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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

SaaS Sales

Software Sales

Fortune 2000

Digital Transformation

Services sales

Consultative selling

SMB, Mid-Market and Enterprise

Value Selling

Sales Development

Business Development

BANT

JOLT

Cold Calling

Pipeline generation

Negotiation

Contract Management

Team Contributor

Insurance Underwriting

Sales Hiring

Sales Coaching

Mentoring

Deals Closure

US Healthcare

BPO

Operations

Reporting & Analytics

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