Indranil Sarkar
@indranilsarkar
Sales and business development leader specializing in OEM automotive and EV sectors.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented Sales & Marketing professional with over 18 years' experience in the Automotive and Auto-ancillary industry, focused on OEM sales, strategic account management, RFQ handling, cost negotiation and new product development.
I have a proven track record building long-term relationships with leading OEMs and suppliers, growing revenue (for example, expanding North Auto OEM business from ₹19.2 Cr to ₹120 Cr) and securing market share across products such as timing chains and brake shoes.
I bring cross-functional collaboration with production, logistics and finance, experience in EV segment development through partnerships with Ampere, Okinawa, Hero Electric and others, and a pragmatic approach to driving profitability and operational delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager – Sales & Business Development
Greenfuel Energy Solution
Apr 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 5 months)
Spearheaded OEM sales for lithium-ion battery solutions, establishing partnerships with EV OEMs (Ampere, Okinawa, Hero Electric) and securing RFQs and aggregator relationships with Zypp and Yulu, driving new business growth.
Assistant Manager – OEM Marketing
M K Auto Clutch Co.
Jul 2015 - Apr 2021 (5 years 9 months)
Acquired new OEM clients including TVS and Mahindra First Choice, led product launches with Bosch and SKF, and expanded brake shoe business to drive revenue growth and strengthen key account relationships.
Senior Executive – OEM Sales (North)
TIDC India
Oct 2006 - May 2015 (8 years 7 months)
Grew North OEM business from ₹19.2 Cr to ₹120 Cr, captured 100% timing chain market share for Honda Two Wheelers, and coordinated production forecasts, logistics, collections, and NPD support to meet customer requirements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CMJ University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
2009 - 2012
Grade: A
Activities and societies: Student
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at CMJ University in 2012.
Institution of Automotive Engineers, Chennai
Post Diploma in Automobile Engineering, Automobile Engineering
2004 - 2005
Grade: A
Activities and societies: Student
Completed a Post Diploma in Automobile Engineering from the Institution of Automotive Engineers, Chennai in 2005.
Institution of Motor Industry , Chennai
Diploma in Automobile Engineering, Automobile Engineering
2001 - 2004
Grade: A
Activities and societies: Student
Obtained a Diploma in Automobile Engineering from the Institution of Motor Industries, Chennai in 2004.
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