultants, Home Automation Architects to develop competitive and winning proposal.
  • Organizing & Conducting Seminars for Corporate, Architects, Project Management Consultants and Electrical Consultants for introducing new products, Creating Awareness about upcoming technology, Trainings, etc.
  • Developing new and unique Security infrastructure solution appropriate for End-customers' environment using Alba Urmet product basket (viz.: CCTV Cameras, Access control systems, Video Door Phones, Intrusion and integrating them with existing or proposed infrastructure).
  • Key Account Management
  • Managing Key Accounts - Builders, System Integrators, Regional Distributors
  • Responsible for achieving sales target by driving Project Sales through Channel Partners/ System Integrators, also appointment of new Channel Partners.
  • Expanding customer awareness by educating them to take initiatives and commitment towards security.
  • Control Net Receivable by Timely Payment Collection.
  • Closely working with Corporate, Project Management Consultants and Electrical Consultants on project requirements including Specifications and product requirements.
  • Proposal (Quote) Submission, Sales Presentations, Technical and Commercial negotiation
  • Project management including post-delivery follow up
  • Monitoring inventory profile
  • Competitive Analysis and advising on new products
  • Coordinating with technical and financial teams to resolve problems and disputes.
  • Karnataka Territory Mapping and Monitoring (viz. number of Players, Price offerings, project movement, etc.)

Business Development Manager - Gujarat

Viraat Authentication Pvt. Ltd
03.2014 - 02.2017
  • Preparation & Presenting end customers comparison charts viz.: Price Value Analysis Life cycle cost (LCC)
  • Previous Assignments Achieved 50% growth on revenue touching RS1 Cr in assigned area Business Main through Home Automation Products.
  • Identifying the source of business through System Integrators.
  • Recruiting new SI and motivating them resulting in the market penetration through consultants.
  • Team size of 105 key account.
  • ATTAINMENTS: 2017- Generated maximum no of business through builder projects with Home Automation Products. (Value INR 45 million- 19 Projects Southern Region).

Business Development Manager - Channel Sales - Gujarat India

Advant-Edge Technologies Pvt Ltd.
12.2012 - 10.2013
  • Expanded the geo reach of customer base from 32 to 68.
  • Managed product portfolio of 4 Categories - Home Automation, Security surveillance, fire & safety, and Gate automation with advance Quarterly planned action points.

Area Sales Manager - Pest Control - Gujarat India

ISS Hi-care Pvt. Ltd.
01.2011 - 03.2012
  • Supervised and developed 15 staff for sales promotions and merchandising through direct calling with INR 50K per day of revenue.
  • Team handling 15 FSO & 2 TL's.

Zonal Sales Officer (Water Division) - Gujarat India

Hindustan Uniliver Ltd. (FMCD)
06.2009 - 12.2010
  • Logged in revenue of INR 600,000 per day, splitting into covering 6 Kiosks per day per salesman, average 2 SKUs per Kiosk per day sales as per MOQs, and replicated same in 3 segments and branch management.
  • Developed team members of 18 PWE's.

Sales Manager

Aviva & Reliance Life insurance
01.2005 - 05.2009
  • Handling premium clients for life risk mitigation with optimum returns with focus on C2C business development.
  • Recruited 35 agents with each contributing business per year accounting INR 800,000 per agent.

Education

Bachelors - Commerce

JRN RVD University

Skills

  • Leadership skills

  • Sincere

  • Hardworking

  • Dedicated

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Driving License: Valid UAE Driving License
  • Marital Status: Married

Attainments

  • 2015-2016, Fastest Growing Channel Sales Business from- Home Automation, Access Control & Time attendance product categories (Gujarat Territory)
  • 2011, Highest B2C Individual Revenue Generator in Gujarat Territory
  • 2007-08, Top Branch for Banca-assurance with ABN Amro Bank-Aviva Gujarat Territory

Timeline

Business Development & Channel Sales Management

LifeSmart Home Automation
09.2024 - Current

Business Development Manager (ELV Division) - B2C

Spectrum Fire LLC
06.2023 - 02.2024

Business Development & Operation Manager

Hassoun Group (Hassoun Communication)
09.2022 - 05.2023

Vertical Manager - Project Sales - South India

Dahua Technology India Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 09.2022

Manager Business Development-Channel & Projects - South India

Alba Urmet Communication & Security P. Ltd
08.2017 - 11.2020

Business Development Manager - Gujarat

Viraat Authentication Pvt. Ltd
03.2014 - 02.2017

Business Development Manager - Channel Sales - Gujarat India

Advant-Edge Technologies Pvt Ltd.
12.2012 - 10.2013

Area Sales Manager - Pest Control - Gujarat India

ISS Hi-care Pvt. Ltd.
01.2011 - 03.2012

Zonal Sales Officer (Water Division) - Gujarat India

Hindustan Uniliver Ltd. (FMCD)
06.2009 - 12.2010

Sales Manager

Aviva & Reliance Life insurance
01.2005 - 05.2009

Bachelors - Commerce

JRN RVD University
Binu GopalkrishnanSales and Business Development