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Smridhi Dhir

Gurgaon

Summary

11+ years experienced sales leader with an ability to formulate sales strategy for the territory, manage country wide sales, engage with multiple stakeholders, manage client relationships & have led teams across multiple domains. Possesses diverse experience of working with CxOs at established multi-million dollar brands as well as start-ups. Adept at forging partnerships & developing client relationships to achieve strategic goals. Experienced in handling complex negotiations to ensure the organization's profitability. Provides direction, leadership & motivation to ensure that teams perform to the best of their abilities & deliver consistently.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Sales Manager-Macro (HT & EU)

Gartner Inc.-
01.2024 - Current


  • Responsible for managing MSE HT & EU AMG team for the Macro Business
  • Leading a team of 8 who are responsible for retaining and acquiring business through consultative selling to C-level executives in Technology companies & End User Companies (Macro)
  • Defining goals, establishing metrics, measuring attainment of those goals and encourage / enforce their compliance. Ensure accuracy on forecasting & pipelining.
  • Territory planning to drive increased utilization of accounts focusing on new business.
  • Recruiting, Coaching and mentoring team to maximize on the sales process. Inspiring through training, performance management, and opportunity creation.
  • Fostering strong internal support network ecosystem
  • Actively participate on the sales cycle to bring strategic support to complex deals

Results for 2024 YTD:

  • Retention 85.9%
  • NCVI: 270% NCVI Quota
  • 3 AEs Qualified for Winners
  • Prorated Winners Circle Achieved

Sales Manager- Mid Size Technology Buyers

Gartner Inc.
01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Managing a EU MSE business from Jan 2019-March 2020
  • Managing a 7 member HT Macro Business from March 2020- December 2023

Results

  • Achieved Winners Circle in 2021, 2022 & 2023
  • Highest Team Winners participation in 2021, 2022 & 2023
  • 2 Eagle Achievers in 2021 (First ever in MSE)
  • Highest Growth ever written by an MSE SM: $1.8M
  • Retention through 2021, 2022 & 2023 above 80%
  • Lowest Team Attrition in MSE
  • Grow with Gartner: Promotions from team in 2021 (LE), 2022 (2 SMs), 2023 (UK MSE), 2024 (LE)

Senior Account Director- Large Enterprises & Consulting Firms

Gartner Inc.
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Managed a $1 Million+ portfolio with a client list mix of large IT service providers & consulting firms
  • Consult with C-level executives to develop and implement an effective, enterprise-wide strategy that maximizes the value delivered by Gartner's products and services·
  • Account management with outcome of increased customer satisfaction and increase in retention & account growth·
  • Proficient in account planning and understanding of territory management·
  • Mastery and consistent execution of Gartner's internal sales methodology (Value Selling & Challenger sales model)
  • Responsible for end to end sales cycles from cold calling the C-level to closing sales with the procurement teams & legal teams to managing the relationship and maintaining high retention rates and client satisfaction.
  • Mentored local and international new hires Actively led initiatives for the team and the city

Results

  • Club 300 Achieved in 2016
  • Winners Circle Achieved in 2016 & 2017

Account Director- Mid Size Enterprises

Gartner Inc.
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Managed a portfolio of $600K+ with a client mix of Small & Medium sized organizations ranging from startups to $50 million in revenue·
  • Consult with C-level executives to develop and implement an effective, enterprise-wide strategy that maximizes the value delivered by Gartner's products and services
  • Advising startups & midsize vendors on how to best leverage the Analyst community to achieve their mission critical priorities.
  • Responsible for end to end sales cycles from cold calling the C-level to closing sales with the procurement teams & legal teams to managing the relationship and maintaining high retention rates and client satisfaction.
  • Mentorship program for interns

Results

  • Achieved Winners Circle in 2015
  • Wrote the biggest deal for MSE in 2013
  • Achieved bonus in 2013, 2014 & 2015

Education

MBA - Marketing, Finance

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
04.2013

BBA - Finance, Marketing

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (UG)
04.2010

ISC & ICSE -

Welham Girls' School
03.2007

Skills

Consultative Sales

Challenger Methodology

Team Management

Territory Management

Collaborative Approach

Diversity, Equity & Inclusive Culture

Sales Strategy

Coach & Mentor

Cross-functional Stakeholder Management

Client Acquisition & Retention Expert

Talent Recruitment, Development & Progression

Languages

English
Hindi
Punjabi

Timeline

Senior Sales Manager-Macro (HT & EU)

Gartner Inc.-
01.2024 - Current

Sales Manager- Mid Size Technology Buyers

Gartner Inc.
01.2019 - 12.2023

Senior Account Director- Large Enterprises & Consulting Firms

Gartner Inc.
01.2016 - 12.2018

Account Director- Mid Size Enterprises

Gartner Inc.
01.2013 - 12.2015

BBA - Finance, Marketing

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (UG)

MBA - Marketing, Finance

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

ISC & ICSE -

Welham Girls' School
Smridhi Dhir