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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Languages
Certification
Interests
Music
Timeline
Suman P

Suman P

Sales Director
Hyderabad

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Sales and Account Management professional with a proven track record of driving business growth and maximizing revenue. Over a decade of experience in managing high-performance sales teams and cultivating strong client relationships, consistently achieving significant revenue increases, securing key client accounts, and expanding market presence. Adept at leading new business development initiatives, devising effective go-to-market strategies, and enhancing lead generation efforts. Skilled in negotiating, problem-solving, and fostering a collaborative, results-oriented environment. Proficient in the latest technologies including Generative AI and Cybersecurity, ensuring cutting-edge solutions and services for clients. Committed to exceeding sales targets and delivering exceptional client satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Assosiate Director -Sales

ValueLabs
07.2022 - Current

Associate Director (IB) - Sales and Account Management (US East & Canada Geo)

Responsibilities:

  • Spearheading new business development and maximizing revenue growth across the US East and Canada regions.
  • Mentoring and coaching a lead generation team of 3, improving their performance through effective GTM and sales strategies.
  • Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key clients.
  • Proactively identifying and addressing client challenges.
  • Fostering a collaborative, results-driven environment.
  • Collaborating with the marketing team to create targeted campaigns.
  • Securing key client accounts through relationship-building and persuasive communication skills.

Achievements:

  • Achieved a 35% revenue growth across the US East and Canada regions.
  • Improved team performance by 20%.
  • Consistently achieved a 95% client satisfaction rating.
  • Ensured an 80% success rate in account renewals and upselling opportunities.
  • Exceeded sales targets by 25%.
  • Led to a 30% increase in lead generation and a 15% increase in conversion rates.
  • Increased long-term contracts by 40%.
  • Secured 6 new major clients, contributing to a 50% growth in the client portfolio.

Senior Business Development Manager

Netenrich Technologies
11.2018 - 07.2021

Netenrich – Sales and Account Management for ITOps and Cybersecurity Services

Responsibilities:

  • Driving new business development for ITOps and Cybersecurity services across Direct Enterprise and channel partners.
  • Leading a team of 3-5 for lead generation activities and devising GTM strategies.
  • Managing lead generation activities to ensure a steady pipeline of opportunities.
  • Maintaining and nurturing existing accounts to enhance customer loyalty and retention.
  • Developing strategies for both direct and channel sales to maximize market penetration.

Achievements:

  • Successfully closed deals with major enterprises and channel partners, contributing to a 30% increase in revenue.
  • Enhanced lead generation efforts, resulting in a 25% increase in qualified leads.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by 20% through proactive account management and problem-solving.
  • Grew existing accounts by 35%, leveraging upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
  • Played a key role in expanding the client base, securing 7 new enterprise clients within a year.

Senior Regional Sales Manager

Mirafra Technologies
07.2017 - 08.2018

Mirafra Technologies – Sales and Account Management for Embedded Software and Hardware Services

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for selling embedded software and hardware services in Hyderabad and Bangalore.
  • Driving new business development and leading lead generation activities.
  • Maintaining and nurturing existing accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Achievements:

  • Added 7 new logos, expanding the client portfolio significantly.
  • Increased the engineering team count from 40 to 74, resulting in an increase of $1.8 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).
  • Successfully managed and grew key client accounts, enhancing overall revenue and market presence.
  • Increased market share through diligent analysis of competitor tactics and adjusting sales approach accordingly.

Regional Head

Sasken Technologies
04.2015 - 07.2017

Sasken Technologies – Sales and Account Management for Embedded Software and Hardware Services

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for selling embedded software and hardware services in Hyderabad and Bangalore.
  • Driving new business development and leading lead generation activities.
  • Maintaining and nurturing existing accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Achievements:

  • Added 7 new logos, expanding the client portfolio significantly.
  • Grew the current portfolio from $3 million to $4.7 million, adding 62 engineers.
  • Successfully managed and grew key client accounts, enhancing overall revenue and market presence.

Lead Inside Sales

Netenrich Technologies
04.2014 - 04.2015

Responsibilities:

  • Driving lead generation activities for ITOps services across Direct Enterprise and channel partners.
  • Leading a team of 5 for lead generation activities and devising GTM strategies.
  • Managing lead generation activities to ensure a steady pipeline of opportunities.

Achievements:

  • Enhanced lead generation efforts, resulting in a 125% increase in qualified leads.
  • Played a key role in expanding the client base.

Senior Solution Sales

Technovert
Hyderabad, Telangana
10.2013 - 04.2014
  • Conducted thorough market research and analysis, informing the development of competitive product offerings.
  • Led the junior team members in best practices for solution selling techniques and relationship building.
  • Maximized lead generation by utilizing a variety of marketing channels and networking events.
  • Responded to specific customer requests, including RFP responses and industry-specific solutions.

Business Development Manager

Kony Labs
11.2012 - 03.2013

Mobile Application Solutions – Sales and Business Development

Products/Services Handled:

  • Mobile Application Platform
  • Off-the-shelf Mobile Applications
  • Mobile Application Management Suite

Responsibilities:

  • Handled Middle East and Indian Markets, responsible for all business development activities in the region.
  • Identified target companies and key contacts through thorough research.
  • Generated and qualified leads in the assigned region.
  • Engaged leads through email, cold calling, and marketing campaigns.
  • Delivered presentations to C and D level executives online through tools like WebEx and GTM.
  • Responded to RFIs/RFQs and coordinated with the technical team to provide necessary technical information.

Business Development Manager

Qvantel Software Solutions
11.2010 - 11.2012

Qvantel – Business Development and Inside Sales

Responsibilities:

  • Managed business development, inside sales activities, and pipeline management.
  • Led lead generation, account generation, and opportunity creation phases of the sales and marketing funnel.
  • Conducted account research, account mapping, preliminary needs analysis, and preliminary interest development.

Education

MBA - Marketing

PESSE, Bangalore
04.2001 -

B.E - Chemical Engineering

SDMCET, Dharwad, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Leadership

Software

Software Services -App Dev and QE /QA

ITOPs and Cybersecurity Services

Web and Mobile Application Development Platform

Gen AI Platform led Services

Embedded Services -Resource Augmentation and ODC

Hardware Services -Resource Augmentation and ODC

IOT Products -Mobility and Connected Eco Systems

Cloud

Intelligent Automation Services

Data and Analytics Services

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
kannada
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
Tulu
Intermediate (B1)
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)
French
Beginner (A1)

Certification

Advance Lead Generation

Interests

Music

Photography

Documentary Making

Animal Welfare

Music

Once a rhythm guitarist and drummer, my passion for crafting captivating experiences now translates into driving digital transformations

Timeline

Assosiate Director -Sales - ValueLabs
07.2022 - Current

Advance Lead Generation

01-2022
Senior Business Development Manager - Netenrich Technologies
11.2018 - 07.2021
Senior Regional Sales Manager - Mirafra Technologies
07.2017 - 08.2018

C Level Engagement

06-2016
Regional Head - Sasken Technologies
04.2015 - 07.2017
Lead Inside Sales - Netenrich Technologies
04.2014 - 04.2015
Senior Solution Sales - Technovert
10.2013 - 04.2014
Business Development Manager - Kony Labs
11.2012 - 03.2013
Business Development Manager - Qvantel Software Solutions
11.2010 - 11.2012
PESSE - MBA, Marketing
04.2001 -
SDMCET - B.E, Chemical Engineering
04.2001 -
Suman PSales Director