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Saurabh Gupta

Business Leader

Summary

Experienced leader with over 10 years in managing geographically dispersed teams and driving revenue growth through consultative sales & account management. Proven success in mentoring multi-layered teams, fostering long-term partnerships, and exceeding performance targets. Skilled in navigating complex environments, influencing key stakeholders, and developing strategic business opportunities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Leader, Sales Excellence

Amazon Seller Services Private Limited
05.2024 - Current
  • Development and execution of scalable seller success frameworks to drive growth and efficiency for Amazon's third-party seller business influencing 1 lac+ new sellers & building foundation for next 3 years of Amazon India's marketplace revenue.
  • Design and implementation of strategic goals for a 1000+ member cross-functional team. Leveraging data analytics to create innovative models and metrics & collaborating with product teams to launch new solutions that significantly enhanced frontline productivity and efficiency.

Leader, Value Selection(Acq. & Account Mgmt.)

Amazon Seller Services Private Limited
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy for the acquisition of Low Average Selling Price (ASP) selections, enabling successful launch of Amazon Bazaar marketplace . Defined end-to-end operating structures, team configurations, and key business metrics for a 75+ member organization while ensuring profitability.


Manager, Paid Account Management

Amazon Seller Services Private Limited
10.2020 - 05.2023
  • Led the Hardlines Category P&L for a portfolio worth INR 1000 Crores, managing a team of 45+ members. Drove profitability through automation and strategic initiatives, maintaining a world-class Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 80+.
  • Spearheaded the launch of a strategic paid account management program for newly onboarded sellers, unlocking opportunities for 10K+ sellers to enroll and drive success in their Amazon business. Collaborated closely with seller acquisition, product, and finance teams to ensure flawless execution and alignment with organizational objectives.

Manager, Advertising Account Management

Amazon Seller Services Private Limited
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Accountable for driving the growth of advertising revenue within the Softlines & Consumables category, managing a portfolio valued at approximately INR 400 Crores. Directly overseeing a team of 15+ account managers, responsible for strategically expanding market share and optimizing revenue generation. Took ownership of promoting widespread adoption of new advertising products, including Sponsored Brands and Amazon Pi.


KAM Lead, Key Account Management

Prione Business Services Pvt Ltd (Amazon JV)
12.2017 - 10.2019
  • Spearheaded the expansion of sales within the Personal Computers, Wireless Devices, and Office Products categories, overseeing a team of 15+ account managers. Led category-level initiatives including cluster in-stock management, buyback programs, and the introduction of assembled desktop solutions, resulting in significant positive outcomes.

Sales Lead

Prione Business Services Pvt Ltd (Amazon JV)
09.2015 - 11.2017

Assistant Sales Manager

ITC Limited
03.2015 - 09.2015

Strategic Account Manager

Dun & Bradstreet Information Services India, Pvt Ltd
03.2013 - 03.2015

Assistant Manager

Times Business Solutions Limited
10.2011 - 03.2013

Business Development Executive

DMV Business & Market Research Pvt Ltd
07.2010 - 10.2011

Education

MBA - Marketing

Manipal Institute of Management
Manipal
04.2007 - 07.2010

BHM -

Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Management
Manipal
04.2005 - 04.2009

Skills

Geographically Diverse Team Leadership

Consultative Account Management

People Leadership and Development

Data-Driven Decision Making

New Business Launch & GTM Strategy

P&L Management

Branding & Advertising

Change Management

Performance Management

Timeline

Leader, Sales Excellence

Amazon Seller Services Private Limited
05.2024 - Current

Leader, Value Selection(Acq. & Account Mgmt.)

Amazon Seller Services Private Limited
05.2023 - 05.2024

Manager, Paid Account Management

Amazon Seller Services Private Limited
10.2020 - 05.2023

Manager, Advertising Account Management

Amazon Seller Services Private Limited
10.2019 - 09.2020

KAM Lead, Key Account Management

Prione Business Services Pvt Ltd (Amazon JV)
12.2017 - 10.2019

Sales Lead

Prione Business Services Pvt Ltd (Amazon JV)
09.2015 - 11.2017

Assistant Sales Manager

ITC Limited
03.2015 - 09.2015

Strategic Account Manager

Dun & Bradstreet Information Services India, Pvt Ltd
03.2013 - 03.2015

Assistant Manager

Times Business Solutions Limited
10.2011 - 03.2013

Business Development Executive

DMV Business & Market Research Pvt Ltd
07.2010 - 10.2011

MBA - Marketing

Manipal Institute of Management
04.2007 - 07.2010

BHM -

Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Management
04.2005 - 04.2009
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