Shashank Shekhar

About Shashank Shekhar

With over two decades of comprehensive experience spanning Strategy, Leadership, and Business Development across diverse markets in India and the Middle East, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every business challenge. My career is anchored in driving growth, managing profitability, and creating long-term value through a combination of innovative strategies, hands-on leadership, and a keen understanding of market dynamics. I have consistently demonstrated the ability to enhance business volumes, roll out successful new products, and foster strategic growth in competitive industries.My proficiency in P&L management, competitor analysis, and market insights has enabled me to steer organizations towards profitable growth, while my deep expertise in developing and implementing marketing strategies has led to significant brand visibility and customer retention. I am adept at managing large teams, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, and fostering an environment of collaboration and productivity. My leadership style emphasizes motivation, operational efficiency, and the continuous pursuit of excellence.I am passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to identify and seize new business opportunities, all while ensuring operational effectiveness within defined cost, time, and quality parameters. My strengths lie in streamlining processes, enhancing workflows, and driving revenue growth, making me a valuable asset to any forward-thinking organization. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, I thrive in both independent and team environments, committed to achieving business success through innovation and strategic insight.

Experience

1. Global Strategic Account Manager

   ExxonMobil

   Aug 2021 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Led business development for Volvo’s Construction Equipment, Trucks, Buses, and Penta divisions across India, driving an impressive 25% annual growth in volume.Pioneered the launch of premium product lines, significantly expanding market share and reaching a remarkable 5ML volume milestone in the Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE) business.Honored with the prestigious South Asia Pacific MBU Excellence Award for three years in a row (2024,2023 and 2022); and the 2021 Strategic Global Account Master Team Award, recognizing outstanding leadership and strategic impact on a global scale.

Education

• National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Ranchi (Formerly NIFFT)

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Manufacturing Engineering

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Strategic Marketing and Planning
• Market Analysis
• Project Management
• Crm
• B2b
• Key Account Management
• Sales Operations
• Six Sigma (Black Belt)
• Cvp Development
• Sales Management
• Team Management
• Business Development
• Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing
• Manufacturing
• Management
• Business Analysis