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Ashita Chakraborty

Bangalore

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in sales and account management, focused on driving growth and enhancing customer success. Proven ability to build strong client relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Committed to delivering optimal solutions that align with organizational goals. Expertise in key account management ensures a strategic approach to client engagement.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Randstad Enterprise
Bangalore
09.2022 - 01.2025

RiseSmart, a Randstad Enterprise company, is a leading provider of global contemporary career transition solutions that strengthen employer brands, improve retention, and reengage talent.

Responsible for handling the entire South India market, growing the business into new verticals and expanding the footprint into new territories.

  • Analyzed market trends to refine product positioning and optimize sales tactics.
  • Implemented strategic sales initiatives, boosting market share into new sectors like ed-tech and manufacturing.
  • Cultivated relationships with C-level executives to enhance brand awareness and drive sales.
  • Cultivated key client relationships to boost satisfaction and improve retention.
  • Utilized CRM systems to track leads and manage customer interactions effectively.

Senior Business Development Manager

Central Test
Bangalore
06.2018 - 09.2022

Central Test is an international publisher providing reliable psychometric assessments and tools to meet current HR challenges.

Responsible for building and growing the brand and business in APAC with emphasis on the Indian market.

  • Managed key accounts to retain and grow existing client business, promoting high client satisfaction and adoption of new assessments.
  • Led cross-functional teams to launch successful product lines.
  • Focused on customer success to improve renewal rate along with driving higher invoice values through value added cross/up sell.
  • Owned the entire sales lifecycle from lead generation to negotiation and closure.
  • Presented at industry conferences, boosting brand visibility and credibility.
  • Trained and mentored junior team members for enhanced performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create tailored solutions for clients' needs.

Business Development Manager

WisdomToolz
Bangalore
02.2017 - 06.2018

WisdomToolz uses a unique blend of Subject Matter Experts, Simulators & Online Training methodologies creating a holistic learning experience.

Responsible for client acquisition and customer success.

  • Owned B2B and institutional sales for all product lines.
  • Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
  • Managed all ongoing clients engagements while growing the business into additional business units.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing brand visibility.
  • Drove revenue growth through strategic partnerships and alliances.
  • Identified new customers through pipelining, pre-qualification and territory analysis and management.
  • Attended conferences, workshops, and trade shows to network with potential partners.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with executive leadership team members to discuss progress toward goals.

Business Development Manager

Tech Mahindra Ltd
India
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Lead generation, requirement gathering, and bid management; account mapping, stakeholder management, and building account plans; building relationships and cultivating partner/vendor relationships; marketing.
  • Cisco alliance manager - Working with Cisco to generate leads; product fitment and fulfilment in ongoing deals; generating joint sales opportunities by identifying and presenting potential solutions to internal teams; pipeline building.
  • Prepared presentations and proposals for potential clients and stakeholders.

Business Analyst / Business Development

Tech Mahindra Ltd
India
01.2014 - 02.2015
  • Pitching solutions to potential clients; working with Sales teams to build a pipeline; report building; conducting webinars; responding to RFPs and RFIs.
  • Conducted data analysis using reporting tools to support decision-making processes.
  • Managed project timelines and deliverables to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to define requirements for new projects.

Sales Trainee

Tech Mahindra Ltd
India
06.2013 - 01.2014
  • Rigorous sales training under the mentorship of Senior Management at Tech Mahindra. Account planning; proposal management; contract negotiations; competitor analysis; and building business acumen; was a part of this training among others;
  • Worked with HR for internal resource management and external hiring under the leadership of the COO.

Quality Engineer

Tech Mahindra Ltd
India
05.2011 - 06.2013
  • Worked in Motorola and Cisco networking projects as a test engineer.

Education

Sales Trainee -

Achievers in the making - Tech Mahindra
01.2014

Bachelor of Engineering -

Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering
Bangalore, India
01.2010

Skills

  • Key Account management
  • Customer success
  • Team mentorship
  • Customer relationship management
  • Effective multitasking
  • Consultative Selling
  • Brand building and market penetration
  • Relationship building and management
  • Presentation Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Stakeholder management
  • Marketing and sales strategy
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Organization skills

Accomplishments

• Webinars and product presentations conducted for internal and external stakeholders
• Represented the company in multiple marketing forums and events both nationally and internationally
• Mentored/coached team members to help grow sales in their respective verticals/regions

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Randstad Enterprise
09.2022 - 01.2025

Senior Business Development Manager

Central Test
06.2018 - 09.2022

Business Development Manager

WisdomToolz
02.2017 - 06.2018

Business Development Manager

Tech Mahindra Ltd
01.2015 - 06.2016

Business Analyst / Business Development

Tech Mahindra Ltd
01.2014 - 02.2015

Sales Trainee

Tech Mahindra Ltd
06.2013 - 01.2014

Quality Engineer

Tech Mahindra Ltd
05.2011 - 06.2013

Sales Trainee -

Achievers in the making - Tech Mahindra

Bachelor of Engineering -

Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering
Ashita Chakraborty