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Akshay Marmat

Mumbai

Summary

Accomplished professional with over four years of experience leading strategic growth initiatives and delivering innovative revenue solutions. Expert in market analysis, client relationship management, and building collaborative teams to achieve consistent, reliable results. Renowned for problem-solving skills and clear communication, consistently driving productivity, and adapting to evolving business needs.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Business Development Manager

Simplotel
Mumbai
10.2024 - Current
  • Promoted to a leadership position, I am now heading the West team and developing high-performing strategies to drive growth.
  • Identified and onboarded strategic partners, contributing significantly to new account acquisitions.
  • Conducted in-depth market research on the UAE, recommending high-potential events and initiatives for international expansion.
  • Collaborated with HR on recruitment processes, conducting candidate interviews to build a robust team.
  • Designed and implemented performance trackers, ensuring consistent monitoring and optimization of team deliverables.

Business Development Manager

Simplotel
Bengaluru
02.2023 - 10.2024
  • Expanded Simplotel’s presence by opening new domestic markets and securing key hotel partnerships.
  • Drove strong client relationships by proactively engaging existing customers, ensuring high annual renewal rates.
  • Consistently exceeded quarterly sales targets, achieving peak performance of 143% of the quota.
  • Pioneered international business development, successfully launching Simplotel in the UAE and Vietnam through client acquisition and tailored engagement strategies.

Account Executive - Associate

FedEx
Bengaluru
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Managed existing client relationships, consistently increasing revenue through proactive account development, and exceptional service.
  • Acquired and onboarded new customers, expanding the company’s market footprint, and opening accounts to maximize business growth.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to efficiently resolve customer issues, ensuring high satisfaction and retention.
  • Surpassed sales targets by leveraging effective negotiation skills, achieving 127% of the territory’s quarterly goal.
  • Delivered outstanding results by generating over USD 200,000 in revenue during the final quarter.
  • Continuously analyzed market trends and industry innovations to seize new sales opportunities, and maintain a competitive edge.

Intern - Marketing

Zinglin Media Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to drive student engagement, successfully increasing app adoption among college peers.
  • Orchestrated creative marketing campaigns and facilitated onboarding, inspiring students to showcase their talents by sharing short videos on the platform.

Digital Marketing Executive (Intern)

Campus-to-Corporate
Bengaluru
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Established and optimized Google My Business (GMB) profiles for diverse small businesses, enhancing their online visibility and customer engagement.
  • Engaged and built relationships with multiple firms through targeted email marketing campaigns, fostering new business opportunities and partnerships.

Business Developmet & Sales Intern

MyCaptain
Bengaluru
05.2021 - 06.2021

▪ Worked as campus ambassador performing social media marketing and external collaborations.

▪ Designed strategies for market segmentation and lead generation.

Education

PGDM - Marketing & Business Analytics

ISBR Business School
Bengaluru
08-2022

Skills

  • Market analysis
  • Account management
  • Sales forecasting
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Performance tracking
  • Business development
  • Training and mentoring
  • Negotiations
  • Problem solving
  • Industry networking
  • Pricing strategy
  • Sales closing

Certification

  • MS Excel by Udemy
  • Google Analytics for Beginners by Google
  • Google Ads by LinkedIn Learning

Timeline

Senior Business Development Manager

Simplotel
10.2024 - Current

Business Development Manager

Simplotel
02.2023 - 10.2024

Account Executive - Associate

FedEx
01.2022 - 08.2022

Intern - Marketing

Zinglin Media Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 08.2021

Digital Marketing Executive (Intern)

Campus-to-Corporate
06.2021 - 08.2021

Business Developmet & Sales Intern

MyCaptain
05.2021 - 06.2021

PGDM - Marketing & Business Analytics

ISBR Business School
Akshay Marmat