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DEEPU SASEENDRAN

DEEPU SASEENDRAN

Sales & Partnerships

Summary

Self-driven enterprise account manager with a diverse experience across the spectrum of business development, market research, customer acquisition & retention, strategic partnerships and project management. Key strengths include being detail-oriented, an empathetic listener & having been in a startup environment for 7+ years. Highly motivated to utilize cross-functional skills and rich experience to impact a growing company through a dynamic role.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
7
7

Years of Sales & Customer success experience

Work History

Senior Key Account Manager

Monster.com
Bengaluru
08.2022 - Current
  • Handling & growing a portfolio of 75+ Enterprise accounts – responsible for customer acquisition & retention
  • Noteworthy achievement: Renewed a top Tier-1 lapsed account in the second month
  • Developed thorough understanding of key clients' needs and requirements to prepare customized solutions.
  • Monitoring account usage, analyzing data and proactively ensuring maximum utilization
  • Being the trusted advisors for clients, helping them analyze the current hiring trends, and improving Employer branding for talent attraction.

Director - Sales

TechVector
Bengaluru
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Joined the founding team at the early stage to build the venture from scratch
  • Defined roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
  • Conducted extensive Market research to identify customer buying trends, evaluate demand & determine optimal pricing for Cloud-based Labs (SaaS)
  • Formulated GTM strategy for the SaaS platform & launched Cloud-based labs for Upskilling
  • Interacted with CxOs, Directors & Engineering heads of various companies for feedback
  • Built a rich pipeline of Companies & Engineering colleges and ran pilot programs – ensured solution delivery

Client Partner

Shortlist Professionals
Bengaluru (Remote)
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Noteworthy achievement: Closed a top Tier 1 account during the short stint
  • Developed thorough understanding of key clients' needs and positioned Shortlist's (SaaS) hiring solution & Recruitment services
  • Worked with CxOs, HR Heads & Hiring managers to help plug hiring challenges
  • Developed account strategies & sales plans while identifying & qualifying opportunities
  • Oversaw the internal delivery team and tracked the progress for each account
  • Contributed to developing new solutions for FY22 based on market requirements

Key Account Manager

JobsForHer
Bengaluru
05.2019 - 11.2020

Consistent performer and High Incentive earner:

  • Fastest sales conversion for JobsForHer – within 2 weeks of joining
  • Overachieved target in the very first Quarter (JAS 2019)
  • Overachieved Jan 2020 & March 2020 monthly targets
  • Won 25+ new Enterprise accounts

Spot Awards (CEO Recognition):

  • For generating the highest revenue & largest sale for JFM 2020 & AMJ 2020
  • For selling the first ever end-to-end Returnee program solution

Responsibilities:

  • Managed 100+ Enterprise accounts (pan-India & global) by being the primary point of contact for all requirements
  • Built Strategic sales plan for each Account to achieve Quarterly growth by creating additional revenue opportunities
  • Networked & built relationships with the key stakeholders in the HR fraternity
  • Developed thorough understanding of key clients' needs and requirements to prepare customized solutions.
  • Collaborated with Marketing team to plan & execute strategies to convert new & lapsed accounts
  • Worked closely with Customer Success team to track progress and ensure smooth service delivery.
  • Revamped the Sales pitch decks and other collaterals – leading to faster conversions

Business Development Manager

FRONTIER Business Systems
Bengaluru
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Ensured account coverage and sales for 100+ Enterprise accounts
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within accounts to promote growth and retention.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person meetings.
  • Managed the OEM and partner relationships and engage them as required.

Co-founder

Wildbeez Interactive
Bengaluru
04.2013 - 08.2017
  • Co-founded the video production firm, creating crisp and delightful video stories to promote brands like OLA Cabs
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies
  • Established foundational processes for business operations
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement
  • Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
  • Got press coverage in Times of India in Jan 2017

Engineer Customer Support

CISCO Systems
Bengaluru
07.2010 - 03.2013
  • Became certified as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Security
  • Led resolution of high-level escalations from other TAC centers by providing L3 support to Cisco customers worldwide – North America, Europe & APAC
  • Delivered exceptionally high level of professionalism and support to each customer, upholding company's commitment to service.
  • Exceeded targets in resolving and reducing customer complaints and meeting customer service level agreements
  • Collaborated with multiple internal teams to deliver the best solutions for the customers
  • Served as a mentor for new hires
  • Delivered technical & product training to new hires, partners & customers.
  • Worked with software development team on reported errors and bugs on newly released software and assisted in deployment of release fixes.

Education

EMDP - Marketing & Sales Management

IIM Kozhikode
06.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics

BITS PilanI
Pilani
05.2006 - 05.2010

ISC (Indian School Certificate) Board -

Loyola School
Trivandrum
03.2004 - 03.2006

Skills

    Key account management

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Interests

Fitness & Nutrition - CrossFit & Anti-inflammatory diets

Meditation: Silva Meditation & 6-phase Meditation

Foodie: love exploring local cuisines of all places

Sports: Mainly outdoor sports like Cricket, football, etc

Social networking: 1-1 conversations

Timeline

Senior Key Account Manager

Monster.com
08.2022 - Current

Director - Sales

TechVector
03.2021 - 06.2022

Client Partner

Shortlist Professionals
11.2020 - 03.2021

EMDP - Marketing & Sales Management

IIM Kozhikode
06.2020 - 06.2021

Key Account Manager

JobsForHer
05.2019 - 11.2020

Business Development Manager

FRONTIER Business Systems
08.2018 - 11.2018

Co-founder

Wildbeez Interactive
04.2013 - 08.2017

Engineer Customer Support

CISCO Systems
07.2010 - 03.2013

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics

BITS PilanI
05.2006 - 05.2010

ISC (Indian School Certificate) Board -

Loyola School
03.2004 - 03.2006
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