Ashith KV
Saas growth strategist
Kochi
Summary
Growth-driven technology sales professional with a passion for AI, automation, and consultative selling. 9+ years of experience in Sales, Strategic Account Management, Business Development, and Customer Success, scaling businesses across Startups, SMEs, and Global Enterprises. Beyond work, I enjoy curating concerts, directing theater, and exploring new restaurants.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Head Product Sales and Partnerships
Evalgator
Bangalore
07.2022 - Current
- Evalgator by QBurst – an AI-driven assessment and interview platform, later expanded to include an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and a Generative AI-powered video interviewing tool.
- Scaled the product from inception to serving 200+ customers across multiple regions.
- Led the end-to-end growth journey—from onboarding the first customer to strategizing sales, market expansion, and revenue growth.
- Strengthened market presence by leveraging industry connections, partnerships, and targeted outreach.
- Actively contributed to product enhancements to position Evalgator as a competitive, market-ready solution.
- Developed and implemented a partnership model to expand revenue streams and drive long-term business growth.
Head of Product Sales
QBurst
Kochi
06.2022 - Current
- A pioneer in the service and consulting industry, now expanding into the product space.
- Successfully grew the product business from the ground up, transforming it into a widely recognized and adopted solution in the industry with an ARR of $200k
- This success has paved the way for portfolio expansion, driving adoption and growth across multiple regions.
- Mentored junior team members in product management best practices, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute successful product launches, resulting in increased market share and high customer satisfaction.
Junior Research Fellow
Government of India
New Delhi
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Recipient of the prestigious Junior Fellowship, awarded by the expert committee under the Ministry of Culture, as part of a part-time research engagement.
- Specializes in folk theatre, focusing on its revival, preservation, and restoration.
- Conducted an in-depth study on safeguarding indigenous folk theatre traditions at risk of extinction.
- Recognized for contributions to cultural research and heritage conservation while balancing other professional commitments.
Sales Manager
Zappyhire
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Head of Sales at an AI-powered HR Tech Startup, driving growth and market expansion.
- Established the sales strategy, processes, and tools, setting a clear vision for success.
- Built a strong sales pipeline, securing clients across diverse industries and geographies.
- Boosted revenue through targeted sales strategies and data-driven market expansion.
- Identified new business opportunities, leading to entry into profitable territories.
Sales Manager
CogniCor Technologies
09.2018 - 11.2020
- CogniCor offers advanced Cognitive Digital Assistant, revolutionizing AI/NLP for customer support, product queries, claims, and process guidance.
- Played a key role during CogniCor’s crucial growth phase, driving client acquisition and product maturity.
- Led client-facing initiatives, leveraging market insights to refine sales strategies, boost retention, and expand into new domains.
- Established a structured sales process, aligning business expansion with market dynamics and industry trends.
- Contributed to overall organizational growth, enhancing customer retention and market presence.
Senior Sales Engineer
Siemens Gamesa
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Siemens Gamesa is a global leader in wind power solutions.
- Joined as a Management Trainee and was among the founding members of the newly launched Solar Business Unit.
- Gained start-up-like exposure within a large corporate, experiencing both agility and structure.
- Started in hardcore sales, later expanding into Sales Operations, Credit Control, Costing & Budgeting, Contracting, and Technical Formulations.
- Independently managed Sales Operations for a pipeline exceeding 2GW.
- Cross-functional experience across multiple verticals provided a holistic business perspective.
Summer Intern - Marketing Communications
Bosch
04.2014 - 06.2014
- Enhanced brand visibility for Bosch Security Systems across print and digital media.
- Engaged with media houses and identified new marketing opportunities to promote Bosch products.
- Led Bosch’s first-ever celebrity/artist endorsement, signing Junkyard Groove to represent Electro-Voice professional sound systems.
- Gained corporate exposure by representing Bosch at trade fairs and expos.
Education
Master of Science - Analytics, Business Management
University At Buffalo
New York 04.2001 -
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Marketing
Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham
Bengaluru, IndiaBachelor of Technology (BTech) - Electronics and Communications Engineering
Kannur University
Kannur, India05-2012
Skills
Solution/Consultative Selling
SaaS Sales
Team Management
undefinedTimeline
Head Product Sales and Partnerships
Evalgator
07.2022 - Current
Head of Product Sales
QBurst
06.2022 - Current
Junior Research Fellow
Government of India
02.2022 - 02.2024
Sales Manager
Zappyhire
11.2020 - 06.2022
Sales Manager
CogniCor Technologies
09.2018 - 11.2020
Senior Sales Engineer
Siemens Gamesa
08.2015 - 03.2018
Summer Intern - Marketing Communications
Bosch
04.2014 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Analytics, Business Management
University At Buffalo
04.2001 -
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Marketing
Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) - Electronics and Communications Engineering
Kannur University
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