Manish Wakode

Business Development Executive

Pune, Maharashtra, India18 yrs experience

Key Highlights

  • Over 15 years of experience in B2B and B2G sales.
  • Proven track record in driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships.
  • Expertise in fintech and agritech solutions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Agritech sales leader with extensive experience in digital transformation.

Contact

Skills

Core Skills

FintechBusiness DevelopmentCustomer SuccessSales ManagementPayment SolutionsDigital TransformationDigital MarketingSales StrategyHealthcare SolutionsCustomer AcquisitionGo-to-market Strategy

Other Skills

AgritechBusiness Relationship ManagementChannel Partner DevelopmentClient EngagementClient On-boardingClient Relationship ManagementConsultative SalesCorporate WellnessCross & Up SalesData AnalyticsDigital PaymentsDigital SalesEnd-to-End SalesEvent ManagementInternet Sales

About

15+ years of Professional work experience meeting critical revenue challenges which includes positions in large corporations as well as start-ups. My experience includes Agritech, Fintech, Digital Transformation ,SaaS/ PaaS Sales, Modern Trade, , Payment Solutions, Payment Software Solutions, HRTech Employee Benefit Solution - Meal, Expense, Reward, Loyalty & Channel Partner Incentive program, Payment Gateways, Bulk EDC, POS, Digital Wallet, Consultative Sales, AI Integrated Healthtech Platform and Marketing, Business Development & Enhancement, Client Support & Servicing, Channel Partner Development ,Client On-boarding & Ongoing Sales roles with companies such as RUGR Fintech, Map My Crop, Paytm, Pine Labs, HT Media Ltd, Vidal Healthcare Services and Saongroup.com I am a Team player with Strong background in B2B& B2G space, IT Sales, Corporate Sales, Customer Success, Account Management, New Account Acquisition, Client Servicing, Enterprise Sales, Business Development, Strategic Sales Planning & Forecasting, Client Relationship Management, Sales Promotions, Revenue Enhancement, Cross & Up Sales, Digital Sales, Internet Sales, Online Sales, Automation Employee Benefit, Digitising Reward program, Digitising Loyalty & Incentive program, Client on-boarding & ongoing servicing, Social Media Campaign such in as Targeted Email, whatsapp, Flash SMS, Social Media, Facebook Re-targeting, Event, Conclave & Exhibition Sales, Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Sales Promotions, Revenue Enhancement through Renewals, Referrals, Cross & Up Sales opportunity, Account Management through sharing customer success stories, testimonials, feedback with client ongoing basis. Demonstrated hands-on experience with HubSpot, ClickUp, Zoho and Salesforce CRM tool’s to manage sales pipelines, lead generation, ensuring efficient lead management, precise task tracking, enhance team collaboration, maintain accurate customer data and streamline sales process. Achieved significant improvements in manage sales pipelines, track customer interactions, streamline task management resulting in sales forecasting, sales efficiency, enhance team collaboration, provide actionable insights, lead conversion rates, and contributing to exceeding sales targets / revenue growth - QoQ/YoY Master In Business Administration (MBA Marketing) from Pune University in the year 2007.

Experience

Rugr

AVP - Banking Alliance

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Pune · On-site

  • RUGR Fintech Pvt Ltd – AVP, Banking Alliance
  • January 2025
  • Leading, forging & nurturing strategic collaborative partnership with Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) and NBFC’s to drive adoption of fintech solutions. Enhance digital payments ecosystem, create revenue opportunities and enable business’s to grow through collaborative partnerships.
  • Key Responsibilities / KRAs:
  • Act as the key liaison between RUGR Fintech and partner UCBs, ensuring smooth collaboration and execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Drive adoption of RUGR Fintech’s digital platforms and solutions by presenting their business value to senior stakeholders at UCB’s across India.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with CEOs, Chairmen, Directors, IT Heads, and Operations Heads of UCBs to strengthen partnerships.
  • Lead Business Alliance, customization, documentation, and execution of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for banking partners.
  • Identify emerging technology needs within the cooperative banking ecosystem to align with digital transformation, tech innovation and growth opportunities.
  • Collaborate with internal product, risk, and compliance teams to deliver banking-focused fintech solutions such as Switch Solution, transaction monitoring, AML/KYC compliance, and risk scoring.
  • Develop and implement business growth strategies, exploring new revenue streams with partner banks.
  • Ensure all partnerships comply with regulatory guidelines including AML, KYC, and STR reporting requirements.
  • Represent RUGR Fintech at National UCB forums, industry events, and regulatory meetings, positioning the company as a trusted fintech partner.
  • Act as key liaison across banks, internal teams, and external stakeholders to drive scalable, revenue-focused initiatives.
FinTechDigital PaymentsBusiness DevelopmentStrategic Partnerships

Map my crop

Customer Success Head

Nov 2023Dec 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Mapmycrop – Customer Success Head – 11/2023 till 12/2024
  •  My experience in liaising with Government agencies, Banks and FPC’s has equipped
  • me with a comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance
  • requirements, ensuring seamless operations within the agritech domain.
  •  Proven track record of driving end-to-end sales initiatives and forging strategic
  • partnerships with Government agencies, Banks, FPCs and food processing
  • organizations.
  •  Skilled in delivering exceptional Presentation, Demo & Customer service and ensuring
  • stakeholder satisfaction.
  •  Developed and implemented customer success strategies to ensure client retention
  • and satisfaction in the agritech sector.
  •  Led end-to-end sales processes, including prospecting, lead generation, negotiation,
  • and closing deals within the agritech sector.
  •  Established and nurtured strong relationships with Government departments, securing
  • partnerships and contracts for agricultural projects and initiatives.
  •  Collaborated with Banks to develop financing solutions for farmers and agricultural
  • businesses, facilitating access to capital and credit facilities.
  •  Formulated strategic alliances with FPCs to promote the adoption of agritech solutions
  • and drive agricultural productivity and sustainability.
  •  Engaged with food processing organizations to understand their needs and
  • requirements, customizing solutions to enhance supply chain efficiency and quality
  • control.
  •  Directed a team of sales professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve
  • sales targets and deliver exceptional customer service.
  •  Implemented customer success strategies to ensure client satisfaction and retention,
  • resulting in a high rate of customer loyalty and repeat business.
  •  Utilized data analytics and CRM tools to track sales performance, identify trends, and
  • make data-driven decisions to optimize sales processes and maximize revenue
Customer SuccessSales ManagementData AnalyticsAgritech

One97 communications limited

Sales Manager

Aug 2021Aug 2023 · 2 yrs · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Pine labs

Area Business Manager

Dec 2019Jul 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra

  • Enabling corporate to Automate/Digitize and enhance Payments through selling Payment Software solutions, Automate Channel Partner engagement Program, Business Associates engagement Program, Employee engagement Champaign, Employee Rewards and Recognition Champaign, Digital Perks & Benefits Program, Build customer loyalty Champaign and Incentive sales channel campaign, Reward Gratification Champaign through SaaS based program.
  • Acting as bridge between Client and Delivery Team
  • (Automation Team) for narrating exact scope of work/services and exchanging the feedback/success stories..
  • Aim to design Automation/ Digital Employee Rewards ,Perks & Consumer loyalty campaign for corporate house which spend billions each year for Rewards Gratification like Scratch Card, Coupons, Brand Vouchers, Digital Gift Card through technology to scale up loyalty Program campaign, Incentivize Program, RnR Program.
  • Actively involved into Bulk selling of Payment Software solution and install EDC Machine Terminals (card Swipe Machine). Has clear understanding of POS Solutions, Payment Gateways, Mobile Wallets, Pay by Points, Cash Back, EMI Solutions Etc.. Also addressing TID/MID related quires and support.
  • Exploring complete Payment solution with Tech - platform which allows all parties – Corporate House, Business Associates, Channel Partner's ,Retailers, Employees, Merchants and End Consumer seamlessly interact and accelerate the conversion of cash transactions to digital payments through mobile, Digital Gift cards, Brand Vouchers and other digital formats thereby bringing convenience, speed, security and choice to the end consumers.
  • Identifying and Meetings with key people like C&B Head, HR Manager, People Manager, Procurement Manager, Brand Manager, Admin, from Pune and emerging market.
Payment SolutionsDigital TransformationClient Engagement

Ht media ltd

Key Account Manager

Apr 2015Nov 2019 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Pune

  • Primary interface for the positioning and selling HT Media’s Digital and Event services.
  • Handel the portfolio of client from IT, ITES,Manufacturing, Education, Real Estate and Healthcare.
  • Has successfully managed the revenue from below vertical-
  • 1. Shine.com - Positioning and selling Shine.com Recruitment solution into the B2B space. Meeting with key people from Talent acquisition team of corporate house.
  • 2. Event Business – Has actively involved in arranging and executing 4years of HT Mega Shine.com Job fair series. Also witness and contributed revenue for HT -Shine.com HR conclave across all metros. Actively involved into P&L management, ATL and BTL activities to increase desired footfall for the event.
  • 3. Digital Campaign Business –Successfully executed – Social Media Campaign, Targeted Emailer, Flash SMS, Facebook retargeting campaign..
  • Growth Path:
  • Apr’15 as Manager- Corporate Sales
  • June’16 as Key Account Manager- Corporate Sales.
  • June’17 as Sr. Key Account Manager –Corporate Sales
  • The Attainments:
  • Received “Certificates” for over achieving targets in the year 2015- 2016.
  • Received “Plaque” for being the “Highest Revenue Generator” in West Region in the year 2016-2017.
  • Received “Plaque & Certificate” in Quarterly sales contest in June 2018.
Digital MarketingEvent ManagementSales Strategy

Vidal healthcare

Business Development Manger - Vidal Healthcare Services Pvt Ltd formerly known as TTK Healthcare

Sep 2011Mar 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Pune

  • Sourcing Revenue for my organization by offering Integrated Health Management and Wellness program to corporate.
  • Meetings with key people like C&B Head, Employee Benefit Manager, Finance Manager, Admin & Facility Manager of Corporate House.
  • Actively involved in arranging Corporate Wellness program Like Annual Heal Check-up, Pre-Employment Health Check-up Health Talks, Health Events as per statutory compliance.
  • Get DC’s and Hospital’s from Pune and nearby area on Vidal’s panel for executing the wellness services. Facility Centre coordination.
  • Responsible for customizing solutions, preparation of proposals, active negotiations & order closures.
  • Managing and educating sales team about the approach and market status for generating business by tapping the different market verticals to enhance sales.
  • Also involved in mobilize internal resources for delivering superior service experience to corporate clients.
  • Maintains database and MIS accurately to capture Business Development efforts and information
Healthcare SolutionsCorporate WellnessSales Management

Ht media ltd

Dy. Manager

Jul 2009Aug 2011 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Pune Area, India

Saongroup

Area Sales Manager

Jul 2007Jul 2009 · 2 yrs · Pune Area, India

Customer AcquisitionGo-to-Market Strategy

Education

Savitribai Phule Pune University

2007 Masters of Business Administration — Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Jan 2005Jan 2007

Pune University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Jun 2005Jul 2007

Stackforce found 100+ more professionals with Fintech & Business Development

Explore similar profiles based on matching skills and experience