Nishant Varshney

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India14 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Led global sales teams across multiple regions.
  • Achieved significant revenue growth through strategic initiatives.
  • Built high-performing sales cultures focused on empathy and integrity.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS sales leader with extensive experience in enterprise sales and team management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Saas SalesSales LeadershipSales StrategySales ManagementSalesSaasBusiness Strategy

Other Skills

Account ManagementAnalytical SkillsBusiness DevelopmentBusiness PlanningBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Career ProgressionCoaching & MentoringCommunicationCompetitive AnalysisCompetitive IntelligenceConsultative SellingContract NegotiationCross-functional Team LeadershipCustomer AcquisitionCustomer Experience

About

I started my career in field sales—meeting customers in offices, factories, and shop floors—learning what matters to them, what earns their trust, and what real selling looks like. That early exposure shaped how I think about go-to-market even today: it’s not just about closing deals, it’s about creating clarity, momentum, and long-term value—for customers, teams, and the business. Over the years, I’ve built and led sales and SDR teams across India, APAC, EMEA, and the Americas—helping companies define their motion, scaling high-velocity & Enterprise SaaS teams by partnering with cross-functional leaders to take new bets to market. I’ve led from the front, navigated ambiguity, and built cultures where people grow fast, take ownership, and win together. What drives me isn’t just numbers or titles—it’s the craft. I care deeply about the rhythm of great execution, the energy of high-performing teams, and the quiet pride of building something from the ground up. I believe in leading with empathy, acting with intent, and scaling with integrity.

Experience

Mindtickle

Global Director - Sales & Business Development

Aug 2025Present · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Hypertrack

Director - Enterprise Sales (APAC)

Jul 2023Jul 2024 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • Led GTM and enterprise sales across India; developed vertical-specific sales motions in Logistics, Retail, Power, and Manufacturing through alignment with Product, Marketing, and SDRs.
  • Built and executed vertical sales playbook to accelerate pipeline and revenue conversions.
SaaS SalesSales LeadershipSales ManagementSales StrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipMid-Market+8

Sprinklr

Director - Sales & Business Development

Dec 2021Feb 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Owned global SDR function for AMER & EMEA; built GTM models supporting $100M–$1B enterprise accounts
  • Scaled team from 0 to 54 reps across AMER & EMEA; developed 6 frontline and 3 second-line leaders.
  • Revamped SDR playbook: +45% SQLs,+28% VO, 40% faster ramp, AE pipeline coverage from 0.8x to 2.1x
  • Partnered cross-functionally to generate $43M pipeline and $13M ARR across 1000+ qualified opportunities.
  • Co-led Care Lite GTM launch, securing $1.36M ARR in year one (47% demo-to-POC, 29% win rate).
SaaS SalesBusiness DevelopmentSales LeadershipSales ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipSales Operations+15

Freshworks

3 roles

Sales & Business Development Leader - India & MENA

Jan 2021Dec 2021 · 11 mos

  • Led a 41-member SDR org to drive revenue growth across India & MENA.
  • Scaled ARR from $6.7M to $41.4M (+518%) through localized GTM, outbound motion design, and AWS/ISV co-sell execution.
  • Improved outbound efficiency by 35% with Salesloft, Leadspace, ZoomInfo, and Lusha.
  • Grew pipeline coverage to 2.7x and improved win rate by 20% through championing predictive lead scoring, leading to SQL growth by 17% and driving wider GTM-SDR alignment via rules of engagement and contributing to sales ops policy development.
  • Team earned 14+ President’s Club awards; recognized with MVP & Best Leader (Yoda) twice; promoted 35+ SDRs to AEs, CSMs & PMMs roles.
SaaS SalesBusiness DevelopmentSales LeadershipSales ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipSales Operations+10

Sales & Business Development Leader - India & South Africa

Aug 2020Jan 2021 · 5 mos

SaaS SalesBusiness DevelopmentSales LeadershipSales ManagementSales OperationsCross-functional Team Leadership+10

Sales & Business Development Leader - India

Apr 2019Aug 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

SaaS SalesBusiness DevelopmentSales LeadershipSales ManagementSales OperationsCross-functional Team Leadership+10

Datamatics business solutions ltd.

Senior Sales Manager

Mar 2017Mar 2019 · 2 yrs · New Delhi Area, India

  • Led enterprise sales of HR & Finance transformation solutions across APAC & EMEA.
  • Closed $6.8M in business; drove 47% YoY growth through cross-sell/upsell. Increased average deal size by 15% and quota attainment by 40%.
  • Scaled AE team from 2 to 6 and deployed enablement playbooks and coaching frameworks.
SaaS SalesSales LeadershipSales ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipCompetitive IntelligenceSales Strategy+12

Adp

Major Account Sales Manager

Oct 2015Mar 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos · Greater Delhi Area

  • Managed sales for key major enterprise accounts in North India, Owned pipeline 3x of quota; consistently exceeded revenue targets, finishing FY 2016–17 at 116% and FY 2017–18 at 109% of ARR quota.
  • Increased contract value by 11% by leading CXO-level engagements for international payroll and HRIS solutions.
SalesSaaSCompetitive IntelligenceAnalytical SkillsTerritory GrowthNegotiation+16

Nippon express

Sales Manager

Nov 2014Sep 2015 · 10 mos · New Delhi

  • Handled Enterprise Sales/Corporate Sales for Global Mobility Solutions in North India Region with a focus on new business development from Non-Japanese Accounts.
  • Drove business alliance and partnership with service aggregates and business bodies alike.
  • Signed alliance opportunity with Hansol, carrying a potential yield of more than $250K per annum.
  • Developed specialised marketing collaterals for both social and traditional mode of marketing.
  • Developed CXO Level engagement blueprint for pan India Sales team, leading to better sales pipeline growth and service recall value.
  • Key Achievements:
  • 12 Major Accounts in diverse industry segments with revenue yield of US$20K/Annum/Account..
SalesCompetitive IntelligenceBusiness StrategyNegotiationForecastingGlobal Mobility+20

Crown worldwide group

2 roles

Corporate Services Manager

Aug 2010Oct 2014 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Handled Enterprise Sales/Corporate Sales for Global Mobility Solutions in West & North India Region.
  • Managed Global Account namely HSBC & SCB as part of Key Account Management responsibility driving enhanced client experience and improved customer satisfaction.
  • Drove New Business Development efforts through CXO level engagement, networking and consultative selling.
  • Consistently achieved both Revenue (Range US$ 250K to US$ 300K) & Gross Margin Target of 35% for 4 year straight.
  • First to crack Government accounts through continuous efforts towards value driven solution with right mix of GTM strategies.
  • Served Government and Embassy accounts like UIDAI, ADB, Embassy of Mexico, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Croatia.
  • Was key stakeholder in "Train the Manager" program aimed at developing sales potential of new sales team members.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Among TOP 3 in India consistently for achieving Revenue Target from the Year 2010-14.
  • Two times Best Employee Award for exceptional performance in Corporate Sales.
  • Received Letter of Recommendation from HE Embassy of Croatia.
SalesCompetitive IntelligenceBusiness StrategyMarket ResearchNegotiationForecasting+16

Management Trainee

Feb 2010Aug 2010 · 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

SalesConsultative SellingTerritory ManagementCommunicationMid-MarketBusiness-to-Business (B2B)+3

Education

ITM Group of Institutions

PGDM - Retail & Marketing Management — Management

Jan 2008Jan 2010

Queen Margaret University

BA-IHM — Hospitality Administration/Management

Jan 2005Jan 2008

Rashtriya Military School Dholpur

SSC — Science

Jan 1998Jan 2005

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