Swaminathan Nehru

Client-centric professional with expertise in designing tailored solutions and strategy formulation in the petrochemical sector. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to drive digital transformation across ERP, Cloud, and CRM domains.

Work Experience

 

Live Project | Persistent Systems

  • Develop consulting offerings and deliver comprehensive sales enablement materials for Generative AI use cases in SDLC  that effectively communicate key differentiators and value propositions.
  • Designing strategies for AI-driven transformation in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) through tools such as SASVA, aligning AI solutions with measurable improvements in engineering productivity and operational efficiency
  • Collaborate with consulting leaders and SMEs from Persistent to offer actionable insights and clear frameworks for adopting AI solutions, ensuring streamlined implementation and measurable results.
     

Business Development Manager/ Account Manager, Sales and Marketing | ExxonMobil |Bengaluru/ Mumbai

  • Trained 50+ Account Managers on latest CRM features such as campaign management and opportunity management as Salesforce Change Champion, driving increased employee adoption 
  • Boosted revenue by $21.6M in the AP-Telangana market (Polyethylene Division, Petrochemicals) in under 2.5 years, achieving a 78% volume surge through effective cross-functional collaboration with marketing and technology counterparts, growing the pie into new and unique segments
  • Spearheaded the India Polyethylene market study, identifying key growth drivers and discovering whitespaces to develop a long-term growth plan targeting 500kT by 2030.u
  • Boosted pipeline conversion efficiency by 10% YoY through weekly pain point analysis calls, reducing lead generation-to-commercial order time
    Secured an annual pipeline of 1100MT by crafting a differentiated market entry strategy for our new product platform, Exceed S, (Newly launched Platform of ExxonMobil Polyethylene Division) delivering targeted value propositions that resonated with customer needs, setting the platform apart in the market.
  • Led the sustainable packaging redesign for P&G shampoo sachets, delivering ExxonMobil’s first implementable solution.
  • Captured 5 high-potential customers with 6000MT annual sales by leveraging market research and analysing over 120+ prospects in AP & Telangana.
  • Increased market share by 15% YoY at two key accounts through successful contract negotiations, generating $4.8M in revenue and boosting margins by $80/T YoY.
  • Saved ₹1 lakhs per container and improved the NPS score to 9.2 by identifying inefficiencies in the import process and developing appropriate solution, enhancing customer experience through effective coordination with Indian Customs and import agencies.


Global Planning Analyst II, Planning and Strategy Team | ExxonMobil  |Bengaluru

  • Led a digital transformation project that boosted efficiency by 15%YoY and reduced staffing by 1 FTE by integrating SAP HANA and third-party data into the Snowflake data warehouse, enabling automated workflows between ERP, CRM, and Tableau dashboards for seamless data synchronization.
  • Achieved a 12%YoY improvement in submission accuracy and enhanced cost comparison by delivering global cost analysis, benchmarking SG&A costs, and sales force productivity (Tonnes sold per employee) against industry standards.
  • Improved inventory planning by 10%YoY and drove targeted sales strategies by developing a PowerBI dashboard to monitor and optimize product mix, balancing sales across channels, and leveraging insights in Revenue Management meetings.
  • Onboarded 35+ recruits, revised the training curriculum, reduced timelines by 25% YoY, and accelerated onboarding efficiency.


Global Planning Analyst I, Planning and Strategy Team | ExxonMobil |Bengaluru

  • Leveraged analytics to estimate regional sales demand by forecasting CPG demand through identifying unconventional indicators and analyzing city reopening during COVID-19 and built a Tableau Heatmap to visualize these forecasts.
  • Saved 72 hours per month by automating workflows and revamping the stakeholder reporting process, enhancing efficiency.
  • Achieved $1.2M in savings by streamlining sales distribution channels through cost-to-serve analysis and evaluating alternatives, reducing sales to resellers, and minimizing flywheel grades.
  • Reduced errors from 10% to 0.5% YoY by creating a sustainable, cross-checked reporting process for 3rd party data submissions.
     
Accomplishments
  • Finalist (top 2%) at Case 180 - Crisis Consulting: Delivered high-impact solution to optimize a quick commerce platform.
  • Accelerated Promotion 2019-2024: Advanced through four roles in 4.9 years- Global Planning Analyst I to II to Account Manager to Business Development Manager on stakeholder recommendations. Consistently ranked in the top 5% for four consecutive years while excelling across various functions.
  • 2022 Polyethylene Global Business Award: The highest level of recognition given by the Polyethylene Business Unit - Maximized Share Shift by increasing market position by 14%. 
  • Continuous Excellence Awards for Driving Growth and Innovation in Market:
    Recipient of back-to-back quarterly awards from Q1’22 to Q4’22 for new initiatives taken such as Go-to-Market Strategy, New Market Development, Positioning, and quick onboarding efforts.
  • 2021 Annual Recognition Award: Recipient of Annual Recognition Award for going above and beyond by collaborating with North America Business Managers and helping to increase the overall knowledge of the team.
  • 2020 Polyethylene Global Business Award: The highest level of recognition given for contribution to the outstanding achievement of IAC Advanced Analysis in projects
Education

B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

Certificates
  • Google Cloud Big Data Fundamentals, by Google Cloud
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials Certificate, by AWS
  • Marketing Strategy- Positioning, by IE Business School
  • Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy, by University of London
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Core Committee Member-Alumni Committee: Conducting events, seminars, and webinars to foster strong alumni relations
  • Event Manager, ExxonMobil: Successfully orchestrated and managed key events including Regional Sales Meet '20, Global Sales Meet '23, and PlastIndia '23.
  • SSHE (Safety, Security, Health & Environment) Team Lead, ExxonMobil: Led a team of 8 new hires to spread awareness of workplace and home safety practices.
  • President - Aeromodelling Society, NIT Trichy:Led a 40-member team, directing UAV design initiatives, setting strategic objectives, fostering cohesive teamwork.
  • Branding Manager - E-Cell, NIT Trichy: Led a team of 20 to drive entrepreneurship and boost online presence through strategic social media management.

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 4.9 Years
  • Previous Roles

    Business Development Manager, ExxonMobil Company India Private Limited

  • Function : Analytics & Data Science
    Sales & Marketing
    Strategy
  • Industry/Sector: Energy & Utilities
    FMCG/CPG
Work Experience

 

Live Project | Persistent Systems

  • Develop consulting offerings and deliver comprehensive sales enablement materials for Generative AI use cases in SDLC  that effectively communicate key differentiators and value propositions.
  • Designing strategies for AI-driven transformation in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) through tools such as SASVA, aligning AI solutions with measurable improvements in engineering productivity and operational efficiency
  • Collaborate with consulting leaders and SMEs from Persistent to offer actionable insights and clear frameworks for adopting AI solutions, ensuring streamlined implementation and measurable results.
     

Business Development Manager/ Account Manager, Sales and Marketing | ExxonMobil |Bengaluru/ Mumbai

  • Trained 50+ Account Managers on latest CRM features such as campaign management and opportunity management as Salesforce Change Champion, driving increased employee adoption 
  • Boosted revenue by $21.6M in the AP-Telangana market (Polyethylene Division, Petrochemicals) in under 2.5 years, achieving a 78% volume surge through effective cross-functional collaboration with marketing and technology counterparts, growing the pie into new and unique segments
  • Spearheaded the India Polyethylene market study, identifying key growth drivers and discovering whitespaces to develop a long-term growth plan targeting 500kT by 2030.u
  • Boosted pipeline conversion efficiency by 10% YoY through weekly pain point analysis calls, reducing lead generation-to-commercial order time
    Secured an annual pipeline of 1100MT by crafting a differentiated market entry strategy for our new product platform, Exceed S, (Newly launched Platform of ExxonMobil Polyethylene Division) delivering targeted value propositions that resonated with customer needs, setting the platform apart in the market.
  • Led the sustainable packaging redesign for P&G shampoo sachets, delivering ExxonMobil’s first implementable solution.
  • Captured 5 high-potential customers with 6000MT annual sales by leveraging market research and analysing over 120+ prospects in AP & Telangana.
  • Increased market share by 15% YoY at two key accounts through successful contract negotiations, generating $4.8M in revenue and boosting margins by $80/T YoY.
  • Saved ₹1 lakhs per container and improved the NPS score to 9.2 by identifying inefficiencies in the import process and developing appropriate solution, enhancing customer experience through effective coordination with Indian Customs and import agencies.


Global Planning Analyst II, Planning and Strategy Team | ExxonMobil  |Bengaluru

  • Led a digital transformation project that boosted efficiency by 15%YoY and reduced staffing by 1 FTE by integrating SAP HANA and third-party data into the Snowflake data warehouse, enabling automated workflows between ERP, CRM, and Tableau dashboards for seamless data synchronization.
  • Achieved a 12%YoY improvement in submission accuracy and enhanced cost comparison by delivering global cost analysis, benchmarking SG&A costs, and sales force productivity (Tonnes sold per employee) against industry standards.
  • Improved inventory planning by 10%YoY and drove targeted sales strategies by developing a PowerBI dashboard to monitor and optimize product mix, balancing sales across channels, and leveraging insights in Revenue Management meetings.
  • Onboarded 35+ recruits, revised the training curriculum, reduced timelines by 25% YoY, and accelerated onboarding efficiency.


Global Planning Analyst I, Planning and Strategy Team | ExxonMobil |Bengaluru

  • Leveraged analytics to estimate regional sales demand by forecasting CPG demand through identifying unconventional indicators and analyzing city reopening during COVID-19 and built a Tableau Heatmap to visualize these forecasts.
  • Saved 72 hours per month by automating workflows and revamping the stakeholder reporting process, enhancing efficiency.
  • Achieved $1.2M in savings by streamlining sales distribution channels through cost-to-serve analysis and evaluating alternatives, reducing sales to resellers, and minimizing flywheel grades.
  • Reduced errors from 10% to 0.5% YoY by creating a sustainable, cross-checked reporting process for 3rd party data submissions.
     
Accomplishments
  • Finalist (top 2%) at Case 180 - Crisis Consulting: Delivered high-impact solution to optimize a quick commerce platform.
  • Accelerated Promotion 2019-2024: Advanced through four roles in 4.9 years- Global Planning Analyst I to II to Account Manager to Business Development Manager on stakeholder recommendations. Consistently ranked in the top 5% for four consecutive years while excelling across various functions.
  • 2022 Polyethylene Global Business Award: The highest level of recognition given by the Polyethylene Business Unit - Maximized Share Shift by increasing market position by 14%. 
  • Continuous Excellence Awards for Driving Growth and Innovation in Market:
    Recipient of back-to-back quarterly awards from Q1’22 to Q4’22 for new initiatives taken such as Go-to-Market Strategy, New Market Development, Positioning, and quick onboarding efforts.
  • 2021 Annual Recognition Award: Recipient of Annual Recognition Award for going above and beyond by collaborating with North America Business Managers and helping to increase the overall knowledge of the team.
  • 2020 Polyethylene Global Business Award: The highest level of recognition given for contribution to the outstanding achievement of IAC Advanced Analysis in projects
Education

B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

Certificates
  • Google Cloud Big Data Fundamentals, by Google Cloud
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials Certificate, by AWS
  • Marketing Strategy- Positioning, by IE Business School
  • Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy, by University of London
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Core Committee Member-Alumni Committee: Conducting events, seminars, and webinars to foster strong alumni relations
  • Event Manager, ExxonMobil: Successfully orchestrated and managed key events including Regional Sales Meet '20, Global Sales Meet '23, and PlastIndia '23.
  • SSHE (Safety, Security, Health & Environment) Team Lead, ExxonMobil: Led a team of 8 new hires to spread awareness of workplace and home safety practices.
  • President - Aeromodelling Society, NIT Trichy:Led a 40-member team, directing UAV design initiatives, setting strategic objectives, fostering cohesive teamwork.
  • Branding Manager - E-Cell, NIT Trichy: Led a team of 20 to drive entrepreneurship and boost online presence through strategic social media management.