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Prabhash Kumar

Prabhash Kumar

Strategic Presales Leader | 15+ Years Of Expertise | Orchestrating Growth & Innovation | RFP Expert | Team Leader Extraordinaire
New delhi

Summary

As an accomplished and results-driven Presales professional, bring with over 15+ years of invaluable experience in orchestrating comprehensive presales operations. Proficiency lies in delivering exceptional sales support services, crafting compelling sales materials, and leading high-performing teams to consistently deliver successful RFX proposals. Have consistently demonstrated expertise in formulating strategic solutions that drive revenue growth and consistently exceed client expectations. Excel in the art of persuasive communication and negotiation, underpinned by exceptional critical thinking and an unwavering commitment to precision. Track record proves ability to thrive in dynamic business environments, and am known for superior time management skills.


Salesforce CRM | BI | Digital Engineering | AI/ML | Cloud | Custom Application | Professional Services | Consulting | IT Infrastructure | Exposer to multiple Industry

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director Presales

KLOUDRAC SOFTWARES PVT LTD
Noida
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Developed and implemented strategic sales support processes resulting in 20% reduction in average sales cycle time
  • Managed end-to-end RFX (RFP/RFQ/RFI) responses with winning theme, resulting in 20% increase in conversion rate
  • Cultivated and maintained strong client relationships, leading to 25% increase in client retention and upsell opportunities
  • Conducted training programs for sales team on product knowledge, competitive positioning, and effective sales strategies, resulting in 25% improvement in their win rate
  • Spearheaded high-performing presales team, added significant contribution to Organization growth
  • Acted as key liaison between sales, marketing, and product teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration across departments
  • Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
  • Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
  • Deep BRD discussion with client to ensure Company offering are in line with Business requirements
  • Identifying New Business opportunities and supporting Sales team in Deal closer
  • Partner with AM on roll-up of forecast and funnel

Presales - Bid Manager

IGT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
Gurugram
06.2021 - 05.2022
    • Managed global RFP working with 20+ global sales manager
    • Won multiple Large & complex Deals
    • Identifies organizes, and controls resources required to support bid production ensuring delivery of quality contributions from all team members
    • Manages bid team to ensure proposition and underpinning solution is developed to comply with customers' requirements and is aligned to overall winning strategy. Ensures production of all relevant assurance and governance collateral in timely, engaging manner to support review and subsequent approval
    • Works with Program Lead to identify, analyze, respond, and manage bid risks, assumptions and dependencies throughout lifecycle of bid
    • Preparing RFP responses and Bidding strategy preparation with winning theme
    • Bringing all stakeholders to participate in activities that provide strong transition to post-sales process and customer adoption
    • Support in developing & delivering customer presentations including solutions, value augmentations & business cases
    • Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results

Solutions Sales/Business Development Consultant

Freelancer Consultant
New Delhi
04.2018 - 02.2021
    • Supervised client meetings to disseminate proper information and encourage participants to share ideas
    • Collaborated with clients to target issues and uncover methods that would increase operational efficiency
    • Customer Requirements Gathering functional/nonfunctional, requirement analysis
    • Helped client to achieve 20% sales increment with appropriate solutions
    • Collaborated closely with client to achieve their CAPX and OPEX goals
    • Bid Management on client's behalf
    • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties

Assistant Manager - Solution Sales

HUAWEI TELECOMMUNICATION
Gurugram
12.2014 - 02.2018
    • Working closely with Account teams and client interface for immediate and future business for company
    • Managed 5 direct clients and contributing 15% in sales revenue in coordination with sales and account management team
    • Manage plan through to success and meet joint business goals, revenue, unit & accessories targets
    • Collaborated with R&D to achieve customer required features
    • Leads efforts to establish, develop, and expand market share and revenue attainment within named accounts.
    • Liaised between customers and product development team to recommend product improvements

Assistant Manager - Presales

NEC INDIA PVT. LTD
Bangalore | Delhi
02.2010 - 11.2014
    • Working closely with Sales, BD and Product Development teams to lead
    • Lead opportunity from Pre-Sales phase of sales Process from opportunity to PO
    • Effective BOQ and BOM preparation for billing and invoicing
    • Helped in winning multi million $ deal from one of prestige's client in telecom sector
    • Development team understand market dynamics and accordingly strengthen proposals
    • Identifying New Business opportunity and supporting Sales team in Deal closer
    • Gather competitor's intelligence of business offerings to make proposal more convincing and alluring

Senior Technical Support Engineer

Arya Communication India PVT LTD
Mumbai|Jaipur|Delhi|Bangalore
11.2007 - 01.2010
    • Performed root cause analysis of reported issues to decisively discern and enact corrections
    • Provided guidance on installing and integrating new hardware components and software to remote clients
    • Held meetings to provide platforms for knowledge-sharing of discovered issues and recurrent custom complaints
    • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electronic and Communication

VISVESWARIAHTECHOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (VTU), Bangalore
09.2002 - 2006.05

Skills

    Deep Discovery

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Timeline

Associate Director Presales - KLOUDRAC SOFTWARES PVT LTD
06.2022 - 09.2023
Presales - Bid Manager - IGT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
06.2021 - 05.2022
Solutions Sales/Business Development Consultant - Freelancer Consultant
04.2018 - 02.2021
Assistant Manager - Solution Sales - HUAWEI TELECOMMUNICATION
12.2014 - 02.2018
Assistant Manager - Presales - NEC INDIA PVT. LTD
02.2010 - 11.2014
Senior Technical Support Engineer - Arya Communication India PVT LTD
11.2007 - 01.2010
VISVESWARIAHTECHOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (VTU) - Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Electronic and Communication
09.2002 - 2006.05
Prabhash KumarStrategic Presales Leader | 15+ Years Of Expertise | Orchestrating Growth & Innovation | RFP Expert | Team Leader Extraordinaire