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Santosh Kumar M S

Santosh Kumar M S

Bangalore

Summary

Dynamic Customer Success Manager with a proven track record at Ameyo, specializing in strategic sales planning and client retention. Demonstrated expertise in solution selling and cross-functional collaboration has led to significant protection and growth of recurring revenue while enhancing customer satisfaction. Recognized for managing teams effectively, and driving exceptional results in fast-paced environments. Forward-thinking manager with comprehensive experience implementing new processes, and managing and planning innovations. Bringing outstanding problem-solving skills and abilities, paired with in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures. Polished in evaluating employee performance and overseeing key projects. Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing an exceptional work ethic and a desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering a knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments. Proactive and versatile professional, with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager - Customer Success (Enterprise Accounts)

Ameyo
Bangalore
08.2021 - 04.2025

Company Overview: Drishti Soft Solutions Pvt. Ltd, an Exotel company.

  • Managing a team and assessing their results according to the key performance indicators they need to meet.
  • Make sure to retain team members by addressing their challenges related to their performance, etc.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Empathize with every aspect of the customer experience, putting customers' needs first.
  • Collaborating with solution architects and the sales team to refine the pre-sales solution and deliver the optimal solution to the client.
  • Partnered closely with other cross-functional team members (PreSales, Sales, Product, Service, Support) to translate business needs and product requirements into new solutions for customers.
  • Protecting and growing the recurring revenue in terms of Net Revenue Retention (NRR).
  • Responsible for the CSAT score.
  • Handling client escalations by collaborating with the Product, Service, and Support (and other internal) teams.
  • Onboarding new customers in order to ensure product adoption.
  • Managed and maintained a portfolio of key accounts, fostering long-term relationships.
  • Conducted regular business reviews to comprehend customer needs and address concerns.
  • Increased sales by implementing effective up selling and cross selling techniques.
  • Maintain high levels of customer engagement and satisfaction, with a focus on customer loyalty.
  • Work closely with the product team to provide regular feedback to enhance and build new features.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Logo retention.

Key Account Manager

Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
04.2018 - 07.2021
  • Managing Global Major Accounts and Local Major Accounts PAN India
  • Good Break Through records in the first year and helped the Company to receive recurring business by Upsell and Cross Sell for the coming years
  • Creating need for our products and solutions with effective product positioning and consultative approach
  • Working as Consultant for Business Automation Solutions pertaining to printing and documentation related practices
  • Converting the prospect from Hardware selling to Optimized Print Solutions which includes (Hardware, Software and Value added services)
  • Analyzing Competition's Business strategy and market trends helps to penetrate in to Strategic Accounts
  • Build account wise strategies to crack new accounts
  • Elevating Company Revenues by up selling and cross selling to the existing accounts
  • Excellent record in client Retention by maintaining Relationship with the key stake holders and end users

Manager Group Sales

HMS InfoTech Private Ltd.
Bangalore
01.2014 - 05.2014
  • Business Management for South East Asian Countries, Solution Selling (Cloud Based ERP solution on Saas Model), New Process Implementation
  • (Hotelogix)

Major Accounts Manager

Ricoh India Ltd.
Bangalore
04.2011 - 01.2014
  • Key Accounts Management, Strategic Relationship Management, New Business Development, Team Management, MIS, Competitor Analysis, Client Relationship Management, After-sales Support Office Automation Industry

Manager Corporate Sales

PurpleLeap Ltd.
Bangalore
09.2009 - 10.2010
  • Company Overview: (Pearson-Educomp)
  • Concept Sales, Corporate Sales, Key Accounts Management, New Business Development, Team Management, MIS, Competitor Analysis, Client Relationship Management, Recruitment Industry
  • (Pearson-Educomp)

Assistant Manager Corporate Sales

Info Edge India Ltd.
Bangalore
12.2006 - 08.2009
  • Company Overview: (naukri.com)
  • Corporate Sales, Key Accounts Management, New Business Development, Market Data Analysis, MIS, Competitor Analysis, Market Penetration, Territory Management, Cold Calling, Post-sales Services, Market Share Expansion
  • (naukri.com)

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - HR Marketing and International Business

MATS School of Business & IT
Bangalore
01.2007

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science Engineering

Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai
01.2003

Diploma - Computer Technology

K L N Polytechnic
Madurai
01.2000

SSLC -

S.P.V. Matriculation Higher secondary school
Madurai
01.1997

Skills

  • Strategic Sales Planning
  • Hardware and SaaS based sales
  • Sales Budget
  • Promotional Strategy
  • Enterprise content management
  • Solution Selling
  • Forecasting
  • B2B Sales
  • Crisis management
  • Team collaboration
  • Return on Investment (ROI)
  • Project Management
  • Prospect Qualifying
  • Strategic Alliance Development
  • Contract Negotiation
  • C-Level Presentations
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Consultative Selling
  • Customer Retention
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Market Research
  • Client Acquisitions
  • Consultative selling
  • Recruitment
  • Training - Building team
  • Business Plan
  • Revenue retention
  • Talent acquisition
  • Client escalation management
  • Sales Cycle Management
  • Post-Sales Support
  • Cross-Selling
  • Up-Selling
  • Printing Solution Sales
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Adaptability

Notable Accomplishments

  • Achieved 102% of the assigned Target for FY2023-24
  • Achieved 133% of the assigned Target for FY 2021-22
  • Wow Kaizen Award for H1 FY 2020 - 21 - 130% of assigned Target
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Contribution for H1 FY 2019 - 20
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Contribution for H2 FY 2017 - 18
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Contribution for H1 FY 2017 - 18
  • Certificate of Appreciation for being a part of Organizing Team and actively coordinating with the International Speakers for International HR Confluence-2006 organized by NIPM and IISc, Bangalore
  • "The Ricoh Way Award" for active Participation and being part of the company initiatives on CSR activities
  • Overachieved Annual Target and got qualified for an International Trip organized by the company. (Dubai, Azerbaijan, Egypt)
  • Awarded for client retention from the competition in Ricoh (The Kudos Zone Award)
  • Appreciated by the management for consistency in upgrading the client
  • Played a key role in implementation of Sales Tools, which helped in reviving the Red Account and increased the wallet share for Ricoh and got appreciation from the Country Sales Head for successful completion of the task

Personal Information

Total Experience: Offering over 16+ years of rich & extensive experience in navigating the entire set-up and administration of business and sales with focus on achieving growth objectives within turnaround & rapid changing environment

Timeline

Manager - Customer Success (Enterprise Accounts)

Ameyo
08.2021 - 04.2025

Key Account Manager

Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2018 - 07.2021

Manager Group Sales

HMS InfoTech Private Ltd.
01.2014 - 05.2014

Major Accounts Manager

Ricoh India Ltd.
04.2011 - 01.2014

Manager Corporate Sales

PurpleLeap Ltd.
09.2009 - 10.2010

Assistant Manager Corporate Sales

Info Edge India Ltd.
12.2006 - 08.2009

Post Graduate Diploma - HR Marketing and International Business

MATS School of Business & IT

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science Engineering

Madurai Kamaraj University

Diploma - Computer Technology

K L N Polytechnic

SSLC -

S.P.V. Matriculation Higher secondary school
Santosh Kumar M S