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Rahul West

Key Account Manager
Calgary

Summary

I view myself in helping my patrons, partners & customers/clients, in building processes that encourages automation and work on achieving results that celebrates their products / services offerings. I consult my clients as a sales architect and help them bridge the gap of sales and business operations. Adept at transforming strategic plans into workable solutions through appropriate allocation of resources, building & mentoring teams alongside forging lasting partnerships with various stakeholders internally, and at client's business. Have been recognized and appreciated on numerous occasions for exceeding targets consistently, performing beyond expectations and for motivating teams to meet & exceed defined objectives. Responsible to build processes and capability within the organization for lead generation, sales pipeline framework and capturing and reporting lead activity, client contacts, prospecting timelines, contract renewal cycles/dates.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Sales Executive

DMG Events Canada
Calgary
10.2024 - Current
  • Immediate Business Impact: Since joining DMG events Canada in November 2023, I have leveraged my experience in events & exhibitions to drive sales growth, benefiting portfolios such as CHC, CGLNG, and CCC, while also contributing through cross-selling into GESC, CHC-US, and IPCE
  • High-Value Sales & Sponsorships: Successfully led exhibit sales deals with proposal values exceeding CAD 40,000+ and sponsorship deals with proposal values exceeding CAD 60,000+
  • Rapid Promotion & Flagship Event: Earned a promotion within 10 months, leading to an opportunity to contribute to Global Energy Show (GES), the organization's flagship event
  • Cross-Selling Success: Actively contributed to other events beyond my primary portfolio, supporting management's strategic cross-selling initiatives

Key Account Manager

Randstad Canada
Toronto
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developing a client portfolio in the finance & accounting division and acting as an account manager for these companies
  • Identifying and closing the gap between the client needs and our services

Key Account Manager - Masterclass Events

EC COUNCIL
Mumbai
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Created a new revenue model for the Masterclass division where industry topics were discussed with the crème de la crème of the industry
  • Ideated, developed and executed 17 Events in the span of 7 months
  • The initiative started bringing in revenue from the 3rd month of existence with the first contract of $ 90,000
  • Serving as a key member of the Business Development Dept
  • & driving the overall Client Acquisition & Business Increase strategies
  • Built webinar planning process from scratch and widened services to include video webinars and enhanced customer engagement
  • Created the engaging experience for all webinar attendees with 100% satisfaction
  • Developed and administered webinar programs content using multiple social media platforms
  • Created an excellent webinar experience from start to finish with customers from around the world
  • Conducted regular communication with event clients by orchestrating presentation development and reviewed process
  • Created post-event reports and analytics for all webinar team participants

Sr. Account Manager

TIMES NETWORK
Mumbai
11.2019 - 01.2020
  • Seasoned in creating and maintaining liaison with funding and sponsorship companies, so that the right amount of funding can be obtained, within provided deadlines
  • Responsible for overall revenue, ideation and execution of business plans
  • Explored, handled and managed sponsorships for the large Intellectual Properties at Times Network
  • Made presentations to the possible sponsors and ideated integrations for them in the properties
  • Also Sold each property to the right stake holder
  • Aligned the sponsor's agenda with the editorial team if required
  • Identified & invited respective industry leaders, government officials, inspiration speakers, public personalities, etc
  • For these platforms
  • Developed and submitted high-quality sponsorship proposals, appeals, and reports in coordination with various departments
  • Entertained sponsors and dignitaries at events, to ensure repeat business opportunities
  • Created and maintained records and logs of all activities performed about the obtainment of sponsors
  • Projects planned / executed: India Economic Conclave 2019 | Leaders of Tomorrow | Times Now Summit | Digital India Summit

Sr. Account Manager

UBM INDIA PVT LTD
Mumbai
03.2017 - 10.2019
  • Conceptualized & headed an award-winning IP (Intellectual Property) for Informa
  • Built strategy and execution model for ongoing growth of the business on a short and long term basis
  • Managed the publication business which includes portfolios like Pharmaceutical, Renewable Energy, Jewelry, Travel etc
  • Established and implemented business/projects plan to get it done within TAT
  • Liaised with cross functional teams of marketing, operations and production to deliver on time and error free end to end service to the clients
  • Created new strategic alliances and worked with C - Level stakeholders and got them on board for our conferences and Awards
  • New Lines of Business: started an IP called India's Most Preferred (IMP) which recognized & felicitated leaders from various industries
  • This was also awarded as the launch of the year in 2017
  • I lead a team of 2 & later 4 to execute these events

SR. Key Account Manager- Sponsorship

MCI GROUP
Mumbai
11.2016 - 03.2017
  • Responsible for developing, managing and executing sponsor acquisition strategies in industry verticals like Pharmaceutical

Account Manager (Project Head)-Sponsorship

TIMES CONFERENCES LTD - ET EDGE
Mumbai
05.2014 - 11.2016
  • I was part of the team that launched one of the most successful IP in Times Conferences - The Economic Times Best Brands Series

Account Manager - Activations

ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INDIA LIMITED (ENIL)
Mumbai
12.2012 - 04.2014
  • Campaigns handled:
  • Cadbury Gems Surprise Panda Campaign
  • DHL Corporate challenge
  • Quikrr client acquisition Society activations
  • Skoda rapid -Society activations
  • Shapoorji-Pallonji Bengaluru launch
  • Royal Stag-Mumbai Indians IPL Toss ka Boss campaign
  • Kamasutra Energy drinks-Honey Singh Concert

Senior Account Executive

Global Sources
05.2010 - 08.2012

-Growth Path: Export Marketing Consultant - Sr. Export Marketing Consultant

Education

Management Studies - Event Management (Sports, Entertainment)

Seneca College
Canada
09.2021 - 04.2022

MBA - Marketing Management

University of Mumbai
Mumbai
06.2008 - 05.2010

Skills

new markets

growth areas

trends

customers

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Timeline

Senior Sales Executive

DMG Events Canada
10.2024 - Current

Key Account Manager

Randstad Canada
06.2022 - 05.2023

Management Studies - Event Management (Sports, Entertainment)

Seneca College
09.2021 - 04.2022

Key Account Manager - Masterclass Events

EC COUNCIL
02.2020 - 01.2021

Sr. Account Manager

TIMES NETWORK
11.2019 - 01.2020

Sr. Account Manager

UBM INDIA PVT LTD
03.2017 - 10.2019

SR. Key Account Manager- Sponsorship

MCI GROUP
11.2016 - 03.2017

Account Manager (Project Head)-Sponsorship

TIMES CONFERENCES LTD - ET EDGE
05.2014 - 11.2016

Account Manager - Activations

ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INDIA LIMITED (ENIL)
12.2012 - 04.2014

Senior Account Executive

Global Sources
05.2010 - 08.2012

MBA - Marketing Management

University of Mumbai
06.2008 - 05.2010
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