S

Sakshi Maheshwari

Business Development Executive

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India5 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Top 0.48% globally in Cisco’s Sales Associates Program.
  • Delivered $5M+ annual revenue consistently exceeding quotas.
  • Drove 120% growth in solution adoption through AI alignment.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sales and Business Development professional in the Technology sector.

Contact

Skills

Core Skills

Sales ManagementAccount ManagementMarket IntelligenceMarket ResearchSoftware Development

Other Skills

Account ExecutivesSales ProcessesData AnalysisNegotiationSalesforce LightningSales PresentationsUnixMainframeB2CDirect SalesState and Local Government SalesStrategic PartnershipsRelationship BuildingGo-to-Market StrategyCompetitive Analysis

About

I drive growth at the intersection of technology, strategy, partnerships and execution. As part of the Digital Transformation Office at Cisco, I contribute to complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across Defense, Healthcare, E-Governance, and Smart Cities — collaborating with cross-functional teams and ecosystem stakeholders to advance strategic opportunities. Recognised among the top 0.48% globally for Cisco’s Sales Associates Program (CSAP), I bring a blend of technical grounding and commercial execution. I manage multiple partner and customer accounts, working closely with them to identify expansion opportunities, support structured sales motions, and drive revenue growth. I was also selected to participate in leadership roundtables with the CEO and global and regional executives, gaining exposure to enterprise strategy and APJC market priorities. My focus is on building scalable growth models, strengthening strategic alliances, and creating long-term value for customers and partners.

Experience

5 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
--
Average Tenure
--
Current Experience

Cisco

3 roles

Sales Business Development Manager

Promoted

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Hybrid

  • Owned account executive responsibilities and partner- led growth across a portfolio of 40+ customer units spanning Defence, e-Governance, and Smart Cities, with end-to-end responsibility for pipeline creation, quota attainment, and account expansion.
  • Delivered $5M+ annual revenue and consistently exceeded 100% quota attainment across net-new, renewal, and expansion opportunities within complex, tender-driven environments. .
  • Built and qualified $30M+ sales pipeline for FY25–26, driving 120% growth in solution adoption by aligning AI-enabled architectures with customer digital transformation priorities.
  • Closed a $2.5M+ multi-portfolio opportunity by orchestrating alignment across customer stakeholders, strategic partners, and Cisco presales and commercial teams.
  • Led CXO, Secretary, CIO, and CISO-level engagements, planned solution workshops, and value-based proposals focused on scalability, compliance, and ROI.
  • Enabled net-new logo acquisition and built account strategies, balancing hunter and farmer motions across long-cycle public sector and enterprise sales environments.
Account ExecutivesSales ProcessesSales ManagementData AnalysisNegotiationMarket Intelligence+1

Sales Business Development Representative

Promoted

Aug 2023Mar 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos · Hybrid

  • As a BDR in Cisco’s Digital Transformation Office, I help Public Sector customers accelerate their digital journeys through an outside-in, strategy-led approach.
  • Drove demand generation and thought leadership through publication of three AI-focused blogs on NASSCOM, resulting in a 50% increase in inbound engagement.
  • Achieved 130% and 120% of KSO in two consecutive years FY24 and FY25
  • Shaped RFPs to position our portfolio early in the decision cycle
  • Led impactful demos and POCs to build real-world partner use cases
  • Piloted emerging tech initiatives (AI, IoT, AR/VR) with key partners
  • Increased executive engagement by 60%, strengthening strategic relationships and improving deal velocity and pipeline conversion.
  • Identified and activated 16 customer accounts, unlocking incremental revenue through upsell, cross-sell, and expansion strategies and reversing account stagnation.
Salesforce LightningSales PresentationsMarket IntelligenceSales Management

Associate Sales Representative| Virtual Sales Account Manager

Aug 2022Jul 2023 · 11 mos · Hybrid

  • Driving revenue growth across 60+ partner accounts through competitive positioning and consultative selling.
  • Expanded partner and distributor reach by leveraging technical, sales, & communication skills
  • Engaged CXOs and key stakeholders to position Cisco’s architectures, solutions, and value
  • Acquired new accounts and increased market share with structured operating plans
  • Strengthened partner ecosystem — resellers, distributors, and system integrators
  • Collaborated cross-functionally (Finance, Ops, Legal, Tech Support) to deliver best-fit solutions and streamline the sales process

Ey

Summer Intern

May 2021Jun 2021 · 1 mo · Gurugram · Hybrid

  • Worked in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) sector, delivering high-quality research and analysis for strategic projects.
  • Worked in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) sector, delivering high-quality research and analysis for strategic projects.
  • Conducted in-depth research on companies across AI, tech, and partnerships using various sources
  • Delivered structured, high-standard outputs with actionable insights
  • Collaborated with project managers to develop new ideas and analyses
  • Used relevant tools, databases, and frameworks to present findings with clarity and impact
Data AnalysisMarket IntelligenceMarket Research

Tata consultancy services

Assistant Systems Engineer

Feb 2020Nov 2020 · 9 mos · India · Hybrid

  • Assisted in development, testing, and debugging of application modules under senior supervision.
  • Resolved basic production/QA defects and supported application maintenance activities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environment and updated task progress regularly.

Amdocs

Associate Software Engineering

Oct 2018Oct 2019 · 1 yr · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

  • Played a key role in end-to-end application maintenance across onshore and offshore teams, working on diverse technologies and platforms.
  • Collaborated closely with clients to gather requirements and implement necessary changes
  • Worked primarily with DBMS, Unix, and mainframe technologies
  • Contributed to multiple migration projects using tools like Toad, SVN, Extra, WinSCP, and PuTTY
  • Gained foundational knowledge in DevOps practices and tools
UnixMainframeSoftware Development

Byju's (think & learn pvt. ltd.)

Business Development Associate

Jun 2018Aug 2018 · 2 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area · On-site

  • Worked in a B2C individual contributor role focused on promoting BYJU’s experiential learning model.
  • Achieved 150% of weekly sales targets in first two weeks; awarded Best Trainee twice
  • Engaged with parents and students to drive personalized learning adoption
  • Conducted counseling sessions to showcase BYJU’s pedagogy and solutions
  • Contributed to revenue growth through both inside and direct sales exposure
B2CDirect SalesSales Management

Education

Head-External Associations•Admissions Committee

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management

Apr 2021Apr 2022

K J Somaiya Institute of Management

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Marketing

Jan 2020Jan 2022

Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Computer Science

Jan 2014Jan 2018

Stackforce found 100+ more professionals with Sales Management & Account Management

Explore similar profiles based on matching skills and experience