Shankar S.
🚗🛵 Automotive & Manufacturing Strategy | Business Development Leader | Driving Growth Through Innovation & Capability Building.
- Role
- Regional Sales Head at Advantek Fuel Systems Private Limited
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shankar S.
Brief Summary of my Skills and Competencies- Strong Projects and business acumen- Strong Customer Management skills - OEM Business and Aftermarket- Thought Leadership approach- Excellent networking in the industry - 2 & 3-Wheeler, Pass car (PV), Commercial Vehicle (CV)- Understanding of Market dynamics - Customer Focused approach- Proven Program and Launch Management experience- Excellent Presentation & Communication skills- Strong in analytical, Interpersonal, and Organizational Skills- A Passionate Go-Getter- Risk-taker with a sure sight of future trends in Technology and Strategy- Passionate about Customer Satisfaction and Technology- Enterprising and Entrepreneurial are the main mantras to my success so far- Self Starter with a high level of motivation- Strong influencing skills and a Team player- In-depth experience in all aspects of Product Development Process, Technology Development Process- Strong exposure and experience in Project management principles, including full life cycle activities from Initiating contact with customers, Requirements collection, business case preparation, scoping, budget and financial control, Contracts negotiation, Identifying and Managing Project Risks, Team Management, Managed Teams Globally, Quality Management, APQP, Validation, Flawless Launch, including PPAP, and training. Servant Leadership-This has included the simultaneous management of multiple complex projects for various Products, Key Account Management, and managing internal staff and business stakeholders together with external customers and vendors, to ensure timely and high-quality delivery within the budget. Received award from Divisional Director for \"Best Project Manager\".Certification and Training attended- A Certified Import - Export consultant from the Government of India (Excellent Networking developed in MENA, Asia, ASEAN region)- Attended an Introductory Electric vehicle - Systems, subsystem, Parts and Eco system Development training conducted by a Government of India (MSME) Well Experienced as ISO TS 16949, Audit committee member for Tech center and Plant level for leading Powertrain Products, towards ISO - TS - 16949 Re-certification audits for 6 Years.
Experience
Regional Sales Head
Advantek Fuel Systems Private Limited
Aug 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Head the Sales & BD function and Site Manager (South)- Leading a Team of 3 Sales & BD Leaders for each Region (North, West & South)- Set the Leads Strategy - Region wise North, South and West- Prioritize Conversion opportunities by setting a clear weekly and monthly Sales & New BD Strategy - Hiring and Mentoring the Sales and BD Professionals- Improved the Existing Key Accounts and support the team to bring new leads from existing Accounts or Onboard New Customer- New Product Marketing - Participated in EV Shows and Events. Had good business tractions built up to 40 Cr INR (Recently concluded Bangalore EV Expo held in November 2025)
Education
Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS)
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, (Marketing and Operations)
2015 — 2016
St.Marks Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Higher Secondary, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Computer science
1995 — 1997
University of Madras
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
1997 — 2001
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