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SAHIL SIDDIQUE

Surat,India

Summary

An exceptionally determined education evangelist with a proven history of working into education domain from last 15 years. A trained professional on Microsoft 365, expertise & skilled in IT education sales, study abroad & higher education - Study abroad division, e-learning solutions, digital labs & assessments to K12 & higher education, trained professional in branding & market research, franchisee operations, University alliances & business development for EdTech.

Known for building marketing strategies, equally effective at identifying opportunities, developing and providing business solutions. Always look for challenging work to utilize my proven and collaborative business development skills.


Experienced Franchise Consultant with a strong background in educational software proficiency and key account handling. Demonstrates expertise in strategic prospecting, B2B client management, and business planning.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior business development manager

ETS India
Surat, India
05.2024 - Current

ETS India is the part of ETS Global which conducts TOEFL & GRE worldwide.

* Looking after the B2B channnel in the South Gujarat Region of India for ETS India

* The B2B channel includes more than 50 study abroad agents into the assigned territory

* The role is to promote TOEFL & GRE into the market ans work closely with the channel partners for getting the registrations

* Also involved into branding and marketing for both the products of ETS Global

* Channelizing the market for getting the maximum revenue in terms of students registrations for both TOEFL & GRE

* Participating in education fairs hosted by ETS, channel partners and Universities

* Working closely with the senior management to acheive the desired revenue targets and drive the business

Regional Manager – Sales

Educational Initiatives
, India
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • As a regional manager the role involves around selling Ei products for all category of schools around South Gujarat region
  • Making awareness about the products by focusing on the usage and deployment of various programs by Ei
  • The categorial role also defines how the products are deployed and used in the respective territory by the client school, overall setting a benchmark for Ei product range on a wider scale

Education Project Consultant & Partner

08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Was involved with one EdTech start-up in UK where the core focus was on digitalization & accreditations of academic certificates through blockchain technology aimed at universities and students worldwide by giving them a safer option & solution
  • Worked on alliances & partnerships for APAC region along with brand building portfolio for the same start-up

Senior Consultant – Technology & Innovation

Learning Links Foundation
, India
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Company Overview: Shell Global Project
  • As Senior Consultant, the role involves handling the project for Gujarat region in India where 9 facilitators were delivering Workshop on STEM; it includes conducting workshops in Govt & Non-Govt schools across the state
  • Workshop involves the Project implementation by the students at both cities & monitoring the project in terms if all parameters
  • Shell Global Project

Microsoft Learning Consultant

Microsoft India
Gurugram
10.2015 - 06.2018
  • Company Overview: Microsoft Global Project
  • As a Microsoft Learning Consultant, the role involves around Selling O365 & training of educators on the same platform to schools like CBSE / ICSE / IB schools / Higher Education Institutes / Universities across west India
  • Involved in Selling of other Microsoft Products & also partner products into the assigned territory
  • Developed MS 365 in most of the leading schools across Western India
  • Connected with direct principals & HOD’s in all schools in the said region for given targets
  • Have trained more than 5000 educators till date on various Microsoft learning platforms
  • Sales / Implementation & training done for educators & faculties at various reputed national level institutes in India
  • Got an honor to organize the national MIE MEET 2017 at New Delhi in Feb ’17
  • (The largest national event for schools organized in India)
  • MS 365 deployment involves the main Key Sales & training program
  • Crucial role includes renewal of licenses for MS products at various institutes across West India region
  • Co-ordination with global team at India to achieve the maximum through this project
  • Microsoft Global Project

Regional Manager

Shemrock & Shemford Group of Schools
New Delhi
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Company Overview: One of India’s largest Pre-School & K12 school chain
  • Handled entire Gujarat State in India foresting up new Pre / Primary & K12 Schools
  • Interacting with existing local Schools / trusts / management for selling K12 segment i.e., Shemford
  • Branding for SHEMROCK & SHEMFORD Schools at State level so that more awareness & growth opportunities can create for new Schools
  • One of India’s largest Pre-School & K12 school chain

Territory Manager

Globarena Technologies Pvt Ltd
Surat
08.2010 - 05.2013
  • Looking after entire Gujarat region in India for their E-learning/Digital & ILT programmes offered to various Universities/Colleges/corporate which includes Workshops, Online learning programmes, English Labs, assessments & E-learning software’s for conducting competitive & regular exams
  • Was responsible for direct sales of the company’s product to various Universities / Colleges in the assigned territory
  • Planning strategies & executing them to achieve business target through Presentations and Seminars in B
  • TECH & B.E Colleges, MBA/MCA, Pharmacy, and undergraduate Colleges and participating in the educational fairs
  • Sales include of Assessments / GET & other products of the company along with CRT programs

Area Development Manager

ICA Infotech Pvt Ltd
Surat
08.2008 - 06.2010
  • Was accountable for the Franchisee Development in entire South & West India
  • Overall, 8 branches were taken care for revenue generation & no of admissions at each branch
  • Liaising was done with the Institutions for tie up and corporate sales
  • Lead a team of Business Development Executives and other Tele sales peoples

Business Development Manager

Triumphant Institute of Management Education
Surat
12.2006 - 07.2008
  • Company Overview: India’s largest Management Entrance Examination Training Institute of CAT, GRE, GMAT, TOFEL
  • Was handling all the Marketing activities and relationship Management with students and Trainers
  • Organised Events / Seminars / Workshops in Colleges and Schools on behalf of the branch
  • Impart Training to the Marketing team for various marketing activities and Brand promotions
  • India’s largest Management Entrance Examination Training Institute of CAT, GRE, GMAT, TOFEL

Education

Master of Science - Marketing

Birmingham City University
United Kingdom
01.2021 - 02.2022

Master of Business Administration - Marketing

Allahabad Agriculture Institute
Allahabad
05.2002 - 04.2004

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
Surat
04.1999 - 03.2002

Skills

  • Franchise consulting
  • Educational software proficiency
  • Key account handling
  • Strategic prospecting
  • B2B client management
  • Business planning
  • Relationship development
  • Educational software operation
  • Student engagement
  • Customer Service
  • Team Leadership
  • Product knowledge
  • Strategic planning
  • Marketing

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner
Gujarati
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Travelling and meeting up new people which makes me drive more passionately

Timeline

Senior business development manager

ETS India
05.2024 - Current

Regional Manager – Sales

Educational Initiatives
01.2024 - 04.2025

Education Project Consultant & Partner

08.2022 - 02.2023

Master of Science - Marketing

Birmingham City University
01.2021 - 02.2022

Senior Consultant – Technology & Innovation

Learning Links Foundation
12.2019 - 06.2020

Microsoft Learning Consultant

Microsoft India
10.2015 - 06.2018

Regional Manager

Shemrock & Shemford Group of Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015

Territory Manager

Globarena Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2010 - 05.2013

Area Development Manager

ICA Infotech Pvt Ltd
08.2008 - 06.2010

Business Development Manager

Triumphant Institute of Management Education
12.2006 - 07.2008

Master of Business Administration - Marketing

Allahabad Agriculture Institute
05.2002 - 04.2004

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
04.1999 - 03.2002
SAHIL SIDDIQUE