1. ROHAN SHAHANE
39, Rajdhani Bunglows,
Near Ramwadi, Isanpur Road
Ahmedabad - 382443
Home Phone: (0091) 79 65129518
Mobile: (+91) 997 997 5617
E-mail: shahane.rohan@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
Strong and Energetic Polymer Engineer and a postgraduate in Business Administration with Excellent
Communication, Problem Solving and Management Skills along with extensive international experience
with assignments in Asia, East & South Africa, seeking a challenging and rewarding position at Technical
Sales in a growth-oriented organization.
EDUCATION
PG Advanced Diploma in Business Administration Feb., 2006
Central School of Professional Studies, London
BEng. (Honours) in Polymer Engineering June, 2004
London Metropolitan University, London
Diploma in Plastics Engineering June, 2002
Nirma Institute of Diploma Studies, Ahmedabad.
Overall CPI (Cumulative Grade Point Index) of 7.4/10 (3rd in Institute Rankings)
SKILLS: Executive Skills
Sales – International Sales
Project Management – Planning, Research and Management
Writing – Proposal, Technical and Research
Computer Skills
Operating System - DOS, Windows, Unix
Application Package - Ms Office
Programming Language - Basic, C, C++
Engineering Software - Auto CAD (R - 13, 14, 2000i), Pro-Eng.
Languages
English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and Sanskrit
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Regional Director – South East Asia 22/06/09
MachinePoint Consultants SL., Spain To
Till Date
Responsible for Selling Used Machinery (Plastic Processing, Plastic Converting & Beverage
Machinery in South East Asia)
Duties include:
Based at Ahmedabad, India
Developing strategy, tactics and sales plans
Delivering sales by developing relationships with partnering agencies, freelancers, etc.
2. Identifying and reporting on business opportunities in target markets
Taking responsibility for profit and loss
Increasing market share in existing markets and maximise new business development
opportunities.
Achieving targets for revenue, profitability and sales growth.
Country Sales Manager – Asia. East & South Africa 22/06/09
MachinePoint Consultants SL., Spain To
Till Date
Responsible for Selling Used Machinery (Plastic Processing, Plastic Converting & Beverage
Machinery in Asia, East & South Africa)
Duties include:
Based at Ahmedabad, India
Setting sales targets for myself according to company guidelines.
Developing sales strategies and setting targets.
Compiling and analysing sales figures.
Collecting customer feedback and market research.
Reporting back to the Head - Team International.
Keeping up to date with products and competitors.
Also involved with marketing and media to an extent.
Sr. Engineer - International Sales 03/10/06
Windsor Machines Ltd., Ahmedabad To
10/06/09
Responsible for Sales & Services of Plastics Processing Machinery in the East and South Africa.
Duties include:
Compiling list of prospective customers using trade directories and other electronic resources
Visiting regular & prospective businesses to establish and act on selling opportunities
Assessing business requirements and recommending suitable machinery that provide
appropriate technical solutions
Advising customers on machinery selection, modification, use and associated safety
requirements
Quoting prices and credit terms, recording orders, completing sales contracts
Arranging the installation and commissioning of the machinery sold
Following up with the customer to ensure satisfaction with the machinery purchased and
arranging modifications if needed
Monitoring customers' changing needs and competitors' activities, and reporting on these to
the top sales management
Incharge – Spares Division 01/03/05
Sara (London) Ltd., London. To
31/08/05
Responsible for Buying and Selling Plastic Machinery related Spare Parts for our in house
3. companies in Africa
Responsible for Trading Polymer Resins to our global client base apart from our in-house
production companies in Africa
HONOURS & ACCOLADES
Appraised as a “Very Good Performer” in writing Twice in Two Years, by the Business Head –
Windsor Machines Ltd June, 07 & July, 08
Certified for the successful completion of the Associate Teacher Scheme Stage II July, 04
Honoured and Certified for the successful completion of the Associate Teacher Scheme by
Mr. Simon Hughes - MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary July, 03
Stood 3 in Institute Rankings
rd
June, 02
Stood 2nd in School Rankings May, 96
Certified and honoured with a trophy by Help Age India Dec., 93
Won the Best Child Actor’s award and a Certificate in 20th National Drama
Competition Oct., 91
1 prize in Elocution Competition
st
Feb., 90
PROJECTS WORKED ON
Involved in a Research Project as a part of BEng Final Year Project in co-operation with one of
the UK’s leading drainage Solution Company – Hunter Plastics and London Metropolitan
University. This project involved ‘The Study of Effects of Variation in Melt Temperature and
Exposure to Water on the Physical and Thermal Properties of Injection Moulded PET.
SEMINARS AND LECTURES
Delivered Seminars on “Polymers and their importance” to the students of GCSCs and the Sixth
Form (equivalent to standards 10th & 12th respectively in Gujarat State)
Held a lecture on “Attitudes and its importance” for the budding and young talents of Alperton
Community School, London.
Delivered lectures on “Importance & Value of Time”.
Shared a Lesson dealing with “Life Histories of the Greats” and their secrets of success.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Life Member for Indian Plastics Institute (IPI – Ahmedabad Chapter) – The backbone of Technical
Education in Plastics under one roof.
REFERENCES: Available upon request.