Arun
Business Head
Bengaluru,TG
Summary
Transformational leader with over 15 years of experience in driving organizational growth across EdTech, online universities, K-12, and service industries. Expertise in strategic planning, P&L management, digital transformation, and operational excellence. Proven ability to build high-performance teams, achieve significant revenue growth, and lead market expansion initiatives. Passionate about driving change, fostering innovation, and delivering measurable results in competitive markets.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Business Head
TeamLease EdTech Ltd
09.2023 - Current
- P&L Leadership: Manage operations across Karnataka and Kerala, optimizing resources for sustainable profitability and consistent revenue growth
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor 50+ partners and franchisees, driving business expansion through collaboration
- Strategic Growth: Identify new market opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and execute regional strategies to enhance market position
- Digital Transformation: Spearheaded digital marketing initiatives, achieving a 25% increase in student enrollment through data-driven campaigns
- Stakeholder Engagement: Built strong relationships with universities, government bodies, and corporate partners to foster long-term business development
- Market Intelligence: Conducted competitive analysis to inform data-driven decision-making and maintain market leadership
Deputy General Manager: Sales & Operations
Aakash Educational Services Ltd
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Drove NEET Repeaters admissions, securing the No
- 1 position in Karnataka with 1,000+ annual enrolments
- Led K-12 education sales growth, optimizing the sales funnel and team performance
- Reduced operational costs by 30% through resource optimization and process improvement
Head of Admissions & Marketing
BASE Education
08.2013 - 06.2020
- Achieved 200% revenue growth in the Mysuru branch, leading to a promotion as Head of Marketing
- Implemented cost-effective marketing strategies, reducing the budget by 30% while maximizing outreach
- Managed a high-performing inside sales team of 20, significantly improving lead conversion rates
- Led content development and design, saving INR 30 Lakhs annually
Education
MBA - Marketing Management
Annamalai University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Chennai
Skills
Strategic Leadership
Accomplishments
- Sales Maverick Award (National Level) – Q2 FY24-25.
- Promising Newcomer Award – FY23-24 at TeamLease for outstanding performance.
- Secured the No. 1 position in Karnataka for admissions growth (2022-2023).
- Introduced streamlined SOPs, improving efficiency by 20% across regions.
- Developed cost-efficient content strategies, enhancing outreach effectiveness.
- Sales Maverick Award (National Level) – Q2 FY24-25
- Promising Newcomer Award – FY23-24
- No. 1 in NEET & JEE Admissions in Karnataka (2022-2023)
Leadership Highlights
- Led a cross-functional team of 70+ professionals, surpassing sales targets by 30% annually.
- Consistently achieved double-digit revenue growth through strategic initiatives.
- Implemented technology-driven solutions to optimize organizational efficiency.
Timeline
Business Head
TeamLease EdTech Ltd
09.2023 - Current
Deputy General Manager: Sales & Operations
Aakash Educational Services Ltd
05.2022 - 09.2023
Head of Admissions & Marketing
BASE Education
08.2013 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Chennai
MBA - Marketing Management
Annamalai University
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