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Rajat Sharmaal

Bengaluru

Summary

Results-driven Account Executive with expertise in B2B SaaS sales, consistently achieving revenue targets and fostering enduring client partnerships. Skilled in managing end-to-end sales processes, including prospecting, pipeline development, and closing deals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cloud Account Executive

Confluent
Bengaluru
01.2024 - Current
  • Achieved 93% of annual quota by securing 14 new logos in greenfield territory for FY25.
  • Contributed as core member of Cloud Acquisition team to enhance cloud adoption across India.
  • Managed portfolio of PAYG customers, driving usage and converting accounts to annual commitments.
  • Closed deals with ACV contributions between $30K and $100K, boosting revenue streams.
  • Collaborated with SDRs, SEs, and Marketing to develop pipeline through targeted outbound campaigns.
  • Conducted deep technical discovery sessions with engineering leadership, delivering tailored POVs.
  • Executed full-cycle selling processes, including pipeline generation and MEDDPICC qualification.

Navigated complex buying committees within tech-led organizations to secure strategic wins.

Sales Development Representative

Confluent
Bengaluru
07.2023 - 12.2024
  • Focused on BFSI and strategic Enterprise Accounts as Outbound Sales Development Representative.
  • Collaborated with AEs and Regional Directors to develop territory plans and communicate data streaming vision effectively.
  • Conducted initial discovery calls with prospects utilizing MEDDPICC methodology.
  • Supported AEs and Solution Engineers in early opportunity stages to facilitate smooth transitions.
  • Leveraged Salesforce, LeadIQ, ZoomInfo, and Lusha for effective prospecting strategies.

Senior Business Development Manager

Freshworks
Bengaluru
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Executed outbound business development in targeted accounts across North American East Coast market.
  • Collaborated with AEs to prioritize strategic accounts and effectively pitch Freshworks' CX and EX suite.
  • Utilized tools such as Freshsales, ZoomInfo, Lusha, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Outreach for prospecting.
  • Qualified new opportunities by applying BANT framework to assess potential leads.

Sales Development Representative

OutSystems
Remote
11.2021 - 03.2023
  • Executed outbound prospecting for India Enterprise and Global Capability Center segments.
  • Developed territory plans and tailored messaging in collaboration with leadership and partners.
  • Utilized Salesforce, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Outreach for effective prospecting.
  • Managed leads from marketing and partner teams within Target Accounts.
  • Qualified new opportunities through MEDDPICC framework from outbound and inbound MQLs.
  • Provided essential inputs to AEs and Solution Architects to advance opportunities.
  • Represented OutSystems at trade shows and sponsored events to enhance brand visibility.

Business Development Executive

Automation Anywhere
Bengaluru
10.2019 - 09.2021
  • Prospected and secured new business from BFSI, BPO, Digital Native, and Global Capability Center segments in India.
  • Collaborated with Segment Leaders, Account Executives, Field Marketing, and Partner teams to develop outbound strategies.
  • Qualified new opportunities using MEDDPICC from outbound and inbound Marketing Qualified Leads.
  • Provided Account Executives and Sales Engineers with critical insights to advance sales opportunities.
  • Utilized Salesforce, ZoomInfo, Lusha, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Salesloft for effective prospecting.
  • Managed marketing leads generated for target accounts to enhance sales conversion.
  • Represented organization at trade shows and sponsored events to promote brand visibility.

SALES DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE/SENIOR SALES DEVE

LeadSquared
Bengaluru
07.2017 - 09.2019
  • Initiated outbound prospecting for North India SMB market before transitioning to India Enterprise SDR team.
  • Developed outbound business development plan for India Enterprise segment in collaboration with VP-Enterprise Sales, co-founders, account managers, and marketing team.
  • Launched Enterprise Segment, resulting in acquisition of 13 new clients through direct SDR contributions.
  • Utilized LeadSquared CRM, Lusha, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator for effective prospecting.
  • Mentored junior SDRs, enhancing their skills within the Enterprise team.

Education

B.TECH - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

SRM University
Chennai
05-2017

Skills

  • Sales forecasting and pipeline generation
  • Consultative selling and lead qualification
  • Sales presentation and negotiation
  • New business development strategies
  • Account management and MEDDPICC qualification

Timeline

Senior Business Development Manager

Freshworks
04.2024 - 06.2024

Cloud Account Executive

Confluent
01.2024 - Current

Sales Development Representative

Confluent
07.2023 - 12.2024

Sales Development Representative

OutSystems
11.2021 - 03.2023

Business Development Executive

Automation Anywhere
10.2019 - 09.2021

SALES DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE/SENIOR SALES DEVE

LeadSquared
07.2017 - 09.2019

B.TECH - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

SRM University
Rajat Sharmaal