Karan Thaker
Experienced Sales And Business Development Professional With Knowledge Of Product And Marketing Looking For Product Roles In A Fast Growing , Well Established Organization In The Blockchain Space.
Pune,MH
Summary
I am an ambitious, motivated and a goal driven person that enjoys a challenge and has a proven track record of success and achievements . A committed young individual that understands the value of teamwork and has had exposure and experience in all aspects of a business right from Business Development, to Management, including Product, Technology, Marketing and Strategy.
With a major exposure to Sales, Marketing and Business development , i have a track record in multi-state and multi-country clients and a proven ability to hire, develop , retain and drive high performance teams and growth.
Energetic and motivating leader with strengths in building strategic relationships to support key business initiatives by being involved in Client Management, Team Management ,Strategy Development and Implementation , Growth Hacking and Business Planning.
In each job I have undertaken, I have advanced quickly due to my product expertise and my ability to provide a high level of customer satisfaction. My greatest strength is in building relationships using a consultative selling approach, and closing the sale.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Inside Sales Specialist
Skill-Lync
PUNE, MAHARASHTRA
09.2021 - Current
- Developed and deepened customer relationships to drive revenue growth.
- Identified new sales opportunities and managed both inbound and outbound sales.
- Developed strategic relationships with existing customers by learning preferences and managing regular communications.
- Exceeded targeted sales goals through continuous pursuit of new sales opportunities and expert closing of customer deals.
- Achieved monthly and quarterly milestones and boosted individual contribution to revenue by 20% MoM.
- Implemented Sales Strategy optimization tactics by suggesting changes to the management .
- Helped the Pune team with Offline Product Demos and sales conversions.
Business Development Associate - International
Almashines Technologies Pvt Ltd
AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT
12.2019 - 08.2022
- Built region-wise market penetration strategies based on market data, revenue targets and research.
- Created and optimized sales strategies to achieve set KPIs.
- Strategized with the marketing team to roll out effective campaigns region wise to support client acquisition and build market presence.
- Played a pivotal role in modifying the product and the User Experience to cater to the international market based on industry trends , terminologies, market research , user interviews and customer feedback.
Head- Business Development(West) - Entrepreneur
ProsperMe Consulting Pvt Ltd
AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies
based on company targets, product specifications, market data and
budget factors. - Brought new processes to the new market(Ahmedabad,India) to improve growth using various marketing and communication strategies, branding the firm and attracting new clients.
- Developed strategies for the firm by building corporate relationships with customers and industry/market leaders
- Leveraged industry trends and competitive analysis to improve
customer relationship building. - Improved business strategies based on customer feedback.
Distributor - Entrepreneur
Multi-Brand
PUNE, MAHARASHTRA
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Created detailed sales presentations to communicate product features
to clients, converting sales, effectively build rapport and lasting
relationships. - Trained and developed new sales team associates in products and
selling techniques. - Defined and driven goals with teams for achieving the targets within
stipulated timeframe. - Successfully expanded into 3 cities, building systems and teams and increasing revenue by 45%YoY.
Trainee - MDA
Arya Omnitalk Wireless Solutions Pvt Ltd
PUNE
06.2017 - 08.2018
- As part of the R&D team, I got an opportunity to build their Intelligent Transport Management System Product and successfully got government tenders for Jaipur Smart City and Vadodara Smart City.
- Played a pivotal role in creating and deploying their Smart Solid Waste Management System for Surat.
- Gained exposure on product development, manufacturing and supply chain .
- Got promoted even before my trainee period of 1year to Assistant Manager within 8months as a reward to my contributions in the product
Education
B.Tech , Electronics And Communication Engineering -
Vellore Institute of Technology
Chennai 07.2013 - 05.2017
CBSE 12th Std -
City International School And Junior College
Pune 06.2011 - 05.2013
Skills
Sales and Business Development
Product Development and Management
Problem Solving, and Competitive Analysis
Marketing
Resource Allocation and Target Achievement
Strategy Planning and Implementation
Building Teams
Timeline
Inside Sales Specialist
Skill-Lync
09.2021 - Current
Head- Business Development(West) - Entrepreneur
ProsperMe Consulting Pvt Ltd
09.2020 - 08.2021
Business Development Associate - International
Almashines Technologies Pvt Ltd
12.2019 - 08.2022
Distributor - Entrepreneur
Multi-Brand
12.2017 - 12.2019
Trainee - MDA
Arya Omnitalk Wireless Solutions Pvt Ltd
06.2017 - 08.2018
B.Tech , Electronics And Communication Engineering -
Vellore Institute of Technology
07.2013 - 05.2017
CBSE 12th Std -
City International School And Junior College
06.2011 - 05.2013