Santtosh Nair Email & Phone Number

Santtosh Nair is a Area Sales Manager | Sales Management and OEM Sales Strategy at SMC Corporation India based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, Asia. I thrive on the excitement of connecting customers-both OEMs & Endusers- with solutions that genuinely meet their needs. My journey began over two decades ago when I stepped into the world of sales as a fresh-faced engineer. Since then, I have honed my skills across various roles—from being a Sales Engineer introducing innovative lubricants to leading a team at SMC Corporation India as an Area Sales Manager. Each step has been about understanding the customer needs better and crafting strategies that not only meet but exceed their expectations. At SMC Corporation India, I've had the privilege of spearheading initiatives that have significantly boosted our market presence. By focusing on customer-centric selling and leveraging my mechanical engineering background, I helped increase our penetration in key markets through effective OEM collaborations in pharmaceutical equipment (Granulation - Fluid beds,High Shear Mixers),Paint Filling SPMs, German OEM in assembly automation for auto industry. One of my proudest moments was formulating an annual sales budget for the customers assigned to me and my team that led to achieving both top-line growth and bottom-line improvements—an accomplishment I'm particularly passionate about because it reflects teamwork and shared goals. Before SMC, I spent over 11 years at Camozzi Automation where I collaborated closely with OEMs in primary packaging systems, textile (spinning - yarn manufacturing) systems, concrete batching plants, on-board pneumatic systems for auto industry, SPMs, foundry equipments.This experience taught me the value of adaptability and numerous applications which are left over by industry leaders in pneumatic automation systems, we increased our market share by 20%. Outside of work, I enjoy keeping myself updated with new technologies and trends within the automation industry. I believe staying informed not only helps me grow professionally but also enriches conversations with Key Opinion Leaders in the domain who are eager for innovative solutions. Whether it’s discussing the latest advancements or sharing insights from my experiences across different sectors like textile machinery or foundry equipment, I love being part of this dynamic field. If you’re looking for someone who can help your sales team achieve its targets, feel free to reach out via email. Let’s connect! Skills: Sales Management OEM Sales Key Account Management Business Development Customer-Focussed Selling