Shashanka J

Business Development Executive

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India18 yrs 7 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Owned 65% of global deal volume at JumpCloud.
  • Reduced opportunity rejection rates by 25% through automation.
  • Generated 7% revenue uplift through compliant deal structuring.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Revenue Operations expert with a strong focus on deal structuring and compliance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Deal Structuring & Pricing StrategyQuote-to-cash OptimizationComplex Saas Contract NegotiationRevenue RecognitionCross-functional CollaborationHigh-volume Order Processing

Other Skills

Deal DeskContract ReviewSalesforce CPQProcess ImprovementTeam ManagementContract NegotiationDeal GovernanceCRM toolsDeal StructuringOperational EfficiencyOrder ManagementOrder ProcessingERP TransactionsCustomer SatisfactionPricing Strategy

About

Senior Deal Desk & Revenue Operations Leader with 18 years of corporate experience, including 10+ years mastering B2B SaaS sales acceleration across enterprise, mid-market, and SMB segments. Known for transforming deal governance, optimizing quote-to-cash workflows, and bridging the gap between aggressive sales targets and financial compliance. PROVEN IMPACT: • Owned 65% of global deal volume at JumpCloud (IST time zone), managing 100+ complex deals weekly with zero compliance escalations • Reduced opportunity rejection rates by 25% through Salesforce CPQ automation and streamlined approval workflows • Accelerated deal approvals by 25%, improving cycle time while maintaining governance and compliance standards • Generated 7% revenue uplift by structuring compliant multi-year and renewal deals in partnership with Finance and Legal • Built and mentored high-performing teams; scaled Deal Desk functions from ground zero to enterprise-grade operations EXPERTISE: Deal Structuring & Pricing Strategy | Complex SaaS Contract Negotiation | Revenue Recognition (ASC 606) | Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) Optimization | CPQ & Salesforce Administration | Cloud Marketplace Deals (AWS, Google Cloud) | Order Management (O2C) | Risk Assessment & Compliance | Cross-functional Leadership | Process Improvement & Automation CURRENT FOCUS: Enabling high-velocity, well-governed selling motions through strategic deal structuring, pricing advisory, and orchestrated approvals for complex enterprise contracts. Partnering with Sales, Finance, Legal, and Billing to ensure deals close on time, on terms, and with proper guardrails. WORKED WITH: Adobe, JumpCloud, HighRadius, HP, JPMorgan Chase OPEN TO: Principal Deal Desk Manager | Senior Revenue Operations | Sales Operations Leadership roles in SaaS & Technology

Experience

18 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 11 mos
Current Experience

Jumpcloud

Deal Desk Analyst (Lead for IST/EMEA Region)

Jun 2022Present · 3 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

  • Strategic Deal Management: Orchestrated 65% of global deal volume as the sole point of contact for the IST time zone, effectively functioning as the Regional Deal Desk Manager.
  • Process Architecture: Redesigned and automated Salesforce workflows, directly resulting in a 25% reduction in opportunity rejection rates and accelerating the "Quote-to-Cash" cycle.
  • Compliance & Risk: Enforced 100% compliance on complex enterprise contracts, coordinating approvals across Legal, Finance, and Sales to ensure zero audit risks.
  • Sales Enablement: Acted as a strategic advisor to Account Executives, providing creative deal structuring solutions to close stalled opportunities while protecting net retention rates.
Deal DeskContract ReviewDeal Structuring & Pricing StrategyQuote-to-Cash Optimization

Highradius

Deal Desk Senior Executive - POD Lead

Nov 2021Mar 2022 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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  • Since HighRadius is a SaaS (Software as a Service) company, I have tailored this to highlight SaaS Deal Desk keywords like "ARR," "Subscription," "RevRec," and "Enterprise Contracts," which are highly sought after by recruiters in the tech space.
  • Senior Executive – Deal Desk & Business Operations
  • HighRadius | [Location] [Date Start] – [Date End]
  • Enterprise Deal Structuring: Managed the end-to-end review and negotiation of complex, non-standard Enterprise SaaS contracts, applying strict deal desk policies to ensure profitability and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Deal Governance & QA: Led Quality Assurance (QA) for the operations team, auditing 10–20 proposals daily to enforce pricing integrity, discount logic, and commercial term compliance prior to approval.
  • Revenue Recognition (RevRec): Partnered with Legal, Finance, and Pricing teams to structure deals that optimized top-line revenue while ensuring compliance with Revenue Recognition standards (ASC 606).
  • Process Optimization: Implemented strategic leadership initiatives that streamlined the Quote-to-Order workflow, significantly reducing cycle times and enhancing service delivery efficiency.
  • Approvals & Escalations: Served as the primary authority for quote approvals and renewals, managing critical escalations between Sales and internal stakeholders to remove bottlenecks and expedite deal closure.
  • Cross-Functional Strategy: leveraged cross-domain expertise (Legal/Finance) to bridge gaps between Business Operations and Sales, fostering a collaborative culture and ensuring seamless transaction execution.
Deal DeskTeam ManagementComplex SaaS Contract NegotiationRevenue Recognition

Adobe

Deal Desk Analyst III

Apr 2016Nov 2021 · 5 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Deal Structuring & Velocity: Partnered with Sales to manage the end-to-end deal lifecycle for 150+ complex deals weekly. Successfully accelerated approval cycles by 25% by optimizing the deal review process and minimizing bottlenecks.
  • Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) Optimization: Streamlined operational workflows and resource allocation, boosting delivery efficiency by 18% and saving 10+ man-hours monthly while ensuring 100% accuracy in contract generation.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Acted as a liaison between Sales, Legal, and FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), improving communication channels by 20% and ensuring deals aligned with revenue recognition policies.
  • Quality Assurance & Client Satisfaction: Enforced rigorous QA standards across all 100+ active client lifecycles, achieving a 97% Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) score and a 95% positive feedback rate from stakeholders.
  • Strategic Retention: Implemented proactive account health strategies that directly contributed to a 10% increase in client retention and strengthened reliability across 100 major client accounts.
  • Leadership & Succession Planning: Orchestrated succession planning to maintain 100% delivery targets during staff transitions. Mentored 12 team members, improving departmental process knowledge by 30% and earning two internal awards for excellence.
Contract ReviewCRM toolsQuote-to-Cash OptimizationCross-functional Collaboration

J p morgan chase n.a

Transaction Processing Specialist

Mar 2010Apr 2016 · 6 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Key Skills
  • Banking & Loan Operations
  • Wholesale Loan Operations: Deep understanding of the end-to-end loan lifecycle, specifically for business banking and wholesale clients.
  • Collateral Management: Expertise in handling Liens, Collateral Releases, and securing lien positions to mitigate bank risk.
  • Transaction Processing: Managing complex financial transactions with high precision and speed.
  • Risk, Compliance & Reporting
  • Regulatory Compliance: ensuring all documentation and processes adhere to internal banking policies and external regulations.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Skilled in managing Aging Reports, Control Metrics (Zero backlog >60 days), and workflow reports (In-prep, Rejected, Submitted).
  • Audit Readiness: Maintaining impeccable records and indexing legal documents for internal and external audits.
  • Process Management & Leadership
  • SLA Management: Proven track record of meeting strict Turn Around Times (TAT) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Training & Mentoring: Designing training materials and onboarding new hires to improve team capability and cross-functionality.
  • Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients to resolve issues effectively.

Hp

Senior Process Associate

Jul 2007Mar 2010 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • High-Volume Order Processing: Managed the end-to-end order lifecycle for 100+ partner orders weekly, achieving 99% accuracy and ensuring strict adherence to global trade compliance and audit standards.
  • ERP & Financial Reconciliation: Executed monthly reconciliation of 200+ ERP transactions and managed Credit Rebilling activities, improving billing accuracy by 10% through rigorous data validation in SAP.
  • Dispute Resolution & CSAT: Resolved 50+ complex customer discrepancies and billing disputes using Root Cause Analysis. Reduced resolution time (TAT) by 20% and implemented corrective actions that drove a 15% increase in Customer Satisfaction (CSAT).
  • Process Improvement & Leadership: Led daily service operations and implemented strategic workflows that boosted overall operational efficiency by 18%, maintaining a consistent 97% Service Delivery Quality.
  • Reporting & Analytics: Compiled and analyzed quarterly KPI metrics for 5 cross-functional teams, providing data-driven insights that accelerated management decision-making speed by 25%.
  • Team Training: Directed the onboarding and training of 10 peers on Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes and billing systems, increasing team process knowledge and capability by 30%.
Order ManagementOrder ProcessingHigh-Volume Order Processing

Education

Sheshadripuram Degree College

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) — Accounting and Finance

Jan 2004Jan 2007