Saagar Vijan

Head Sales Development at CEAT

Saagar Vijan has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Saagar started their career as a PreSales Consultant/Solution Architect at Avaya GlobalConnect Ltd in 2006 and worked there until 2009. In this role, they played an integral part in understanding customer requirements and designing optimized solutions. Saagar also led the Solution Consortium for the BFSI and Emerging Verticals in the Mumbai region and received recognition as a top performer.

After their stint at Avaya, Saagar joined Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) as a Placement Coordinator in 2010. Saagar then moved on to Voltas Limited as a Summer Intern and gained valuable experience in the company.

In 2011, Saagar joined Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. as a Senior Product Marketing Manager, where they held key responsibilities in product management and marketing. Saagar continued to excel in this role until 2014.

In 2014, Saagar joined CEAT Tyres Limited as a Senior Product Marketing Manager. Here, they focused on product management, market analysis, and sales promotion. Saagar played a crucial role in monitoring market share, meeting targets, and executing marketing initiatives. Saagar's tenure at CEAT Tyres ended in 2016.

Post-CEAT, Saagar co-founded ForeVision in 2009, a company where they spent a significant part of their career. As a co-founder, they contributed to the company's growth and success until 2019.

Finally, Saagar rejoined CEAT Limited in 2019, where they currently serve as the Head of Sales Development. Prior to this role, they held the position of Channel Strategy Planning & Sales Development. The specific dates for their current and previous roles at CEAT Limited are not provided.

Overall, Saagar Vijan's work experience showcases their expertise in sales, marketing, product management, and entrepreneurship.

Saagar Vijan completed their education with a Masters in Management Studies in Marketing from Sydenham Institute Of Management during the years 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelors of Engineering in Electronics Engineering from Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College Of Engineering, from 2002 to 2006. Saagar also has a HSC degree in Science from Ramnarayan Ruia College of Science and Arts, which they completed from 2000 to 2002. Saagar Vijan completed their SSC from Fatima High School between 1988 and 2000. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including Avaya Certified Expert – IP Telephony Deployment, Extreme Certified Sales Professional, and Google Certified Digital Marketing Professional.

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Timeline

  • Head Sales Development

    July, 2022 - present

  • Channel Strategy Planning & Sales Development

    July, 2019

  • Senior Product Marketing Manager

    November, 2014