Praveen N Khandekar
About Praveen N Khandekar
Praveen N Khandekar is an Area Sales Manager for Professional Luminaires at Orient Electric with extensive experience in sales and marketing roles across various companies in India.
Current Role at Orient Electric
Praveen N Khandekar serves as the Area Sales Manager for Professional Luminaires at Orient Electric. He has been in this role since 2022, focusing on sales strategies and market development for professional lighting solutions in the Pune region. His responsibilities include managing sales operations, building customer relationships, and driving revenue growth.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Khandekar has extensive experience in sales management across various companies. He worked as a Sales Manager at Infinity Switch Technologies Pvt Ltd from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he held the position of Territory Sales Manager at Legrand (India) for one year and served as a Territory Sales Manager at Lance LED from 2016 to 2018. His roles have consistently involved managing sales teams and developing market strategies.
Educational Background
Praveen N Khandekar completed his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics and Communication from Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum, from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from Sinhgad Institute of Management, Pune, from 2008 to 2010. This educational foundation supports his expertise in sales and marketing.
Expertise in Professional Luminaires Sales
Khandekar possesses specialized expertise in handling professional luminaires sales within the Pune region. His skills include new business development, operations management, and building strong customer relationships. He demonstrates a proven ability to lead teams effectively, focusing on achieving organizational objectives and enhancing sales performance.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Praveen N Khandekar has held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He began as a Business Development Executive at Exide Industries Limited in 2010, followed by roles as a Lighting Engineer at Pierlite India Pvt. Ltd. and a Senior Marketing Executive at Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the lighting industry.