Akshat Shastri

Business Development Executive

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India11 yrs 9 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • 15+ years in marketing and sales across diverse industries
  • Expert in digital transformation and enterprise sales
  • Proven track record in building C-level relationships
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned professional in Digital Transformation and Enterprise Sales within the SaaS and Healthcare sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Digital TransformationEnterprise SalesBusiness DevelopmentSales ManagementSales StrategySales PromotionTravel Product Sales

Other Skills

AI SolutionsAccount ManagementArtificial Intelligence for BusinessBig Data AnalyticsBusiness AnalysisBusiness IntelligenceBusiness StrategyBusiness TravelC-level Relationship ManagementCampus Hiring Automation For CorporatesCompetitive AnalysisConsultative SolutionsCustomer Relationship ManagementCustomer SatisfactionE-commerce

About

Highly motivated, passionate result driven marketing and sales professional with more than 15+ years of experience in Start-ups and MNC with a proven track record in market expansion, customer retention, and increasing product & service market share. Handled multi-dimensional roles in Sales - B2B Markets, B2C, Business Development, Market Expansion, Operations & Strategy, Strategic National Accounts ,Team Management etc.  Well versed with Sales & Marketing programs and strategizing short-term and long-term plans to build a sustainable business & consistent revenue growth.  Deft in formulating Marketing research, B2B & B2C Sales, prospecting customer approach, etc. for market identification and penetration & conceptualizing sales promotional strategies  Driving Digital transformation initiatives by partnering with customers and drive a program of change to build the digital business based on their business vision and strategy.  Spearheaded P&L, impacting regional profitability through effective tactical management decisions and new business development in India and International Markets  Partnership and Alliances with key SI, OEM to drive growth for Govt and Enterprise customers.  C-Suite communication & stakeholder management across all levels of organization. Extensive customer facing experience across India, APAC, Europe, Middle East and Africa.  Excellent customer-centric operations, ensuring customer satisfaction & achieving delivery and service quality norms.  Directed business planning and performance management of channel partners, including development and execution of sales plans, local area marketing  Creating a dynamic environment that fosters the development opportunities and motivates high performance amongst the team members.  Lead and coach multifunctional teams of professionals  An enterprising individual with good interpersonal skills & willingness to learn.  Analytical mindset to support strategies and tactics around a new idea or vision.  Possess Excellent Communication, Organizational skills, Relationship management with CXO with a focus on Digital Transformation solutions. I am deeply passionate about - Building new digital businesses - Digital led CX transformation - Digital led transformation across the full value chain - Tech enabled Sales transformation Skills: Digital Strategy | Digital Transformation | Cloud Solution Sales - SAAS, PAAS, IAAS | Technology Sales & Marketing - AI, ML, IOT, Big Data | Building Marketplaces | Product Management | Contracting and Commercial | Project Management

Experience

Parseq

Director - Enterprise Sales

Jul 2025Present · 8 mos · India

  • I lead global enterprise sales with a focus on high-impact digital transformation and ITSM initiatives across regions. My role involves building deep C-level relationships, driving complex deal negotiations, and enabling tailored, consultative solutions for clients across industries.
  • Core focus areas:
  • Leading high-value, cross-industry digital transformation programs
  • Building and expanding C-level networks across global markets, including GCCs and enterprise clients
  • Driving solution-led consultative sales for ITSM, emerging tech, Agentic AI, and Adaptive AI
  • Collaborating with cross-functional and delivery teams to architect client-specific outcomes
  • Executing focused GTM strategies to expand global footprint and market presence
  • Enabling ecosystem growth by engaging GSIs, strategic partners, and technology alliances
Digital TransformationEnterprise SalesC-level Relationship ManagementConsultative SolutionsGTM Strategies

Interviewdesk

Director Sales

Aug 2023Jan 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Thb

Client Director

Aug 2021Jun 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • THB is a clinical intelligence and healthcare technology company, leveraging analytics and clinical context to drive value for a variety of stakeholders. At THB, we fundamentally believe in using the power of clinical data and analytics to help improve healthcare scenario in an engaging and personalised way.
  • Pioneering Business Development and Sales with Connects of CXO’s PAN India for Digital
  • Transformation of Health Care Providers (Hospitals, Diagnostics Chains, Health-tech
  • platforms, IVF Chains, etc.) with a suite of artificial Intelligence (AI) /Machine learning
  • Solutions (ML) and Big Data Analytics.
  • Develop strategic growth plans for large accounts and maintaining healthy Sales Funnel.
  • Track, manage, prioritize opportunities, and forecast progress and outcomes across division
  • Build multi-level relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders across renowned
  • healthcare providers
  • Ensure competent understanding of the customer's requirements and business goals to
  • recommend solutions for success. Deep-dive Research on the organization for fruitful
  • discussions with Decision makers.
  • Provide demonstrations / walkthroughs of product platform to drive customer engagement
  • Proactively build strategic Alliances and Partnerships for business growth and market expansion
  • Management role
  • Ensure the training and development of the sales team so that the best practices are
  • embedded within the organization and that business continuity is maintained
  • Liaising with the Pre-Sales team and equipping clients with the appetite for Digital
  • Transformation
  • Collaborating with the Implementation Team for client requirements and customization
  • Supervising the Post Sales Service for upselling and addressing Escalations & Queries
Business DevelopmentSales ManagementAI SolutionsBig Data AnalyticsStrategic Alliances

Sonarupa exports

Director

Jul 2020May 2021 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Building business in Merchandising.
  • Coordinating with International market for merchandise supply in Indian market.
  • Meeting vendors for dealing in hosiery, cotton fabrics etc.
  • Price negotiation and dealing in bulk requirement
  • Building the supply network.
Business DevelopmentMerchandisingVendor Negotiation

Esds software solution pvt ltd.

Senior Manager - Enterprise Sales

Apr 2019May 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Prospecting for potential new clients in Enterprise Accounts.
  • Identify Key decision makers / IT Consultants within the Enterprise Accounts
  • /organizations and build strong relationship in order to for ESDS Line of Business opportunity.
  • Building stronger relationships with Sr. management /CXO of Enterprise Accounts/
  • clients.
  • Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a
  • view to developing new services, products and alliances with different OEMs/ partners.
  • Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and make alliance with OEM-Partner,
  • consultants that will lead to win Sales for ESDS Solutions in Enterprise Accounts.
ProspectingRelationship ManagementSales Strategy

Heyholidays

Head - Business Development - PAN India & Global Markets

Sep 2015Mar 2019 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Identify key – India and International markets and alternate type of accommodation that would complement company’s current product offering in terms of growth in global marketplace. Build network in 400 + cities in India and 70 + countries Internationally.
  • Fine tuning Go to Market strategy and plan while understanding the demographics of host and traveler/guest.
  • Identify, evaluate and lead strategic and tactical business opportunities. Work with senior management to revise and expand product and services.
  • Hiring, training team members on the product.
  • Cater to the needs of the market and share insights with product and marketing team members.
  • Continuously evolving travel technology to meet ever changing demands of rapidly developing global travel e-commerce market.
  • Prospect relentlessly to build pipeline and build strong personal relationships with prospect
  • Close watch on competitor analysis by keeping abreast of market trends to achieve market share metrics.
  • Provide insightful recommendations and thought leadership and initiatives based on prior experience, industry trends and analytics. Analyzing key metrics through analytics to drive efficiencies
  • Establish and maintain supplier relationships, train partner accommodation on our product.
  • Plan, build and execute marketplace and site visits – PAN India
  • Sound understanding of the fast changing Domestic and International market and complexities related to changing customer behavior.
  • Solely responsible to develop and manage all marketing collateral required at various touch points.
  • Product demo, training and on-boarding domestic and International clients on the global platform. Liaise with accommodation partners.
  • Work closely with Product Manager & CEO, and Identify & deploy online & offline marketing campaigns.
  • Manage external marketing partners such as advertising agencies & ad-networks
  • Showcasing our product in exhibitions and tie-up with Tourism Boards
Market StrategyBusiness DevelopmentTravel Technology

Reachall

Senior Sales Manager

May 2013Sep 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bangalore

  • Key responsibilities:-
  • Handling business vertical for SME and SMB Enterprises – Hotels & Restaurants, Cafe, Lounges, Spa, High-end Salons, Boutiques, Consumer Retail & Real Estate.
  • Work closely with Sales Director for Business Development in key markets - Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kerala, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Kolkata.
  • Identifying new business opportunities and positioning Mediaforge service offerings in the assigned sales region, involving variety of sales and promotional activities through Phone calls/ meetings
  • End-to-end business development responsibility right from lead generation, prospecting and conversion. Meeting with Directors, CEO, General Manager, Business Head, Marketing Head of various organizations for driving business growth.
  • Develop and foster a good relationship with prospects, clients, key accounts ensuring high level of customer satisfaction and client relationship management.
  • Sales forecasting, pipeline management, contracts signing & renewals, hiring, mentoring & imparting training to new team members on Cloud Software for different business verticals, Operations and Process adherence training.
  • Provide regular feedback about customer product experience, new features ideas and industry trends
  • Corporate Marketing and tie-up.
  • Work along with the Ops and tech team to help improve customer experience and product features
  • Contribute to growth of the company by actively participating in the company sales strategy
  • Work collaboratively with a diverse team to create and manage cross-organizational, integrated marketing and Brand strategies.
  • Strategic Account Management
  • Online Marketing/Internet Marketing, Social Media Marketing and tapping B2B market. Researching, tracking & analyzing completion strategies.
  • Facilitated and supported Organizational transformation & system rectifications to ensure smooth functioning.
Sales ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementMarketing Strategy

The bird group

Sales Officer

Jun 2011Jan 2012 · 7 mos · Bangalore

  • Key Responsibilities and Accountability in previous organizations:-
  • Promoting Airline products.
  • To achieve set revenue yield by BIRD GROUP for South India markets
  • To submit monthly and daily sales call plan of Travel Agency, TMC's and Corporate of Bangalore;
  • Sales calls to focus on self top Travel agents/TMC's and corporate houses;
  • All sales activity to be recorded in Daily sales report;
  • Work on day to day affairs of the Bangalore station as per guidelines set by Senior Sales Manager; Management.
  • To report self account development plans to Senior Sales manager;
  • Maintaining and developing relationships with existing and new Travel Agents via meetings, telephone calls and emails;
  • Visiting potential customers to prospect for new business;
  • Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets;
  • Providing Agents with quotations for the group query; Respond to and follow up sales enquiries by emails, telephone, and personal visits;
  • Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales;
  • Gathering market and customer information;
  • Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions;
  • Recording sales and order information and sending to Managers;
  • Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant market information;
  • Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys.
Sales PromotionMarket ResearchCustomer Relationship Management

Lawand marketing & consultancy private limited

Reservation Consultant & Product Development

Nov 2009May 2010 · 6 mos · Bangalore

  • Handling International & Domestic Holiday Packages.
  • Selling travel products and tour packages to Individuals and Travel Agents.
  • Handling sales and operations of WFT (World Famous Tours)
  • Manage and coordinate all Operation related activities in designing customized travel products as per the requirement. Hence maintaining total customer satisfaction and thereby retaining them.
  • To prepare and manage a list of suppliers for the sector and constantly negotiate and contract for best available rates.
Travel Product SalesCustomer SatisfactionSupplier Management

Education

Christ University, Bangalore

Master's degree

Jan 2007Jan 2009

DBPC

B.Com Honours

Jan 1990Jan 2002

DBPC

Business/Commerce — General

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