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Vikas Tyagi

Vikas Tyagi

Sales Manager
Bangalore

Summary

Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 19+ year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Sales Manager

VIAVI solutions Ltd
9 2023 - Current

Achieved the quota over and above in FY24 through providing technology consultation that led to a 10% improvement in client retention This resulted in strengthened customer relationships and increased repeat business.

  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities, leading to expansion into profitable territories.
  • Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring the best pricing and terms for company profitability.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.

Sr. Solution Architect/Business Development

Dell Technologies
09.2015 - 09.2023
  • Decreased customer churn and increased loyalty by effectively grasping each customer's technology strategy and competitive landscape, resulting in boosted account retention
  • Executed consultative selling approach through collaboration with Marketing, CSM, License Advisory, Inside sales, Partners and channels, leading to 20% growth in the assigned territory and account
  • Achieved the quota over and above in Q3FY24 through providing technology consultation that led to a 10% improvement in client retention rates
  • This resulted in strengthened customer relationships and increased repeat business
  • Implemented a new sales strategy, resulting in a 40% increase in sales pipeline and accurately forecasting pipeline
  • Boosted revenue and exceeded sales targets
  • Key Result Areas: Architecting Multi cloud solutions, responded to proposals for enterprise customers and meeting basic requirements by identifying & proposing transformation solutions; working with central bid office and took technical responsibility for responses to large RFI/RFPs
  • Translating business strategy into operational tactics; managing operations involving resource mobilization and execution within timelines; ensuring strict adherence with service standards
  • Developing relationships with key decision makers in organizations for enhancing business development; setting out quality standards for operational areas and ensuring a high-quality customer experience while adhering to SLAs
  • Devising & implementing strategies and business plans in-line with the company's business plans; creating and implementing policies and procedures
  • Strategizing with team and coaching them on ways to apply consultative-selling techniques to advance opportunities that resulted in ongoing profitable revenue growth.Determining customers' requirements by specifying customization required to obtain market information Devloping customized solutions by analyzing proposed product/customer requirements
  • Successfully designed GTM with Cloud service providers for rolling out new services(Xaas) such as community cloud for Share brokers, and idea for community cloud for cooperative banks
  • Took measures like managing features to conclude product lifecycle on time and within budget from USD 3M to USD 5M
  • Delivered revenue targets of around USD 20M with SI partners
  • Increased product revenue by over 250 USD with a very high gross margin by creating business case, negotiating with field sales and working with Operations to support customer demand
  • Architecting Multi cloud solutions, responded to proposals for enterprise customers and meeting basic requirements by identifying & proposing transformation solutions; working with central bid office and took technical responsibility for responses to large RFI/RFPs
  • FY 22 2HFY22 Performance award for meeting and exceeding target
  • FY24H1 meet and exceeded the target and got new pipeline added almost 3 M USD
  • Delievered revenue of around USD 11M with Telco ISV's
  • Successfully managed NEP's for getting the Dell platform certified for their NFV /Telco Cloud applications
  • Setting up strategic Telco ISV's Ecosystem to provide more coverage for NFVi offerings for Telco's in India

Solution Architect

Tech Mahindra Ltd.
02.2015 - 08.2015
  • Target the Service providers such as Idea and Vodafone for compute infra with solution via ISV's
  • Focus on solutions with compute and storage for the customer experience management and Data analytics with Nokia
  • Successfully managed NEP's for getting the Dell platform certified for their NFV /Telco Cloud applications
  • Worked with C-level customers for proactive proposals on SDN/NFV and manged Sales Enablement, Business Case Modeling, and deal structuring for SDN/NFV market and developed proactive Strategy across US/Europe/Australia for existing customers in different geographies; merit of preparing RFI response for Vodafone Australia Network Transformation with SDN/NFV which helped TechM to secure position among top 3 vendors selected
  • Worked with the CSP's and Telco operators in SAARC region on the solutions for monitoring of the IP networks for quality of services offered to customers.

Regional Solutions Consultant/Business Development

Exfo
02.2014 - 08.2014
  • Performed proof of concept demonstrations, instructing potential customers on benefits of Data networks and Qos
  • Developed and maintained long-term relationships with clients, fostering strong service bonds and encouraging return patronage.
  • Performed detailed research of customer business structures to accurately tailor EXFO offerings to unique needs of each.
  • Provided expert guidance and support throughout the implementation process, resolving any technical issues promptly and efficiently.

Sales Account Manager

Tektronix Communications Netscout
08.2008 - 12.2013
  • Attained sales targets of $2 Million for the Indian market for monitoring & Load simulators and the target revenue of $1.2 million for the spectra2 India wide & was acknowledged for the same
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sale and service agreements.
  • Utilized strong analytical skills to track sales performance, making adjustments as needed to meet targets.
  • Conducted product presentations and demonstrations, resulting in increased product adoption among clients.

Senior Engineer Technical Sales & Marketing

Aperto Networks
09.2007 - 08.2008

Senior Executive Technology

Airtel Enterprise Services
12.2006 - 09.2007

Education

MBA in Telecommunications(Marketing) -

Amity University
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
06.2003 - 05.2005

BE (Hons. ) in Electronics & Communication - undefined

Agra University
04.1999 - 05.2003

Skills

Sales Planning

Certification

IBM BlockChain Foundation Developer, IBM

Awards

2HFY22 APJ Performer of the year Award

Accomplishments

    2HFY22 APJ Performer of the year Award Dell Technologies

    Achieved 100% sales Target for VIAVI solutions for FY24

Additional Information

Learning Generative AI

Understanding of 4G and 5G offerings for Enterprise customers


Timeline

Sr. Solution Architect/Business Development

Dell Technologies
09.2015 - 09.2023

Solution Architect

Tech Mahindra Ltd.
02.2015 - 08.2015

Regional Solutions Consultant/Business Development

Exfo
02.2014 - 08.2014

Sales Account Manager

Tektronix Communications Netscout
08.2008 - 12.2013

Senior Engineer Technical Sales & Marketing

Aperto Networks
09.2007 - 08.2008

Senior Executive Technology

Airtel Enterprise Services
12.2006 - 09.2007

MBA in Telecommunications(Marketing) -

Amity University
06.2003 - 05.2005

BE (Hons. ) in Electronics & Communication - undefined

Agra University
04.1999 - 05.2003

Sales Manager

VIAVI solutions Ltd
9 2023 - Current
Vikas TyagiSales Manager