Christopher Thomas

Partnerships Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 11 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Expert in driving SaaS partnerships and revenue growth
  • Co-founded a successful startup with rapid client acquisition
  • Proven track record in strategic alliances and onboarding
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS partnerships expert with a strong focus on GRC and cybersecurity.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic PartnershipsSaasEntrepreneurshipStrategic AlliancesBusiness DevelopmentDemand GenerationChannel SalesSales ManagementSales

Other Skills

Partnership ManagementMarket StrategyRevenue GrowthSales and MarketingClient OnboardingTeam ExpansionGlobal PartnershipsOnboarding ProgramPartner EngagementOnboarding ProcessesSales GrowthMarket ReachPartner OnboardingClient AcquisitionSales Prospect Funnels

About

A results-driven professional with extensive experience in SaaS, specializing in partnerships, GRC, compliance automation, and cybersecurity. Currently, as a Senior Partnerships Manager at Sprinto, I’m focused on enabling SaaS businesses to scale securely while fostering trust through strategic alliances and cutting-edge compliance solutions. My journey includes impactful roles at Freshworks, Yellow.ai, and Zluri, where I honed my expertise in SaaS growth and innovation. Additionally, I co-founded Krigen.ai, scaling it to eight clients and a team of seven before closing operations in October 2024. This entrepreneurial experience provided invaluable insights into leadership and resilience. Passionate about collaboration and driving meaningful impact, I’m committed to unlocking the full potential of partnerships in the tech and SaaS ecosystem. Let’s connect and make a difference together!

Experience

Sprinto

Senior Partnerships Manager

Nov 2024Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

  • I play a pivotal role in driving partner-driven revenue for Sprinto, contributing to its further growth in the GRC and cybersecurity markets.
  • Drive strategic initiatives to enhance partnerships, fostering collaboration and innovation.
  • Engag with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for revenue growth and market expansion.
  • Develop skills in partnership management and market strategy within a dynamic startup environment.
Partnership ManagementMarket StrategyRevenue GrowthStrategic PartnershipsSaaS

Krigen.ai

Co-Founder

Jul 2023Oct 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

  • Krigen.ai was a startup focused on providing innovative solutions through an all in one sales and marketing platform. During its journey, we successfully onboarded eight clients (logos) and expanded the team to seven talented individuals. Despite our growth and early success, unforeseen challenges led us to close operations in October 2024. This chapter, while short-lived, was a valuable learning experience that I carry forward into my next professional journey.
Sales and MarketingClient OnboardingTeam ExpansionEntrepreneurshipSaaS

Zluri

Strategic Alliances Manager

Jan 2023Jun 2023 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • I effectively managed global partnerships involving resellers, system integrators (SI), and independent software vendors (ISV). Through my strategic approach, I successfully designed and implemented an onboarding program, resulting in a remarkable 25% increase in partner-generated revenue. Additionally, I demonstrated my expertise by developing outreach processes, identifying ideal partner profiles, and establishing Partner Relationship Management (PRM) processes, leading to a substantial 30% improvement in partner engagement and satisfaction. My dedication extended to cultivating strong relationships with Zluri's largest enterprise partners, fostering collaborative processes to ensure mutual success.
Global PartnershipsOnboarding ProgramPartner EngagementStrategic AlliancesBusiness Development

Yellow.ai

Manager Strategic Partnerships

Aug 2021Jan 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Excelled in orchestrating seamless onboarding processes for a diverse range of partners, including system integrators (SIs), resellers, and independent software vendors (ISVs). Through my strategic collaborations, I achieved remarkable sales growth and expanded market reach, contributing to demand generation worth over 1 million. Notably, I successfully onboarded and managed Telin, a prominent system integrator in the SEA region, driving substantial revenue growth and reinforcing YellowAI's market presence.
  • Moreover, I played a pivotal role in establishing fruitful partnerships with industry giant Microsoft, fostering successful collaborations in key regions such as Australia, Singapore, and Indonesia. My ability to drive results was further demonstrated by securing closures amounting to 250k, showcasing my proficiency in converting generated demand into tangible business outcomes.
Onboarding ProcessesSales GrowthMarket ReachStrategic PartnershipsDemand Generation

Freshworks

2 roles

Channel Sales Manager

Sep 2020Aug 2021 · 11 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Onboarded new strategic reseller partners, trained and enabled them to successfully resell Freshworks Products.
  • Promoted business development and new client lead generation through building sales prospect funnels and conducting client acquisition focused webinars.
  • Managed and streamlined warm market development and inbound sales leads processes.
Partner OnboardingClient AcquisitionSales Prospect FunnelsChannel SalesBusiness Development

ISV Partner Executive

Jan 2019Aug 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Led sales, marketing, and product teams to drive Freshworks revenue and reach 1000 apps in the marketplace.
  • Developed new market penetrating reseller strategies and onboarded new partners successfully.
  • Coordinated joint events and webinars with partners, resulting in 3000 potential new client contacts.
Sales and MarketingMarket PenetrationJoint EventsChannel SalesBusiness Development

Byju's

2 roles

Senior Business Development Associate

Promoted

Oct 2018Dec 2018 · 2 mos

  • Led a team of 5 sales executives at BYJU'S, implementing a consultative sales approach to drive weekly revenue targets.
  • Coached and developed sales team members to achieve their goals and excel in their roles.
  • Implemented strategies to enhance team performance and foster a collaborative work environment.
Consultative SalesTeam CoachingPerformance StrategiesBusiness DevelopmentSales Management

Business Development Associate

Sep 2017Sep 2018 · 1 yr

  • Conducted over 500 direct sales presentations with a 32.8% conversion rate, generating Rs. 84,00,000 in revenue.
  • Spearheaded lead generation campaigns, collaborating with Byju Ravindran to generate 8000+ leads.
Direct SalesLead GenerationSales PresentationsSalesBusiness Development

Renault nissan automotive india pvt ltd

Summer Intern

Jun 2016Jul 2016 · 1 mo · Greater Chennai Area

  • Worked under the IS IT services provided by Renault Nissan and was under the Grand Plan scheme.Observed their highly systematic organisational structure and their projects that basically involved GWT(google based software) and worked with the respective projects- PRP, STIM and SACRE.

Education

SRM IST Chennai

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)

Jan 2013Jan 2017

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