Ramappa Lankesh

Business Development Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India19 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 16 years of experience in staffing and talent solutions
  • Proven track record in managing large teams
  • Expert in strategic planning and operational excellence
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned professional in staffing and talent solutions with a strong focus on client relationship management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementOperational ManagementAccount ManagementSales ManagementTraining Management

Other Skills

Market AnalysisSector ExpertiseDeal ManagementClient EngagementPerformance MetricsMarketing BlueprintOrganizational EfficiencyPersistent ExecutionClient HandlingTeam LeadershipPayroll IntegrityStatutory AdherenceRecord KeepingAudit CoordinationProblem Resolution

About

Results-driven and seasoned Business Manager with 16 years of progressive experience in the staffing and talent solutions industry. Proven track record of successfully managing large teams, driving revenue growth, and cultivating strong client relationships. Adept at strategic planning, operational excellence, and delivering customized solutions to meet clients' staffing needs.. Core Competencies: Strategic staffing and talent acquisition Client relationship development and management Team leadership and mentorship Process optimization and workflow design Financial analysis and budget management Business development and sales strategies Contract negotiation and vendor partnerships Data-driven decision-making and analytics

Experience

Idexcel

2 roles

Senior Business Manager (APAC)

Sep 2023Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Business Manager (APAC)

Aug 2019Oct 2023 · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Market Analysis: Recognize and categorize potential market segments for targeted strategies.
  • Sector Expertise: Proficient experience serving Product & IT Pharma clientele.
  • Deal Management: Skilled in crafting proposals, negotiating deals, pricing strategies, and finalizing terms and conditions.
  • Client Engagement:
  • Engage with clientele, offering services like recruitment, placement, and temporary staffing.
  • Drive revenue through fresh account initiation and key account oversight.
  • Performance Metrics: Accountable for meeting and exceeding sales objectives.
  • Marketing Blueprint:
  • Establish and oversee precise marketing operations and strategies.
  • Continuously monitor industry intelligence regarding market shifts, new ventures, competitor actions, and emerging customer patterns.
  • Organizational Efficiency: Aim to boost the organization's effectiveness via appropriate marketing strategies.
  • Persistent Execution: Demonstrate unwavering dedication and adaptability to realize organizational ambitions and targets.
Market AnalysisSector ExpertiseDeal ManagementClient EngagementPerformance MetricsMarketing Blueprint+4

Teamlease services limited

Manager

Aug 2018Jul 2019 · 11 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

  • Client Handling: Accountable for comprehensive client management and relationships.
  • Team Leadership: Guide and coordinate the tasks of payroll personnel, ensuring cohesive operations.
  • Operational Management: Handle the flow of payroll tasks to meet stipulated operational deadlines.
  • Payroll Integrity: Guarantee that payroll processes are precise, compliant, and timely.
  • Statutory Adherence: Directly oversee and ensure compliance with mandatory requirements for payroll.
  • Record Keeping: Uphold the standards for maintaining payroll data and documents in line with statutory norms.
  • Audit Coordination: Facilitate and support external audit processes specifically concerning payroll.
  • Problem Resolution: Actively manage and address challenges or discrepancies related to payroll operations.
  • Onboarding Process: Ensure timely rollout of offer letters as specified by client turnaround time (TAT).
Client HandlingTeam LeadershipOperational ManagementPayroll IntegrityStatutory AdherenceRecord Keeping+4

Experis/manpower group

Key Account Manager

Sep 2017Aug 2018 · 11 mos · Bangalore

  • Customer Relations:
  • Build and nurture robust relationships with clients, interfacing with crucial business executives and stakeholders.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all client communications.
  • Strengthen and uphold enduring, beneficial client associations.
  • Function as a trusted advisor, fostering relationships with major accounts, client stakeholders, and executive sponsors.
  • Business Opportunities:
  • Scout for and pinpoint fresh business avenues within existing clientele.
  • Drive sales by developing business with current clients and pinpointing areas for potential growth.
  • Forecast, monitor, and report key account metrics, such as quarterly sales outcomes and annual projections.
  • Sales and Contract Management:
  • Own the complete sales process from initiation to closure.
  • Contract negotiation and closure, ensuring profitability maximization.
  • Operational Excellence:
  • Collaborate across departments, including Customer Service and Product Development, to elevate the entire client journey.
  • Exhibit proficiency in VMS tools, including IQN, Field Glass, Source, and HRIS to bolster recruitment and RMG.
  • Employ strong process management techniques and ensure metric-driven operations.
  • Oversee the generation of weekly and monthly reports, as well as recruitment presentations.
  • Recruitment & Hiring:
  • Lead and oversee mass recruitment events and walk-ins across multiple Indian cities.
  • Strategize comprehensive hiring plans tailored for clients, with a keen eye on cost and turnaround time.
  • Leverage experience in domains such as Automotive, Aerospace, Healthcare, Automobile, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Capital Market.
  • Vendor & Team Management:
  • Directly manage vendor relations, including rate card negotiations.
  • Lead and optimize team performance, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Guarantee the prompt and successful execution of solutions aligned with client needs and aims.
Customer RelationsBusiness OpportunitiesSales and Contract ManagementOperational ExcellenceRecruitment & HiringVendor & Team Management+2

Teamlease services limited

Regional Sales Manager (Sales & Staffing strategy for south)

Apr 2016Jan 2017 · 9 mos · Bangaon, West Bengal, India

  • Account strategies, Territory planning.
  • Identify and build Industry Alliances and Channel Partners and Manage Alliances for the benefit of Business
  • Administrative responsibilities to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
  • Expanding customer base
  • Building and maintaining key customers
  • Identifying new customer.
  • Responsible in identifying New franchises
  • Institutional Tie-ups
  • Create new product using content as a key differentiator
  • Work closely with Institution & Corporates to bridge the gaps of technology.
  • Arranged Vocational Training Courses for engineering in collaboration with R&D centers mid-size industries
  • Campus Placement & OJT (On Job Training)
  • Responsible for CSR mandates
  • Responsible for HTD model
  • Act as an initiator and would initiate and implement policies that would enable the locations to function as per the policies of the company.
  • Firm up sales development plan to drive month and quarter priorities of the channel/region
Account StrategiesTerritory PlanningIndustry AlliancesCustomer SatisfactionSales DevelopmentInstitutional Tie-ups+4

Dell india r&d center

2 roles

Senior Training & Contract staffing Adminstrator (Jyopa Connexions)

Promoted

Sep 2006Aug 2014 · 7 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Proven working experience in coordinating multiple training events in a corporate setting
  • Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and implementation
  • Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and web delivery tools
  • Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate)
  • Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods and techniques
  • MS Office proficiency
  • Advanced organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments
  • Strong communication skills
Training CoordinationInstructional DesignLearning Management SystemsTraining Cycle ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills+2

Training & Contract Staffing administrator

Jan 2006Jan 2007 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Managing Existing Clients of Jyopa
  • Working with new Clients for getting Jyopa Empaneled
  • Develop proposals and presentations & Negotiate Deals
  • On Daily basis, work with the Clients for the new requirements.
  • Works with Client Managers for Contract requirements
  • Works with the procurement on rate card once contract employee is finalized.
  • On quarterly basis meet hiring managers to get feedback on the contract employee
  • On a negative feedback from the hiring manager, works with the contract employee to make sure that he/she upgrades themselves as per the hiring manager’s expectation.
  • Handled client escalation
  • Works with the client’s finance team to make sure the payment are released in time.
  • Once the hiring manager decides to hire the contractor as full time employee, Works with the internal HR team & Client HR to make sure his/her conversion is done as per the Company’s requirement.
  • Strong sales experience with a proven track record of achieving aggressive targets
Client ManagementProposal DevelopmentSales ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementSales Management

Stg

Center Manager Jayanagar Brach

Jan 2001Jan 2003 · 2 yrs · Bangalore

  • Manage all operational activities of the training center including staffing, facilities, and coordination with vendors and suppliers.
  • Develop corporate training center strategies and initiatives that reflect the business goals.
  • Prepare business plans that support the operation of the center and adhere to budget.
  • Collaborate with educational institutions to provide additional or specialized training.
  • Responsible for supervising trainers and instructors.
Operational ManagementTraining Center StrategiesVendor CoordinationTraining Management

Education

Bangalore University

bcom — commerece

Jan 2001Jan 2003

Aurbindo High School

Class 10th

Jan 1990Jan 1994

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