A versatile and skilled sales/marketing professional with over 15 years hands-on experience in developing and growing revenue for large enterprise and Key accounts, with an aptitude to build and sustain strong relationships with clients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Account Director
Skillsoft Software Services India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - Current
Established trusted relationships with key stakeholders by providing consistent communication and exceptional service throughout the account lifecycle
Expanded revenue streams with development of strategic partnerships and cross-functional collaborations.
Consistently delivered measurable success by meeting or exceeding client expectations, solidifying reputation as a reliable account partner.
Developed comprehensive account plans to align client objectives with actionable strategies for success.
Grew an account from Zero to over $ 1 Million in annual Revenue for Skillsoft India
Responsible for closing Largest ever single deal for Skillsoft at USD 750K/Year with a Global Logistics and Transportation Giant.
Opened doors for Skillsoft to BFSI sector with wins in Largest Public Sector and Private Sector banks.
First Skillsoft India employee to Close USD 1 Mn+ incremental revenue in a Financial Year
Closed the largest Coaching deal for Skillsoft India with a value of USD 250K/Year
3 times President Club winner for Skillsoft India
Sales Manager-West
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2015 - 06.2018
Responsible for managing Govt and named accounts in West, for Oracle Fusion Middleware and Cloud Services
Responsible for increasing Oracle wallet share in Middleware and Cloud Portfolio in the region
This portfolio encompasses solutions like Identity Management, Business Intelligence, Analytics Cloud, Infrastructure, Integration and Mobility
Developed and strengthened partner network of Oracle in Gujarat and closed first PSU deal for Oracle PaaS portfolio.
Contributed in establishing the partner network to push Middleware solutions in west regiosn
Worked with internal teams and took Oracle Integration and SOA Cloud solution to one of the larges ITeS companies
To address CXO level interactions and taking the Oracle PaaS portfolio as an alternative of on-prim infrastructure
Experienced in managing and responding to large RFIs and RFPs for both PSU and Private organizations.
Worked with various functions of GoM to identify if oracle Cloud Portfolio can help in increasing the efficiency and reducing costs
Helped customers to adopt automation and bring them in fold of Oracle’s PaaS and IaaS portfolio
Successfully added new Logos and industries like Power, Solar, BFSI, Telecom to Oracle Cloud portfolio
Helped designing a solution for One of the largest Power/Solar companies in India which resulted in savings of INR 3.8 crore/year against an investment of INR 57 Lacs/Year
Have strong understanding of Cloud Business and solutions
Closed one of the largest order by Exim Bank to Oracle at USD 160K by upselling Oracle Solutions.
Always clocked 100% of Annual target quota
Senior Manager- West
Transaction Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2014 - 08.2015
Manage existing customer, one of the largest Private sector bank
Successfully identified the gaps and initiated corrective steps to reduce losses in existing customer portfolio
Brought down the overall loss in portfolio by 50%
Developed new accounts and add new customers to TSI portfolio under Outsourcing Business Model
Successfully expanded the customer base and brought banks new clients under TSI fold
Introduced and expanded TSI potential customer base by representing TSI at various forums and introducing TSI to various Public and Private Sector Financial Institutions
Introduced new solutions under TSI Product portfolio and successfully introduced them to a new client winning a deal for 5 years.
Account Manager
NCR Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
01.2011 - 03.2014
Account Manager (In addition to above accounts ICICI, IDBI)
Responsible for an annual business of USD 6 Mn from the set of accounts in H/W, S/W and services
Successfully increasing products per account and introduced new and strategically significant products and services to my set of Banks
Managing relationships at multiple decision making levels and resolving escalated client issues and spearheading new revenue generating initiatives
Had complete accountability of Sales Cycle from Need Generation and pitching to sales and delivery
Drive new products and initiatives in the respective accounts
Developed strategies that improved productivity, eliminated redundant processes and enhanced customer experience
Driving Revenue generation and collection with banks by acting as an interface with banks and internal teams
Have been given the mandate to protect and grow NCR business share in High Impact account like Kotak Mahindra, where increasing presence of competition is threatening NCR
Increased Services Revenue outlook for assigned set of accounts to USD 3.75 Mn
Won back one of the largest private sector bank from competition by closing deals worth approx
USD 3 Mn in Jan’14-March’14 period
Took NCR cash Management solution to a large Private sector Bank and worked with the customer to further design and modify the solution to best fit customer landscape and budgets
Responded to RFP and won bids worth approx USD 2 Mn with two major Public Sector Banks
Consistently over achieved the set Revenue targets in in FY’12-13 and FY’13-14
Was part of NCR Century Point club for 2 consecutive years.
Account Manager (Co-operative Banks)
NCR Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2010 - 12.2011
Charged with increasing sales of ATMs and related bouquet of solution and services in major accounts while also expanding existing customer base.
Focus on selling solution to fit customer’s unique technological and commercial needs.
Boosted existing Revenue Streams by following consultative selling approach and launching new business initiatives into co-operative Banks
Responsible for the first sale of a BNA in India
First one to sell a NCR Smart Connections to any bank in India
In a short span, closed two of the biggest orders in terms of Number of ATMs sold to any Co-operative Bank in India
Successfully penetrated major accounts which since long have been competition’s stronghold and closed deals worth 0.25 Mn USD
Expanded the solution coverage from only ATMs to S/W solutions and Managed Services.
Effectively leveraged NCR brand image and product differentiation and successfully Increased NCR market share in Co-operative banks to 50% of TAM
Actively participated in networking events within the industry, expanding professional connections and generating leads.
Key Account Manager
Reliance Globalcom
Mumbai
08.2008 - 09.2010
Oversaw development and management of USD 5 Mn Global carrier Account of T-Systems (International Corporate Customer arm of Deutsche Telecom).
Conducted regular account reviews with clients to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and strategize future growth opportunities.
Analyzed market trends, identifying opportunities for expanding product offerings within key accounts.
Developed customized proposals for potential clients, demonstrating the value of the company''s products and services.
Managed the smooth functioning and co-ordination between cross-functional departments to ensure the timely services delivery & resolution of customer queries
Served as the primary customer contact for business, technical and commercial issues
Was a parallel escalation for various support functions for End to End Account Management.
Was accountable for interacting with T-Systems Global Sales, Service Delivery, Billing and Service Assurance Teams for managing various aspect of business, from development of new Business to collection of outstanding amount.
Developed and delivered presentations to key customers to position RGCOM products and services.
Sales Executive
Unison Global Shipping
01.2003 - 01.2005
Direct Sales calls with customers to identify requirements; inform them about Shipping time tables and routes as well as freight pricing for containers at various routes
Handled Foreign Expats and Personal Artifacts business apart from South Delhi and Faridabad
Consistently achieved monthly targets and expanded prospect base in assigned region
Interacting with Shipping liners and agents to extract best prices
Implemented training course for new recruits- Speeding Profitability
Suggested new ways of marketing that increased earnings
Expanded sales to include personal artifacts.
Education
Skills
Revenue Growth
Certification
Completed Holden Training for Power Base Selling in 2011