Somesh Chopra

Business Development Executive

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Successfully expanded Laundryheap into multiple countries.
Engaged over 1000 key B2B partners globally.
Managed a large team for impactful events.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Business Development Leader with expertise in global market expansion and strategic partnerships.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentMarket ResearchEvent CoordinationTeam Leadership

Other Skills

@Risk & Precision TreeBusiness PlanningFinancial AccountingIT SupportInterpersonal CommunicationLegal ComplianceManagementMarket ExpansionMatlabMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ProjectNegotiationPartnership ManagementProject DevelopmentPublic Speaking

About

With over half a decade at Laundryheap, my role as Business Development Lead centers on driving global expansion and fostering strategic partnerships. My expertise lies in negotiating business deals and entering new markets, evidenced by Laundryheap's successful establishment in multiple countries. Our team's collaborative effort has propelled us into markets across the USA, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Singapore and more. Together, we've navigated complex legal frameworks and trademarked our brand, ensuring compliance and protecting our intellectual property. My team & I have successfully engaged over a 1000+ key B2B partners globally, playing an instrumental role in bolstering Laundryheap's revenue growth and reach.

Experience

Laundryheap

Business Development Lead

Jan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

1) Successfully spearheaded Laundryheap’s expansions into USA, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain & Singapore; formulated pricing for new markets, contacted potential partners, sealed partnerships, on-boarded new partners & managed their day-to-day operations & accounts thereafter.
2) Assisted the CEO in reaching out to 1000+ potential investors across Europe & setting up meetings at numerous investor conferences.
3) Sorted out pertinent legal matters such as POSH, trademarking the brand & updating the HR handbook.

NegotiationMarket ExpansionLegal CompliancePartnership ManagementBusiness DevelopmentMarket Research

Isha foundation

Programs Coordinator

Jun 2017 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr · McMinnville, TN

1) Successfully managed a dynamic team of 50+ volunteers in implementing a World Peace Day event which was attended by 1000+ people.
2) Utilized interpersonal and communication skills to plan and coordinate many Isha programs and yoga retreats
3) Competently used Salesforce for customer data entry and for generating various reports for the management

Event CoordinationTeam ManagementSalesforceTeam Leadership

Inovio pharmaceuticals inc.

IT Coop

May 2015 – Sep 2015 · 4 mos · Plymouth Meeting, PA

1) Managed and responded to IT help tickets and worked with end users on their IT issues.
2) Designed and created training manuals and trained colleagues on using various technologies and equipment.
3) Managed various day-to-day tasks of IT department and constantly updated all company directories.

IT SupportTraining Development

Aiesec

Global Citizen Intern

May 2014 – Sep 2014 · 4 mos · Goiânia, Brazil; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Warsaw, Poland

1) Provided a great learning experience for students in Brazilian private schools, educating them about the Earth Charter’s principles and practices.
2) Communicated with diverse students, teaching English and planning interesting extra-curricular activities in both Vietnam and Poland.

Pjm interconnection

Outage Analysis Technologies Coop

Apr 2013 – Aug 2013 · 4 mos · Norristown

1) Actively performed comprehensive regression tests of the eDART database to ensure it's proper functioning.
2) Developed mock-ups of eDART for company staff to analyze for implementing new releases.
3) Kept the department’s SharePoint site fully operational by carefully monitoring it for any issues.