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Danagovardhan ChinnappanDC

Danagovardhan Chinnappan

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Business Development & Key Accounts Professional

Coimbatore, India

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-chinnappan-250aa1185/

Iamneo Edtech Private LimitedPSG Institute of Management

Danagovardhan Chinnappan is a seasoned professional with over nine years of experience in Business Development and Operations, leading global teams to achieve client outcomes. He has expertise in client relationship management, proposal building, cost analysis, and process optimization, with a strong command of CRM and data analysis. Recognized for consistently surpassing targets, he has driven revenue growth and key account success at Iamneo Edtech, Minori Labs, Roots Cast, and Lakshmi Machine Works across Indian, North American, European, aerospace, and automotive markets.

Experience

Partner – Key Accounts – University Partnerships

Iamneo Edtech Private Limited

Jan 2023 - Present

Cultivated enduring client relationships for key accounts. Formulated and implemented strategies to surpass revenue and growth targets. Responded to RFP/RFQ/RFI, prepared proposals, and negotiated client contracts. Recognized and capitalized on upselling and cross-selling opportunities. Generated sales forecasts, tracked performance, and analyzed key account data. Led delivery team to address and resolve client concerns. Monitored key account finances including product costing, competitive analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

Business Initiation Specialist

Minori Labs Private Limited

Apr 2019 - Dec 2022

Orchestrated sales support functions for current and new business development. Launched outreach via cold calls, emails, and social media marketing. Managed and expanded company's prospect database in CRM system. Created comprehensive prospect profiles. Worked closely with sales and delivery teams on RFP/RFQ proposals. Managed end-to-end recruitment processes.

Senior Engineer (Marketing & Operations)

Roots Cast Private Limited

Jun 2017 - Mar 2019

Led generation of RFQs, prepared commercial proposals, negotiated and successfully closed deals. Conducted competitive analyses. Managed New Product Development (NPD) and collaborated with cross-functional teams for timely delivery. Verified and managed legal documents (NDA, BG, insurance policies, multiyear price contracts).

Senior Engineer (Marketing & Project Management)

Lakshmi Machine Works Limited

Apr 2013 - Oct 2016

Established, cultivated, and sustained profitable customer relationships. Orchestrated customer visits, organized symposiums/exhibitions, and submitted RFI/RFQs. Monitored competitor activities and adapted marketing strategies. Provided comprehensive support for new products, collecting customer feedback post-FAI submission.

Education

PSG Institute of Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Management

Operations Management

Jan 2011 - Jan 2013Grade: CGPA 7.98

Coimbatore, India

Dr Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology

Bachelor of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2007 - Jan 2011Grade: CGPA 8.55

Pollachi, India

Skills

Sales and Business Development
Client Relationship Management
Strategic Planning and Execution
Leadership and Team Handling
Negotiation and Contract Management
CRM and Database Management
Project and Process Management
Communication and Presentation Skills
Problem-solving and Decision-making
Customer Support and Satisfaction
RFP/RFQ/RFI
Proposal Building
Cost Analysis
Market Research