Prashanta Paudel

Prashanta Paudel

Automotive Professional · Nissan Nepal

Erie, PA

In My Own Words

As a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the automotive industry, I am currently pursuing an MBA in Business Analytics at Gannon University to enhance my strategic and analytical skills. My career trajectory includes significant leadership roles, notably as Senior Manager at Nissan Nepal for 6.5 years and Manager at Suzuki Nepal for 3.5 years, where I honed my expertise in Automotive Dealer Network Management, Sales Management, and Business Development.

With a strong educational foundation, including a Master's in Business Studies from Tribhuvan University, I have consistently driven growth and operational excellence in my previous roles. My strategic vision and ability to cultivate high-performing teams have been instrumental in achieving business objectives and expanding market presence.

Passionate about the automotive sector, my ultimate career goal is to ascend to the role of CEO at a leading automotive or car manufacturing company. I am dedicated to leveraging my comprehensive industry knowledge, leadership experience, and advanced analytical skills to drive innovation and achieve sustained business success.

Work Experience

Senior Manager-Dealer Sales

Nissan Nepal

2017 – 2024

Looking after PAN Nepal Dealer Network Sales for Nissan and Datsun Cars: -To manage the sales operation in the company -Sales prediction for the future and then devise sales strategies to meet those set targets -To come up with a customer feedback system for the company and have to ensure that the feedback is incorporated and the product is continuously improved -To Coordinate with the marketing,logistic,finance department etc. and even have to take in their input while making policy -Constantly analyze the market conditions and make changes in the sales strategies accordingly -Supervising and motivating sales team and promoting and encouraging strategies to sell -Reporting to VP

Business Consultant

Mega Business Group Pvt Ltd

2020 – 2024

Manager-Sales, CG Motocorp, Passenger Car Division(SUZUKI)

Chaudhary Group

2014 – 2017

*Appoint dealers *Ensure that the dealers operate with the allowed credit facilities and ensure timely collection of dues, outstanding and claim settlement from the sub-dealers. *Liaise with all outside Dealerships, Bank and other financial institutions. *Assist the sub-dealer in formulating effective sales planning and sales activities and co-ordinate with the marketing team to implement related sales activities & Sales promotions. *Evaluate market reaction for advertising programs, merchandising policy and new product launches and provide feedback ensure the timely adjustment of marketing strategy and plans to meet changing market and competitive conditions. *Assist the sub dealer to prepare quarterly brand/model-wise sales plan for after sales service and spare parts and provide these to the Department/Company Head for effective purchase planning. *Ensure proper documentation/sufficiency of all purchase documents (Local LC) forwarded by the sub-dealers. *Developed and plan attractive activities/campaign such as free service camp etc for the sales promotion throughout event conception for after sales service. *Prepare action plans and schedule to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made. *Follow up own new leads and referrals resulting from field activity. *Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge *Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships *Prepare of variety of status reports, including activity, closings follow-up and adherence to goals. *Prepare and present the periodic report *Reporting to Executive Director

Area Manager-Sales/BD/Marketing(SUZUKI Motorcycles)

KL Dugar Group/The Ganesh Enterprises Nepal

2012 – 2014

* Appoint Dealer/Sub dealer/Sales Outlets *Activity Planning, Implementing and Monitoring for Dealers * Visit Dealership as per approved Journey Cycle. * Prepare budget BTL, Execute Sales Activation Plans within an allotted budget, * Review Sales to Customers and to ASPs; Identify & ensure corrective & preventive action. * Support the Dealer Owner in building an engaged & effective team of Sales Personnel: - Support the Dealer in recruitment of adequate & right manpower - Role model behaviors that enable personal selling effectiveness. - Deliver effective "On the Job Training" for Dealer Sales Personnel. - Build and maintain effective relationships with Dealer Owners, and their staff including Managers and Dealer Sales Personnel. * Observe adherence to Dealership Sales Standards & the Sales Process; provide feedback and support for corrective action, which will ensure achievement of Customer Satisfaction (Sales Satisfaction) goals. * Track and report Competitor Activity in assigned territory: Product Launches / Schemes / Promotions / Development plans of the Competition. * Handling Bank Guarantee/local LC issues of dealers * Follow up for recovery * Creation of Agent/ Touch point to increase Sales * Co-ordination with Logistic Department to ensure issue and delivery of products *Branding/ Promotional /Marketing Management *Reporting to Managing Director

KTM Valley Sales Incharge YAMAHA Motrcycles Nepal

Morang Auto Works

2010 – 2012

*Sales *BD *Marketing *Channel Management

Sales Officer

Civil Homes Pvt Ltd

2008 – 2010

*Sales and marketing * Public relation management ,Client’s grievance handling *Cash collection and deposit/Follow up for recover debt (Installment ) *Visit/ Consult government authorities and bodies *Sign in final sales contract *Reporting to Executive Chairman

Education

Master's degree

Public Youth Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal

2008 – 2011

Skills: Strategic Thinking · Financial Literacy · Presentations · Business Relationship Management · Customer Retention · Analytical Skills · Customer Contact · Business Expansion · Microsoft Excel · Customer Service Operations · Sales Meetings · Financial Forecasting · Problem Solving · Teamwork · Sales Strategy · Finance · Sales Processes · Computer Literacy · Business Management · Performance Measurement · Relationship Building · Marketing Strategy · Databases · General Administration · Resource Allocation · Risk Management · Financial Statements

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Gannon University

2024 – 2025

Skills: Strategic Thinking · Presentations · Business Relationship Management · Analytical Skills · Visualization · Problem Solving · Teamwork · Performance Measurement · Relationship Building · Marketing Strategy · Databases · Business Analytics · SQL · General Administration · Data Visualization · Python (Programming Language) · Resource Allocation · Risk Management · Tableau · Financial Statements

Bachelor's degree

Makwanpur Campus,Hetauda,Nepal

2004 – 2007

Skills: Strategic Thinking · Financial Literacy · Presentations · Business Relationship Management · Customer Retention · Customer Contact · Customer Service Operations · Sales Meetings · Problem Solving · Teamwork · Sales Strategy · Finance · Sales Processes · Computer Literacy · Business Management · Performance Measurement · Relationship Building · Marketing Strategy · Databases · General Administration · Resource Allocation · Financial Statements

Bachelor of Laws - LLB

Tribhuvan University, Nepal Law Campus

2018 – 2021

Skills: Strategic Thinking · Problem Solving · Sales Strategy · Computer Literacy · Relationship Building · Risk Management

Intermediate in Commerce

Ratna Jyoti Multiple Campus, Kathmandu

1998 – 2000

Skills: Customer Retention · Customer Contact · Customer Service Operations · Sales Strategy · Finance · Computer Literacy · Relationship Building · Marketing Strategy

SLC(10th)

Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School Hajariya, Nepal

1989 – 1998

Skills: Relationship Building

Skills

Financial LiteracySales DevelopmentZero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV)Dealer RelationshipsAlternative EnergyTrade ShowsCustomer DevelopmentTrade Show ExhibitorForecastingDealer NetworksOperationsWorking ExperienceCustomer ContactMerchandisingPython (Programming Language)Team PerformanceEntrepreneurshipTrend AnalysisDemand LettersDocumentationWholesaleSales MeetingsTableauRisk ManagementFinancial ForecastingBusiness ExpansionFinancial StatementsGeneral AdministrationFinanceKey Performance IndicatorsRetail SalesMicrosoft OutlookMarket AnalysisInterpersonal CommunicationField OperationsComputer LiteracyCoachingChargingElectric VehiclesPerformance MeasurementProblem SolvingResource AllocationPresentationsBusiness Relationship ManagementData VisualizationBusiness AnalyticsChannel PartnersTeamworkSQLVisualizationCustomer RetentionStrategic ThinkingBusiness ManagementDatabasesMicrosoft ExcelSales StrategyMarketing StrategyCustomer Service OperationsRelationship BuildingAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsStrategic LeadershipCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Sales ManagementCustomer Service ManagementCommunicationSales and MarketingMicrosoft OfficeBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Sales OperationsSales ProcessesAutomotiveGroup PolicyPricing StrategyBusiness AnalysisNew Business DevelopmentBusiness StrategySetting up new businessesPublic SpeakingPublic RelationsManagementCustomer ServiceStrategic PlanningTeam ManagementBusiness PlanningNegotiationMarketingSales PromotionMarketing ManagementActivity PlanningDealer ManagementDealer OperationsTrainingSales PresentationsStrategic NegotiationsSalesBusiness DevelopmentRecruitingLeadershipTeam Building