Ajay Gidwani

Operations Associate

Delhi, India18 yrs 3 mos experience
AI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years in education and talent development.
  • Certified trainer from IIT Roorkee.
  • Expert in aligning learning strategies with business goals.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Learning and Development expert in the Education sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent DevelopmentSales ManagementEducational LeadershipCustomer Experience

Other Skills

Project ManagementSales ProcessesPeople ManagementTeam LeadershipEmployee Learning & DevelopmentEmployee TrainingBusiness StrategyManagementSales TrainingsManagement DevelopmentProduct ManagementTrainingBrand DevelopmentMarketing StrategySales & Marketing

About

As the Senior Manager – Learning & Development (People & Culture) at Leap Scholar, India’s leading overseas education platform, I bring over 20 years of experience in education, sales management, and talent development to drive performance and empower teams to thrive. A certified trainer from IIT Roorkee, I’ve also completed advanced programs in Strategic Management, Talent Management, Strategic HRM, Digital Marketing, and Business Strategy from globally recognized institutions like IIM Bangalore, Wharton Online, and Coursera. My key strengths lie in: * Designing and delivering impactful learning programs aligned with organizational goals * Driving Talent Development and Performance Improvement across functions * Enhancing Sales Capabilities, Business Acumen, and Customer Satisfaction * Contributing to Product and People Management, Business Development, and Market Expansion initiatives Beyond corporate learning, I’m passionate about nurturing Intrapreneurial mindsets, Mentoring startups and Entrepreneurs, and consulting in Strategy, Branding, and PR. I thrive on building future-ready teams and aligning people strategies with business vision. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about People Development, Innovation in Learning, or Collaborative Growth.

Experience

Leap

Senior Manager (L&D, Talent Development)

Dec 2023Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Delhi

  • Dynamic Learning & Development Leader driving Innovation, Learning Culture and Excellence at Leap, the leading study-abroad platform empowering global learners.
  • With a proven track record in designing impactful Learning Strategies specializing in
  • Building future-ready L&D frameworks to upskill teams and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Developing learner-centric programs to align with organizational goals and drive business success.
  • Leveraging data-driven to foster continuous learning and professional growth of the team.
Talent Development

Manya the princeton review

AGM (Learning & Development)

Dec 2022Dec 2023 · 1 yr · Delhi, India · On-site

  • My experience involves nationwide training and development in Sales Management, encompassing the following key areas:
  • National Training & Development: I conducted comprehensive training programs for leaders, managers, sales representatives, and academic counselors, focusing on Sales Management. This included educating them on understanding and identifying target markets, selecting the right test products, and providing end-to-end admission services for the overseas education business.
  • Center Operations (Delhi Region): I oversaw the administration and management of the Delhi region, ensuring smooth admissions and counseling processes to enhance student satisfaction.
  • Sales & Customer Orientation Training: I designed and delivered training programs to enhance sales skills and foster a customer-centric approach within the team.
  • Aligning Business Strategies: I worked on aligning business strategies with the organization's goals and objectives to drive growth and success.
  • Behavior & Soft Skills: I conducted training to develop behavioral competencies and soft skills among the team members.
  • Identifying Career Opportunities & Market Trends: I kept a keen eye on identifying emerging career opportunities and market trends within the field of overseas education.
  • Improving Team Performance: I audited and provided constructive feedback to team members, aiming to enhance their performance and productivity.
  • Promoting a Learning & Development Culture: I played a role in instilling a culture of learning and development within the organization to foster continuous improvement.
Talent DevelopmentProject ManagementSales ProcessesPeople ManagementTeam LeadershipEmployee Learning & Development+8

Upgrad abroad

Sales Training Manager (Educational Leadership)

Aug 2021Dec 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

  • Developing Talent pool of Young Minds, Managers & Business Partners in understanding the Target Market, Overall Process, Business Model, Counselling, Selling Strategies & generating Revenue of StudyAbroad Business.
Talent DevelopmentBrand DevelopmentMarketing StrategyProject ManagementSales ProcessesPeople Management+10

Krishna consultants-kc overseas education

Centre Manager (Branch Head)

Feb 2020Aug 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos · Nagpur, Maharashtra

  • Branding, Marketing, Analysis, Training & Development, Business Expansion, Holistic Administration & Management of Centre.
Talent DevelopmentBrand DevelopmentMarketing StrategyProject ManagementSales ProcessesPeople Management+12

Apex hospital

Management Consultant (Hospital Management & Administration)

Dec 2016Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Nagpur Area, India

  • 1. Creating Brand & Promotional Strategies
  • 2. Managing & Maintaining Public Relation (Media)
  • 3. Hospital Management & Administration.
Sales ManagementCustomer AcquisitionTalent DevelopmentHospital SalesBrand DevelopmentMarketing Strategy+13

Arobic pharmaceuticals pvt. ltd.

Management Consultant (Talent Management & Branding)

Aug 2012Dec 2019 · 7 yrs 4 mos · Pune Area, India

  • 1. Designing and Executing Marketing and Promotional Strategies
  • Brand Development
  • Planning Inputs and Gifts for Customers
  • Arranging Doctor Relationship Programmes (CME's and Camps)
  • Target Assigning and Incentive Plans
  • 2. Selection, Training and Development
  • Selection and Training of Field staff and Managers
  • Training on Customer Acquisition and achieving Targets.
Sales ManagementTalent DevelopmentHospital SalesBrand DevelopmentMarketing StrategySales Processes+16

Dr, ambekdar institute of mangement studies and research, nagpur.

Astt. Professor (Management-Faculty)

Aug 2010Feb 2020 · 9 yrs 6 mos · Nagpur

  • 1. Teaching and Training MBA Students
  • 2. Mentoring and Counselling students for their Career and Personality Development
  • 3. Executing activities for their Grooming and Self Development
  • 4. Arranging and executing Events for practical learning and boosting their Confidence.
  • 5. In charge - Media Relations
  • 6. Training students for Press Conferences & Media Coverage.
Sales ManagementTalent DevelopmentBrand DevelopmentMarketing StrategyMedia RelationsProject Management+20

Nagpur

Sanofi Aventis

Dec 2007Jul 2010 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • 1. Calling and Maintaining relations with Doctors
  • 2. Arranging Activities (CME's and Patient Awareness Camps)
  • 3. Maintaining relations with Business partners (Chemist and Stockist)
Sales ManagementCustomer AcquisitionCustomer ExperienceHospital SalesRelationship BuildingPeople Management+7

Education

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Certificate in Strategic Management (Module 1) — Strategic Management Programme

Jan 2012Jan 2012

NPTEL - SWAYAM

Basics of Digital Marketing — Digital Marketing

Jan 2019Jan 2019

NPTEL - SWAYAM

Marketing Research & Analysis — Business Research

Jan 2019Jan 2019

Nagpur University

Bachelor in Journalism — Journalism

Jan 2015Jan 2016

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur

Master’s Degree

Jan 2013Jan 2015

Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur

Case Development Workshop — Case Development and Teaching

Jan 2014Jan 2014

Bhavans College

DIPLOMA IN RETAIL MANAGEMENT — Retail Management

Jan 2007Jan 2008

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Jan 1999Jan 2001

Nagpur University

Bachelor’s Degree

Jan 1996Jan 1999

M.G.C.S. High School, Jaripatka, Nagpur

SSC — Maharashtra Board

Jan 1991Jan 1994

Wharton Online

Business Strategy : Competitive Advantage — Business Management & Strategy

Jun 2022Sep 2022

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

Training of Trainers — Workforce Development and Training

Jul 2022Nov 2022

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