Overview
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Skills
Core Competencies
Business Value Delivered
Work History
Education
Work Preference
Languages
Timeline
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Shobhit Agarwal

Shobhit Agarwal

Business Development
Noida,UP

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
8
8

Years of Digital Transformation

Summary

Strategic and growth-focused business leader with 18+ years of experience across SaaS, Web3, Blockchain, Telecom, and Digital Media sectors. Proven track record in driving revenue growth, leading go-to-market strategies, and closing enterprise deals across domestic and global markets. Adept at building strategic partnerships, leading cross-functional teams, and scaling tech-driven solutions in dynamic environments. Strong expertise in business development, digital marketing, and government-sector collaborations, with a consistent record of delivering high-impact results across startups and established enterprises.

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Strategic Partnerships & Alliances
  • Web30, Blockchain & Emerging Technologies
  • SaaS Growth & Digital Business Strategy
  • Government & Enterprise RFP Management
  • Go-to-Market (GTM) Execution
  • Market Expansion & Revenue Generation
  • Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Core Competencies

  • Enterprise Sales, Revenue & RFP Management: Led large-scale B2B sales cycles and government RFPs, consistently closing high-value contracts and driving YoY revenue growth.
  • Strategic Partnerships & GTM Execution: Forged alliances with enterprises, public sector bodies, and tech firms while driving market penetration through GTM strategies.
  • Web3, Blockchain & Digital Innovation: Delivered AR/VR and metaverse-powered solutions across industries, improving CX and operational efficiency.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership & C-Level Engagement: Aligned product, sales, and technology teams to business objectives, engaging CXOs for strategic delivery.
  • Marketing, Brand & Customer Acquisition: Built digital-first strategies using SEO, SEM, and data analytics to scale user engagement and brand visibility.

Business Value Delivered

Market Expansion & Revenue Growth

  • Spearheaded business development at Mai Labs, transitioning it from product build to revenue generation phase; laid the foundation for growth through strategic partnerships and initial deals.
  • Secured a landmark enterprise partnership with a Luxury Living Experience Brand, launching a metaverse-based configurator that improved digital product engagement by 20%.
  • Closed a high-impact deal with a leading national bank, deploying a metaverse training program across multiple locations, resulting in a 25% boost in digital training adoption.
  • Enabled a 15% surge in virtual engagement and expedited sales cycles for a premium real estate developer using immersive 3D walkthroughs.
  • Scaled StarsTell.com’s online business by 200% in 6 months through targeted digital marketing and SEO optimization.
  • Enabled a 30% YoY revenue increase at World Phone India by restructuring pricing and launching high-impact campaigns.

Strategic Sales & Client Engagement

  • Consistently led high-stakes enterprise and government sales, from opportunity mapping to proposal and negotiation, ensuring long-term, value-driven contracts.
  • Represented Mai Labs at leading industry events, generating high-quality leads and shaping GTM playbooks for enterprise verticals.
  • Amplified World Phone India’s business growth by 50%, leveraging strategic relationships at Airtel to secure promotional pipelines that resulted in ₹10 million in additional revenue, without incremental digital marketing spend.
  • Negotiated and closed deals aligned with business roadmaps, driving sustainable revenue pipelines and customer value.

Digital Transformation & Customer Experience

  • Expanded customer base by 25% at World Phone India through data-led marketing, enhanced engagement, and retention strategies.
  • Pioneered immersive tech solutions leveraging AR/VR and Web3 for experiential digital journeys across real estate, e-commerce, and education.
  • Contributed to product-market fit through iterative feedback loops, improving adoption and scale across digital platforms.
  • Awarded Excellence in Marketing and promoted in under 15 months for outstanding performance and contribution to business acceleration.

Work History

Head of Business Development

Mai Labs Private Limited (Part of Zee Media Group)
11.2022 - Current
  • Driving Sales Growth: Developed and executed sales strategies that expanded market share in domestic and international markets, targeting both new and existing clients.
  • Client Acquisition and Strategic Partnerships: Identified, engaged, and secured high-potential clients and partners, building relationships to drive business growth and revenue generation.
  • Negotiation and Deal Closure: Led end-to-end negotiations, consistently closing partnership agreements that contributed to company revenue and market expansion.
  • Account Management and Client Retention: Proactively managed and nurtured client relationships, ensuring mutual success and long-term partnership growth.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with product, marketing, and operational teams to implement initiatives that increased client acquisition, retention, and user engagement.
  • Market Analysis and Opportunity Identification: Monitored industry trends and competitive landscapes to identify high-value opportunities and align potential partnerships with the company’s strategic vision.
  • Government Sector Expansion: Successfully identified and applied for RFPs within government organizations, enhancing Mai Labs' visibility and presence in the public sector.
  • Partner Liaison: Acted as the main point of contact between the company and key partners, ensuring smooth communication, efficient execution of agreements, and alignment on strategic objectives.

General Manager - Marketing

CrossTower India Private Limited
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • One of the major contributors towards P&L management of digital business of Web3.0 – NFTs, Metaverse and Blockchain
  • Working closely with the leadership team and key stake holders
  • Contribute in budgeting and revenue forecasting
  • Develop digital strategy spanning owned, earned and paid media
  • Market development & enhancing of brand equity in domestic markets and International markets for all products of the company
  • Interface with the product and engineering team to iterate, build and optimize landing pages, applications, user flows, UX, and product funnels.
  • Managing, motivating and mentoring internal and external resources including agencies, vendors, consultants etc.
  • Conduct competitive strategic analysis, consumer segmentation, and consumer insights
  • Maintain brand standards and ensure compliance across all marketing and communications channels

Business Head

StarsTell.com, World Phone India Group
05.2018 - 04.2022
  • Product & Marketing
  • Key Result Areas:
  • One of the major contributors towards P&L of digital business
  • Contribute in budgeting and revenue forecasting
  • Develop digital strategy spanning owned, earned and paid media
  • Drive online business growth end-to-end - content, acquisition, portfolio optimization, monetization
  • Work cross-functionally to iterate and optimize digital experiences, funnels
  • Identify revenue potential and drive Business Development for digital products.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, reducing operational costs and fostering long-term partnerships.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely response to issues and proactive problem-solving measures.

Assistant General Manager

World Phone India Pvt. Ltd
12.2009 - 04.2018
  • Contributing in budgeting and revenue forecasting for the team and administering P&L of key accounts
  • Enhancing the business through developing existing relationships, new alliances and partnerships; improving relationship with operators at both corporate and circle level
  • Managing team of Key Account Managers, Regional Managers & Digital
  • Marketing Manager in their assigned zones
  • Taking the initiative and opportunity to identify and create proposal, presentations and conduct techno-commercial interactions with clients
  • Monitoring upselling and business development for Airtel, Vodafone, Idea
  • Aircel, Tata Docomo, MTS and Telenor
  • Developing strategic alliances and working in partner's ecosystem by formulating SOPs; contributing in commercial negotiations and following up with operators for outstanding payments
  • Conducting in-depth and qualitative market research and analysis of reports about customer behaviour, usage pattern, prospective customer groups and making strategies based on the findings
  • Launching new services, developing marketing & communication strategies as well as generating revenues
  • Supervising and managing the product life cycle including feature enhancement, version upgrades, and innovating the same
  • Analysing market trends and competitor activities and providing relevant reports and information to senior management on PAN India basis
  • Training new team members as well as the team on quarterly basis; maintaining cordial work environment & cohesive work relationship to facilitate performance
  • Significant Accomplishments:
  • Gained recognition for launching 4G products in Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Aircel, and increasing D2C business through digital marketing campaigns
  • Amplified Airtel D2C business to 10 Million in span of 5 months in 2015 through various digital marketing campaigns
  • Amplified StarsTell.com business to 3 Million in span of 6 months in 2018 through various digital marketing campaigns and increasing SEO of the website
  • Pivotal in bifolding the revenue in MTS in the year 2012-13
  • Conferred with Excellence in Marketing from Managing Director and got promoted within span of 15 months
  • Played a key role in enhancing revenue for the organization and got appreciated for the same
  • Received:
  • Certificate of Appreciation for consistent target achievement above 100%
  • Certificate of Excellence for High Growth in AOD
  • Facilitated 30% revenue growth by revamping the pricing strategy, boosting the corporate image and through numerous promotional strategies
  • Amplified the customer base by 25% by developing effective relationships

Deputy Manager

Rajshri Media (P) Ltd
10.2008 - 11.2009
  • Administered sales targets of Airtel, Reliance, and Tata Docomo accounts
  • Managed uploading of various contents such as Wallpapers, Videos, CRBTs on
  • Airtel & Tata Docomo
  • Achieved revenue and profitability targets and identified new business opportunity from a set of Telcos
  • Launched Rajshri media products in Tata Docomo and took the revenue to 2
  • Million in span of three months in the year 2009

Relationship Manager

Clickjobs, A Consim Info Pvt. Ltd
04.2007 - 09.2008
  • Consistently exceeded quarterly sales goals by cultivating a strong network of professional contacts and referrals.
  • Pivotal in managing sales & marketing of E-Recruitment Solutions to corporate clients (IT and Non IT Companies) in Delhi & NCR
  • Played a key role in generating leads to build database of prospects from various sources like - internet (including competition sites), newspapers, magazines and cold calls
  • Won a trip to Goa Contest for achieving the target of 2 Million in two months

Education

EPGDIB - International Business

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
New Delhi
09.2016 - 03.2018

Marketing & Finance

Sri Sharada Institute of IndianManagement
New Delhi
07.2005 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics, Accounting

Delhi University
New Delhi
07.2001 - 06.2004

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Head of Business Development

Mai Labs Private Limited (Part of Zee Media Group)
11.2022 - Current

General Manager - Marketing

CrossTower India Private Limited
05.2022 - 11.2022

Business Head

StarsTell.com, World Phone India Group
05.2018 - 04.2022

EPGDIB - International Business

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
09.2016 - 03.2018

Assistant General Manager

World Phone India Pvt. Ltd
12.2009 - 04.2018

Deputy Manager

Rajshri Media (P) Ltd
10.2008 - 11.2009

Relationship Manager

Clickjobs, A Consim Info Pvt. Ltd
04.2007 - 09.2008

Marketing & Finance

Sri Sharada Institute of IndianManagement
07.2005 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics, Accounting

Delhi University
07.2001 - 06.2004
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