Jilakara Venkatesh

• Exceeded annual targets in just 9 months, generating ₹50 lakhs in revenue.
• Successfully filled 60% of venue capacity, driving academy growth, and player enrollment.
• Managed client relationships, marketing, branding, and venue operations to enhance engagement.
• Led event organization, financial planning, and data analysis to optimize operations.
• Executed marketing campaigns and social media strategies to boost SUFCʼs visibility.
• Strengthened venue management and expansion efforts, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Collaborated with coaches and management to streamline player development programs.
• Closed a marketing promotion deal with PVR, driving brand visibility and engagement.
• Successfully executed pre-school partnerships in Whitefield to enhance early-age sports engagement.

• Successfully created a pipeline of 60 lakhs for the 1st quarter with a team of 8 people, demonstrating strategic sales planning and execution.
• Implemented webinars and 1:1 tech demos to enhance the sales funnel, resulting in increased prospect generation.
• Identified lead requirements through Outlook research for effective profiling, contributing to targeted lead generation.
• Created short-term and long-term goals for business team to achieve objectives.
• Surpassed sales and customer service targets, consistently exceeding established KPIs.
• Evaluated team performance to identify areas requiring improvement.
• Collaborated with the marketing team to incorporate SEO keywords into lead generation strategies, optimizing the overall impact of marketing efforts.
• Successfully implemented product training programs, enabling freshers to clear the On-the-Job Training (OJT) within a 2-week timeframe.
• Conducted regular audits of daily prospect calls, providing on-the-floor feedback to Inside Sales Managers (ISM's) for better projections and improved performance.
• Worked closely with Leadsquared, leveraging the platform for efficient lead management and tracking.

• Led a high-performing sales team with 10 people, surpassing revenue targets by 60-70%.
• Generated $80000USD per month in revenue-as a manager of 8 -member team-and consistently exceeded the target by 70 to 80%on month -on -month.
• Implemented comprehensive sales training programs, resulting in a remarkable 50% improvement in the team's overall performance within 3 months.
• Developed and executed innovative sales strategies, leading to a 25% increase in revenue in the first year.
• Spearheaded the implementation of a CRM system to streamline lead tracking and customer follow-ups, improving overall efficiency by 80%.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and provided constructive feedback to team members, resulting in an outstanding 80% increase in individual sales performance.
• Collaborated closely with the marketing team to create targeted campaigns, generating a substantial 40% increase in leads.
• Cultivated and maintained strong client relationships, achieving an impressive 80% client retention rate.
• Monitored, assessed and evaluated KPIs in line with financial targets, pivoting operational strategy to improve sales.

• Generated $130000 USD per month in revenue-as a individual of 8 -member team-and consistently exceeded the target by 70 to 80%on month -on -month.
• Successfully built and managed sales pipelines through strategic references and marketing lead qualification.
• Conducted extensive research on product knowledge within the industry, staying informed about market trends and competitor landscapes.
• Achieved monthly and quarterly quotas consistently through effective sales strategies.
• Implemented e-mail marketing campaigns and conducted successful cold calling initiatives, contributing to increased lead conversion.
• Developed and maintained strong customer relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.
• Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.

Professional Summary:

Dedicated Academic Counselor with a profound commitment to guiding and supporting students through their educational journey. Adept at collaborating with students to create personalized academic plans aligned with their interests, strengths, and career goals. Skilled in course selection, credit requirements, and academic scheduling. Offering comprehensive career counseling, I help students explore career options, understand job market trends, and develop essential career-related skills. With a deep understanding of the education sector, I have successfully counseled students for MBA and PGDM courses.

Key Competencies:

• Academic Counseling
• Personalized Academic Planning
• Course Selection and Scheduling
• Career Counseling and Development
• Internship and Job Search Strategies
• Problem Identification and Solutions
• Continuous Learning in Counseling Techniques
• Sales Target Achievement
• Customer Service Excellence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Professional Experience:

• Created a pipeline of 60,00,000 INR for 2nd and 3rd quarter through ap and ta region
• Collaborated with students to create personalized academic plans, considering their interests, strengths, and career goals.
• Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.
• Assisted in course selection, credit requirements, and academic scheduling.
• Provided comprehensive career counseling, offering resources for internships, co-op programs, and job search strategies.
• Demonstrated capacity to identify problems, develop solutions, and assist students in overcoming obstacles, whether academic or personal.
• Maintained a strong pipeline of leads, consistently achieving sales targets, resulting in increased revenue and customer loyalty.
• Secured new clients through targeted prospecting and networking.
• Demonstrated products to show potential buyers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
• Handled credit and debit card payment processing to complete purchasing experience.
• Oversaw contract negotiations and closings to manage complete sales cycle process.
• Exceeded sales quotas and obtained high-profit margins by using unique strategies to sell products.