AKSHAY KOKANDA

Business Development Manager

Hyderabad, Telangana, India7 yrs 3 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Over nine years of experience in business development.
  • Expertise in GTM strategy and revenue acceleration.
  • Proven track record in scaling teams and mentoring professionals.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Business Development and Consulting expert in SaaS and EdTech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Leadership In Consulting & AdvisoryStrategic Planning And ExecutionBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementTeam LeadershipBusiness Development StrategyNegotiationTraining And DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementTraining Delivery

Other Skills

Adaptability and ResilienceAgile MethodologiesBusiness Process ImprovementChange ManagementClient RelationsCommunication SkillsContinuous LearningContract ManagementCross-functional CollaborationsCustomer-Focused ServiceData Analysis and ReportingData-driven Decision MakingGTM Strategy & Revenue OptimizationInnovation and EntrepreneurshipInternational Project Management

About

🚀 Strategic Growth | Business Development | GTM & Revenue Acceleration | Consulting Leadership With over nine years of experience driving business development, GTM strategy, and strategic growth, I thrive on solving complex challenges and delivering measurable impact across industries. My expertise lies in: ✅ Revenue Growth & Market Expansion – Successfully led strategic initiatives across SaaS, EdTech, and Healthcare to optimise engagement and business impact. ✅ Business Development & Consulting – Built high-value client relationships and delivered consultative solutions that accelerate revenue. ✅ Data-Driven Decision Making – Leveraged analytics and data science to prioritise market opportunities and enhance customer experience. ✅ Leadership in Talent Development & Strategy – Scaled teams, mentored professionals, and designed high-impact learning solutions for university clients. With an MBA from IIM Lucknow and an international immersion from IÉSEG, I bring a structured, results-driven approach to growth and problem-solving. My diverse background—from training 16,000+ students to heading BD teams and GTM execution—equips me to drive scalable business success. Currently, I’m engaged in consulting and advisory roles while seeking a leadership opportunity where I can apply my BD expertise, GTM strategy insights, and consulting acumen to create a lasting impact. Let’s connect!

Experience

Vaidam.com

Director Strategy & Growth

Mar 2023 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Leadership and Team ManagementMarket Analysis and InsightsStrategic Planning and ExecutionInnovation and EntrepreneurshipInternational Project ManagementRisk Management+3

Iim lucknow ipmx (one year mba)

MBA Student

Apr 2022 – Mar 2023 · 11 mos · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Iamneo.ai (formerly examly)

Learning Consultant - University Solutions

Apr 2021 – Feb 2022 · 10 mos · Andhra Pradesh, India · Remote

Stakeholder EngagementChange ManagementData Analysis and ReportingProject ManagementBusiness Development

Vignan institute of technology and science

Placement Trainer

Feb 2019 – Sep 2019 · 7 mos · On-site

Focus academy for career enhancement

4 roles

​Cluster Manager - Business Development

Sep 2018 – Mar 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

Team Leadership and ManagementCross-functional CollaborationsSales Forecasting and PlanningAdaptability and ResilienceBusiness Development StrategyBusiness Development+1

Manager Business Development

Promoted

Apr 2017 – Sep 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

Strategic Planning and ExecutionMarket Research and AnalysisNegotiation and Closing DealsSales Pipeline ManagementNetworking and Relationship BuildingProblem-Solving and Decision Making+4

Senior Associate

Promoted

Apr 2016 – Mar 2017 · 11 mos

Training Program DesignNeeds Assessment and AnalysisTraining Evaluation and AssessmentClient Relationship ManagementChange ManagementProject Management+1

Associate

Jul 2015 – Mar 2016 · 8 mos

Client RelationsTraining DeliveryCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTime ManagementContinuous Learning+2

Mahindra group

Intern

May 2014 – Jun 2014 · 1 mo · Zaheerabad, Telangana, India

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Apr 2022 – Mar 2023

IÉSEG School of Management

International Immersion Program — International Business

Sep 2022 – Sep 2022

Andhra University

Master's degree — Psychology

Aug 2019 – Dec 2021

GITAM Deemed University

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2011 – Jan 2015

Sri Chaitanya Junior Kalasala

12th

Jan 2009 – Jan 2011

Gurukula Vidyapeeth High School - India

10th

Mar 2009 – Present

GITAM Deemed University

M.A.English

Jan 2017 – Jan 2018

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