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MAHENDRAN SHANMUGAPRAGASH

MAHENDRAN SHANMUGAPRAGASH

Manager - Sales & BusinessDevelopment
Colombo 13

Summary

Sales and business development expert with a strong history at Euro Motors Pvt Ltd, specializing in market analysis and strategic planning. Proven ability to enhance customer engagement and lead teams to surpass KPIs. Committed to delivering customized solutions that drive operational success and strengthen brand presence in competitive environments. Demonstrated leadership in balancing team performance, customer service goals, and business objectives.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager - Sales & Business Developments

Euro Motors Pvt Ltd - DONGFENG EV
Colombo
07.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of electric vehicle sales, ensuring alignment with efficiency and quality standards to enhance customer satisfaction.

Managed team performance, ensuring adherence to KPI standards.

  • Coordinated supply chain logistics to ensure timely delivery of components, minimizing delays and improving operational reliability.
  • Streamlined workflow processes to enhance production efficiency.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data, formulating action plans to improve services.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental communication to resolve operational issues.
  • Developed training programs for new employees on operational procedures.
  • Compiled monthly reports for senior management, detailing operational performance metrics to support informed decision-making.

Business Development Manager

Matrix (Pvt) Limited Compressed Air Division
Kelaniya
11.2023 - 06.2025
  • Identified market potential in Sri Lanka's manufacturing sector for air compressors and related products, contributing to strategic planning.
  • Promoted air compressors, air dryers, vacuum pumps, and N2/O2 generators to targeted industries.
  • Developed tailored technical proposals and solutions for industrial estate customers in Sri Lanka, enhancing customer satisfaction and engagement.
  • Managed compressed air division for Boge German compressors to enhance product offerings.
  • Conducted meetings with technical expertise to assess customer needs in BOI and IDB zones.
  • Engaged in canvassing efforts to expand market reach and establish industry presence, leading to increased brand visibility.
  • Collaborated with clients to deliver customized solutions that address operational challenges.
  • Provided specialized knowledge on technical applications of compressed air systems.

Marketing Manager

Swedish Trading Company (Pvt) Ltd
Mount Lavania
07.2010 - 10.2023
  • Promoted brand image of Atlas Copco's air compressor, air dryer, vacuum pump, N2/O2 generator, and industrial generator products.
  • Managed operations for Atlascopco division in Sri Lanka, focusing on air compressor products.
  • Canvassed and developed proposals and solutions for industrial zone (BOI) and industrial estate customer requirements across the island.
  • Identified market potential customers in Sri Lanka's industrial sector.

Automobile workshop Manager

The Autodrome Plc
Colombo 2
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Reviewed work orders, inspected motors, tested automotive systems and components, and performed scheduled maintenance, ensuring optimal vehicle performance through oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
  • Completed detailed reports on vehicle problems and services performed, including tire balancing using computerized machinery, tire removal and refitting for light vehicles and SUVs, and alignment checks for cars and light commercial vehicles.
  • Utilized high-tech alignment equipment sourced from Italy to ensure precision in vehicle alignment.
  • Managed inventory and sales of Bridgestone tires to meet customer needs.
  • Advised customers on work performed.

Engineering Assistant

Premier Marine & Metalock Engineering Pvt Ltd
Colombo 2
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Planned and managed projects, preparing material, cost, and timing estimates along with job completion reports.
  • Supervised and inspected installation, modification, and commissioning of mechanical systems at construction sites and marine vessels, maintaining machinery including generators, lathe machines, and welding plants.
  • Administered machine shop fitters and laborers, diagnosing faults in heavy vehicles such as lorries and buses.

Trainee Mechanic

LAL & NIHAL Company (Ltd)
Colombo 10
01.2000 - 12.2000
  • Trainee Mechanic: Including Variety of grinding MC's, Lathe Mc's & Cylinder boring / horning Mc's.

Education

MBA- General - Master of Business Administration

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, UK
02.2024

AUTO CAD - Engineering Drawing

01.2000

NDT - Mechanical (Automobile) Technology - City & Guilds (UK), Automobile Engineering Tech

University of Moratuwa
Srilanka
01.1999

G.C.E. (A/L) - Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Physics

T/R.K.M.Sri Koneswara Hindu College
Trincomalee, Srilanka
01.1994

G.C.E. (O/L) -

T/R.K.M.Sri Koneswara Hindu College
Trincomalee, Srilanka
01.1991

Diploma in Business Management - (UK)

Metropolitan College
Colombo, Srilanka

Diploma in Sales Management - (UK)

London Business School
Colombo, Srilanka

Maintenance Of Construction Equipment -

ICTAD
Colombo, Srilanka

Skills

  • Sales strategy
  • Business development
  • Customer engagement
  • Sales techniques
  • Salesforce management
  • Market analysis
  • Competitor research
  • Brand management
  • Marketing strategies
  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management
  • Business planning
  • Client relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Staff management
  • Staff development
  • Performance management
  • Results orientation
  • Decision making
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Communication skills
  • Relationship building
  • Salesforce management

Certification

AMIAE - Srilanka, Associate Member Institute of Automobile Engineers - Srilanka, Colombo 13, Srilanka

Personal Information

  • Title: Business Development Manager
  • Date of Birth: 10/18/75
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Srilankan
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Dr. Venuka Chandrakumar, MBBS, NHSL - Colombo National Hospital, Srilanka, +94 718269885
  • Ms. M.F. Rushdiya, Attorney-at-law & Notary Public, Srilanka, +94 771283811

Hobbies and Interests

  • Music
  • Travelling
  • Movies

Languages

  • Sinhala
  • Tamil
  • English
  • Sinhala
  • Tamil

Contact

m_shanmugapragash@yahoo.com, +94 773040527

Timeline

Manager - Sales & Business Developments

Euro Motors Pvt Ltd - DONGFENG EV
07.2025 - Current

Business Development Manager

Matrix (Pvt) Limited Compressed Air Division
11.2023 - 06.2025

Marketing Manager

Swedish Trading Company (Pvt) Ltd
07.2010 - 10.2023

Automobile workshop Manager

The Autodrome Plc
01.2004 - 01.2010

Engineering Assistant

Premier Marine & Metalock Engineering Pvt Ltd
01.2000 - 01.2004

Trainee Mechanic

LAL & NIHAL Company (Ltd)
01.2000 - 12.2000

MBA- General - Master of Business Administration

Cardiff Metropolitan University

AUTO CAD - Engineering Drawing

NDT - Mechanical (Automobile) Technology - City & Guilds (UK), Automobile Engineering Tech

University of Moratuwa

G.C.E. (A/L) - Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Physics

T/R.K.M.Sri Koneswara Hindu College

G.C.E. (O/L) -

T/R.K.M.Sri Koneswara Hindu College

Diploma in Business Management - (UK)

Metropolitan College

Diploma in Sales Management - (UK)

London Business School

Maintenance Of Construction Equipment -

ICTAD
MAHENDRAN SHANMUGAPRAGASHManager - Sales & BusinessDevelopment