Sweta Bhardwaj — Business Development Executive
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with over 20 years of experience in sales, business development, speaker acquisition, and revenue generation across education, digital learning, residential training, and conferences. Proven ability to scale business growth through strategic client partnerships, consultative solution selling, and curating high-impact masterclasses and training solutions. Adept at spotting market opportunities, cultivating trusted relationships, and executing programs from ideation to delivery. Passionate about delivering measurable business outcomes through innovative learning initiatives. Currently leading speaker acquisition and strategic sales at Times Internet (ETMasterclass), where I conceptualize and sell high-value CXO-level masterclasses featuring global thought leaders including Philip Kotler, David Aaker, Dave Ulrich, Lynda Graton and many more. I manage end-to-end ownership of program design, speaker engagement, business development, and revenue generation — consistently exceeding sales targets while maintaining strong client retention and program profitability. Strong media and communication professional with deep expertise in relationship management, branding, and outreach. Experienced in end-to-end marketing across ATL, BTL, and Direct Outreach, with core competencies in B2B and B2C sales, brand development, event activations, and marketing strategy. Successfully managed marketing budgets and strategy ownership across roles.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sales and Business Development Leader in the Education sector.
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Experience: 22 yrs
Skills
- Business Development
- Strategic Partnerships
- Project Management
- Speaker Acquisition
- Event Management
- Consulting
- Sales
- Marketing
- Training
- Content Development
- Academic Management
- Strategic Planning
- Training Management
- Curriculum Development
- Institution Management
Career Highlights
- Over 20 years of experience in sales and business development.
- Expert in speaker acquisition and high-impact learning solutions.
- Proven track record of exceeding sales targets consistently.
Work Experience
People Matters
Assistant General Manager - New Market and Initiatives (8 mos)
The Economic Times
Sr Project Manager (3 yrs 2 mos)
Cosmos Education Services
Higher Education Consultant (3 yrs 3 mos)
Learning Links Foundation
Principal Consultant (2 yrs 7 mos)
Regional Manager (2 yrs)
Freelancer
Trainer and Content Developer (2 yrs 1 mo)
CentumU Institute of Management and Creative studies
Associate Director (1 yr 7 mos)
Algol School of Management & Technology
Dean Academics (1 yr 6 mos)
AURA INSTITUTION PVT.LTD
Principal (10 mos)
Air Hostess Academy
Sr Manager Training (1 yr)
Eikon Academy of Hotel Management Fashion Designing and Jewelry Designing
Principal (1 yr 6 mos)
Lakshya Bhartee Institute Of International Hotel Management (LBIIHM)
Founder Principal (1 yr 1 mo)
INTER-CONTINENTAL HOTELS CORPORATION
Duty Manager (4 mos)
Crowne Plaza Surya Hotel (New Delhi)
Duty Manager (3 yrs 7 mos)
Education
PGDBM at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Bachelor of Arts - BA at Delhi University
Diploma in Hotel Management Applied Nutrition and Catering Technology at National Council of Hotel Management
12th at De Nobili School, Mugma