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Karan Khatavkar

Karan Khatavkar

Pune

Summary

Dynamic Regional Sales Director at NTT Data, skilled in sales strategy and market analysis. Proven track record in contract negotiation and team leadership, driving significant revenue growth. Successfully identified new business opportunities and enhanced client relationships, achieving targets consistently. Passionate about leveraging cross-selling techniques to maximize performance and deliver exceptional results.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Director

NTT Data Information Processing Services
Pune
09.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated regular meetings with regional sales team to review performance metrics and provide strategic guidance.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to inform strategy development.
  • Collaborated with operations, finance, and IT departments to enhance daily operations.
  • Trained and mentored regional sales team members, driving achievement of performance goals.
  • Compiled detailed reports on progress toward monthly, quarterly, and annual targets.
  • Identified new business opportunities, pursued leads, and negotiated contracts with clients.

Client Technology Advisor

Kyndryl Technology Services
Mumbai
11.2022 - 09.2023

Elevated team capabilities through optimized staff training and professional development programs.

  • Achieved budgetary goals via strategic planning and efficient resource allocation.
  • Identified cross-selling and upselling opportunities within existing client accounts to drive revenue.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create engaging promotional materials and campaigns.
  • Conducted detailed competitor analysis to refine business development strategies.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to support business development initiatives.
  • Generated sales reports tracking daily, weekly, and monthly performance metrics.
  • Developed effective sales strategies to enhance life insurance sales.

Regional Sales Manager

ChainSys India Private Limited
Mumbai
10.2020 - 11.2022
  • Managed Western India region for SAP, Oracle, and Data Management Services.
  • Oversaw entire sales cycle from opportunity qualification to deal closure.
  • Upsold and cross-sold Data Factory solutions to existing clients.
  • Led team in lead generation and opportunity qualification for consulting and support services.
  • Achieved and surpassed sales and customer service targets consistently.

Regional Sales & Business Development Manager

Sify Technologies Limited
Mumbai
10.2018 - 08.2019
  • Directed operations for SAP HANA and cloud migration projects in Western India.
  • Championed initiatives across Energy & Utility, MRD, HPE, Media, BFSI, and ITES sectors.

Sales Manager

KPIT Technologies
Mumbai/Pune
08.2015 - 10.2018
  • Implemented various SAP R3 and HANA solutions to enhance customer workflows.
  • Closed deals with time and materials as well as fixed payment models.
  • Recognized as a major market mover for GST transformation initiatives.
  • Created opportunities through prospect interactions, webinars, and seminars.
  • Advised on solutions for Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT initiatives.
  • Closed transactions across SAP R3, SAP HANA, Industrial IoT, SaaS, and PaaS.
  • Achieved revenue growth within MRD, BFSI, and Utility verticals.
  • Identified and developed new markets for product and service offerings.

Senior Sales Executive

L&T Infotech
Mumbai
12.2013 - 08.2015
  • Coordinated with governmental entities, including MSEDCL and WBPDCL, from cold calling to order delivery.
  • Developed RFPs, RFIs, and tender documents for various utility and construction sectors.
  • Managed client relationships in UK, APAC, and European markets for IT services.
  • Conducted market research to identify needs of current and prospective customers.

Sales

Regen Powertech
Pune/Chennai
06.2011 - 12.2013
  • Managed customer accounts across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, and Rajasthan territories.
  • Led team operations for Pune, Satara, and Kolhapur regions.
  • Oversaw site visit activities for all clients invested in Wind Power projects.
  • Secured multiple orders from prominent clients including Tata Power and Shraddha Energy.
  • Achieved sales targets totaling 250 MW while generating advance sales for 2014-2015.
  • Directed tender management processes for MSEDCL on a 600 MW capacity project.
  • Developed comprehensive sales reports to monitor daily, weekly, and monthly performance.

Business Development Executive

Ghodawat Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Pune/Mumbai
02.2009 - 06.2011
  • Secured three orders for 1.65 MW Wind Energy Converters within six months, totaling 29 Cr INR.
  • Generated leads across Northern, Western, and Metro cities in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
  • Achieved significant sales despite absence of C WET Certification for Wind Turbine.
  • Developed presentations on company services, products, pricing strategies, and marketing initiatives.

Education

MBA - Marketing & International Business

MIT School of Business
Pune
02-2009

Skills

  • Sales strategy and market analysis
  • Contract negotiation and performance metrics
  • Cross-selling and lead generation techniques
  • Team leadership and client relationship management
  • Financial analysis and sales reporting

Timeline

Regional Sales Director

NTT Data Information Processing Services
09.2023 - Current

Client Technology Advisor

Kyndryl Technology Services
11.2022 - 09.2023

Regional Sales Manager

ChainSys India Private Limited
10.2020 - 11.2022

Regional Sales & Business Development Manager

Sify Technologies Limited
10.2018 - 08.2019

Sales Manager

KPIT Technologies
08.2015 - 10.2018

Senior Sales Executive

L&T Infotech
12.2013 - 08.2015

Sales

Regen Powertech
06.2011 - 12.2013

Business Development Executive

Ghodawat Energy Pvt. Ltd.
02.2009 - 06.2011

MBA - Marketing & International Business

MIT School of Business
Karan Khatavkar