SACHIN MAHARAJ
NATIONAL MANAGER
Suva
Summary
Senior automotive, commercial vehicle and machinery executive with more than 17 years of leadership experience across sales, operations, fleet management, business development and strategic growth. Responsible for an annual revenue portfolio of FJD $79 million and nationwide commercial operations. Recognised for delivering large government fleet contracts, developing high-performing sales teams, expanding market share, and driving sustainable business growth across Fiji
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
NATIONAL MANAGER
Vision Motors
07.2023 - Current
- Develop and strengthen key account relationships including government & corporate clients.
- Negotiate and manage high-value commercial contracts and tenders.
- Monitor KPIs, prepare performance reports and implement improvement initiatives.
- Ensure high standards of customer service, compliance and operational excellence.
- Identify new business opportunities and expand market presence.
- Leading national sales, operations and strategic growth for KGM, Grenadier, Shantui, Sinotruk and related commercial divisions.
CORPORATE SALES MANAGER
Vision Motors
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed corporate sales operations, key accounts and large fleet contracts.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER-LEASE & FLEET
Vision Motors
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Focused on fleet leasing solutions, business development and strategic partnerships.
SALES COORDINATOR-FLEET
Vision Motors
04.2017 - 09.2017
SALES EXECUTIVE
Car City / Tappoo Group
01.2014 - 03.2017
BRANCH MANAGER - GRANTHAM BRANCH
Vision Motors
06.2011 - 01.2014
- Managed branch operations, sales performance and customer relationships.
- Coordinated fleet sales, tender processes and customer service.
- Responsible for vehicle sales and client relationship management.
PRESENTATION DIRECTOR
Fiji Television
08.2013 - 06.2011
- Managed presentations, production and broadcast operations.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration (General Managers)
University of the South Pacific
Post Graduate Certificate - Business Administration (Human Resources Management)
University of the South Pacific
Diploma - Information Systems
Fiji National University
Skills
- National Sales Leadership
- Commercial Operations
- Business Development
- Fleet Management
- Heavy Equipment Sales
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Key Account Management
- Government Tendering
- Contract Negotiation
- Revenue Growth
- Customer Experience
Websites
Accomplishments
79000000, 5, 29, 139, 112, 600000000, 10.38
Languages
English
Hindi
Fan
Professional Development
- Leaders as Coach Programme
- Customer Service Training
- Final Cut Professional Training
- Certificate in Website Design
Current Executive Responsibilities
- Lead national sales, operational performance and strategic growth across KGM, Grenadier, Shantui, Sinotruk and related commercial divisions. Responsible for market expansion, inventory optimisation, sales leadership, customer retention, operational excellence, business planning, and nationwide revenue growth.
- Develop and execute national sales strategies to achieve revenue and market share growth.
- Oversee operations across 5 branches and ensure performance accountability.
- Lead 9 Sales Managers and a team of 29 staff nationwide.
- Drive fleet, heavy truck and machinery sales across government, corporate and private sectors.
- Manage inventory, pricing, budgeting and operational performance.
- Develop and strengthen key account relationships including government & corporate clients.
- Negotiate and manage high-value commercial contracts and tenders.
- Monitor KPIs, prepare performance reports and implement improvement initiatives.
- Ensure high standards of customer service, compliance and operational excellence.
- Identify new business opportunities and expand market presence.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
NATIONAL MANAGER
Vision Motors
07.2023 - Current
CORPORATE SALES MANAGER
Vision Motors
04.2023 - 06.2023
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER-LEASE & FLEET
Vision Motors
10.2017 - 03.2018
SALES COORDINATOR-FLEET
Vision Motors
04.2017 - 09.2017
SALES EXECUTIVE
Car City / Tappoo Group
01.2014 - 03.2017
PRESENTATION DIRECTOR
Fiji Television
08.2013 - 06.2011
BRANCH MANAGER - GRANTHAM BRANCH
Vision Motors
06.2011 - 01.2014
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration (General Managers)
University of the South Pacific
Post Graduate Certificate - Business Administration (Human Resources Management)
University of the South Pacific
Diploma - Information Systems
Fiji National University