Nihal Kannanari

-Manage activities associated with the entrusted portfolio of photovoltaic products, including modules, inverters, batteries, mounting structures, EV chargers, and DC cables
- Define product strategies and roadmaps to meet market demand and company goals for the European, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and North African markets
- Develop and maintain business relationships with specific manufacturers in the solar technology industry
- Negotiate and prepare business contracts with manufacturers to ensure competitive pricing and product availability
- Collaborate closely with the purchasing department to ensure product availability according to sales forecasts
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and new products in the photovoltaic sector, providing insights to the team
- Work with the marketing and sales teams to develop product promotion strategies and campaigns, leveraging expertise in technical presentations and market analysis
- Provide product support on e-commerce platforms and assist in resolving issues within the purchasing process
- Utilize skills in PVsyst, Helioscope, and PVcase to support technical aspects of product management
- Apply project management skills to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure timely product launches

• Collaborated with third-party clients to understand their procurement needs for PV projects, developing tailored solutions to meet budget and timeline requirements
• Established and maintained relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and pricing agreements
• Implemented strategic procurement strategies to optimize cost savings and ensure the availability of high-quality materials
• Conducted regular market analyses to stay informed about industry trends, pricing fluctuations, and emerging technologies
• Coordinated with project management teams to align procurement timelines with project milestones
• Provided detailed procurement reports to clients, highlighting cost breakdowns, delivery schedules, and quality assurance measures
• Key Achievements: Successfully managed the procurement of materials for multiple PV projects, resulting in on-time project completions and client satisfaction
• Streamlined the PV design process, reducing project timelines by 15% and improving overall efficiency
• Implemented cost-saving measures in procurement, resulting in a 10% reduction in project costs without compromising quality.

• Spearheaded the design and implementation of PV systems, collaborating closely with third-party clients to meet their specific project requirements
• Conducted detailed site assessments and analysis to optimize solar panel placements and system efficiency
• Utilized industry-standard software such as PVsyst and Helioscope to create accurate design proposals
• Worked closely with engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of designs into existing structures and electrical systems
• Facilitated client meetings to present design proposals, addressing technical inquiries and ensuring alignment with client expectations
• Executed procurement processes for project materials, establishing relationships with reliable suppliers to ensure timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.

• Designed a Complete PV System from, with manual calculations (Off-grid & Grid-tie)
• Drawn PV solar system diagram with AutoCAD
• Implemented the financial and the economical analysts of any grid tie Solar project
• Designed and analysed the protection devices system for solar project
• Constructed PV solar system project with the PVsyst software.

• Conceived and delivered the marketing activities outlined in the strategic plan
• Established target markets and potential audiences for conferences
• Implemented and project-managed a coordinated email marketing campaign for summits
• Campaign analysis/performance metrics.

• Assist in data collection
• Provides analysis in support of on-going company operations or in response to changing business strategies
• Develop and implement data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality.

• Managed and solved issues of 28 different websites with different policies at the same time
• Answered nearly 60 calls daily from customers inquiring about product usage, billing issues, technical issues or general company information
• Experienced to do work in pressure
• Managed to attend more than 180 chat in a day.

• Received inbound customer calls for various product purchases queries and complaints
• Successfully turned non-sales calls into sales calls while making over 100 outbound sales cold calls a day at the same time
• Maintained high-performance standards ranking as a top rep each and every month
• Excellent at multitasking between taking and making calls and tracking orders in Microsoft excel and word while scheduling appropriate appointment times to close customers simultaneously.