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LUHIT PARAJULI

VP Business Development and Strategic Partnership
Ahmedabad,GJ

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Vice President of Business DevelopmentVice President of Business DevelopmentNational Sales DirectorSales Director, Business DevelopmentBusiness Head

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote
Location: Ahmedabad, GJ, INBengaluru, KAGurgaon, HR
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancement

Summary

Dynamic business leader with 13 years plus of experience in Sales, Growth strategy, Expansion, Student Admission, Colleges / University tieups, Mentoring Startup, Fund Raising and Leadership roles. Passionate about transforming education and startup mentoring into scalable, impactful ventures. Skilled at turning purpose-driven ideas into sustainable business models with real-world impact. Combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to empower teams and build ecosystems and expand the business.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Business Development

Acolyte Technologies Private Limted
Jaipur / Ahmedabad / Gurgaon
09.2025 - Current

Led strategic partnerships to enhance market presence and drive revenue growth.

• Increased monthly revenue by 45% within 6 months through strategic sales planning and execution
• Turned Hyderabad and Ahmedabad branches into profit centers by optimizing operations and improving conversion funnels
• Onboarded multiple universities, incubation centers, and strategic channel partners, strengthening ecosystem presence
• Successfully managed and scaled a 450+ member cross-functional team, improving productivity and performance metrics
• Strengthened CXO-level engagement, resulting in higher-value partnerships and long-term collaborations
• Conceptualized and initiated franchise expansion model, enabling future scalable growth
• Developed comprehensive business plans to identify new market opportunities.

•Managed cross-functional teams to align business objectives with operational capabilities.

Vice President of Business Development

EGNIOL (LIGMR)
Ahmedabad
07.2021 - 06.2025

LIGMR
• Facilitated over 50 strategic Memorandums of Understanding MoUs) with reputed companies and 21 prominent universities.
• Enabled the launch of joint academic programs, digital learning collaborations, faculty development initiatives, and career-oriented student pathways.
• Led the onboarding of more than 5,000 B2B partners, including education consultants, Edtech platforms, and institutional facilitators.
• Oversaw end-to-end strategy from identifying potential partners and negotiating agreements to implementation and ensuring long-term value creation.
• Helped the company to have academic partners at UAE which brings 30% of revenue.


EGNIOL
• Expanded role beyond institutional partnerships to support Indian startups and MSMEs.
• Played a consultative role in helping access government schemes including startup grants, subsidies, and compliance benefits.
• Guided startups in securing digital infrastructure support such as AWS credits, CRM software solutions, and cloud-based tools.
• Addressed core startup pain points like funding access, go-to-market strategy, and digital marketing execution.
• Aligned growth needs with ecosystem partners, including investors, technology providers, and government enablers.
• Contributed to sustainability and expansion of startups
• Collaborated closely with founders, accelerators, and policy stakeholders to position as a strategic partner for innovation.

Corporate Sales Manager

HDFC Life
Guwahati
12.2020 - 04.2021

• As Area Manager Corporate Sales Manager,, I was entrusted with leading the entire Northeast region for our strategic partner, North East Small Finance Bank NESFB
• Led the entire Northeast region for North East Small Finance Bank NESFB
• Directed a high-performing team across multiple locations
• Focused on driving growth, optimizing operations, and strengthening partner alignment
• Achieved a remarkable turnaround within six months, surpassing major competitors
• Established leadership position in the region
• Emphasized strategic execution and team motivation
• Utilized deep market understanding and close coordination with NESFB leadership
• Streamlined regional operations and improved field performance metrics
• Introduced a data-driven approach to customer success that contributed to market dominance and enhanced partner satisfaction.

General Manager

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., FES, Swaraj Division
Arunachal Pradesh
02.2017 - 11.2020

• Led and mentored a high-performing inside sales team to achieve targets.
• Developed and executed sales strategies focused on revenue growth.
• Managed end-to-end sales operations, including pipeline forecasting and reporting.
• Collaborated with marketing, product, and other cross-functional teams.
• Oversaw training and development programs to upskill the sales team.
• Ensured a customer-centric approach in all sales interactions.
• Utilized data and analytics to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Managed sales budgets and optimized resource allocation for efficiency.

Relationship Manager

IDBI Bank
Guwahati
08.2012 - 01.2017
  • • Led and mentored a high-performing inside sales team to achieve targets.
    • Developed and executed sales strategies focused on revenue growth.
    • Managed end-to-end sales operations, including pipeline forecasting and reporting.
    • Collaborated with marketing, product, and other cross-functional teams.
    • Oversaw training and development programs to upskill the sales team.
    • Ensured a customer-centric approach in all sales interactions.
    • Utilized data and analytics to monitor performance and drive improvements.
    • Managed sales budgets and optimized resource allocation for efficiency.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Marketing

Tezpur University
03-2012

Bachelor of Science - BS - Computer Science

Gauhati University
Guwahati
12-2010

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Revenue Growth Strategies
  • Scaling partnerships
  • Territory Expansion
  • Strategic Planning
  • Negotiation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Market Analysis
  • Competitive Landscape Assessment
  • Startup Mentoring
  • Performance Optimization
  • Resource Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Data Driven
  • BFSI
  • Business Scaling
  • Fundraising
  • Public speaking
  • Team Leadership
  • Academic advising
  • Student assessment
  • Student Admission
  • Study Abroad

Accomplishments

  • Secured over $5 million in start-up grants for Indian startups through effective funding strategies.
  • Facilitated partnerships with 50 universities, enhancing academic collaboration and growth potential.
  • Onboarded over 5,000 B2B partners, significantly expanding the business development network.
  • Key speaker in the International Conclave 2021 organized by GCC.
  • Key speaker in a business meeting organized by a BRITS school in Dubai.
  • Featured on one of the biggest podcast channels in Nepal for abroad studies.

Industry Expertise

  • EdTech
  • BFSI
  • University
  • Study Abroad
  • Education
  • Consultancy
  • Early Stage Startup
  • Marketing
  • Student Admission

Timeline

Vice President of Business Development

Acolyte Technologies Private Limted
09.2025 - Current

Vice President of Business Development

EGNIOL (LIGMR)
07.2021 - 06.2025

Corporate Sales Manager

HDFC Life
12.2020 - 04.2021

General Manager

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., FES, Swaraj Division
02.2017 - 11.2020

Relationship Manager

IDBI Bank
08.2012 - 01.2017

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Marketing

Tezpur University

Bachelor of Science - BS - Computer Science

Gauhati University
LUHIT PARAJULIVP Business Development and Strategic Partnership