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Rafnas Rasheed, Entrepreneur – Business Operations & Investments

Rafnas Rasheed

Entrepreneur – Business Operations & Investments·Self-Employed

India

Bachelor's degree, Electronics

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 0 months

Entrepreneur – Business Operations & Investments

October 2021 - Present

Self-Employed

Kerala, India

October 2021 - Present

Led independent business operations and investment activities, maintaining active involvement in commercial decision
making, financial planning, vendor coordination, and client engagement during a planned transition away from full-time
corporate roles.
Role:
Managed independent business operations and personal investments, focusing on sales activities, financial planning,
pricing decisions, and customer engagement.
Evaluated commercial feasibility, pricing strategies, and risk considerations to support sustainable business decisions.
Coordinated with vendors, partners, and clients on commercial matters, negotiations, and ongoing business activities.
Ensured financial discipline and operational oversight across business activities throughout this period.
Maintained continuous professional engagement through business operations while taking a planned step back from full
time corporate employment.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics

Entrepreneur | Business Operations & Strategic Investments

October 2021 - Present

Self Employed

Cochin, India Hybrid

October 2021 - Present

Managed independent business activities and strategic investments, focusing on financial planning, commercial evaluation,
vendor coordination, and operational oversight.

Role:
-Managed business operations, financial planning and commercial decision-making.
Evaluated business opportunities, pricing strategies, and associated risks to support informed decisions.
-Coordinated with vendors and service providers to ensure effective execution of business activities.
-Maintained financial discipline and accountability for overall business performance.
-Continued professional development in project management, energy-efficient technologies, and industry trends.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Sales Manager / Head – Lighting Division

March 2018 - September 2021

Zubair Electric LLC

Muscat, Oman

March 2018 - September 2021

Led the Lighting Divisions project sales operations, overseeing the complete lifecycle of large-scale architectural and smart lighting projects—from specification and estimation through execution and client handover. Worked closely with international lighting brands, consultants, contractors, and government entities to deliver commercially successful and technically compliant lighting solutions across Oman.

Role:
-Directed project sales and business development activities for architectural and smart lighting solutions, managing an annual sales turnover of approximately 4.5M OMR.

-Led, mentored, and developed a 10-member sales and technical team, driving accountability, collaboration, and consistent performance.

-Drove profitability through specification-driven sales and value engineering, optimizing specifications while maintaining design integrity.

-Owned key account relationships across government, semi-government, and private sector clients, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.

-Led negotiations, commercial discussions, and contract finalization for high-value lighting projects.

-Coordinated cross-functionally with estimation, design, procurement, and project teams to ensure smooth execution and client satisfaction.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Assistant Sales Manager – Lighting Division

March 2014 - March 2018

Zubair Electric LLC

Muscat, Oman

March 2014 - March 2018

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Sr. Sales Engineer – Lighting Division

March 2011 - March 2014

Zubair Electric LLC

Muscat, Oman

March 2011 - March 2014

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Project Sales Engineer

May 2009 - January 2011

Siegend Systems & Engineers India

Kerala, India

May 2009 - January 2011

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Contributed directly to project sales and technical coordination for energy management and control system solutions,
working closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams. Built early expertise in specification-driven sales, system
integration, and client-facing technical engagement across commercial projects.
Role:
Managed front-end project sales activities by engaging with clients to understand requirements, recommend appropriate
solutions, and align systems with project specifications.
Owned technical-commercial discussions during pre-sales stages, addressing system capabilities, compliance, and
integration considerations.
Coordinated directly with contractors and internal teams to ensure proposed solutions were technically feasible and
aligned with project execution requirements.
Prepared and delivered solution presentations and system demonstrations tailored to client and consultant expectations.
Worked across integrated building solutions including lighting control, building management, and security-related
systems, developing a holistic understanding of smart infrastructure.
Built early competence in consultative selling, negotiation basics, and stakeholder management through regular client
interaction.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Sales

Education

Mahatma Gandhi University

April 2009

April 2009

Bachelor's degree, Electronics

India

Mahatma Gandhi University

January 2009

January 2009

Bachelor's degree, Electronics & Communication Engineering

India

Skills

Lighting
Expert
Lighting
Expert
Quotations
Expert
Quotations
Expert
Product Management
Expert
Product Management
Expert
Stage
Expert
Stage
Expert
Sales Process
Expert
Sales Process
Expert
Marketing
Expert
Marketing
Expert
People Management
Expert
People Management
Expert
Lighting
Expert
Lighting
Expert
Brand Analysis & Development
Expert
Brand Analysis & Development
Expert
Negotiation Skills
Expert
Negotiation Skills
Expert
Customer Relations
Expert
Customer Relations
Expert
Quotations
Expert
Quotations
Expert
Product Management
Expert
Product Management
Expert
Stage
Expert
Stage
Expert
Sales Process
Expert
Sales Process
Expert
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
Intermediate
INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
Intermediate
MANAGED ACCOUNTS
Intermediate
MANAGED ACCOUNTS
Intermediate
SALES
Intermediate
SALES
Intermediate
SALES STRATEGY
Intermediate
SALES STRATEGY
Intermediate
VALUE ENGINEERING
Intermediate
VALUE ENGINEERING
Intermediate
VISUAL DESIGN
Intermediate
VISUAL DESIGN
Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Malayalam

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Access Control Systems
Integrated Building & Security Systems
Installation Systems & Programming
Control Systems & Energy Management
Smart Lighting Controls & IoT Systems
Advanced LED Lighting Design & Smart Lighting Systems

Hobbies and interests

Tennis