Devendra Rachelker, PMP® — Business Development Executive
With over 15 years of experience as a business development professional, I specialize in sales, business development, relationship management, account management, people leadership, and revenue generation. My career has been defined by driving growth, building strong partnerships, and streamlining processes to deliver measurable impact. At Zippee, I introduced clear SOPs and CRM integration to enhance sales and account management, which enabled us to acquire 130 brands, achieve a 90% retention rate, and consistently deliver on 88% SLA adherence. At Mint Hotels, I successfully reduced OTA commission outflow by 20% and improved ARR by 10% through channel diversification, boosting direct bookings, and renegotiating with high-cost OTAs. I am known for my ability to navigate challenging business environments with resilience and adaptability, while maintaining a disciplined focus on results. Empathetic, goal-oriented, and people-focused, I strive to balance flexibility in approach with a strong commitment to outcomes. Guided by my core values of respect, balance, integrity, partnership, and excellence, I align seamlessly with organizational goals. My strengths in adaptability, curiosity, emotional intelligence, self-discipline, and strong work ethics enable me to consistently overcome challenges and deliver sustainable growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned professional in Business Development and Strategic Partnerships across E-Commerce and Hospitality sectors.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 14 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Strategic Partnerships
- Revenue Generation
- Business Development
- Sales Management
Career Highlights
- Over 15 years in business development and partnerships.
- Achieved 90% retention rate at Zippee.
- Led D2C business expansion across five major cities.
Work Experience
Viacom18 Sports
Senior Manager - Brand Partnerships (1 yr 5 mos)
Zippee
Head Of Partnerships (1 yr 8 mos)
Shadowfax
Associate Director - Business Development (4 mos)
eBay
Regional Manager - West & South (1 yr 1 mo)
Mint Hotels & Resorts
Head - Ecommerce and Key Accounts (2 yrs)
Make My Trip
Zonal Manager (2 yrs 2 mos)
SABMiller India
Area Sales Manager - Goa (4 yrs 4 mos)
Greenapple Hospitality
Key Account Manager (1 yr 7 mos)
Education
Marketing and Sales Management at Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Welingkar Institute of Management
Certification Course at IIDE - The Digital School
Bachelor's in Hotel and Tourism Management Studies at Kohinoor College of Hotel and Tourism Management Studies