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Akhil  PS

Akhil PS

Kerala

Summary

Results-driven Senior Inside Sales Manager with proven expertise in sales strategy, revenue generation, team management, customer engagement, lead conversion, and performance management. Experienced in leading and training sales teams, consistently achieving weekly and monthly sales targets, and managing the complete sales cycle from lead generation to conversion. Proficient in Salesforce, Bitrix24, and LeadSquared, with strong capabilities in sales data analysis, CRM management, customer counselling, and process improvement. Skilled at developing effective sales strategies to maximize revenue growth, customer retention, and business performance.

Overview

3
3
Languages
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Inside Sales Manager

Excelr Edtech Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
01.2023 - Current

Sales Training & Team Management

  • Delivered sales training and onboarding programs for new employees, ensuring effective understanding of sales processes and business practices.
  • Monitored and audited sales calls to evaluate performance, identify improvement areas, and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Tracked and managed team performance against sales targets, KPIs, and productivity metrics.
  • Provided ongoing coaching and performance guidance to improve individual and team sales effectiveness.

Student Counselling & Career Guidance

  • Counselled students and working professionals on career opportunities and suitable learning paths in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Marketing.
  • Assessed students’ career goals, professional backgrounds, and learning requirements to recommend relevant courses and programs.
  • Guided prospective students throughout the enrolment process, addressing queries and providing accurate information about course offerings.

Sales & Revenue Generation

  • Consistently achieved 100% of assigned revenue and sales targets through effective course sales and consultative selling.
  • Generated and converted leads through cold calling, lead follow-ups, and customer engagement to drive course enrolments.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to improve lead conversion, customer engagement, and retention.
  • Managed the complete sales cycle, from initial lead contact and counselling to follow-up and final enrolment.

Target Achievement & Team Management

  • Consistently met and exceeded weekly and monthly sales targets and performance KPIs.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to align promotional campaigns with sales objectives and maximize lead generation.
  • Trained and supported new team members on sales processes, sales tools, and CRM systems.
  • Monitored team performance, audited sales calls, and provided constructive feedback to improve sales effectiveness.
  • Managed customer enquiries and provided timely, solution-oriented responses to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Analysed sales and performance data to identify process improvement opportunities and revenue growth areas.
  • Maintained accurate records and completed day-to-day sales and operational activities efficiently and within deadlines.

Seniour Academic Counsellor

Upgrad
Bengaluru
01.2022 - 12.2025

Cold Calling & Revenue Generation

  • Cold Calling & Revenue Generation – Generated leads through cold calling and converted prospects into customers to drive sales growth and revenue generation.
  • Career Counselling & Guidance – Provided personalized career counselling to working professionals, understanding their career goals and recommending suitable programs to support career advancement and skill development.
  • Sales Target Achievement – Consistently achieved weekly and monthly sales targets and KPIs through effective lead management, follow-ups, and consultative selling.

Business Development Executive

Byjus
Kerala
08.2020 - 08.2021

Parent Counselling & Awareness

  • Counselled parents and explained the benefits of online education, digital learning, and technology-enabled learning solutions.
  • Educated parents on how digital learning platforms can support their children’s academic performance, skill development, and overall learning outcomes.
  • Addressed parent concerns and provided personalized guidance based on students’ educational requirements.

Course Promotion & Sales

  • Promoted and sold K-12, JEE, and NEET educational programs to prospective parents and students.
  • Explained course features, benefits, curriculum, and learning methodologies to prospective customers to drive enrolments and sales conversions.
  • Handled customer queries and objections effectively through consultative selling and structured follow-ups.

Sales Target Achievement

  • Consistently achieved weekly and monthly sales targets and KPIs through effective counselling, lead management, follow-ups, and customer engagement.

Education

MBA - Marketing,HR

Happy Valley B School(Anna University)
Coimbatore
08-2020

BBA -

MG University
Kerala
07-2017

Skills

  • Sales Strategy & Business Development
  • Sales Training & Coaching
  • Team Management & Performance Management
  • Customer Engagement & Relationship Management
  • CRM Systems: Salesforce, Bitrix24, LeadSquared
  • Sales Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Lead Generation & Lead Conversion
  • Market Research & Market Alignment
  • Sales Target Achievement & Revenue Growth
  • Consultative Selling & Customer Counselling

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Malayalam
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Senior Inside Sales Manager

Excelr Edtech Pvt Ltd
01.2023 - Current

Seniour Academic Counsellor

Upgrad
01.2022 - 12.2025

Business Development Executive

Byjus
08.2020 - 08.2021

MBA - Marketing,HR

Happy Valley B School(Anna University)

BBA -

MG University
Akhil PS