Bilal Ahmad Siddiqui
Senior Business Development Associate
Prayagraj
Summary
High-performing sales professional with a proven track record of engaging customers and building lasting relationships, complemented by hands-on experience managing technology up-skilling programs and Doctorate-level academic programs. Skilled at identifying customer needs, delivering personalized solutions, and closing sales while ensuring seamless program onboarding, learner success, and stakeholder coordination. Adept at bridging sales, academic, and operations teams to drive both revenue growth and program excellence. Consistently exceeds targets while delivering exceptional service, creating impactful learner experiences, and fostering long-term client and institutional relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Businees Development Associate
Scaler Academy
Gurgaon
04.2025 - Current
- Managed end-to-end operations of large-scale technology up-skilling programs across domains such as Data Science, Machine Learning, Full Stack Development, and Software Engineering.
- Acted as a key point of contact between learners, instructors, teaching assistants, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless program delivery.
- Coordinated live classes, mentorship sessions, assessments, and project reviews, ensuring adherence to academic schedules and quality benchmarks.
- Monitored learner progress, engagement, and performance using internal dashboards; proactively addressed risks related to dropouts, low engagement, and learning gaps.
International Academic Counselor
Upgrad Education pvt. ltd.
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with international academic institutions to promote and manage high-value Doctorate programs designed for working professionals and senior executives.
- Engaged directly with C-suite stakeholders to align educational offerings with their strategic career objectives and leadership development goals.
- Successfully handled premium, high ARPU programs ranging from USD 15,000 to USD 30,000, consistently achieving and exceeding performance targets.
- Generated approximately USD 200,000 in revenue each quarter through a combination of consultative sales, relationship building, and effective program positioning.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams-including marketing, operations, and academic departments-to streamline processes, improve program delivery, and contribute to overall business growth and operational excellence.
- Collaborating with international students across North America to guide them in selecting educational programs that best match their academic interests and future career objectives.
- Assisting international students in identifying academic pathways that suit their individual needs, interests, and long-term career plans.
- Assessed student interests and skills and provided strategic information about pursuing suitable courses.
- Increased sales revenue by developing effective sales strategies tailored for diverse markets.
- Conducted regular market research to identify potential growth opportunities in targeted regions.
Team Lead
Imarticus Learning Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Successfully led the end-to-end development and launch of high-impact professional programs, including Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing and Full Stack Development Pro.
- This involved conducting market research, collaborating with academic and industry experts, designing comprehensive curricula, and implementing strategic marketing initiatives to ensure strong enrollment and program success.
- Managed a team of 5 associates and generating constant revenue.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Worked closely with product development and product management teams to enhance products.
- Understood key product management roadmap objectives and requirements to develop product technology strategy.
Senior Central Sales Associate
BYJU'S
Mumbai
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Served as a Senior Center Associate, managing the day-to-day operations of an offline tuition center while ensuring a high-quality academic experience for students.
- Collaborated closely with the marketing team to optimize local outreach initiatives and enhance lead generation strategies.
- Consistently exceeded performance targets and was recognized as a top-performing associate on a monthly basis, demonstrating a strong commitment to results and customer satisfaction.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Prospected and negotiated multi-year educational course deals and on-boarded 100+ Customers in 2022/23 delivering revenue worth 1Cr+.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Legal Associate
W3LEGAL
Mumbai
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
Education
BA.LLB(H) - Law
Amity University
Lucknow 08.2014 - 05.2019
Skills
Recognition
Recognized by the Senior Vice President at Scaler for consistent execution, calm leadership under pressure, and strong accountability. Commended for bringing clarity to discussions, owning outcomes end-to-end, and continuously improving processes beyond assigned responsibilities. Known for dependable delivery, mature stakeholder handling, and thoughtful problem-solving in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Timeline
Senior Businees Development Associate
Scaler Academy
04.2025 - Current
International Academic Counselor
Upgrad Education pvt. ltd.
04.2024 - 03.2025
Team Lead
Imarticus Learning Pvt. Ltd
06.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Central Sales Associate
BYJU'S
03.2022 - 06.2023
Legal Associate
W3LEGAL
07.2019 - 01.2022
BA.LLB(H) - Law
Amity University
08.2014 - 05.2019