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Ashok Ambanee

SaaS Sales | 2x - Founding AE & AM, $1M+ Portfolio and a People leader
Mysore

Summary

Seasoned sales professional with over 10 years of success in both startups and corporate environments. A 2X founding AE/AM, consistently driving 0-1 revenue growth and managing portfolios exceeding $1M. Known for expertise in sales strategy, client relationship management, and team leadership, with a strong ability to secure high-value deals and achieve revenue growth in competitive markets. Consistently exceeded sales targets, contributed to high-growth organizations, and played a key role in driving revenue and operational success

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Associate Manager - Sales

Bristlecone
2 2024 - 9 2024
  • End-to-end sales.
  • Lead Generation, Cold Calling, Pipeline Generation, Requirements Gathering, Demo, SOW Review, Vendor Assessment, RFQ, Legal, Closure.
  • Fortune 2000 companies, ICP.
  • 55% of deal pipeline generated in 6 months through outbound.
  • Closed $500k in 4 months.
  • ~2% connect rate to 20% improvement
  • Quota on target

Senior Account Executive

Hiver
11.2021 - 2 2024
  • Founding, AE.
  • Been a part of $4.5M to $9.4M.
  • 50%+ increase in trial conversion through the Kaizen Project.
  • $40k/year through the Referrals mechanism.
  • Created a product roadmap for WhatsApp - Feature live in 8 months.
  • Highest New Business Logos closed from Emerging Markets.
  • Over 15% closure rates year over year.
  • $127% year over year quota accomplishments
  • Built Go-To-Market Strategies for APAC/EMEA markets.
  • Recruited and coached high-performing sales teams.
  • Updated Battlecards for Sales Team.
  • Prepared and submitted Sales Quota Calculations.
  • Monitored and Delivered Weekly, Monthly Sales Reports.


Associate Director of Sales

Hevodata
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Developed and executed high-impact sales strategies.
  • Drove Revenue Growth Through New Business Acquisitions.
  • Prepared and presented sales reports to senior management.

Account Executive - APAC/EMEA

Hiver
08.2018 - 06.2021
  • Founding, AE.
  • Recruited, coached, and led SDR team to drive GTM execution.
  • Top Performer in Securing New Business Logos in Emerging Markets.
  • Surpassed 120% of Sales Quota Year Over Year.
  • Awarded with the Highest Number of SPIFF Awards during my stint.

Account Manager - US

Doctor Alliance
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Spearheaded new business development through targeted GTM strategies.
  • Managed 30+ accounts with $60,000+ MRR.
  • Drove Platform & User Adoption
  • Upsold Turnkey Services to Drive Account Growth.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve claim discrepancies.
  • Maintained detailed sales reports for regional markets.
  • Captured Custom Product Requirements for Client-Specific Solutions.
  • Handled contract renewals and negotiations.

Mentor

eClinicalworks
02.2015 - 04.2017
  • Led a team of 7 account managers across Westborough and Bangalore.
  • Drove portfolio growth through strategic account management.
  • Delivered comprehensive product demos to new and existing users.
  • Updated Knowledge Base with Latest Product Enhancements.
  • Conducted monthly 1-on-1s to improve account manager performance.
  • Drove Implementation and Boosted User Adoption.
  • Identified and Executed Upsell Opportunities.
  • Maintained detailed records of client interactions and support activities.

Lead Associate Operations

WNS Global Services Pvt Ltd
05.2009 - 02.2015
  • Hired, Coached, and Mentored a team of 20 associates.
  • Set clear goals and conducted regular performance reviews.
  • Managed daily operations for seamless workflow.
  • Drove Process Improvement and Optimization Initiatives.
  • Resolved employee concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Prepared and submitted performance reports to senior management.

Lead Associate Operations

Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
09.2007 - 04.2009

Individual contributor role.

B2C operations.

Responsible for processing online placed orders and ensuring order-related complaints are resolved in a timely manner.

Upsell luxury goods-related coupons to potential customers.

Team Leader

Primbus technologies
12.2006 - 09.2007

Recruited and mentored a team of 7 operations associates.

Responsible for driving UK insurance claims and helping customers get reimbursements.

Handle day-to-day operations.

Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly C-level reports that address key performance indicators.


Education

Bachelor's of Commerce- Accounting -

Vinayaka Mission University
01.2011 - 01.2014

Skills

B2B

Timeline

Senior Account Executive

Hiver
11.2021 - 2 2024

Associate Director of Sales

Hevodata
06.2021 - 11.2021

Account Executive - APAC/EMEA

Hiver
08.2018 - 06.2021

Account Manager - US

Doctor Alliance
05.2017 - 08.2018

Mentor

eClinicalworks
02.2015 - 04.2017

Bachelor's of Commerce- Accounting -

Vinayaka Mission University
01.2011 - 01.2014

Lead Associate Operations

WNS Global Services Pvt Ltd
05.2009 - 02.2015

Lead Associate Operations

Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
09.2007 - 04.2009

Team Leader

Primbus technologies
12.2006 - 09.2007

Associate Manager - Sales

Bristlecone
2 2024 - 9 2024
Ashok AmbaneeSaaS Sales | 2x - Founding AE & AM, $1M+ Portfolio and a People leader