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Sam Wadte

Sam Wadte

Pune

Summary

Results-driven Growth Manager with years of experience enhancing sales and business growth in the US and Canada markets. Expertise in product demonstrations, value proposition articulation, and CRM tools like HubSpot for effective deal and relationship management. Skilled in presentation and contract negotiation, engaging with key decision-makers to deliver tailored solutions and foster sustainable growth through strong client relationships.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Growth Manager

Attentive.ai
03.2023 - Current

Conducted demonstrations for key decision-makers (CXO/VP/Director-level) in targeted companies/regions (US & Canada) to showcase product value.

  • Articulated Attentive's value proposition to decision-makers across US and Canada, assessing needs and gauging buying interest.
  • Demonstrated thorough understanding of Attentive's technology and articulated capabilities to manage and address prospect objections.
  • Extensive use of CRM (HubSpot) to document and maintain Deals, contacts, and company information of all prospects and customers
  • Remain highly knowledgeable of company products, competitors & industries.

Account Executive

SmartServ
Pune
11.2020 - Current
  • Conduct demonstrations with key decision-makers within "targeted" companies/regions (International Market)
  • Led team of SDRs, training and motivating members to consistently meet targets.
  • Articulated SmartServ's value proposition to key decision-makers across regions in US and Canada, identifying needs and gauging buying interest.
  • Extensive use of CRM (HubSpot) to document and maintain accurate daily activities, contact and company information of all prospects and customers
  • Demonstrated thorough understanding of SmartServ's technology, effectively articulating capabilities to manage and address prospect objections.
  • Remain highly knowledgeable of company products, competitors & industries.

Business Development Manager

FTV
Pune
02.2020 - 11.2020
  • Secured sponsorship agreements with onboarded brands, contributing to revenue growth.
  • Generated new business and increased brand awareness through targeted initiatives.
  • Work with group marketing to develop marketing campaigns to support sales strategy.
  • Manage regional marketing campaigns.
  • Planned, managed, and executed Fashion TV pageants in Pune, enhancing brand visibility.

Business Development Manager

UMS Conferences
Pune
09.2017 - 02.2019
  • Sold sponsorship and exhibition packages to new and existing customers, enhancing revenue opportunities.
  • Collaborated with marketing to develop targeted campaigns that supported B2B sales strategy.
  • Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.
  • Establish the inbound lead requirements needed to meet sales objectives.
  • Identified customer service requirements by establishing rapport with clients, ensuring alignment with their needs.
  • Collaborated with production departments to develop new strategies to capitalize on emerging customer and market trends.

Sponsorship Manager

Active Communications International
Pune
02.2015 - 02.2017
  • Pro actively pitching, liaising and selling product portfolio to existing and potential "C-Level "audience.
  • Generate conference sponsorship sales revenue in line with agreed targets & objectives.
  • Inviting senior level executives from leading organizations to sponsor the conference.
  • Established and maintained strong, long-term client relationships to foster business growth.
  • Diagnosed client needs, gathered information and feedback, and matched them with the conference product.
  • Developed optimum sales techniques and marketing focus by collaborating with the conference producer and marketing manager.
  • Managed a team of executives and motivated team members to achieve targets.
  • Exploring new markets globally through intensive internet research to identify potential prospects for our events.
  • Presenting the key features and advantages of projects to secure their participation.

Sr. Sponsorship Sales Executive

Noppen Group - Lnoppen
Bangalore
02.2013 - 02.2015
  • To sell sponsorship and exhibition packages to both new and existing customers of the company.
  • Negotiated contract terms with sponsors to ensure clear expectations and successful partnerships.
  • Prepared sponsor packages, analyzed potential sponsor revenue, and established pricing and conditions of participation to maximize revenue opportunities.
  • Adhered to sales plan by meeting weekly client acquisition targets and consistently following up with clients to nurture relationships.
  • Coordinated with operations and execution team to ensure seamless delivery of sponsorship agreements and fulfillment of sponsor commitments.

Education

B.B.A -

Bachelor of Business Administration
01.2009

Skills

  • B2B SaaS Sales
  • Full-Cycle Sales (Discovery to Closing)
  • Revenue Growth & Quota Achievement
  • Pipeline Management
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Lead Qualification (BANT)
  • Strategic Account Management
  • Train SDRs
  • Team Management
  • Consultative Selling

Personal Information

Nationality: Indian

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi

Timeline

Growth Manager

Attentive.ai
03.2023 - Current

Account Executive

SmartServ
11.2020 - Current

Business Development Manager

FTV
02.2020 - 11.2020

Business Development Manager

UMS Conferences
09.2017 - 02.2019

Sponsorship Manager

Active Communications International
02.2015 - 02.2017

Sr. Sponsorship Sales Executive

Noppen Group - Lnoppen
02.2013 - 02.2015

B.B.A -

Bachelor of Business Administration
Sam Wadte