Ankush Saraf — Business Development Executive
I specialize in delivering binary outcomes – either securing a sale or not. It's that straightforward. I am a dynamic and results-driven Enterprise Sales Leader with over 15 years of experience in driving revenue growth through new business acquisitions of large enterprises. I am known for building new business revenue lines from the grounds up and have a proven track record in executing go-to-market strategies, penetrating complex accounts, and navigating C-level stakeholder environments. I have consistently exceeded million-dollar quotas by developing and executing enterprise sales strategies, tactics and action plans, building relationships in existing accounts and understanding customers and trends. My expertise lies in selling Learning and Talent Consulting Service Offerings, SaaS-based learning Platforms/Products, Customized Talent Transformation, and Workforce Agility & Skill Development solutions through diagnostic discovery, thought leadership, and enterprise stakeholder and solution mapping. With a strong grasp of buyer psychology and organizational dynamics, I have driven both new logo wins and account expansion, fueling sustainable revenues for GTM teams. In addition to my sales expertise, I possess exceptional communication skills both written and verbal. My ability to tailor and create compelling presentations and proposals is highly effective. I have a proven ability to interface with clients and deliver effective pitches and demos that builds confidence among buyers and helps in Sales Closures. CORE COMPETENCIES - L&D, Talent and Workforce Development Consulting - Enterprise SaaS Product Sales: LMS, LXP, TMP, Content Cloud - B2B Sales - C-level Stakeholder Engagement - Complex Deal Navigation - New Business and Client Acquisition - Strategic Account Management - Renewals and Expansion, Upsell and Cross sell - Go-to-Market Strategy: Territory Planning & Pipeline Development - Revenue Generation - Solution Consulting - Technology Sales - Hunting and Farming - Key Account Management
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS sales expert with a strong focus on enterprise solutions and stakeholder engagement.
Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 15 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Enterprise Software Sales
- New Business Development
- Strategic Sales
- Revenue Generation
- Consultative Sales
- Training Sales
- Talent Consulting
- Enterprise Sales
Career Highlights
- Over 15 years of enterprise sales leadership experience.
- Proven track record in exceeding million-dollar quotas.
- Expertise in navigating complex C-level stakeholder environments.
Work Experience
SHL
Sales Lead (11 mos)
Cornerstone OnDemand
Regional Sales and Account Manager (4 yrs 4 mos)
Multiple Organizations - Business Transformation Solutions & ERP
Freelance Consultant - Sales and New Business Development (5 mos)
Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)
Manager - Sales, New Business Development and Strategic Alliances (2 yrs)
Walchand Plus
Business Consultant - Sales and New Business (1 yr 3 mos)
Centum Learning Limited
Group Manager (8 mos)
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
Sales Manager (2 yrs 8 mos)
FranklinCovey
Client Partner (2 yrs 10 mos)
Education
Bachelors in Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) at Seedling Academy of design, technology and management
J and k Board at Dewan Badrinath Vidya Mandir, Jammu