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Krishna Prasun

Noida

Summary

Experienced Category Manager in the K12 category at Classplus, with a proven track record in consultative selling, account retention, and P&L management. Skilled in key account and category management, with a strong foundation in SQL and data analysis for making data-driven decisions. Proficient in nurturing long-term client relationships, optimising platform usage, and enhancing customer satisfaction through strategic upselling and cross-selling, resulting in revenue growth and business success. Adept at driving profitability and margin expansion through visionary strategies and a systematic approach to vendor relationships and negotiations. Highly attuned to market dynamics and trends impacting clients in the K12 education sector.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Category Manager

Classplus
Noida
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed and executed pricing tactics that optimised overall profit and revenue.
  • Analyzed category performance metrics to identify trends and formulate action plans.
  • Conducted market research to gain insights into consumer preferences, behaviors, and shopping habits.
  • Created comprehensive presentations to stakeholders on key findings from data analysis.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as marketing, finance, IT, operations, logistics and legal departments to ensure successful execution of projects.
  • Performed competitive analysis by tracking competitor pricing, products and promotions across all channels.
  • Monitored customer feedbacks regarding products and services offered in assigned categories.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior associates in the category team.
  • Achieved profit growth opportunities by analyzing data and identifying selection gaps.
  • Leveraged trends in customer industries/marketplaces through effective research to shape solutions and approaches.
  • Managed category spending to adhere to budget.

Key Account Manager

Classplus
Noida
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • College/University Internal Exams
  • Grew personal portfolio by 258.50%, increasing from ₹47.39 lakhs to ₹2.70 crore, achieving the highest growth among KAMs in FY 2022-2023.
  • Conducted performance reviews and implemented strategic growth initiatives.
  • Expanded the client base by creating 20 new Fat Heads and 5 new Daddy Fat Heads.
  • Acquired 14 organizations, resulting in a GMV of ₹51.5 lakhs by June 2023.
  • Consistently surpassed targets, achieving a weighted average rate of 112.70% till June 2023.
  • Ensured financial discipline by recovering ₹23.38 lakhs from creators involved in pricing malpractices.
  • Implemented effective growth strategies, achieving an average organizational growth rate of 110%.

K12 Core (School Boards, College Entrance, Engineering Entrance, Medical Entrance)

  • Generated ₹6.75 crore in revenue over 9 months, the highest by any KAM in the ecosystem.
  • Continuously identified and implemented opportunities for revenue enhancement.
  • Revised take rates for 30 accounts, increasing the Blended Take Rate from 5.2% to 6.7%.
  • Onboarded 54% of clients to the AI convert platform, generating ₹37.5 lakhs in revenue within 10 months.
  • Developed and implemented new revenue models to diversify income streams.
  • Upsold products like DIY and IOS WL app, generating an additional ₹90 lakhs.
  • Created tailored upselling strategies to meet diverse client needs.
  • Established a publishing and logistics channel, generating ₹1.5 crore by fulfilling the market presence needs of educators and creators.
  • Managed end-to-end processes to ensure smooth operations and high client satisfaction.

Customer Success Manager

Classplus
Noida
12.2020 - 06.2022
  • Successfully transitioned 367 organisations to category teams, achieving their first milestone of ₹10,000 with an average order value (AOV) of ₹500.
  • Maintained a quarterly average Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 8.89, reflecting high customer satisfaction.
  • Achieved a gross merchandise value (GMV) of ₹9 crore with a base of 120 educators, significantly driving revenue.
  • Generated ₹4.5 lakhs in GMV from the content marketplace, enhancing overall revenue.
  • Improved the activity rate of churned clients from 18.2% to 56.8% within six months, resulting in a 75% quarter-on-quarter renewal rate.

Field Customer Success Manager

Classplus
Noida
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Optimized platform usage and ensured high subscription renewal rates.
  • Held daily client meetings to boost satisfaction and identify upselling/cross-selling opportunities.
  • Elevated daily active users from 10% to 79.8%, generating ₹650,000 in upsells with an average order value of ₹25,000.
  • Attained a 90% quarterly renewal rate.
  • Revived 20% of churned clients in the designated city.

Business Development Associate

Byjus
Kolkata
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Collaborated closely with the Sales and Marketing Team to promote BYJU'S way of learning in the designated city.
  • Mentored and led sales efforts within the designated zone as part of a dynamic team of go-getters.
  • Contacted potential customers (parents and students) to set up meetings and present BYJU'S offerings.
  • Counseled students on learning pedagogies and the BYJU'S personalized learning journey.
  • Took responsibility for revenue generation and ensured product retention for a specified period.
  • Achieved revenue worth ₹12.8 lakhs through these targeted efforts.

Customer Support Representative

ttec
Ahmedabad
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Manage large amounts of inbound and outbound contacts promptly
  • Identify customers’ needs, clarify information, research every issue and provide solutions and alternatives.
  • Build sustainable relationships and engage customers by going the extra mile.
  • Keep records of all conversations in our call centre. database in a comprehensible way.
  • Frequently attend educational seminars to improve knowledge and performance level.
  • Meet personal/team qualitative and quantitative targets.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering

Institute Of Technical Education And Research
Bhubaneswar
05-2018

Skills

  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Demand forecasting
  • Promotional planning
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Financial Acumen
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Performance Metrics
  • Data review

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Certification

  • Fundamentals Of Digital marketing
  • Customer Experience Management Essentials.
  • Data Analyst SkillPath

Timeline

Associate Category Manager

Classplus
07.2024 - Current

Key Account Manager

Classplus
07.2022 - 06.2024

Customer Success Manager

Classplus
12.2020 - 06.2022

Field Customer Success Manager

Classplus
06.2020 - 11.2020

Business Development Associate

Byjus
11.2019 - 05.2020

Customer Support Representative

ttec
04.2019 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering

Institute Of Technical Education And Research
Krishna Prasun