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Prakash Baskar

@prakashbaskar

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I am interested in a remote position, or one in Nairobi. Sales and strategic partnerships leader

India

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior sales or partnerships roles where I can lead regional leasing operations, build partner ecosystems, drive revenue growth, and mentor high-performing teams.

I am interested in a remote position, or one in Nairobi, Kenya.

I am a results-driven Sales & Strategic Partnerships leader with over 12 years of experience in leasing solutions, strategic sales planning, and team management across finance and mobility firms.

I have led regional leasing operations for cars, equipment, and IT/plant machinery, managing end-to-end deal cycles from client acquisition and needs analysis to proposal structuring and closure.

I build and maintain vendor, OEM, and partner ecosystems, collaborate with risk and legal teams to structure compliant deals, and coach teams to improve sales efficiency and service consistency.

My track record includes consistent target overachievement, regional portfolio growth, and multiple awards for sales performance and contribution to client growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Independent Consultant

Current

Self-Employed

Mar 2025 - Present (9 months)

Provide strategic and operational advisory to small businesses and startups on business models, market expansion, and financial planning, enabling improved efficiency and scalable growth.

Strategic Planning Market Expansion Business Modeling Financial Planning Go To Market Customer Engagement

AVP Sales and Marketing

OPC Asset Solution Pvt Ltd

Aug 2024 - Mar 2025 (7 months)

Led South India leasing operations for IT equipment and plant machinery, managing end-to-end deal cycles, vendor/OEM partnerships, and regional expansion in SME and enterprise segments.

Leasing Solutions Sales Leadership Vendor Management Deal Structuring Business Development Partner Management Regional Operations

AVP Sales and Marketing

Quiklyz By Mahindra Finance

Jul 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year)

Oversaw car leasing operations for South India across corporate and individual segments, cultivated dealer and fleet partnerships, and implemented regional campaigns to boost leads and conversions.

Fleet Management Sales Strategy Market Analysis Lead Conversion

Senior Manager

Tata Capital Limited

Oct 2022 - Jul 2023 (9 months)

Headed leasing operations across five South Indian states, directing sales strategy, pipeline management, and cross-functional deal structuring to drive regional revenue and retention.

Revenue Forecasting Client Relationship Management Deal Structuring Risk & Credit Coordination Sales Pipeline

Senior Manager

Orix Leasing And Financial India Ltd

Jan 2018 - Sep 2022 (4 years 8 months)

Managed southern region car leasing portfolio, consistently exceeding sales targets, expanding leasing volumes, and building partnerships with dealers, insurers, and service providers.

Sales Growth Portfolio Management Customer Retention

Area Sales Manager

Daimler Financial Services

Sep 2015 - May 2017 (1 year 8 months)

Supported Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Tamil Nadu with tailored financing and leasing solutions, managing high-value contracts and improving deal turnaround and customer experience.

High Value Leasing Negotiation Client Acquisition Relationship Management

Assistant Manager

Sundaram Finance Limited

May 2012 - Aug 2015 (3 years 3 months)

Conducted credit assessments and supported vehicle and machinery loan processing, reducing risk through thorough borrower evaluation and close collaboration with credit and legal teams.

Loan Processing Risk Management Client Onboarding Documentation Financial Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

School of Management, D.G. Vaishnav College

Master of Business Administration, Marketing & Supply Chain

2010 - 2012

Completed an MBA focusing on Marketing and Supply Chain from 2010 to 2012, developing skills in strategic marketing, supply chain management, and business operations.