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Ananthakannan Balan

Sales Specialist- B2B
Madurai

Summary

Results-driven Business Development Executive with 4+ years of proven success in B2B sales, project management, and strategic business growth. Demonstrated ability to increase qualified leads by 25%, reduce sales cycles by 35%, and deliver projects 17% above target. Strong background in both technology sales and construction project management, with advanced degrees from top institutions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Sales Specialist

Greenestep
02.2025 - Current
  • Enterprise Software Sales: Drive sales of GreeneStep's comprehensive business automation suite, including integrated ERP, CRM, AI analytics, and business management solutions to enterprise clients.
  • Full Sales Cycle Management: Execute complete sales development activities, including cold calling, targeted email campaigns, appointment setting, and meeting scheduling, to build a robust sales pipeline.
  • Pre-Sales Excellence: Conduct lead generation, prospect management, and customer qualification, while delivering compelling product demonstrations showcasing GreeneStep's all-in-one platform capabilities.
  • Client Acquisition & Negotiations: Manage complex B2B negotiations and customer acquisition processes for enterprise software solutions, focusing on companies seeking digital transformation and business automation.
  • Product Expertise: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of GreeneStep's suite, including ERP, CRM, POS systems, e-commerce integration, AI analytics, warehouse automation, and manufacturing solutions.

Business Development Executive

ByteForza Technologies Private Limited
10.2023 - 01.2025
  • Lead Generation & Pipeline Management: Developed data-driven strategies, increasing qualified leads by 25%, and reduced sales cycle time by 35% through optimized SugarCRM workflows.
  • Multi-Channel Prospecting: Executed comprehensive outreach campaigns, including cold calling, targeted emails, and social media marketing, to expand market reach and secure high-value meetings with senior executives.
  • Business Development: Generated new business opportunities through strategic prospecting and relationship-building with decision-makers across various industries.

Key Achievements:

  • Negotiated and closed a $50K co-development partnership with the U.S. entrepreneur
  • Secured a full-stack outsourcing contract with a healthcare company.

Project Manager

Sri Balaji Construction
07.2020 - 07.2023
  • Project Leadership & Cost Optimization: Led cross-functional teams of 10 professionals, successfully delivering six major construction projects on time and within budget, while reducing costs by 20% and exceeding performance targets by 17%.
  • Stakeholder and Operations Management: Planned, designed, and coordinated large-scale projects from procurement to execution, facilitating stakeholder alignment, and ensuring seamless project delivery through optimized workflows.

Education

Master of Engineering - Structural Engineering

The University of Sydney
12.2018
  • Extracurricular Activities: Student Ambassador of 'Welcome to University of Sydney' program.
  • GPA: 6.3

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Civil in Engineering

Velammal College of Engineering
04.2015
  • Achievements: Honored with the Innovative Civil Project of the Year 2015 award for my final-year research on lightweight bricks.
  • GPA: 7.3

Skills

B2B sales and business development expertise

Interests

Cricket, Watching Netflix, Motivational podcasts, Travelling

Awards

Awarded Batsman of the Tournament in the PDCA Club Series for my outstanding performance. (Sydney, Australia)

Timeline

Sales Specialist - Greenestep
02.2025 - Current
Business Development Executive - ByteForza Technologies Private Limited
10.2023 - 01.2025
Project Manager - Sri Balaji Construction
07.2020 - 07.2023
Velammal College of Engineering - Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Civil in Engineering
The University of Sydney - Master of Engineering, Structural Engineering
Ananthakannan BalanSales Specialist- B2B