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ANKIT TYAGI

ANKIT TYAGI

Senior Team Manager - Sales
Gurgaon,Haryana

Summary

Dynamic sales leader with over 13 years of experience driving revenue growth in SaaS and AI-driven messaging solutions, including expertise in WhatsApp automation. Proven ability to lead high-performing inside sales teams, scale key accounts, and implement data-driven sales strategies that consistently exceed targets. Skilled in building and mentoring top talent while fostering a culture of excellence that results in sustained overachievement. Recognized for exceptional contributions with multiple quarterly awards and accelerated promotions within leading technology firms.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Team Manager

GupShup
10.2024 - Current

Workdone:

  • Leading PAN India SMB, Mid Market, and UAE SMB business, and managing the entire end-to-end sales cycle.
  • Leveraged AI-driven automation to accelerate sales and drive revenue growth for conversation messaging services.
  • Negotiated contracts successfully with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms that positively impacted the bottom line.

Achievements:

  • Reported monthly recurring revenue growth from $1.5M to a $20M recurring business (inclusive of a $5M prepaid cash business).
  • Achieved an approximate 24.4% month-over-month growth in the business to reach $20M in recurring revenue within one year.
  • Expanded the sales team under my leadership from 3 dynamic sales representatives to 8 sales professionals & hiring.

Program Manager

Denave India Pvt Ltd
Noida
11.2023 - 10.2024

Workdone:

  • Was leading Microsoft's Small and Medium Pan-India Tele-business with 10 SDRs.
  • Attain business growth of $4.4M in H1 2023-2024, with a pipeline of $20M, aiming for a 25% conversion month on month.
  • Monitored program KPIs and provided comprehensive weekly performance reports, region-wise, to Microsoft RM's
  • Drive a special project with the SDR team for the adoption of 'Microsoft Co-Pilot,' along with the other MS Security products.
  • Lead CXO-level engagements, including MBRs and QBRs, with enterprise clients and Microsoft stakeholders.

Sr. Sales Manager

Knowlarity Communications Pvt. Ltd. Now a Gupshup Co.
09.2014 - 11.2023


Senior Manager – Sales (April 2022 – November 2023).

  • Built and scaled the Inside Sales/Lead Generation team, driving consistent overachievement of revenue targets.
  • Led the team in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance reviews.
  • Delivered accurate sales forecasts; ensured CRM discipline, and process improvements.


Key Achievements:

  • Built a high-performing team from scratch.
  • Improved sales efficiency through process revamp.
  • Maintained over 100% target delivery across quarters.


Manager – Online Sales (October 2020 – March 2022)

  • Managed direct and online sales; scaled MRR from ₹50K to over ₹20L via upsell and acquisition.
  • Generated ₹28L MRR in FY – 220% of target.
  • Collaborated with marketing, presales, and infra for GTM execution.


Key Achievements:

  • Sales Manager of the Year – 2021.
  • 220% of the annual target was achieved.
  • Led the highest-value order login in Q3 FY21.


Assistant Manager – Inside Sales (July 2017 – October 2020)

  • Executed vertical-based sales strategies across BFSI, Healthcare, E-commerce, etc.
  • Consistently met quarterly revenue targets through strategic account planning.


Senior Executive – SMB Sales Ops (Sep 2014 – Jul 2017)

  • Materialized mid-market prospect to potential clients, sold customized IVR solutions, and drove upsell revenue.
  • Selling smart IVR solutions tailored to industry verticals.


Key Achievements:

  • K-Oscar Award Winner CEO Appreciation for Highest Q1, Q2 Revenue – FY 2016-17.
  • CEO Appreciation for Highest Q1, Q2 Revenue – FY 2016-17.


Management Trainee

TradeXL Media Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon
07.2013 - 09.2014

Workdone:

  • I got placed through campus recruitment.
  • Engaged in cold calling and direct field sales to generate leads and convert them into potential sales.
  • Selling digital marketing solutions like Google AdWords, SEO, remarketing, websites, etc.
  • Hunting for new logos for the B2B portal Tradexl.com by selling website listings and managing their marketing.
  • Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
  • Developed problem-solving abilities through hands-on experience with real-life business scenarios.

Education

MBA - Marketing Management and Research

IIPM
New Delhi, Delhi
06.2013

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing & IT

D.N. College
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
04.2010

Higher Secondary - Commerce

D.A.V Public School
Meerut, India
04.2007

High School Diploma -

DAV Public School
Meerut
04.2005

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork

  • Responsive leadership style

  • Customer focus

  • Salesforce, Zoho, JIRA proficiency

  • Sales planning & strategy development

  • Mentoring team members

  • Market-based pricing strategy

  • Candidate evaluation,hiring & onboarding

Interests

Strategic Gaming, Technology Blogging, Mentoring Young Entrepreneurs

Timeline

Senior Team Manager

GupShup
10.2024 - Current

Program Manager

Denave India Pvt Ltd
11.2023 - 10.2024

Sr. Sales Manager

Knowlarity Communications Pvt. Ltd. Now a Gupshup Co.
09.2014 - 11.2023

Management Trainee

TradeXL Media Pvt. Ltd.
07.2013 - 09.2014

MBA - Marketing Management and Research

IIPM

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing & IT

D.N. College

Higher Secondary - Commerce

D.A.V Public School

High School Diploma -

DAV Public School
ANKIT TYAGISenior Team Manager - Sales