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Saikokila B

Saikokila B

Business Development Manager
Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager with proven expertise in student counseling, career guidance, and business development within the education sector. Successfully guided over 2,000 students and parents across India through K-12, undergraduate, and postgraduate admissions while executing impactful presentations and coordinating innovative marketing strategies to drive significant revenue growth. Established strong relationships with over 50 educational institutions and key decision-makers, adept at managing high-value transactions for both domestic and international projects with a growth-centric mindset. Recognized for strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering measurable results in competitive markets through effective sales and marketing initiatives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
6
6
Languages

Work History

Assistant Branch Manager

ICFAI University
03.2024 - Current

ICFAI Deemed to be University (NAAC A++, AACSB Accredited), Bangalore

Managing UG, PG, and PhD admissions across 11 universities, including 9 B-Schools and 9 Law Schools , Supported institutions with flexible learning models across India.

Successfully handled admissions worth ₹2.65 lakh to ₹12 lakh, contributing to significant revenue growth.

  • Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 5 Marketing Officers and Counsellors to drive student admissions for IBS Bangalore.
  • Conducted onboarding and skill-based training sessions to equip new team members with knowledge on CRM tools, lead handling, and counselling techniques.
  • Assigned daily tasks, target locations, and admission goals; monitored progress using Meritto (NoPaperForms) and CRM platforms.
  • Tracked team performance through daily reports and performance reviews, ensuring accountability and achievement of KPIs.
  • Scheduled and conducted college seminars to promote IBS programs and boost brand awareness.
  • Initiated and led Principal Meets in Mysore and Bangalore to: Secure seminar opportunities within schools and colleges. Obtain direct admission referrals from institutional heads. Present insights on the New Education Policy (NEP) and position IBS as a forward-thinking institution.
  • Participated in educational expos and student fairs to generate leads and strengthen institutional visibility.
  • Collaborated with external vendors and internal teams to execute field marketing and promotional activities.
  • Counseled prospective students and played an active role in closing high-potential admissions.
  • Acted as a bridge between marketing and admissions teams to streamline processes and improve overall conversion rates.
  • Deemed to be university

Business Development Manager

K12 Techno Services Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
  • Scheduled and implemented product promotions in accordance with available inventory and staff resources.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Preschool and corporate tie-ups
  • ERP, CRM, lets educate report handling
  • RWA tie-ups and conducting events for promotion.

Sales Manager

Work Excel
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from all levels of the organization and implementing actionable changes accordingly.
  • Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Creating invoices to the customer
  • Customer acquisition
  • Handling attendance and salaries

Team leader

Reliance Retail Industry
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
  • Managing 2 session in floor
  • Assigning tasks to the promoters
  • Maintaining stock details
  • Following FIFO.

Education

MBA - Human Resource and Marketing

Canara Bank School of Management Studies
01.2020 - 02.2023

BCA - Computer Application

Smt VHD Central Institute of Home Science College
Bengaluru, India
06.2017 - 09.2020

PUC - PCMC

SFS PU College
06.2015 - 04.2017

SSLC - undefined

Sri GG Venu Gurukula School
Srinivaspura, Kolar

Skills

  • B2B & B2C Sales Strategy
  • Market Research & Competitive Analysis
  • Lead Generation & Client Acquisition
  • Corporate and Preschool Tie-ups
  • CRM & ERP Management (HubSpot, Meritto)
  • RWA Tie-ups & Community Engagement
  • Strategic Planning & Promotional Campaigns
  • Event Management & Brand Activation
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Quick Learner Honest Responsible Motivational
  • Negotiation & Deal Closure
  • Academic & Career GuidanceStudent Counseling & AdmissionsStudent Counseling & Admissions
  • Sales Reporting & Performance Tracking
  • Marketing Campaign Execution
  • Content Development & Messaging
  • Communication & Presentation
  • Time Management
  • MS Excel & Reporting Automation

Certification

Skill diploma in Digital marketing | Digital academy 360 (Ongoing)

Extracurricular & Leadership Achievements

CADET CAPTAIN, 1 KAR Naval Unit NCC Represented Karnataka at a 40-Day National NCC Camp in Uttarakhand Winner – Best NCC Cadet, 3rd Semester (2018) Organizer – Proxima, Treasure Hunt, Expatica inter-college events Participant – National Level NCC and Cultural Programs

Interests

Athletics

Cooking

Traveling

Timeline

Assistant Branch Manager

ICFAI University
03.2024 - Current

Business Development Manager

K12 Techno Services Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 03.2024

Sales Manager

Work Excel
01.2021 - 12.2022

MBA - Human Resource and Marketing

Canara Bank School of Management Studies
01.2020 - 02.2023

Team leader

Reliance Retail Industry
01.2019 - 12.2020

BCA - Computer Application

Smt VHD Central Institute of Home Science College
06.2017 - 09.2020

PUC - PCMC

SFS PU College
06.2015 - 04.2017

SSLC - undefined

Sri GG Venu Gurukula School
Saikokila BBusiness Development Manager