Abhishek Gupta

VP of Engineering

Gurgaon, Haryana, India24 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 24 years of experience in partner and alliance management
  • Proven track record in sales leadership and business development
  • Expert in building sustainable partner ecosystems
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B SaaS expert with extensive experience in partner management and sales leadership.

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Skills

Core Skills

Partner ManagementSales LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentChannel ManagementAccount ManagementSales Management

Other Skills

Partner Relationship ManagementProgram ManagementTechnology EvangelismGo-to-Market StrategyChannel SalesKey Account ManagementChannel DesignTerritory Account ManagementDistribution ManagementLead GenerationCold CallingSales ProspectingDirect SalesCash Flow ForecastingSustainable Business Strategies

About

Business Professional with 24 years experience in managing & developing various tier of Partners, Strategic Alliances, and Industry specific ISVs. Diverse experience in the information technology and high-tech industry, including a good blend of technology & solution selling, partner and alliance management, sales leadership and business development.

Experience

24 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
6 yrs 9 mos
Current Experience

Google cloud india private limited

Head - Strategic & Regional partnerships and ecosystem (India & SAARC)

Aug 2019Present · 6 yrs 9 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • Led partner planning process to achieve revenue goals and expand Google Cloud partner base.
  • Orchestrated collaboration among Cisco's partners to build a sustainable partner ecosystem.
  • Drove awareness of eco-system technology alliances to drive increased revenue.
  • · Building strong stakeholder relationships, performing advisory role to Business owners, Entrepreneurs, Sales heads and Frontline sellers, giving business insights, drive investments & ensuring partner profitability.
  • · Maintaining healthy account operations and improving customer satisfaction.
Partner Relationship ManagementSales ManagementProgram ManagementTechnology EvangelismPartner ManagementSales Leadership

Cisco

Partner Alliance Manager, Data Center & Virtualization, India and SAARC

Jul 2015Jul 2019 · 4 yrs · Gurgaon, India

  • Responsible towards defining, identifying, nurturing and expanding Cisco’s partner base for selling Data Center, Virtualization & Cloud solutions; leading partner planning process to achieve revenue; increase coverage of large SI, medium-size to large boutique resellers, and a long tail of smaller resellers to maximize pipeline and revenue; expanding partner mindshare towards Cisco’s solutions and offerings; orchestrating and driving collaboration amongst Cisco’s partners (VMware, Citrix, NetApp, EMC) towards building a sustainable partner ecosystem; drive awareness of eco-system Technology alliances and segment channels where triangulated GTM approach helps drive increased revenue.
Partner Relationship ManagementSales ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyChannel SalesPartner ManagementSales Leadership

Dell international services india pvt. ltd.

2 roles

National Channel Lead - Cloud Client Computing

Nov 2014Jul 2015 · 8 mos

  • Key responsibility is to develop Dell "Cloud Client" solution business through Global SI & focus partners nationally.
  • GEO Expansion, Territory expansion and increase enterprise business base through Inside Sales Team, Account Managers, Channel managers and Business Partners.
  • Enabling Dell’s Direct Sales team and Channel Partners by regular trainings both on product and technology.
  • Effectively utilize Dell tools and work closely with the necessary resources and field to meet sales objectives.
Channel SalesProgram ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyBusiness DevelopmentChannel Management

Sr. Enterprise Channel Account Manager

Feb 2008Jan 2015 · 6 yrs 11 mos

  • Retention/Development of the key accounts handled through business partners. Focus on maintaining and expanding business relationships/market share with existing & New Dell customers. Maintaining relationship with the CEOs, CFOs, CTO s and other key decision makers of various companies to ensure continuous business from the new and existing accounts.
  • Positioning DELL as a solution provider to the end user instead of just a hardware selling company, in a way being customer focused.
  • Acquiring and registering new channel partners to increase the revenue generation through higher sales via the partners.
  • Penetration and acquisition of new accounts. Focuses on identifying, qualifying, targeting and closing new business opportunities. Working persistently to gain new accounts and/or identify opportunities in account territory with focus on relationship business.
  • Focus on Increasing Line of Business (Enterprise Solutions, Client Products, Software’s & Peripherals etc) penetration within the existing and new market.
  • Effectively utilize Dell tools and work closely with the necessary resources and field to meet sales objectives.
  • Objection handling and conflict management
Key Account ManagementSales ManagementChannel SalesAccount ManagementBusiness Development

Hp

Area Sales Manager

May 2006Feb 2008 · 1 yr 9 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • Developed and managed a motivated network of retail partners, enhancing commitment to HP.
  • Fostered strong relationships with retailers to boost channel loyalty and affinity towards HP products.
  • Conducted training programs for retail sales executives, improving product knowledge and selling skills.
  • Drove key business fundamentals, including forecasting and inventory management, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
Channel DesignGo-to-Market StrategySales ManagementSales LeadershipChannel Management

Hcl infosystems ltd.[]

Area Sales Manager

Mar 2005May 2006 · 1 yr 2 mos · New Delhi Area, India · On-site

  • Managed and expanded HCL PC business through direct and indirect channels, enhancing market share.
  • Developed a robust channel network for HCL Desktops and Laptops, driving sales coverage.
  • Organized Employee Purchase Programs and generated leads through marketing activities, resulting in increased brand visibility.
  • Managing Key accounts and its sales cycle.
Partner Relationship ManagementTerritory Account ManagementChannel SalesSales ManagementChannel Management

Redington india ltd

Area Sales Manager

May 2003Mar 2005 · 1 yr 10 mos · Chennai & New Delhi · On-site

  • Managed Territory of Tamilnadu based out of Chennai (May'03 till Dec'04) & Delhi NCR based out of Delhi (Dec'24 till Mar'05).
  • Onboarded and nurtured business partnerships, expanding market presence in Tier 2 and 3 cities.
  • Executed resource planning and stock management, maintaining optimal inventory levels to meet demand.
  • Prepared detailed performance reports to inform strategic decision-making and drive sales growth.
Partner Relationship ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyDistribution ManagementChannel ManagementSales Leadership

Vitage systems private limited

Sales Account Manager

May 2001May 2003 · 2 yrs · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

  • Identifying, Creating & Developing Opportunities in the Enterprise segment for IBM & HP in the domain of IT Infrastructure which endpoints, Datacenter Infrastructure & Network Printing solutions.
  • Help customers define and refine their business requirements and IT requirements by working closely with them to understand their needs, goals and business priorities.
  • Enable Business-IT fitment by understanding IT Strategy, priorities, architectural / design goals ; and defining the overall landscape with various stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the customer to roll-out the overall RFP / RFI / Tender while adhering to various internal and regulatory guidelines
Sales ManagementKey Account ManagementLead GenerationAccount Management

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

General Management Program for Executive (GMPE 6) — Business Strategies & Business Sustainability

Jan 2013Jan 2014

Bangalore University

BBM — BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Jan 1997Jan 2000

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