Abhishek Chauhan
Noida
Summary
Results-driven sales professional with over 9 years of expertise in acquiring new clients, scaling revenue, and managing key accounts across higher education, EdTech, and real estate management sectors. Deep experience in SaaS-based platform selling, account mapping, lead generation, and CRM-driven sales operations. Executive-level stakeholder engagement with deans, directors, VPs, and decision-makers across key accounts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Zonal Manager
Mygate
Delhi
08.2025 - Current
- Zonal Manager for North Zone India, overseeing business development and client growth initiatives with P&L ownership and responsibility for revenue targets.
- Helping universities and colleges advertise their courses across India to increase admissions through digital and SaaS-based solutions.
- Lead Business Development and Client Delight & Growth teams; drive strategic partnerships and new market entry initiatives in education sector.
- Oversee multi-city operations and team coordination, responsible for regional revenue targets and profitability.
Consultant - City Expansion & B2B Partnerships
Self-employed
Noida
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Led city expansion projects focused on acquiring new institutional partners and B2B collaborations in emerging markets targeting Higher Education segment.
- Executed account mapping and lead generation to identify and prioritize target universities, colleges and education management organizations.
- Conducted market analysis and feasibility studies supporting revenue growth strategy and territory expansion planning.
Program Manager
Park+
Gurugram
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed B2B technology solutions across 1,000+ gated communities in 3 major cities (Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore); led 35+ team executing sales strategy.
- Achieved 8% profit margin improvement and 17% operational loss reduction through strategic decision-making and process optimization.
- Scaled revenue 5x from INR 5 Cr to INR 24.5 Cr within 12 months through upsell, cross-sell and new market expansion.
- Co-developed LeadX (CRM system), reducing manual effort by 40% and improving sales efficiency significantly.
Growth Manager (B2B Solutions)
Your-Space
Delhi
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Generated approximately INR 2 Cr monthly recurring revenue through new B2B partnerships across North and West India.
- Onboarded 3 universities and 4 local institutes for structured B2B partnerships, creating scalable student accommodation programs.
- Launched 2,450+ beds in new cities by identifying growth opportunities around key universities and micro-markets.
- Executed market research and digital marketing campaigns for student and institutional engagement and acquisition.
City Growth Manager - University & Channel Partnerships
Stanza Living
Greater Noida
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Managed 1,700 beds with 85% occupancy generating approximately INR 1.3 Cr monthly revenue; led sales team of 12 professionals.
- Successfully launched 2 new cities with 3 university tie-ups, establishing foundational partnerships for market expansion.
- Designed community engagement programs with university partners that increased student retention by 40%.
- Built strategic alliances and referral partnerships that increased referral revenue by 20%.
Associate Business Development Manager
TDI International (P) Ltd.
Delhi
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Acquired 20+ new clients across multiple sectors for media solutions, including marquee brands (Royal Enfield, Kiko Milano, Cadbury).
- Developed and closed SME accounts that generated approximately INR 1 Cr in revenue, contributing to territory growth.
Education
MBA - Marketing & Advertising
GNIOT
Greater Noida01.2018
BBA - Marketing & Advertising
GNIOT
Greater Noida01.2016
Skills
- SaaS / Cloud-Based Solution Selling
- Concept Selling
- CXO/VP/Dean Level Decision-Maker Relationships
- Institutional Partnerships
- University Tie-ups
- Course Promotion & Admissions Growth
- CRM Platform Management
- Sales Reporting & Analytics
- Data-Driven Sales Strategy
- Team Leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- P&L ownership
- Process Optimization
- Market Research
- Strategic Planning
- CRM Systems
- MS Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Analytics Tools
- SaaS Solutions
- B2B Sales
- Strong ownership mentality
Accomplishments
• 9+ years of progressive sales and growth experience across Higher Education, EdTech, Student Housing and B2B SaaS platforms in India's competitive education market.
• Strong network across Higher Education decision-makers - Deans, directors, administrative heads and CXOs across academic institutions.
• Proven new client acquisition track record - Successfully onboarded 3+ universities and 4+ institutes for structured B2B partnerships.
• Revenue scaling expertise - Delivered 5x revenue growth (INR 5 Cr to INR 24.5 Cr in 12 months) through SaaS platform selling and account expansion.
• Current P&L ownership and team leadership - Managing revenue targets and profitability for North Zone India at Mygate with team leadership responsibilities.
• Course marketing and admissions expertise - Helping universities and colleges increase enrollments through digital and SaaS-based marketing solutions.
• Strong network across Higher Education decision-makers - Deans, directors, administrative heads and CXOs across academic institutions.
• Proven new client acquisition track record - Successfully onboarded 3+ universities and 4+ institutes for structured B2B partnerships.
• Revenue scaling expertise - Delivered 5x revenue growth (INR 5 Cr to INR 24.5 Cr in 12 months) through SaaS platform selling and account expansion.
• Current P&L ownership and team leadership - Managing revenue targets and profitability for North Zone India at Mygate with team leadership responsibilities.
• Course marketing and admissions expertise - Helping universities and colleges increase enrollments through digital and SaaS-based marketing solutions.
Work Style
- Goal-oriented
- Detail-focused
- Adaptable
- Quick learner
- Strong ownership mentality
Availability
Currently based in Noida, flexible to relocate to Gurgaon for the right opportunity.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Industry Knowledge
- Higher Education
- EdTech
- Student Housing
- SaaS Solutions
- B2B Sales
- Course Marketing & Admissions Growth
- Online Advertising
- Digital Marketing
Technical Proficiency
- CRM Systems (LeadX, Salesforce)
- MS Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Analytics Tools
- Online Advertising Platforms
Timeline
Zonal Manager
Mygate
08.2025 - Current
Consultant - City Expansion & B2B Partnerships
Self-employed
06.2024 - 07.2025
Program Manager
Park+
12.2022 - 07.2024
Growth Manager (B2B Solutions)
Your-Space
11.2021 - 12.2022
City Growth Manager - University & Channel Partnerships
Stanza Living
10.2018 - 11.2021
Associate Business Development Manager
TDI International (P) Ltd.
01.2018 - 09.2018
MBA - Marketing & Advertising
GNIOT
BBA - Marketing & Advertising
GNIOT