AKASH BANERJEE
Kanpur
Summary
Results-driven Business Development Manager with extensive experience in the education sector. Skilled in building strategic partnerships and leading teams to achieve growth. Committed to leveraging technology to enhance learning opportunities and consistently exceed sales targets through effective planning and execution.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
year of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior solar consultant
Solar square energy Pvt ltd
Kanpur
04.2026 - Current
- Conducted solar consultations with new prospects, sold solar energy programs and processed, enrolled and serviced new customers through finished product.
- Educated clients on solar technology benefits and financing options available.
- Managed client relationships, addressing concerns and providing updates throughout projects.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design customized solar solutions.
- Conducted site assessments for solar energy installations and system feasibility.
- Coordinated with local authorities to ensure compliance with regulations and permits.
- Trained junior consultants on best practices in solar consultation processes.
- Analyzed market trends to recommend product improvements and new offerings.
- Talked with customers about benefits of solar power in comparison with traditional power services.
Business Development Manager
Elite Elevators Pvt. Ltd.
Gurugram
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Oversaw day-to-day operations within department, ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Planned and coordinated projects for curriculum development, content creation, and elevator comparisons to enhance educational offerings.
- Developed customer relationship management system to enhance client interactions.
- Ensured quality of educational content and software applications met company standards and customer expectations.
- Facilitating training sessions or workshops for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Overseeing day-to-day operations within your department or assigned area.
Senior Business Development Executive
Sorting Hat Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Unacademy)
Noida
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Identified, negotiated, and established strategic partnerships with educational institutions, content creators, and other stakeholders to enhance educational access.
- Developed and executed sales strategies that successfully onboarded new partners, contributing to revenue growth.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients.
- Creating compelling proposals and presentations tailored to the needs of potential partners.
- Created tailored proposals and presentations that effectively addressed the needs of potential partners.
- An ed-tech company focused on expanding educational access through partnerships.
Business Development Associate
Byjus (think&learn pvt ltd)
Lucknow
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed and executed strategic plans that directly contributed to achieving sales targets.
- Conducted market research to identify and prioritize growth opportunities.
- Developing and executing strategic plans to achieve sales targets.
- Led negotiations and finalized agreements, securing favorable terms for key partnerships.
- Managing and mentoring a team of business development executives.
- Developed educational app that provides quality learning solutions.
Agency Development Manager
MAXLIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
Kanpur
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Recruited, onboarded, and trained new insurance agents to enhance team capabilities.
- Coached and supported agents to improve sales performance and retention.
- Providing ongoing coaching and support to agents.
- Developed strategic business plans to identify growth opportunities for the agency.
- Recruiting, onboarding, and training new insurance agents.
- Worked for a leading insurance company that specialized in agent-based sales.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Kanpur University
Kanpur, Uttar PradeshHigh School Graduate -
Army Public School
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 05.2010 - 06.2011
Skills
- Solar energy expertise
- Solar technology
- Site assessment
- System design
- Sales
- Sales strategy
- Business Development
- Customer management
- CRM Software
- Negotiation
- Team Management
- Leadership
- Cooperative
Accomplishments
- Increased annual sales by 35% through strategic partnerships and improved client relationships.
- Reduced project delivery time by 20% by implementing efficient project management techniques and tools.
- Onboarded 15 new partners in six months, driving significant revenue growth for the company.
- Facilitated over 30 training workshops, enhancing team skills and increasing productivity by 25%.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Bengali
Strengths
- English
- Hindi
- Bengali
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Bengali
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Senior solar consultant
Solar square energy Pvt ltd
04.2026 - Current
Business Development Manager
Elite Elevators Pvt. Ltd.
10.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Business Development Executive
Sorting Hat Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Unacademy)
04.2024 - 09.2024
Business Development Associate
Byjus (think&learn pvt ltd)
03.2022 - 03.2024
Agency Development Manager
MAXLIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
08.2018 - 08.2021
High School Graduate -
Army Public School
05.2010 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts -
Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Kanpur University