AKASH BHUSHAN
Ghaziabad
Summary
Results-oriented Sales Leader with over 8 years of experience in EdTech, Banking, and IT Solutions. Built and led high-performing inside sales teams, exceeding revenue targets and generating ₹1.5 Cr in annual net revenue as Team Lead at DataTrained Education. Expertise in the EdTech sales cycle and positioning products for diverse buyer personas. Proven ability to improve team productivity by 30% through structured coaching and optimize CRM workflows for enhanced lead quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
SkillVersed Education
NOIDA
06.2026 - Current
- Managed a team of sales representatives to achieve performance goals.
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Conducted regular performance reviews and provided constructive feedback.
- Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
- Developed sales strategies to enhance market presence and drive growth.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product expansion.
Manager- Sales
InGrade Learning
NOIDA
02.2026 - 06.2026
- Spearheaded inside sales operations for a team of 11 sales professionals, driving 40 Lakhs in revenue within the first 3 months - with a core closing team of 6.
- Managed full-cycle inside sales for Data Analytics and IT upskilling courses, targeting mid-to-senior professionals navigating tech transitions.
- Simultaneously led product development, team hiring, training, and sales performance tracking - functioning as a 360 degree business head for the vertical.
- Aligned outbound and inbound digital marketing funnels to enhance lead quality and shorten sales cycle duration.
- Conducted structured training programs for new reps on consultative selling and objection handling, leading to measurable productivity gains within 30 days.
Team Lead
SkillExpress
NOIDA
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Built and operationalized EdTech sales vertical from the ground up, establishing foundational strategies for growth.
- Established inside sales process, including lead pipeline, scripts, CRM workflows, and performance benchmarks, in zero-infrastructure startup environment.
- Led consultative sales engagements with B2B and B2C clients, closing early deals despite lack of mature product ecosystem.
- Gained deep exposure to IT solutions sales, government certification frameworks, and enterprise client management - directly transferable to cybersecurity and IT services sales roles.
- A company primarily offering IT solutions and government-certified programs (including ZED certification) to enterprises.
Team Lead
DataTrained Education Pvt. Ltd.
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Pivoted to selling Cyber Security certification and upskilling courses as the organisation transitioned its product portfolio, developing strong domain fluency in cybersecurity concepts and learner personas.
- Engaged IT professionals, fresh graduates, and career-switchers to promote certifications in ethical hacking, network security, and SOC analyst pathways, enhancing their career advancement opportunities.
- Leveraged consultative sales approach to address technical objections and educate prospects on ROI of cybersecurity credentials, increasing awareness of their market value.
- Maintained high conversion discipline during internal restructuring, showcasing adaptability and resilience in a changing environment.
Assistant Team Lead
DataTrained Education Pvt. Ltd.
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed team of 6, achieving targets through effective training, support, and feedback.
- Led team initiatives, fostering individual growth and collective success.
- Identified process gaps and implemented solutions to enhance workflow efficiency.
Key Account Manager
DataTrained Education Pvt. Ltd.
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed prospective leads from website, consistently achieved monthly targets to drive sales performance.
- Built strong customer relationships, resulting in increased retention and referrals to expand client base.
- Sold investment banking courses, addressed client concerns, and established trust in product and institution to enhance client satisfaction.
Webchat Analyst
Royal Bank of Scotland
11.2017 - 05.2021
- Delivered exceptional customer service by resolving queries regarding current/savings accounts, online banking, and account management, enhancing customer experience.
- Executed account openings, closures, and amendments while ensuring adherence to high-quality standards, contributing to operational efficiency.
- Achieved recognition for consistently meeting performance parameters and sustaining high customer satisfaction scores, reflecting commitment to service excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Chaudhary Charan Singh University
01-2013
GNIIT Diploma - Database Management
NIIT
01-2013
Intermediate -
Children's Academy School
01-2010
Matriculation -
Children's Academy School
01-2008
Skills
- Sales strategy
- Sales Performance Analysis
- Sales Goal Alignment
- Sales Training Programs
- Process optimization
- Process improvement
- Leadership & Team Management
- Task delegation
- Decision-making
- Customer Relationship Management
- Effective communication
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability skills
Significant Highlights
- Led my team to achieve 120% of sales targets consistently over the past 6 months.
- Trained and mentored new team members, resulting in a 30% increase in overall team productivity.
- Recognized for maintaining a 98% customer satisfaction score at the Royal Bank of Scotland.
- Implemented process improvements at DataTrained Education, reducing response times by 20%.
- Was the first-ever Team Lead in DataTrained Education to achieve a Net Revenue of 1.5 Cr annually in the year 2023.
- Has been awarded the Best Team Lead Award in the year 2023, because of exceptional revenue and exceeding all the parameters throughout the year.
- Helped redefine the course of Investment Banking and make necessary changes to the modules, to make the course to stay relevant in the market.
- Have hosted webinars on the topics of Investment Banking, increasing the conversion rate of the students.
Timeline
Manager
SkillVersed Education
06.2026 - Current
Manager- Sales
InGrade Learning
02.2026 - 06.2026
Team Lead
SkillExpress
06.2025 - 01.2026
Team Lead
DataTrained Education Pvt. Ltd.
06.2023 - 12.2024
Assistant Team Lead
DataTrained Education Pvt. Ltd.
09.2022 - 06.2023
Key Account Manager
DataTrained Education Pvt. Ltd.
06.2021 - 08.2022
Webchat Analyst
Royal Bank of Scotland
11.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Commerce -
Chaudhary Charan Singh University
GNIIT Diploma - Database Management
NIIT
Intermediate -
Children's Academy School
Matriculation -
Children's Academy School