Pranay Sakpal

Senior Sales Manager @ PL International

About

Senior Manager - International Sales & Marketing with a passion for building markets, winning clients, and turning heavy equipment into heavy results. I work across Africa—connecting businesses with the right construction and mining solutions through smart strategy, technical understanding, and relationship-driven selling.I love uncovering opportunities in new territories, simplifying complex technical products for clients, and delivering value—from the first pitch to after-sales support.If it involves growth, global markets, and big machinery—I’m all in ✔️

Country

India

City

Mumbai

Industry

Logistics & Supply Chain

Skill

Sales and Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Fitness, Data Entry, Manage client expectations, International Business Management, Compliance Regulations, Internal & External Clients, Revenue Generation, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, International Negotiations, Time Management, FinTech, Teamwork, SQL, Crisis Management, Stress Management, Import Operations, Emerging Markets

Experience

Senior Sales Manager

PL International

2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Nairobi

PL International Holdings (K) Ltd Jan 2025 – Present Leading the B2B sales function for construction and mining equipment across Kenya and Zambia, I drive business growth by blending technical expertise with strategic market insights. Key Contributions & Impact: • Led end-to-end B2B sales operations, expanding market presence across East and Southern Africa. • Delivered high-impact product demos and technical presentations, showcasing ROI, efficiency gains, and operational benefits to potential clients. • Developed monthly sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and client feedback reports, supporting data-driven decision-making for senior management. • Conducted in-depth market research and competitor analysis, enabling tailored solutions and a value-driven sales approach. • Worked closely with after-sales and service teams to ensure customer satisfaction, timely maintenance, and reliable spare-parts support. • Ensured full compliance with local trade regulations, customs requirements, and importation processes, reducing operational delays and risks. This role allows me to combine technical sales, market strategy, and client relationship management, while driving impactful growth in the heavy equipment sector.

Sales Intern

Anil Engineering Pvt Ltd. (AEPL)

2024-7 - 2024-9 · 3 mos

Navi Mumbai

Sales & Business Development Intern Anil Engineering Pvt. Ltd. July 2024 – Sept 2024 During my internship, I supported the international sales and export operations for LPG vaporizers and safety fittings. Key Contributions: • Managed export documentation and successfully coordinated an LPG shipment to Kenya – East Africa. • Generated 100+ sales leads and pitched products to international clients. • Conducted market research on LPG vaporizer demand in Kenya, contributing to sales strategy. • Handled data entry and compliance documentation, supporting ₹10 lakh+ revenue generation. This role enhanced my skills in sales outreach, export processes, documentation, and international business communication.