Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Hobbies and Interests
References
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Nikhil Nandakumar

Nikhil Nandakumar

Kochi

Summary

Business Development Executive with 3.5 years of experience driving B2B sales, client onboarding, and account growth. Skilled in contract negotiation, CRM tools, and consultative selling to global clients. Seeking a remote opportunity in IT staffing or customer success to expand value-driven engagement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Development Executive

Nalashaa Solutions
Kochi
12.2022 - Current

US-based IT services firm specializing in custom software development, Microsoft Dynamics, and legacy modernization

Key Responsibilities:

  • Led outbound initiatives to C-level ISV stakeholders across North America and Europe, generating 25% YoY pipeline growth through cold calling and personalized outreach.
  • Collaborated with solution teams to deliver custom demos and proposals, improving qualification-to-conversion rates by 18%.
  • Optimized CRM processes and sales reporting to enhance team efficiency and prospect follow-up timelines by 30%.
  • Coordinated with delivery teams to streamline handoffs, improving post-sale satisfaction and reducing onboarding delays.

Territory Sales Manager / Sales Associate

Phablecare
Bengaluru
12.2021 - 11.2022

Digital health startup connecting patients, doctors, and hospitals through an integrated platform

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identified and onboarded 150+ chronic care specialists across Bangalore, boosting digital adoption by 40% in six months.
  • Developed tailored sales pitches and conducted live demos, increasing practitioner retention and upsell opportunities.
  • Grew regional revenue by 30% by focusing on high-volume clinics and streamlining hospital engagement protocols.
  • Managed implementation in coordination with support and product teams, resulting in a 20% drop in onboarding escalations.

Sales & Marketing Intern

Unibic Foods India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore Urban
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Conducted retail market research and gathered competitive insights to inform local sales strategy.
  • Shadowed sales teams and documented operations across 20+ high-frequency stores.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Marketing

Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
Bangalore
04-2022

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom - Computer Science

Rajagiri College of Management & Applied Sciences
Kakkanad, Kerala, India
05-2020

Skills

  • Business Development & Consultative Selling
  • Contract Negotiation & Deal Closure
  • Customer Onboarding & Product Demos
  • Market Research & Account Strategy
  • Lead Generation (Cold Calling, LinkedIn, Email)
  • Domestic IT Staffing & Recruitment
  • CRM Tools (Microsoft Dynamics)
  • Data Analysis & Performance Tracking
  • Sales Pipeline Management & Forecasting
  • Negotiation & Client Engagement

Certification

  • Customer Success Management Fundamentals (LinkedIn Learning, May 2025)
  • Customer Success: Skills for Successful Client Interactions (LinkedIn Learning, May 2025)
  • Building Rapport on Virtual Sales Calls (LinkedIn Learning, Jan 2025)
  • Asking Great Sales Questions (LinkedIn Learning, Mar 2024)

Languages

  • English: C2 (Proficient)
  • Malayalam: C2 (Proficient)
  • Hindi: B1 (Intermediate)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Long-distance bike rides
  • Road travel & Exploration
  • Swimming (former trainer)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Development Executive

Nalashaa Solutions
12.2022 - Current

Territory Sales Manager / Sales Associate

Phablecare
12.2021 - 11.2022

Sales & Marketing Intern

Unibic Foods India Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 08.2021

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Marketing

Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom - Computer Science

Rajagiri College of Management & Applied Sciences
Nikhil Nandakumar