Aakash Sharma

Business Development Manager

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India7 yrs 7 mos experience

Key Highlights

Proven track record in scaling operations.
Expert in building high-performance teams.
Strong execution of growth strategies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Business Operations Leader with expertise in scaling startups and driving growth strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business OperationsTeam ManagementB2b SalesVendor ManagementSourcing & Vendor ManagementMarketingSales And Marketing

Other Skills

Business DevelopmentCross-functional CollaborationSales ExecutionTerritory ExpansionStakeholder ManagementStartup GrowthGTM StrategyRegional Strategy

About

Dynamic and result-driven Business Leader with hands-on experience in scaling growth operations across top startups like Paytm, Meesho, Udaan, and Ninjacart. Currently serving as a Regional Business Manager at TradeCredit, I specialize in building high-performance teams, driving operational efficiency, and executing GTM strategies across multiple geographies. Known for my ability to drive impact through strong execution, team alignment, and deep market understanding. I thrive in fast-paced, challenging environments and enjoy turning chaos into scalable systems. Let’s connect if you're building something ambitious — I believe in growth through collaboration, ownership, and relentless execution. 📍 Based in Indore | 🤝 Open to Managerial & Leadership Opportunities

Experience

7 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 4 mos

Average Tenure

11 mos

Current Experience

Tradecredit

Regional Business Manager

Jun 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Leading business operations across central India with focus on regional growth & profitability.
Building high-performing teams to drive field execution, merchant engagement, and operational KPIs.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams for credit operations, product rollout, and compliance.
Driving strategic initiatives for market expansion and partner development.

Business DevelopmentVendor ManagementCross-functional CollaborationTeam ManagementBusiness Operations

Paytm

Team Lead

Feb 2023 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Managed a team of 10+ field executives for merchant onboarding & activation in Tier-2/3 regions.
Increased QR code penetration & digital payments adoption by over 120% in assigned districts.
Implemented training modules and performance tracking to improve efficiency & daily closure rate.
Worked closely with backend ops, product, and risk teams to enhance service quality.

B2B SalesTeam ManagementSales Execution

Praman

Manager

May 2022 – Feb 2023 · 9 mos · Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Handled business partnerships and farmer-supplier relations for agritech marketplace.
Optimized sourcing operations through data-driven vendor management.
Increased active seller base by 60% in 6 months via strategic outreach.
Reported directly to regional heads with insights and weekly performance dashboards.

Vendor ManagementBusiness Operations

Meesho

Sourcing Manager

Nov 2021 – May 2022 · 6 mos · Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Scaled local supplier onboarding for lifestyle and general merchandise categories.
Negotiated pricing, resolved logistic concerns, and improved return/replacement rate.
Contributed to regional GMV growth with consistent month-over-month sourcing targets.
Mentored new team members for quicker ramp-up and quality compliance.

Sourcing & Vendor ManagementBusiness Operations

Ninjacart

2 roles

Marketing Manager

Promoted

Mar 2021 – Nov 2021 · 8 mos · Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Spearheaded regional marketing initiatives across B2B channels to drive customer acquisition and supplier engagement.
Designed and executed localized campaigns that improved monthly order volume and brand penetration across Tier-2 & Tier-3 cities.
Collaborated with category, sourcing, and logistics teams to align marketing efforts with real-time supply-demand dynamics.
Led digital promotions, vendor onboarding drives, and ATL/BTL activities to boost visibility in target clusters.
Generated performance reports using analytics dashboards to improve ROI and optimize future campaigns.

MarketingB2B Sales

Team Lead

Nov 2020 – Mar 2021 · 4 mos · Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Led a small team of sourcing associates across vegetable supply chain.
Coordinated last-mile delivery and real-time vendor communications.
Ensured fulfilment SLAs with minimal wastage and customer escalations.

Udaan.com

Sales And Marketing Specialist

Sep 2018 – Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Core member of ground team responsible for expanding Udaan’s presence in Central India.
Closed bulk deals with kirana stores, wholesalers, and local manufacturers.
Conducted training for newly onboarded sellers on app usage and selling strategy.
Maintained consistent top-performer status for 5+ quarters.

Sales And Marketing