ARUN VARUGHESE THOMAS, Business Developer

ARUN VARUGHESE THOMAS

Business Developer

Bright Plus Fitout

البلد
الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
التعليم
ماجستير, MBA in Business Administration
الخبرات
15 years, 1 أشهر

مشاركة سيرتي الذاتية

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الخبرة العملية

مجموع سنوات الخبرة :15 years, 1 أشهر

Business Developer في Bright Plus Fitout
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ يناير 2022

• Generated Fit-Out & Joinery projects worth AED 9M and AED 80M worth project in sales pipeline.
• Closed AED 5.4M worth steel fabrication projects & AED 109M worth steel fabrication projects in pipeline.
• Sales Pipeline of AED 12M projects to be awarded within a span of 3 months.
• Estimation & Pricing for Steel fabrication projects
• Design & Pricing strategy for an Enhancement project by Dubai Municipality.
• Developed marketing materials, Company Website, Brochure, Signage & Business cards formats for clients

Business Development Manager في MAB Contracting LLC
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • يناير 2021 إلى يناير 2022

• Strategies to develop the steel fabrication & contracting business of MAB Contracting.
• Obtaining RFQ’s for Design, Supply, Fabrication & Installation of Structural Steel projects.
• Cater the requirements of Non-Structural Metal, Aluminium & Glazing works for contractors in UAE.
• Established rapport with potential clients and developed strategies for the diversification onto Oil & Gas sector.
• Supply & cater to the needs of Oil & Gas industry & fabricated products to meet their demands.
• Developed value added propositions & suggested investment portfolios to meet the yearly targets.
• Researched organizations, projects, and individuals to find new opportunities in steel & building construction.
• Finding and developing business in other potential sectors in UAE market.
• Reviewing RFQ for all ongoing projects in UAE and initiating pricing methodologies, marketing strategies.
• Market Segmentation to efficiently target different sectors in Building, Infrastructure & EPC contractors.
• Prequalifying MAB under government entities like RTA, Musanada, DEWA, FEWA & SEWA etc.
• Vendor registration process initiated with EPC companies like Hyundai, Samsung, Saipem, ADNOC etc.
• Analysing and reviewing the proposals prepared by estimation team as well as reviewing their performance.
• Develop strategies for Market Research, Market Positioning, Branding &Competitor Analysis,
• Evaluate the reason of losing a live tender and rectifying & devise possible solutions.
• Follow up potential opportunities and establish better client relationship.
• Implement effective market penetration, lead generation strategies as well as devise methods for client retention.
• Negotiating with client on technical & commercial concerns.
• Created website, brochures & other marketing material for MAB Contracting.

Business Development Engineer في NASA Structural Systems LLC
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • أبريل 2016 إلى ديسمبر 2020

• Dealt with project sales of post-tensioning services to Buildings, Bridge, LNG Tanks & Silos in GCC.
• Handled business development of diverse projects & services in construction sector projects worldwide.
• Estimation & pricing for high-value projects in building, bridges & LNG projects worldwide.
• Handled sales for Macalloy tension rods & threaded bars for bridges and tunnel projects in UAE.
• Developed and acquired potential clients, decision makers and maintained existing client relationships.
• Good client relationships across GCC markets like UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.
• Identified post-tensioning target markets, track market trends and developed pricing strategies.
• Price and margin target set in accordance with parameters, to ensure long term sustainability.
• Monthly reporting of Middle East pipeline bids for post-tensioning buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Gathered, analysed, and presented information related to competitors bidding for Al Zour LNGI project.
• Generated leads and research presentation on stay cable requirement of US $ 1bn tower in Dubai, UAE.
• Handled objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements, and working through differences to a positive conclusion. Also, use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately.
• Formulate weekly/monthly forecast matrix on revenue/target on company financial performance.
• Supported the KIPIC project on procurement, vendor analysis and had also shortlisted cost-effective manpower supplier.

Sales Engineer في Middle East Prestressing L.L.C (MEPS)
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • مارس 2014 إلى مارس 2016

• Managed overall post-tensioning sales and marketing activities of MEPS and direct reporting to top management.
• Closed AUD$ 6m sales with top notch construction contractors across GCC countries.
• Weekly client meetings all over U.A.E, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.
• Implemented new sales tracking system to evaluate current sales tactics and forecast revenue.
• Negotiating tender project, contract terms and conditions to meet both client and company needs.
• Being responsible for managing and maintaining existing and new business relationships across Middle East.
• Consistent and effective follow-up on after sales and payment for projects in all Middle East countries.
• Opening new business markets by targeting and closing major infrastructure projects for post-tensioning.
• Work closely with the project and design teams to deliver value additions as well as after sales service for clients.
• Initiate high level approach with management and established business agreements for major projects.

Sales Coordinator في AceCad
  • الهند - نافي مومباي
  • أبريل 2011 إلى فبراير 2014

• Established market segmentation for StruMIS & Building Information Modelling (BIM) solutions
• Awareness provided with marketing techniques to untouched areas of South India and Maharashtra.
• Closed valuable sales with associations in Trichy and Chennai and generated valuable leads all over India.
• Vigorous follow-up and established tie-ups with industrial associations in promoting BIM services.
• Handled marketing, sales, and promotion of BIM Management.
• Lead generation, Market Research and Generating new markets in Singapore and Malaysia.
• Weekly meeting to formulate sales strategies and develop revenue forecast models.

Site Engineer في PTC Builders
  • الهند - كيرالا
  • مارس 2007 إلى يناير 2009

• Setting out for spread foundation, RCC structures, block work & finishing works.
• Direct supervision of manpower as well as overseeing & reporting of the on-site flow of work, materials, and equipment at site.
• Estimation of quantities as well as analysed cost of materials, equipment, or labour to determine project feasibility.
• Inspection and monitoring progress to ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards as well as maintaining proper record for project manager.
• Taking measurements and bill preparation of all operations, variations, and maintenance activities at project site.
• OH&S practices to be always checked, evaluated & reported to project manager.
• Actual vs Budget forecast to be maintained for project manager.
• Review construction plans with clients & project manager as well as enumerating and recommending work done options and variations in their flat.
• Attending technical clarifications for supervisors and monitoring their performance.
• Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, deeds, and leases.
• Carry out real estate sales and marketing activities for villas and constructed flats.
• Promoting sales through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
• Daily & Monthly reports to project manager

الخلفية التعليمية

ماجستير, MBA in Business Administration
  • في SRM UNIVERSITY
  • فبراير 2011
بكالوريوس, B.E in Civil Engineering
  • في ANNA UNIVERSITY
  • فبراير 2007

• Graduated with 6.9 GPA • Majored in Civil Engineering. • Elected to Team Leader for Tsunami Rehabilitation Program in 2005.

Specialties & Skills

AutoCAD
Primavera P6
Microsoft Office
Primavera
Auto CAD
MS Office tools
Business Development
operation
key account management
marketing
marketing management
marketing strategy
market research
materials
operations management
marketing mix
negotiation

اللغات

الانجليزية
متمرّس
الملايام
متمرّس
الهندية
متمرّس
التاميلية
متوسط

العضويات

Society of Engineers U.A.E
  • Civil Engineer
  • June 2014
Trakhees Certified Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • August 2017

التدريب و الشهادات

CADD CENTRE NAGERCOVIL (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
May 2006
صالحة لغاية:
March 2007
Government of Tamil Nadu (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
April 2006
صالحة لغاية:
February 2007

الهوايات

  • Cricket, Football, Reading
  • Driving
  • Music