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AKSHAY TAKOTE

AKSHAY TAKOTE

BUSINESS MANAGER (IT SALES )
PUNE

Summary

Dedicated and Detail-oriented Business Development Manager with a deep understanding of Setting up processes to increase the efficiency of sales managers and associates through data-driven analysis. Knowledge about Strategic planning on campaign utilization to increase revenue & Grooming the next set of associates for roles in Business development in line with the organic growth plan of the company in Direct sales , Inside sales and Pre-sales.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Business Manager (IT Sales & Retails)

The Gamification Company
Pune
03.2023 - Current

Working As a Product Head | Driving Innovation, Growth, market insights, and Customer Satisfaction

Responsibility: -

•Developing and implementing a product strategy for a launch and target audience.

•Defining product requirements and getting it fulfill from team.

•Managing the product roadmap and implementation.

•Conducting market research and Lead Generation

•Leading cross-functional teams &Analyzing product metrics

•Managing product launches and running multiple marketing strategies.

•Communicating product updates.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (SaaS SALES) BYJU'S

BYJU'S
Bangalore
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Identifying new sales leads ,Pitching products and/or services to potential trainees , Maintaining fruitful relationships with the existing line of trainees & customers.
  • Contacting potential clients/trainees via email or phone to establish
    rapport and set up meetings Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives.
  • Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events
    Preparing PowerPoint presentations and sales displays
    Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the
    company's products.
  • Developing quotes and proposals Analyzed sales statistics / monthly reports to determine sales strategy and forecasting on Excel sheets.
  • Developing sales goals for the team and ensuring they are met training personnel and helping team members develop their skills
    Developed a new system for generating sales leads which was
    implemented across the organization and resulted in a 25% - 30%
    improvement in sales performance with less Lead Leakage.
  • Managed and maintained a structured analysis of target markets,
    clients, and documentation with CRM system.
  • Trained, monitored and coached BD Team on sales calls on a daily
    basis ,Managed a team of 25 employees.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (SaaS PRE - SALES)

BYJU'S
Bangalore
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Built and Maintained relationships with key contacts at potential clients,to get access to new opportunities through Referral’s and new Customer Acquisition.
  • Handled Candidate Screening, Assessment, Recruitment, and
    Onboarding.
  • Managed and maintained a structured analysis of target markets,
    clients, and documentation in the CRM system.
  • Preparation of presentations about the products or services with all
    their values for the usage of the sales department and taking care of customer towards strong understanding of the services and products provided (B2C).
  • Trained, monitored and coached PS Team on sales calls on a daily basi Managed a team of 50 employees with 3 BDM’s , 2 SM’S and GM.

TEAM LEAD (SaaS Sales ) BYJU'S

BYJU'S
Pune
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Leading the sales team by closely working with Managers and SM’s and Provide Sales Reports.
  • Keep Informed of New Products and Services and same getting aligned with the Team (B2C)
  • Train, and Coach the New Joiner on Product Pitch and Finance
    Processes.
  • Set Sales Targets and Motivate Sales Team by keeping the constant
    individual Target and Performance Tracking with the Help of CRM.
    Managed a team of 6 employees.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (SaaS SALES)

BYJU's
Pune
06.2019 - 10.2020
  • Organizing business events, implementing marketing strategies,
    interacting with potential clients and cold calling to prospects as a
    individual contributor
  • Working on a Direct sale's, Zoom call & Tele Selling (Inside Sale’s)module. Overseeing the development of revenue in businesses development domain (B2C)
  • Closed 140 prospects with 95% customer retention rate. Consistently,achieved weekly targets in a Pressure driven, competitive and growing ENVIRONMENT.
  • Got proficient in Time management, Sales finance, Logistics
    management processes Negotiation and Convening Skills.
  • Managed and maintained a structured analysis of target markets,
    clients, and documentation in the CRM (Customer Relationship
    Management) system.

Business Development Manager

FoodZZa
Amravati
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Maintain strong relationship with restaurant owners and advise them on
    issues related to the market and offer solutions on the same. (B2B)
  • Work closely with the restaurant to understand their pain points, and
    effectively link
  • Foodzza features and benefits to their needs to help promote sales.
    (B2B)
  • Gather sales leads from the market and approach restaurants actively, from no star to 5 stars and get them on board with Foodzza as a partner.
  • Listing and Provide Full Support to restaurant to increase the Business

Relationship Manager

RENTMEBOSS.COM
Amravati
04.2018 - 09.2018
  • Develop rapport and get to know the client and finding out about their goals and vision for the future for their Property Rent. (C2C)
  • Sourcing the Leads and their property for rent through door to door Visit.
  • Educate on Property Renting and make clients aware of the Benefits
  • Enrolled client with Paid Plans.


Education

SSC -

10 TH, HIGH SCHOOL
Late. Babasaheb Khotre Vidyalay Sirsoli
06.2012 - 03.2013

HSC - Computer Science

12TH, HIGH SCHOOL
Shri Shivaji College Of Arts, College Akola
06.2013 - 06.2015

Computer Science And Engineering - Computer Science

Ram Meghe Institute Of Technology And Research
Amravati
08.2015 - 06.2019

Skills

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Software

Apollo

Lusha

Rocketreach

Vtiger

Leadsquared

Timeline

Business Manager (IT Sales & Retails)

The Gamification Company
03.2023 - Current

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (SaaS SALES) BYJU'S

BYJU'S
12.2021 - 11.2022

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (SaaS PRE - SALES)

BYJU'S
06.2021 - 12.2021

TEAM LEAD (SaaS Sales ) BYJU'S

BYJU'S
10.2020 - 06.2021

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (SaaS SALES)

BYJU's
06.2019 - 10.2020

Business Development Manager

FoodZZa
10.2018 - 02.2019

Relationship Manager

RENTMEBOSS.COM
04.2018 - 09.2018

Computer Science And Engineering - Computer Science

Ram Meghe Institute Of Technology And Research
08.2015 - 06.2019

HSC - Computer Science

12TH, HIGH SCHOOL
06.2013 - 06.2015

SSC -

10 TH, HIGH SCHOOL
06.2012 - 03.2013
AKSHAY TAKOTEBUSINESS MANAGER (IT SALES )