Anish Rajan — Business Development Executive
Sales development leader with 20+ years of experience driving pipeline growth, team performance, and operational excellence across global markets. Proven track record of building scalable SDR systems, revitalising underperforming teams, and delivering consistent revenue impact. Passionate about coaching, enablement, and cross-functional collaboration to unify teams and accelerate outcomes. My experience spans all markets and languages across North America and the APAC region, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of diverse business landscapes. I’ve had the privilege of leading both quota-carrying and non-quota-carrying teams, which has provided me with unique insights that have shaped my leadership style. At my core, I am a builder with a passion for driving high performance and business growth. My critical drivers for success include Coaching for Performance, Talent Development, and Operational Excellence. I also value forging solid partnerships and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, as these relationships are crucial for achieving consistent, exceptional results and crafting solutions that meet both business and client needs.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sales Development Leader with expertise in SaaS and B2B sales strategies.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 20 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Sales Management
- Team Leadership
- Sales Development
- Team Management
- Business Development
- Account Management
- Channel Management
- Sales Strategy
- Customer Support
- Technical Consulting
Career Highlights
- 20+ years of experience in sales development.
- Proven track record in building scalable SDR systems.
- Expert in coaching and team performance enhancement.
Work Experience
Salesforce
Manager, Sales Development (6 mos)
ServiceNow
Global Sales Development Manager (2 yrs 6 mos)
Freshworks
Lead - Sales Development (1 yr 9 mos)
Trackerwave Pvt Ltd
VP of Sales (1 yr 4 mos)
Aspire Systems
Head - India Sales (1 yr 10 mos)
Oracle
Associate Consulting Sales Manager (3 yrs)
IBM
Inside Sales Manager (1 yr 2 mos)
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
Team Lead - Business Development Channel Manager (1 yr 8 mos)
Channel Manager (3 yrs 4 mos)
Associate Consulting Sales Manager – Universities, Colleges and Schools for North America (1 yr 2 mos)
Synaptris Decisions Pvt. Ltd.
Techno Commercial Consultant – US Region (2 yrs 3 mos)
Business Development Consultant - North America Sales (East Commercial) (1 yr 3 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at University of Madras
Higher Secondary at Atomic Energy Central School
at Kendriya Vidyalaya