Business Development Manager skilled in growing sales and improving stakeholder relations. Strategically-minded in capturing new business and leveraging dynamic market opportunities. Accomplished in exceeding targets with results-driven approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Business Development Manager
HTC Global Services
Bangalore
05.2022 - Current
Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
Client Account Management
Conduct market research to identify new potential customers
Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
End to End IT Services Sales
Promote the company's products/services addressing or predicting clients' objectives
Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople
Experienced in acquiring new clients (hunting) and nurturing existing relationships (farming) within the IT services and staffing sector
Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
Participated in trade shows and conferences to network and generate leads.
Strengthened client relationships, conducting regular follow-up meetings to ensure satisfaction and uncover additional needs.
Secured high-value accounts through persistent and strategic outreach efforts.
Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Business Development Representative
Pulley Ascent
Bangalore
07.2021 - 03.2022
Company Overview: For Adobe
Generate new revenue opportunities through prospecting in the assigned geography.
Support execution of internal sales campaigns to drive messaging.
Conceptualize, execute and run the lead generation campaigns.
Manage the interaction and relation with C Level executives.
Manage the forecast using Salesforce and maintain the desired level of quarterly forecast accuracy.
Product Knowledge: Ability to clearly communicate stage appropriate products.
Demonstrate the solution by understanding the customers requirements.
Used SalesForce to handle current portfolio and prospective leads.
Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and target areas for expansion.
Expanded business through effective network development, identifying new, and prospective clients.
Increased client base by identifying potential customers and initiating strategic outreach.
Senior Executive
HCL Technologies
Lucknow
12.2019 - 06.2020
Responsible for commercial and contractual excellence, and growth of engagements in tandem with accounts and delivery team.
Own and manage end to end commercial and contractual aspects of the accounts (SC Johnson, Home Depot, Performance food group,)
Following best practices within as well as across accounts
Support account management from a sales relationship perspective coordinate sales and marketing programs, promotions and generate periodic and special reports
Monitor and reporting the sales and commercial MIS and reviews
Manage the internal and external stakeholders.
Negotiated high-value contracts with new clients, substantially increasing revenue.
Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in sales processes and implementing targeted solutions.
Business Relationship Executive
SRK Info Solution
Chennai
06.2014 - 01.2017
Company Overview: Techedgee
Complete and maintain accurate sales forecasts, data gathering and report to director
Lead Generation in the Education Market for the suite of software and training being sold by Techedgee.
The software and training suite include StaadPro, Creo, AutoCAD, Adobe, 3Ds Max and Ansys.
Preparation of commercial proposals for the solutions offered in consultation with the Business Managers.
Conduct regular customer review calls as per customer review procedure and follow up as necessary.
Organize and help in lead generation activities like Seminars and Workshops.
Participation of meeting with principal partner companies (PTC, Bentley and Adobe)
Coordinating with the principal companies for center of Excellence for Educational Institutions
Perform routine follow up calls as per renewal procedure to hit Renewal Sales Goals
Techedgee
Enhanced client relationships by consistently providing exceptional service and promptly addressing concerns.
Inside Sales Executive
Intercad Systems Pvt Ltd.
Chennai
06.2012 - 05.2014
Complete and maintain accurate sales forecasts, data gathering and reports for Business Managers.
Generating leads by calling Educational Institutions as well as the companies to identify the exact requirement for software.
The software includes StaadPro, Pro/Engineer, Adobe, Autodesk and 3DS Max.
Develop quotations in cooperation with the Business Managers based on identified sales strategy and information collected from customers as assigned.
Conduct ongoing customer needs, analysis, and research of customer requirements.
Participate in management meetings and take responsibility for sales improvement initiatives and other assigned action items.
Conduct regular customer review calls as per customer review procedure and follow up as necessary.
Perform routine follow up calls as per renewal procedure to achieve renewal sales goals.
Perform reporting functions and regular follow up on an ongoing and timely basis including quotes, bookings and renewals.
Worked closely with outside sales representatives to jointly close complex deals requiring multiple touchpoints with prospects or clients.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop new strategies for up-selling and cross-selling products or services.
Cultivated productive relationships and maintained quality communications with account contacts to maximize client retention.
Built strong relationships with clients through regular follow-ups, resulting in repeat business and referrals.