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Krishna Murthy

Krishna Murthy

Sales and Business Development Professional
Bangalore

Summary

Senior Business Development Professional with over 8 years of experience in sales, account management, and utilizing AI-driven tools for personalized outreach. Experienced in using platforms like Clay, Smartleads, and ChatGPT to optimize lead generation, increase revenue, and improve client engagement. Skilled in identifying growth opportunities, defining Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs), and executing email campaigns for global cloud marketplaces, including AWS, Azure, and GCP. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Bharathidasan University to strengthen business expertise.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Senior Business Development Manager

CloudCompete
Bangalore
4 2024 - Current
  • Conducted detailed research to identify 50+ Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs) per month, building targeted lists of 100–150 prospects weekly and uncovering pain points to craft tailored outreach strategies.
  • Designed and executed high-impact email campaigns using Clay, Smartleads, and ChatGPT, achieving a 25% increase in response rates and 35% improvement in lead conversion efficiency within six months.
  • Delivered 30% growth in lead acquisition by deploying optimized AI tools, securing 50+ qualified leads monthly, and consistently exceeding quarterly targets.
  • Streamlined prospecting workflows, reducing manual effort by 40% and boosting team productivity by 20%, leading to faster pipeline progression.
  • Improved internal processes for lead generation, cutting administrative task time by 30%, allowing the team to focus on high-priority sales activities and client engagement.

Senior Inside Sales Manager & Account Manager

Simplilearn
Bangalore
01.2018 - 03.2024
  • Orchestrated cross-selling and up-selling initiatives, resulting in a 15% revenue increase in EMEA
  • Negotiated contracts to deliver tailored solutions, boosting client satisfaction by 20%
  • Cultivated trusted client relationships, improving retention rates by 25%
  • Identified growth opportunities within the existing client base, contributing to a 30% increase in sales revenue
  • Top Individual Award: Simplilearn (2022, 2023)
  • Certification of Appreciation: Teamwork and Client Satisfaction (2018, 2019)

Business Development Officer

MetricFox
Bangalore
04.2016 - 01.2018
  • Closed 15+ high-value business deals annually, contributing to a 20% increase in revenue and driving market expansion across EMEA and APAC regions.
  • Provided strategic guidance to 10+ key clients, optimizing their marketing strategies, which resulted in an 18% average growth in campaign ROI.
  • Tailored project-specific solutions that improved client satisfaction scores by 25% and increased retention rates by 30% over a two-year period.
  • Implemented retention-focused initiatives for 5+ top clients, resulting in a 15% increase in contract renewals and catalyzing overall portfolio growth by 20%.

Lead Generation Executive

IQPC
Bangalore
03.2014 - 04.2016
  • Directed event-specific list research, generating 500+ high-quality leads per event, ensuring database accuracy and driving targeted outreach campaigns.
  • Secured 200+ qualified leads annually for potential conference delegates, resulting in a 25% increase in event attendance and a 15% boost in event revenue.
  • Managed 20+ projects annually across various industries, achieving a 98% client satisfaction rate and consistently meeting project objectives.
  • Established and maintained databases for 1000+ companies across Australia and New Zealand, enabling effective marketing efforts and supporting a 30% improvement in campaign targeting accuracy.
  • Made an average of 70–80 outbound calls daily, contributing to a 20% increase in lead qualification rates and enhancing event outreach efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India
04.2023 - Current

Pre University -

RBANM's Pre University College, Bengaluru, India
01.2006 - 01.2008

High School Diploma -

Cambridge School, Bengaluru, India
01.1994 - 01.2006

Skills

B2B and B2C Sales

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Timeline

Bharathidasan University - Bachelor of Business Administration,
04.2023 - Current
Senior Inside Sales Manager & Account Manager - Simplilearn
01.2018 - 03.2024
Business Development Officer - MetricFox
04.2016 - 01.2018
Lead Generation Executive - IQPC
03.2014 - 04.2016
RBANM's Pre University College - Pre University,
01.2006 - 01.2008
Cambridge School - High School Diploma,
01.1994 - 01.2006
Senior Business Development Manager - CloudCompete
4 2024 - Current

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancement

Accomplishments

  • Won Top Individual Award - Simplilearn (Sep 2023)
  • Go the Extra Mile Award (July 2023)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Kannada
Intermediate (B1)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
Krishna MurthySales and Business Development Professional