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Neelesh Khandelwal

Neelesh Khandelwal

Brampton,Canada

Summary

Experienced professional with extensive international business experience across diverse continents. A proven and dynamic leader in sales and business development with a track record spanning over 30 years in the packaging industry. Skilled in building and leading high-performance teams, implementing innovative marketing strategies, and driving significant business growth through creative problem-solving and adaptability.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President and Head of Exports

JPFL FILMS PRIVATE LIMITED/ JINDAL POLYFILMS LIMITED
11.2019 - 03.2024
  • Part of senior leadership team and key contributor to business strategy formulation and P&L Management.
  • Managed sales turnover exceeding USD 120mn/ year.
  • Optimized sales strategies by analyzing market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback.
  • Developed and executed strategic business development plans to expand footprints to 98 countries, achieved 100% growth in sales volume within 2 years.
  • Managed Key client relationship resulting in over 30% increase in client retention and satisfaction.
  • Realignment of agents and dealer network resulting in over 100% growth in business specially in Europe.
  • Revived dormant business ties with European clients, leading to increase of 60% sales.
  • Mentored young sales team into a strong, results-driven group.
  • Introduced and positioned new products in the market with great success.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives that resulted in a reduction in operational expenses, leading to improved profitability.
  • Successfully navigated sales through Covid lockdown period, achieved over 50% growth during the period.

Director Marketing – CPP Film

Al SHARQ FLEXIBLE PACKAGING FACTORIES
11.2018 - 09.2019
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Developed business in five new countries in Europe and Africa.
  • Managed and streamlined sales of group company "Al Sharq Plas LLC" resulting in increase in domestic sales by 50%.

Sr. General Manager Marketing – (Asia and Africa)

JBF RAK LLC
05.2013 - 08.2018
  • Revamped business strategy, achieving USD 11M (45%) revenue growth within first 12 months
  • Expanded Thick PET market share in Turkey from 20% to over 60% in 3 years.
  • Initiated/re-established sales in 8 new countries across Africa and Middle East
  • Introduced and developed consistent portfolio of value-added PET films
  • Achieved 15% reduction in inventory levels through effective production and logistics planning.

Business Partner

NOVAK GENERAL TRADING LLC
05.2010 - 04.2013

Trading of various packaging substrates across borders in Africa, India, Middle East and Europe

  • Expanded business to 10 countries.
  • Achieved business turnover of USD 10M.
  • Developed new vendors from India, China and Thailand.
  • Played a crucial role in forming a new company "Novak Aluminium LLC" in UAE, for manufacturing house hold consumables like Home Foil, Facial tissues, toilet rolls, Cling film etc.
  • Expanded sales offices in India and Pakistan.
  • Provide technical and Management consultancy services to Packaging Industries in UAE.

Dy. General Manager Marketing – Middle East, Africa & Indian Sub-continent

JBF RAK LLC
03.2008 - 04.2010
  • Accomplishments: Implemented distributor/agent-driven strategy, facilitating rapid market penetration of JBF films in 15 countries
  • Established business of over 800MT/month in India within 6 months of startup
  • Achieved business turnover of USD 30mn for the region within second year of operation
  • As Deputy Management Representative (DMR), established Quality Management Systems across the organization aligned with ISO 9000 guidelines.
  • Employed best practices and management controls to provide superior service to internal and external customers.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and implementing effective solutions.

Head of Sales & Marketing

NOVA INDUSTRIES LLC
04.2007 - 02.2008
  • Developed and executed comprehensive product based sales plans, resulting in over 100% increase in sales, improved market penetration and customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented data-driven sales techniques that enabled the team to identify potential leads more effectively and increase conversion rates.
  • Initiated exports to countries in Africa, Middle East and Europe.

General Manager Sales

Jindal Polyester Limited (Jindal Poly films Ltd.)
Delhi, Delhi
03.1998 - 08.2007

• Established JINDAL as the market leader in India with a commanding 30% market share in India.

• Cultivated a strong network of corporate clients and dealers across the country.
• Launched new products successfully by collaborating with cross-functional teams and executing comprehensive go-to-market plans.

• Regularly exceeded monthly targets for both individual and team.

Joint Executive Manager

FLEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED
08.1995 - 03.1998
  • Accomplishments: Established and implemented quality management systems for film division, leading to ISO 9000 certification
  • Pan India survey to assess application and demand of Thick PET films
  • Conducted over 50 training seminars for employees at all levels, from operators to Senior Managers.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

The Institution of Engineers (India)
India
05.1993

Post Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

The YMCA Institute of Engineering
India
05.1990

Skills

  • Strategic Business Planning,
  • Sales and Business development,
  • P&L Management,
  • Channel and Dealer Network Management,
  • People Management,
  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Strategic Planning
  • Client Relationship Management

Languages

English
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working

Timeline

Vice President and Head of Exports

JPFL FILMS PRIVATE LIMITED/ JINDAL POLYFILMS LIMITED
11.2019 - 03.2024

Director Marketing – CPP Film

Al SHARQ FLEXIBLE PACKAGING FACTORIES
11.2018 - 09.2019

Sr. General Manager Marketing – (Asia and Africa)

JBF RAK LLC
05.2013 - 08.2018

Business Partner

NOVAK GENERAL TRADING LLC
05.2010 - 04.2013

Dy. General Manager Marketing – Middle East, Africa & Indian Sub-continent

JBF RAK LLC
03.2008 - 04.2010

Head of Sales & Marketing

NOVA INDUSTRIES LLC
04.2007 - 02.2008

General Manager Sales

Jindal Polyester Limited (Jindal Poly films Ltd.)
03.1998 - 08.2007

Joint Executive Manager

FLEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED
08.1995 - 03.1998

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

The Institution of Engineers (India)

Post Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

The YMCA Institute of Engineering
Neelesh Khandelwal