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Tamella Shiva Poshi Kumar

Tamella Shiva Poshi Kumar

Hyderabad

Summary

  • Dynamic leader with over 10 years of experience in Business Development and Sales across B2B, B2C, and Retail sectors. Proven track record of driving revenue growth through strategic project management and client engagement. Expertise in pre-sales, digital marketing, and operations utilizing CRM tools such as Salesforce, Tableau, Lead squared, Ms Excel and Power BI to optimism business performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Head AP/TS

IMS Learning Resources (Manya- The Princeton Review)
Hyderabad
11.2024 - Current
  • Managed all retail and institutional accounts for IMS and Manya - The Princeton Review.
  • Established B2B partnerships with leading schools and colleges.
  • Onboarded new key accounts while managing existing relationships for cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
  • Conducted seminars and webinars targeting students preparing for CAT, GMAT, GRE, IPM, and SAT test preparation.
  • Onboarded 8 Key accounts in just 6 Months (MoU Signing)

Regional Head - B2B (AP/TS)

upGrad Education Pvt. Ltd.
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Oversaw full-cycle sales for online degrees and joint degree programs, driving revenue growth.
  • Established relationships with decision makers at universities and colleges to enhance account onboarding.
  • Strengthened key account relationships by identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
  • Managed sales for lecture capturing solutions, achieving substantial market penetration.
  • 2.5 Cr New business in just 10 Months of duration.

Sr Area Business Head

Byju's Tuition Center
Hyderabad
10.2021 - 01.2024

Oversaw end-to-end operations for three retail centers, managing 50 direct reports per location.

  • Facilitated onboarding of schools across Hyderabad through various B2B seminars for lead generation.
  • Ensured effective branding and organized events by negotiating with vendors and schools.
  • Conducted audits, training, and regular feedback sessions to enhance departmental performance.
  • Led branding initiatives for Byju's Tuition Center across AP/TS, collaborating with stakeholders on promotional materials.
  • Achieved top five national ranking for two centers, starting with just two locations.
  • Recognized as Best Area Business Head for two consecutive quarters; center awarded Best in Telangana.
  • Generated 5 crore in business within 12 months, highest revenue in AP/TS.

Center Head

Vedantu innovations Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
12.2020 - 10.2021
  • Achieved consistent revenue growth by managing regional sales team of 6 managers and 90 associates.
  • Ranked among top 3 nationwide performers four times within 10 months.
  • Drove effective demo-to-sale conversions to enhance overall sales index.
  • Facilitated interactions across all center levels to foster a competitive atmosphere.

Business Development Manager

Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd.
Vijayawada
12.2017 - 12.2020

Managed sales team of 30 BDAs in Vijayawada region to drive performance improvements.

  • Conducted market analysis to prepare product roadmap and optimize sales strategies.
  • Created competitive opportunities through insights on business dynamics and research findings.
  • Generated new leads by executing targeted campaigns across the city.
  • Tracked lead utilization and trained team on effective lead management practices.
  • Recognized as one of top 100 BDAs in Pan India, participating in Russia trip, June 2018.
  • Selected for luxury trip to Paris in November 2018 as a reward for outstanding performance.
  • Achieved revenue of 1 crore within 11 months at Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd. as BDA.

Sales Head & Co-Founder

Btech Fever
Hyderabad
06.2016 - 09.2017
  • Established B2B relationships with engineering colleges to enhance performance marketing efforts.
  • Cultivated strong partnerships with schools and colleges through exceptional service and support.
  • Delivered comprehensive career guidance to students facing challenges in selecting engineering programs.
  • Conducted seminars and workshops at multiple intermediate colleges across Hyderabad.
  • Guided over 3,000 students in choosing suitable branches and colleges via targeted seminars.
  • Strengthened relationships with educational institutions by prioritizing service quality and retention.
  • Facilitated informative sessions to assist students in navigating their engineering admission choices.
  • Engaged with various colleges to promote awareness of available engineering pathways.

Sales Manager

Venkataramana Automobiles
06.2014 - 05.2016

Managed B2B Bus and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) range, driving dealership sales performance.

  • Increased LCV market share from 28% to 41% through strategic initiatives.
  • Boosted Buses market share from 45% to 61%, establishing leadership in both segments.
  • Served as Retail Dealer for Volvo-Eicher Commercial Vehicles, enhancing brand presence.

Education

PG Certification - Management

UpGrad
Online
01.2023

Bachelor of Technology - ME

Nri Institute of technology
Hyderabad, India
01.2014

12th -

Ravi Jr. College
Andhra Pradesh, India
01.2009

10th -

Sanjaya High School
Andhra Pradesh, India
01.2007

Skills

  • B2B and B2C business development
  • Market research and analysis
  • Channel sales management
  • Account management
  • Sales strategy and execution
  • Partnership development
  • Lead generation and nurturing
  • Project and operations management
  • Brand management strategies
  • Competitor analysis and insights
  • Market intelligence and analytics
  • Customer relationship management
  • Revenue growth strategies
  • Service delivery excellence
  • Team leadership and development
  • MS Office proficiency
  • Google Forms expertise
  • Leadsquared and Salesforce proficiency
  • Data visualization with Tableau
  • Project management with Jira

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/17/90
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Regional Head AP/TS

IMS Learning Resources (Manya- The Princeton Review)
11.2024 - Current

Regional Head - B2B (AP/TS)

upGrad Education Pvt. Ltd.
02.2024 - 11.2024

Sr Area Business Head

Byju's Tuition Center
10.2021 - 01.2024

Center Head

Vedantu innovations Pvt. Ltd.
12.2020 - 10.2021

Business Development Manager

Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd.
12.2017 - 12.2020

Sales Head & Co-Founder

Btech Fever
06.2016 - 09.2017

Sales Manager

Venkataramana Automobiles
06.2014 - 05.2016

PG Certification - Management

UpGrad

Bachelor of Technology - ME

Nri Institute of technology

12th -

Ravi Jr. College

10th -

Sanjaya High School
Tamella Shiva Poshi Kumar