GAURAV JAIN

Business Development Executive

Gurgaon, Haryana, India23 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 21 years of experience in telecom and IT.
  • Led multi-million-dollar programs successfully.
  • Recognized for excellence in client relationship management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecom and IT Executive with extensive experience in client management and business development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Client Relationship ManagementP&l ManagementSalesOperations StrategyTeam ManagementBusiness Development

Other Skills

Program ManagementClient EngagementSales ManagementQuote to Cash OperationsKaizenAutomationOperations ManagementRevenue ManagementStakeholder ManagementInnovation ManagementBudget ManagementPre-salesService DeliverySolution ArchitectureBusiness Analysis

About

I am Gaurav Jain, having 21 years of experience in telecom, information technology, business development and am responsible for leading the client relationship at CXO level, business development, revenue generation and P&L management. I have led large & complex multi-million-dollar programs from techno-commercial, delivery management, people management, partner/vendor management & client engagement perspective. I am an expert in managing client relationship at CXO level and managing internal teams to deliver to customer needs within the budget. I have played the role of Client Executive/Partner for leading Telecom Accounts in India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh. I have deep experience in Telecom Business, IT Industry and have managed large diverse teams to deliver to business needs & transformational IT Programs ensuring client satisfaction. I have successfully established the sales / business development program in the large client account and led sales team to achieve and outperform the sales targets and have mentored them to become independent. I managed sales, business development in all the areas of telecom, security, internal IT support covering all aspects of infrastructure (hardware, software), managed infrastructure and security services. Led the entire sales for the SIEM (Security incident and event management) solution and related enhancements for leading telecom account. Led the engagement & collaborated (co-created) with the leading OEM, ISVs & related ecosystem creating client value and winning new business opportunities. I had also led the entire quote to cash operations (from sales to collections) for the client accounts in the entire North & East region in IBM successfully. I have done certification in client partner role and being a certified manager. I am a IBM Certified Client Partner Executive & IBM Certified Manager. Key Skillsets Managing Key Stakeholders (CXO Level) | Business Development & Relationship Management | Solution Engagement | Sales | P&L & Revenue Management| Key Account Management | Operations Strategy & Chief Operations Officer | Cost Optimization | Team Management & Talent Management| Application, Infrastructure & Security Services

Experience

23 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
11 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
21 yrs 10 mos
Current Experience

Ibm

5 roles

Squad Leader/COO North - IBM Services

Apr 2019Dec 2019 · 8 mos

  • Led the entire quote to cash operations (from sales to collections) for the client accounts in the entire North & East region in IBM successfully.
  • This spanned across more than 100 + Clients across GTS (now Kyndryl) and GBS Brands, Revenue size of XXX $ Mn and backlogs & signings > $ XX Mn
  • Managed large cross functional team of business analysts, contract managers, bid managers, contract leaders, financial analysts/CAs/finance controllers, account receivables team
  • Key Achievements **
  • One of the best managers & received IBM Certified Manager badge
  • Received IBM Asia Pacific Award for implementing Kaizen and Automation for cognitive contract management (#1 across AP)
  • Received engagement, manager score of 95 % + (amongst the top IBM Worldwide) and mentoring team fostering high performance and satisfied team
Quote to Cash OperationsTeam ManagementKaizenAutomationOperations Strategy

Account Leader - Leading Banking & Financial Services Organization

Promoted

Jan 2019Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

  • Leading the CXO level relationship, P&L, sales & overall program management for HSBC (one of the largest banks and marque IBM's client).
  • Key Achievements **
  • Led the program, engaged with client stakeholders resulting into rapid growth of IBM revenue within first six months (Fastest in IBM's Financial Services Sector in Q4 2021 & Q1 2022)
  • Received appreciation from client stakeholders supporting in their digital transformation journey
Client Relationship ManagementP&L ManagementSalesProgram Management

Client Partner Executive/General Manager - Airtel Account

Promoted

Jan 2014Dec 2018 · 4 yrs 11 mos

  • Led the team of sales representatives, established the sales / business development program from the scratch for entire Airtel Account and led sales team to achieve and outperform the sales targets and mentored them to become independent.
  • Generated new opportunities, managed the revenue & overall program leading to increased profitability. Managed the entire revenue engine from signings till revenue recognition & collections.
  • Developed the partner ecosystem in line with client strategy and grew the revenue share for IBM by creating win win proposals
  • Led the new deal signings for managed services deal for internal applications ($ XX Mn)
  • Key Achievements **
  • Received award from IBM MD for managing the overall new opportunities program successfully increasing account profitability
  • Received award from IBM Leadership for signing of the opportunity for the Billing Certification & infrastructure transformation for Airtel (high visibility initiative from client CIO & business standpoint)
  • Received Eminence & Excellence Award from India/South Asia GTS (now Kyndryl) COO & GM for outperforming revenue targets
Sales ManagementBusiness DevelopmentRevenue ManagementSales

Client Executive - Airtel (Airtel Business, Internal Functions,Security, Sri Lanka, Retail, Centum)

Jan 2008Dec 2013 · 5 yrs 11 mos

  • Promoted to Client Executive and portfolio increased to manage the B2B Business (Airtel Business & Long Distance Services), DTH Services, Airtel Sri Lanka, Security Services, Bharti Subsidiaries - Centum Learning, Bharti Retail & Bharti Realty. Managed the stakeholders & overall program.
  • Led the deal for DTH Services for Airtel ($ XX Million) from techno-commercial perspective involving more than 20 applications, integrated BSS stack, Large Infrastructure and 80 member team
  • Led the end users services management deal for Centum Learning
  • Led the IBM Q Radar SIEM (Security Incident & Event Management) deal for Airtel ($ X Mn)
  • Key Achievements **
  • Received IBM Asia Pacific Award for managing Bharti Airtel client & exemplifying IBM Value “Dedication to client success”
  • Recognized as “Top Talent” in IBM three times (Year 2008, 2009, & 2013)
  • Received recognition from Bharti Airtel CIO for playing instrumental role in delivery of IT programs
Stakeholder ManagementProgram ManagementClient Relationship Management

Account Manager - Airtel

Apr 2004Dec 2007 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Led the Client Relationship, Program Management, Sales for Airtel Fixed Line Services
  • Led the team of 30+ team members and managed the client relationship with Airtel Circles' CEO (Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu)
  • Key Achievements **
  • Received Award from IBM Leadership for improving client satisfaction in Airtel Account
  • Selected for Innovation program, showcased project “Office of Future” to IBM Leadership Team in New York, USA
Client Relationship ManagementProgram Management

Bharti airtel limited

Assistant Manager

Jan 2002Jan 2004 · 2 yrs · New Delhi, Delhi, India

  • Led the Program Management & Governance for Airtel. Managed the entire budget, IT spending for Airtel along with new strategic initiatives. Managed the partner ecosystem along formulation of new RFPs. Managed the Fraud Management & Revenue Assurance Portfolio.
Program ManagementBudget ManagementOperations Strategy

Education

Indian Instt of Information Technology & Management (IIITM)

MBA — Information Technology

Jan 2000Jan 2002

BIT

BTech (Electronics & Telecom)

Jan 1996Jan 2000

Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi

1996 Batch

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