Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Adventure Seeker, Photography, Music
Timeline
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Akash Chaddha

Akash Chaddha

Partnership And Growth Manager
Lucknow

Summary

Over 6 years of demonstrated success in driving business progress as an experienced Partnership and Growth Manager. I have worked with industry leaders to unlock new development prospects, and I have a talent for developing and sustaining collaborations. I have continuously exceeded goals and generated great results by leveraging my expertise in strategic planning, relationship management, and leadership skills. I bring a distinct perspective to my work as a photographer with a sharp eye for capturing moments and a passion for music. Let us build a symphony of success by combining corporate growth and artistic passion.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Strategic Partnership Manager

CedCommerce
Lucknow
01.2019 - Current

1: Developed and Managed Partnerships with Top-Tier Companies:

  • Successfully forged strategic partnerships with industry-leading companies such as TikTok, Meta, Google, Amazon, Walmart, Alibaba, BigCommerce, Shopify and many more.
  • Leveraged strong relationship-building skills to establish and maintain productive collaborations with key stakeholders at these organizations.
  • Expanding from 2 to 30+ platform partners


2: Negotiated and Structured Mutually Beneficial Agreements:

  • Led Crucial negotiations for partnership agreements, ensuring terms and conditions aligned with business objectives and mutual benefits for both parties.
  • Developed innovative partnership models to drive revenue growth, market expansion, and enhanced brand visibility.


3: Drove Revenue Growth through Collaborative Initiatives:

  • Identified opportunities to leverage partnerships for revenue generation, resulting in increased sales and market share.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop joint marketing campaigns, co-branded initiatives, and product integrations, driving customer acquisition and retention.


4:Cultivated and Managed Key Accounts:

  • Proactively engaged with key accounts, nurturing relationships to maximize value and drive long-term growth.
  • Monitored partner performance, identified areas for improvement, and implemented strategies to optimize partnership outcomes.


5: Led joint go-to-market (GTM) strategies:

  • I was responsible for organizing and executing extremely successful webinars in collaboration with our partner brands. These webinars served as forums for thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and audience engagement.
  • I took the lead in developing and implementing joint go-to-market strategies. These comprehensive strategies encompassed aligned marketing campaigns, co-branded content creation, and targeted customer acquisition efforts. Our GTM operations increased brand visibility and market penetration.

6: Maintained Industry Awareness and Collaborated Internally and Externally:

  • Stayed abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to identify partnership opportunities and stay ahead of the curve.
  • Working closely with internal teams, such as sales, marketing, product development, and legal, I fostered strong internal alignment to support and leverage our partnerships effectively
  • Served as a key point of contact, addressing partner inquiries, resolving conflicts, and ensuring smooth operations throughout the partnership lifecycle.

Business Development Manager

CedCommerce
Lucknow
01.2018 - 10.2019


  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Manage the entire sales process, from lead generation to contract negotiation and post-sales support.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Established key performance indicators to track and analyze business progress and adjust strategies accordingly.

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully secured partnerships with key industry players, such as Toolsplus,Gecko, resulting in a significant increase in revenue.
  • Developed and implemented a new lead generation strategy, resulting in a 30% increase in qualified leads.
  • Closed major deals, generating over $100K in new business revenue within the first quarter of joining the company.

Software Tester

CedCommerce
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Collaborated with the development team and business stakeholders to understand project requirements and define testing objectives.
  • Performed functional, regression, system, and integration testing across multiple software applications.
  • Created comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test reports.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and collaborated with the development team to implement corrective actions.
  • Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
  • Actively participated in process improvement initiatives, contributing ideas and suggestions to enhance the testing process and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science -

Lucknow University
Lucknow
03.2012 - 05.2015

Masters of Computer Application -

Bhartiya VidhyaPeeth
Pune

Skills

    Creativity and Innovation

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Accomplishments


  • Outstanding Performer During Covid-Era- July 2021
  • Business champion of the year - 2019
  • Employee of the month - March 2018

Adventure Seeker, Photography, Music

Exploring new territories, capturing magnificent scenes through the lens, and finding inspiration in music. Creating unique experiences by combining a passion of adventure, artistic expression, and lovely sounds.

Timeline

Strategic Partnership Manager

CedCommerce
01.2019 - Current

Business Development Manager

CedCommerce
01.2018 - 10.2019

Software Tester

CedCommerce
01.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Computer Science -

Lucknow University
03.2012 - 05.2015

Masters of Computer Application -

Bhartiya VidhyaPeeth
Akash ChaddhaPartnership And Growth Manager