Rakesh Mehta

Expertise in leadership development & implementing business strategies geared towards innovation and profit maximization

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About

- Nearly 37 years of dynamic career that reflects year-on-year success in achieving business growth objectives with extensive experience in Sales & Marketing, Business Growth, Global Commercial Operations, People Development and Product Promotions - Experience in leading business development in new locations, setting up organizations from scratch across the globe including development & implementation of operating procedures - Proven abilities in Global Trading of petrochemical products ensuring overall pipeline growth, engaging teams to close sales & deliver services and providing ongoing support & training - Expertise in identifying & establishing strategic alliances / tie-ups with suitable business partners, resulting in deeper market penetration & profitability - Demonstrated Leadership skills in developing multicultural regional sales teams and managing people from different nationalities - Recognized as a change agent, persistent innovator and team motivator who has championed some of the most successful branding strategies, market analysis and product launch campaigns - Accountable for managing business over 500M$, managing profit center operations; exploring new revenue streams and increasing profitability - Functioning as a key member of global and regional business teams in designing and implementation of business strategies and influencing people without authority - Grooming Leaders for the global organization by providing mentor-ship and guidance for effective assimilation in their roles - Acting as an ambassador of the company and developing contacts in the industry, trade associations, government agencies, business partners and other stakeholders; responsible for addressing business related matters as a lead contact including regulatory, customs, etc. - Quick Learner , Adaptable to changes, Ability to perform under pressure and meet timeline

Experience

  • ExxonMobil Company India P. Ltd. (Mumbai Metropolitan Region)
    • Director
      Sep 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 10 mos

    • Polypropylene Sales Manager - OASIS
      Sep 2015 - Aug 2017 · 2 yrs

      Strategic Thinker with Strong Execution and Planning Skills Top Management Professional, Corporate and Business Development Expert ~ Strategy Planning ~ Organisational Development ~ Sales & Marketing ~ Commercial Functions

  • ExxonMobil Chemical Asia Pacific (Singapore)
    • Polypropylene Sales Manager - OASIS
      Dec 2008 - Aug 2015 · 6 yrs 9 mos

      • Result oriented • Growing the business and the organization in Asia Pacific with overall P&L responsibility for countries in Asia-Pacific . • Good interpersonal skills. Handled large, diverse and experienced teams with ease by empowering the people • Developed large diverse geographies for high performance products to improve business profitability • Building partnerships with key strategic customers including distributors and negotiate long-term contracts • Enthusiastic contribution of fresh ideas to bring in positive changes in the effectiveness of the organization regionally and globally • Good Communication and networking skills • Building strategy for long term growth

    • Asia Pacific Enable™ Launch Manager
      Dec 2007 - Nov 2008 · 1 yr

      • Launched the new generation metallocene catalyzed product Enable™ in Asia Pacific • Actively networked with customers and Asia Pacific Regional market segment teams to push market development activities • Developed, coached and mentored sales organization in value selling • Drive Pipeline development for growth of premium products

  • ExxonMobil Company India Pvt. Ltd. (13 yrs 4 mos)
    • Polyolefins Sales Manager - South Asia
      Jul 2006 - Nov 2007 · 1 yr 5 mos

      • Built the organization to sell Polyolefins in India Sub continent, Middle East and Africa • Led Price volume management activities • Aggressively grew premium products in line with global strategy

    • Regional Sales Planner - MEAF+SA
      Oct 2004 - Jun 2006 · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Developed plans to improve margins in Middle East, Africa and South Asia • Stewarded regional sales plan, fixed cost budget and control expenses • Understood business, political and competitive environment in each area and became the ‘Go To’ person for the sales organization

    • Sales Manager - India Subcontinent
      Apr 2000 - Sep 2004 · 4 yrs 6 mos

      Developed and expanded the India sub-continent market for ExxonMobil Chemical Polyethylene and Polypropylene products • Built the ExxonMobil sales organization in India in terms of people, systems and skills for future growth strides • Achieved sales plan for India sub-continent, (growth > 100% every year ), despite strong and aggressive local competition • Provided SSHE and Controls leadership. Ensured that Security, Safety and Controls requirements are implemented