Sangamesh
Assistant Manager Business Development
Bangalore
Summary
Professional with 8+ years of experience accomplished Assistant Manager with extensive experience in business development, sales, and customer engagement across leading companies such as Porter, TapFin, and OLA CABS. Demonstrates expertise in sales leadership, relationship building, and strategic planning to drive revenue growth and market expansion. Proven track record in lead generation, contract negotiation, and managing CRM databases to enhance targeted marketing campaigns. Adept at analysing market trends and competitor activities to inform decision-making processes. Career goals include leveraging skills in key account management and digital marketing campaigns to foster sustainable business growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager | Business Development
Porter
02.2025 - Current
- Augmented sales value by upselling and cross-selling new products and services to existing customers.
- Liaised with senior management to report on business development progress and strategise future endeavours.
- Produced quotes and proposals to provide value and benefits to prospective clients.
- Analysed market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Managed CRM database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information was available for targeted marketing campaigns.
- Negotiated contracts with new clients, securing favourable terms that contributed to sustained revenue growth.
- Developed business plans to establish revenue and growth.
- Organised industry networking events, enhancing brand visibility and fostering professional relationships.
Assistant Manager - BD Sales
TapFin
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Market Analysis: Conducted research to identify new market opportunities, potential clients, and emerging industry trends.
- Lead Generation: Developed strategies to generate and qualify leads through networking, marketing campaigns, and direct outreach.
- Client Engagement: Established and maintained strong relationships with prospective and existing clients to drive business growth.
- Channel Partner Management: Identified, onboarded, and managed relationships with channel partners to expand the company's sales reach.
- Sales Targets: Worked toward achieving business development goals and sales targets set by the company.
- Strategically develop and manage sales funnels to optimize lead conversion and maximize revenue.
Assistant Manager - Corporate Sales
OLA CABS
07.2019 - 04.2024
- Sales Funnel Creation: Strategically develop and manage sales funnels to optimize lead conversion, and maximize revenue.
- Business Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential businesses. Cultivate strong partnerships with key decision-makers and resolution professionals. Proactively identify new opportunities, and deliver innovative, tailored solutions to customers.
- Opportunity Identification and Customer Solutions: Proactively identify new opportunities, and deliver innovative, tailored solutions to customers.
- Digital Communication and Engagement: Design, plan, and execute digital communication programs across multiple channels to enhance customer engagement. Develop and implement comprehensive engagement strategies to drive customer activation. Generate quality leads using various tools, including cold calling, email campaigns, and social media. Conduct first-level discovery through research, and maintain a robust lead generation database. Develop market strategies by researching high-potential prospects.
- Corporate Sales built and led a 25-member team from scratch, driving business growth and team performance.
Key Account Manager
Foodpanda
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Lead Generation and Research: Generate quality leads using various tools, including cold-calling, email campaigns, and social media. Conduct first-level discovery through research and maintain a robust lead generation database. Develop market strategies by researching high-potential prospects.
- Vendor Management: Conduct vendor performance reviews and analyze data to devise improvement strategies. Maintain a comprehensive vendor database to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
Customer Support Executive
Hinduja Global Solution
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided personalized assistance to Airtel Postpaid customers via phone, email, and live chat channels. Addressed customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints regarding billing, account management, and service-related issues. Assisted customers with account activation, plan upgrades, and service modifications in accordance with company policies. Resolved technical issues and network-related problems by troubleshooting and providing step-by-step guidance. Educated customers on Airtel's products, services, and promotions to enhance their overall experience and satisfaction. Escalated complex issues to relevant departments for prompt resolution and followed up with customers to ensure satisfaction. Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and feedback in the CRM system to track issues and monitor trends. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and service enhancement.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - BE - Electronics and communication
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Haveri, KASkills
Market analysis
Teamwork
Competitive analysis
Client acquisition
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
Decision-making
Client relationship management
Time management abilities
Organizational skills
Market research analysis
Cold calling
Strategic marketing
Analytical skills
Continuous improvement
Business development
Lead generation campaigns
Accomplishments
- Promoted as Assistant Manager.
- Promoted as a Team Lead in a span of 1 year of joining.
- Awarded most valuable employee.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
- http://linkedin.com/in/sangamesha-k-012002145
Timeline
Assistant Manager | Business Development
Porter
02.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager - BD Sales
TapFin
06.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Manager - Corporate Sales
OLA CABS
07.2019 - 04.2024
Key Account Manager
Foodpanda
09.2018 - 06.2019
Customer Support Executive
Hinduja Global Solution
07.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor's Degree - BE - Electronics and communication
Visvesvaraya Technological University