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Krishna swaroop Appalla

Asst General Manager Sales
Hyderabad

Summary

Experienced Ed-Tech sales AGM with a strong passion for success with a proven track record with generating leads, counseling clients, closing deals and handling the team of close to 200 associates along with 35 Managers and 6 Sr. Managers. Im passionate about driving strategic growth and market expansion and expertise in leading high performing teams and implementing innovative sales strategy has consistently resulted in significant revenue growth with cost control.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Assistant General Manager

BYJU's - The Learning APP
10.2021 - Current
  • Entrusted with delivering on the core promises of the organization's next scaleup plan
  • Essential responsibilities include strategizing, P&L, Revenue Growth, Market Penetration
  • Directly responsible for setting up the sales team and management roles across various offices in AP/TS, and managing their daily sales and operations
  • Credited with expansion from a paltry 25 associates to a team of 200+, while defining various metrics to gauge the efficiency of sales managers and teams through continuous data driven analytics
  • Successfully led the initial expansion through extensive recruitment and training, setting stage for deeper penetration into interior markets
  • Provided training, guidance, and support to staff members on proper procedures and policies
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by conducting interviews with prospective candidates
  • Managed and mentored staff to carry out operational directives with high productivity and accuracy
  • Met business targets with streamlined operations strategies.

Sr Manager

Byjus Learning App
08.2019 - 10.2021

Byjus is an innovative global Edtech at the intersection of content media and Technology.


- Lead a Team with 115+ sales professionals, achieving weekly targets by implementing strategic marketing expansions.

- Developed and executed a comprehensive sales strategy, resulting in acquisition of new clients

- Improved lead generation process in enhancing sales team efficiency and customer engagement

- Launched training programs for sales team to increase in productivity and in reducing attrition

- Focused on inputs adoption of data driven sales techniques.


Sales Manager

Byjus Learning App
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.

Sales Associate

Byjus Learning App
04.2017 - 06.2018


  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Good understanding of CRM and usage of the CRM helped me in generating revenue
  • Personalized communication with customers through various channels such as email, social media and cold calling and engaging with them in a timely and relevant manner build strong relationships in increasing customer loyalty and driving sales.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
05.2016

Intermediate - MPC

Narayana Jr College
Visakhapatnam
04.2001 -

SSC -

MNR High School
Visakhapatnam, India
04.2001 -

Skills

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Core Competencies

  • Business Development.
  • Team Management
  • Strategic / Revenue Planning
  • Cost Management
  • Analytical & critical Thinking
  • Expertise in CRM
  • Lead Generation
  • Achieving Sales Target

Achievements

  • Recognized as India's top performing employee with prestigious super September award.
  • August 2021 : Best senior manager, South region, for exemplary leadership and achievement.
  • Ranked 1 in the entire South region for three consecutive times.
  • Maintained a long 6 Month streak as the top performing AGM in the South region.
  • Created and implemented new training programs which resulted in a great increase in customer satisfication.

Timeline

Assistant General Manager

BYJU's - The Learning APP
10.2021 - Current

Sr Manager

Byjus Learning App
08.2019 - 10.2021

Sales Manager

Byjus Learning App
06.2018 - 08.2019

Sales Associate

Byjus Learning App
04.2017 - 06.2018

Intermediate - MPC

Narayana Jr College
04.2001 -

SSC -

MNR High School
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
Krishna swaroop AppallaAsst General Manager Sales