Avinash Patil
About Avinash Patil
Avinash Patil serves as the Head of Direct Sales at Kennametal in Bengaluru, India, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in sales, having previously worked in various roles at Kennametal and SECO TOOLS INDIA PVT. LTD.
Work at Kennametal
Avinash Patil currently serves as the Head of Direct Sales at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His career at Kennametal spans multiple roles, including Territory Sales Manager from 2016 to 2018, Senior Manager - Sales from 2019 to 2022, and Area Sales Manager from 2015 to 2016. His extensive experience at Kennametal reflects a strong commitment to sales leadership and strategy within the organization.
Previous Experience at SECO Tools
Before joining Kennametal, Avinash Patil worked at SECO TOOLS INDIA PVT. LTD as a Senior Sales Engineer from 2008 to 2011 in Pune. This role provided him with foundational experience in sales engineering, contributing to his later success in various sales positions at Kennametal.
Education and Expertise
Avinash Patil holds an MBA in Marketing from MIT College, Pune, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical from Dr. J. J. Magdum College of Engineering, completing his studies from 2000 to 2004. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in both engineering principles and marketing strategies.
Career Progression
Avinash Patil's career has shown a progressive trajectory in sales roles. After starting as an Assistant Manager - Sales at Kennametal from 2011 to 2015, he advanced to Area Sales Manager for nine months in 2015, followed by his tenure as Territory Sales Manager. His roles have consistently increased in responsibility, culminating in his current position as Head of Direct Sales.