SHARUN KANAN
Enterprise Growth & Founder's Office
Bangalore
Summary
Versatile and strategic professional with 5+ years of experience driving growth across consulting, marketing, and account management. Proven expertise in managing cross-functional teams, leading revenue-generating initiatives, and cultivating strong client relationships. Adept at combining analytical rigor with creative problem-solving to deliver scalable solutions and business transformation. Passionate about emerging technologies, design thinking, and delivering value through data-driven decisions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Head - Founder's Office
Ctruh Technologies Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
09.2023 - Current
- Drove enterprise client acquisition from 0 to 9 by aligning business objectives with AR/VR/XR-led solutions.
- Streamlined internal workflows, improving project completion times across departments.
- Hosted and curated content for Ctruh's YouTube channel, establishing thought leadership in immersive tech.
- Delivered sprint-based strategy and design planning initiatives across verticals.
Category Leader
Unacademy
Bangalore
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Spearheaded a team managing influencer partnerships and digital campaigns, achieving INR 4 Cr in revenue.
- Developed and executed comprehensive GTM strategies onboarding over 130K new users.
- Elevated influencer ROI from 1.1x to 6x through strategic targeting and campaign optimization.
- Piloted the high-visibility "Unacademy One" event, handling end-to-end operations and celebrity coordination.
Senior Admissions Consultant
Upgrad
Bangalore
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Generated $80K in revenue in a single quarter with industry-best 1.9% lead-to-conversion rate.
- Supported upGrad EMEA in international team building and sales process refinement.
- Mentored new hires, enhancing onboarding and ramp-up effectiveness.
Team Leader
Vedantu
Bangalore
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Managed 10-member sales team focused on the K-12 segment; consistently met 100% of sales quotas.
- Utilized analytics and performance tracking tools to improve team pipeline health and outcomes.
Business Development Associate
Byjus
Bangalore
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Closed high-conversion K-12 and UPSC sales leads, while mentoring new associates into permanent roles.
- Consistently closed 100% of monthly targets set.
Solutions Consultant
POSist Technologies
Bangalore
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Involved in providing scalable solutions to restaurateurs to save money and time by allowing them to monitor and carry out daily operations in real time and help reduce losses from pilferage
- Retained existing customers and substantially grew the customer base, product line, and sales volume
Corporate Connect Manager
Iimjobs.com
Bangalore
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Involved in pitching solutions for effective hiring practices using a proven algorithm
- Landed new customer accounts through a consistent combination of perseverance, dedicated cold calling and exceptional service.
Education
MSc - Global Management
NEOMA BUSINESS SCHOOL
Reims, France 09.2018 - 2020.02
Bachelors of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
SRM UNIVERSITY
Chennai, India 06.2012 - 2016.06
Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Trend & Competitor Analysis
- Business Process Optimization
- Digital & Influencer Marketing
- Project & Program Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Account Growth & Revenue Expansion
- Strategic Consulting & GTM Planning
- Client Relationship Management
Timeline
Program Head - Founder's Office
Ctruh Technologies Pvt Ltd
09.2023 - Current
Category Leader
Unacademy
03.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Admissions Consultant
Upgrad
10.2020 - 03.2022
Team Leader
Vedantu
05.2020 - 10.2020
Business Development Associate
Byjus
08.2019 - 02.2020
MSc - Global Management
NEOMA BUSINESS SCHOOL
09.2018 - 2020.02
Solutions Consultant
POSist Technologies
04.2017 - 09.2017
Corporate Connect Manager
Iimjobs.com
06.2016 - 10.2016
Bachelors of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
SRM UNIVERSITY
06.2012 - 2016.06
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