Abhiram Ghosh Panikkassery, Training Manager and Technical Support/Dealer Improvement

Abhiram Ghosh Panikkassery

Training Manager and Technical Support/Dealer Improvement

Jaidah Group

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Automobile
Experience
12 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :12 years, 8 Months

Training Manager and Technical Support/Dealer Improvement at Jaidah Group
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since September 2018

As Training Manager of Jaidah group, the primary purpose of this newly created role was to drive superior customer service through enhanced Sales Capability.
This is one of the first initiatives of the group in moving from single to multi brand approach.
Key Achievements during the tenure include:

1. Achieved target certification levels across Chevrolet, Hyundai, Genesis, Isuzu, Bobcat and Komatsu in a period of 8 months covering more than 90 % of the total Sales and after sales force.

2. Project managed a customized Sales Academy that aimed to improve quality of Sales and margin through superior selling
practices. This initiative covered 30 Sales Managers and 95 Sales Consultants across the Automotive, Heavy Equipment, Projects and Leasing Divisions of the group.

3. Active member of the committee responsible for implementing a new Gross Profit based Sales & Aftersales Incentive Program in the automotive division. The main purpose of this scheme was to encourage ownership and profitability behaviors in the Sales Team.

4. Initiated and lead the process of introduction of Electric Vehicles and Charging stations in the country in collaboration with government organizations like Electricity Authority and Department of Motor Vehicles and Traffic.

5. Active technical support in Hyundai and chevrolet including communication with manufacturers

Technical Support and Training at Hyundai UAE
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2015 to August 2018

Al Majid Motors(Juma Al Majid Establioshment) is the only distributor of Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the UAE. We have a Training Center named Juma Al Majid Training Center in Dubai with sole responsibility to train and enhance the skills of technicians.We also provide training for our managers, engineers, sales executives, supervisors and service advisors strictly following the policies of JAM establishment and Hyundai/Kia motors, Korea.
Few of my responsibilities at the company includes:
*Providing technical training for the technicians of Hyundai Commercial Vehicles and level 1 training for Hyundai and Kia Passenger vehicle technicians.
*Structuring monthly and annual plans for the company
*Providing technical support for all the fleet customers
*Updation of monthly and annual reports

We have heavily experienced Managers and skilled technicians.It is a pleasure to work in an environment like the one provided here.I look forward to improve my knowledge, gain excellent experience and enhance my exposure in the Automotive Industry working with Juma Al Majid.

Automotive Technical Supervisor/Advisor at Ace Auto Maintenance Workshop
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • June 2015 to August 2015

Ace Auto Maintenance workshop has been an established Automotive workplace for more than 15 years.We do Periodic Services, Minor repairs, Major Services, Engine Overhauling, Body works and other minor jobs of passenger cars, passenger buses(light) and other light commercial and transport vehicles.Experienced technical strength, troubleshooting and established market knowledge is our asset.
As a supervisor of the technical team, my duties include:

*Technical support
*Troubleshooting and diagnosis
*Leading the whole team
*Strategic Consulting
*Brand Development
*Structuring Workshop Development Plans

Service Advisor and Technical Manager at Carshore Workshop Pvt Ltd
  • India - Kerala
  • January 2013 to April 2015

Receiving the customer and vehicle
Hearing the issues
Checking personally by driving and observing
Producing a job card
Advising the Customer
Technical advise to the technicians
Make sure work is completed in time
Deliver
sales prospects too

Research and Development Engineer at Red Rooster Performance International pvt ltd
  • India
  • August 2011 to December 2012

Research and Development Engineer (August 2011 to December 2012)
Red Rooster Performance International pvt ltd
(www.redroosterperformance.com/ www.redroosterracing.com)
Red Rooster Performance is a company dedicated to giving the Indian performance motoring after market a major makeover. The company participated in various motorsports competitions in the country and has achieved places in the podium.
The company includes a group of R and D engineers who prepares cars for rally and races. Moreover innovations are done to enhance the performance of street cars.
The company is equipped with the only hub driven chassis dynamometer in the country which helps in fine tuning of engines.
• Worked as an engineer in the research and development team, which involves Understanding and tuning the engines to improve the efficiency and performance for street as well as race cars
• Have got hands on experience on the mechanical aspects of cars
• Have worked on several race / rally cars which have entered several competitions in the country
• Have got exposed to basics of 3D modelling using solid works
• Active part of Pitstop team for Toyota Etios Motor Racing in Chennai and Delhi.


Communication skills, Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree, Automobile
  • at Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre, Calicut University
  • July 2011

Educational Credential Bachelor of technology- Automobile Nehru College of engineering and research centre

High school or equivalent, Indian Public
  • at Indian Public High School, RAK (CBSE)
  • January 2007

Calicut University 2007-2011 Aggregate: 65% Class XII Indian Public high school, Ras-Al-Khaimah, UAE

Specialties & Skills

Engineering Design
Automobile
Customer Service
Marketing
ENGINES
ENGINEER
Automotive
Training
Microsoft Office
After Sales
Sales Training
Business KPIs

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Hands on (Training)
Training Institute:
Bharath Motor works
Date Attended:
April 2009

Hobbies

  • Photography
  • Writing
    Have been awarded many a times for writings, especially vercification and theories.