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Akanksha Jakhar

Project Manager | 7+ Yrs' in Sales, Strategy & Project Execution
Gurugram

Summary

  • Accomplished and results-driven professional with 7+ years of progressive experience across sales strategy, business development, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional project execution. Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth, leading high-impact initiatives, and aligning cross-functional teams to meet strategic goals.
  • Proven track record of building scalable processes—most notably establishing the Sales & Marketing function from the ground up at Chiacon Consulting. Experienced in managing client-facing projects, coordinating internal teams, and delivering results with consistency and quality.
  • Currently seeking a Project Manager role to leverage my strategic mindset, cross-functional leadership, and growing expertise in Agile, DevOps, and digital project delivery.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Sales & Marketing Lead

Chiacon Consulting
02.2024 - 05.2025
  • Led the development and scaling of the Sales & Marketing function from the ground up, managing a growing team and driving both strategy and execution.
  • Collaborated with the tech team to design and launch an internal automation tool for outbound email campaigns using UiPath, improving outreach efficiency and lead tracking.
  • Co-led the design and implementation of a Sales Cockpit Dashboard in Power BI, enabling leadership to monitor sales performance, lead metrics, and forecasting in real time.
  • Oversaw end-to-end campaign execution—from email workflows to content coordination—ensuring consistent brand communication and lead pipeline growth.
  • Aligned closely with cross-functional teams (tech, marketing, leadership) to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and increase conversion efficiency.
  • Drove measurable improvements in revenue and lead generation through structured outreach, performance monitoring, and automation-led workflows.

Product Specialist

Ozone Cloud Inc.
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Supported sales enablement by conducting product demos and client onboarding sessions for the DevOps platform.
  • Acted as a bridge between sales, marketing, and technical teams to ensure smooth communication and campaign execution.
  • Contributed to outreach strategies and lead qualification, enhancing engagement and conversion through targeted campaigns.
  • Provided key user insights that informed feature updates and product positioning efforts.

Project Manager

Broadcast2World
11.2021 - 03.2023

1. Planning and scheduling: Creating a detailed project plan that outlines the tasks, timelines, and resources required to complete the project successfully.

2. Budgeting and resource management: Managing the project budget and ensuring that all resources are allocated effectively.

3. Team management: Leading and managing a team of creative professionals, such as animators, illustrators, designers, and writers.

4. Communication and stakeholder management: Communicating project progress and updates to stakeholders, such as clients, producers, and executives.

5. Quality control: Ensuring that all work produced by the team meets the project's quality standards.

6. Risk management: Identifying potential risks that could impact the project's timeline or budget and developing contingency plans to address them.

7. Project evaluation: Conducting a thorough evaluation of the project once it's completed to identify areas for improvement and to determine what went well.

  • Produced quality standards, checklists, report templates, and processes.
  • Planned, executed, and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.

Sales Manager

hear.com (Seimens)
12.2020 - 09.2021

1. Developing relationships with customers: Building and maintaining relationships with key customers and stakeholders in the healthcare industry.

2. Leading and managing the sales team: Recruiting, training, and managing a team of sales representatives.

3. Managing customer accounts: Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and serving as the primary point of contact for all customer-related inquiries and issues.

4. Collaborating with sales and marketing teams: Collaborating with the organization's sales and marketing teams to develop customer retention and growth strategies.

Area Sales Manager

Puma Sports Pvt. Ltd.
03.2020 - 10.2020
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through outstanding customer service interactions.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Volunteered to lead a team for a period of four months for B2B sales for an outsourced project.
  • Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
  • Reported sales activity, generated sales quotations, and proposals and maintained customer contact database to achieve sales objectives and quota.

Business Development Manager

GirnarSoft Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Conducted market research and analyzed data to identify target audiences.
  • Assisted in the development and execution of marketing campaigns.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.

Lead Generation Manager

GirnarSoft Pvt. Ltd.
01.2018 - 11.2018

1. Developing lead generation strategies: Developing and executing lead generation strategies to generate qualified leads for the sales team.

2. Building relationships with prospects: Building relationships with prospects by engaging with them through various channels, such as email, phone, and in-person events.

3. Qualifying leads: Qualifying leads by evaluating their level of interest, budget, and readiness to buy.


4. Collaborating with sales team: Collaborating with the sales team to develop lead generation goals, strategies, and tactics that align with overall business objectives.

Education

B.Tech - Electronics And Communications Engineering

JECRC University
Jaipur
08.2013 - 08.2017

High School -

St. Angela Sophia School
Jaipur
04.2012 - 03.2013

Skills

Project Planning & Coordination

Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Stakeholder Communication

Client Relationship Management

Campaign Execution & Sales Strategy

Agile & Scrum (Foundational)

Software

Microsoft Planner, Basecamp

HubSpot, Salesforce, Apolloio, Zoho Bigin

Microsoft Excel, Power BI (Foundational)

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom

Canva, Instantlyai

Agile & DevOps methodologies

Additional Information

Date of Birth: 5th March 1997 || Address: 3002, Sector 57, Gurugram- 122003, Haryana

Certification

Introduction to Agile development and Scrum

Timeline

Sales & Marketing Lead

Chiacon Consulting
02.2024 - 05.2025

Introduction to Agile development and Scrum

06-2023

Introduction to Cloud Computing

06-2023

Introduction to Devops Essentials

05-2023

Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials

05-2023

Product Specialist

Ozone Cloud Inc.
04.2023 - 01.2024

Project Manager

Broadcast2World
11.2021 - 03.2023

Hubspot Academy Inbound Sales Certified

11-2021

Hubspot Academy Sales Enablement Certified

11-2021

Sales Manager

hear.com (Seimens)
12.2020 - 09.2021

Area Sales Manager

Puma Sports Pvt. Ltd.
03.2020 - 10.2020

Business Development Manager

GirnarSoft Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - 03.2020

Lead Generation Manager

GirnarSoft Pvt. Ltd.
01.2018 - 11.2018

B.Tech - Electronics And Communications Engineering

JECRC University
08.2013 - 08.2017

High School -

St. Angela Sophia School
04.2012 - 03.2013
Akanksha JakharProject Manager | 7+ Yrs' in Sales, Strategy & Project Execution