Pragya Prakash

Business Development Executive

India9 yrs 7 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in building and scaling SaaS products.
  • Strong background in enterprise sales and stakeholder management.
  • Proven track record in driving product adoption and retention.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Business Development expert with a focus on enterprise sales and go-to-market strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentGo-to-market StrategyPartner DevelopmentEnterprise SalesCustomer Relationship ManagementSales Management

Other Skills

SaaS SalesMarket ResearchAnalytical SkillsProduct DemonstrationCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Competitive IntelligenceLead GenerationBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Business InitiativesStrategic RelationshipsCommunications StrategyManaging PartnersKey AccountsIdentifying New OpportunitiesChannel Partners

About

Building and scaling SaaS products from 0→1, owning the journey from first outreach to long-term adoption and retention. Currently at Amazon, I’m part of the team building and scaling SmartHub - an omni-channel SaaS product - from the ground up (0→1). I drive the end-to-end seller lifecycle, from outbound prospecting and cold outreach to product demos, conversion, onboarding, and long-term retention. A key part of my role involves working closely with sellers to understand their needs and translating those insights into product and go-to-market improvements. Prior to this, at SAP, I worked across both direct sales and partner ecosystems, managing relationships with partners and enterprise customers to drive adoption of SaaS solutions. This experience helped me build a strong foundation in enterprise sales, stakeholder management, and navigating complex deal cycles. I also worked as an Area Sales Manager at Hindustan Zinc (Vedanta Group), where I managed large-scale industrial sales and developed a strong grounding in on-ground execution, customer management, and commercial operations. I enjoy building things from scratch, working closely with cross-functional teams, and owning outcomes across the full revenue lifecycle - not just acquisition, but also adoption and long-term value creation. Early in my career, I was selected to work closely with Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group, as part of a Young Professionals Program - an experience that shaped my approach to ownership, decision-making, and operating at scale. I’m particularly interested in building and scaling SaaS and marketplace businesses through strong go-to-market execution.

Experience

9 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 11 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 8 mos
Current Experience

Amazon

Business Development Manager

Oct 2024Present · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Business Development Manager | Amazon
  • a) Leading the 0→1 launch and scale of an omni-channel SaaS product, driving adoption across a growing seller base
  • b) Owning the end-to-end seller lifecycle from outbound prospecting and demos to conversion, onboarding, and retention
  • c) Working closely with sellers to identify pain points and improve product-market fit
  • d) Acting as the voice of the seller, influencing product direction and GTM strategy
  • e) Collaborating cross-functionally to accelerate adoption and remove operational bottlenecks
Business DevelopmentGo-to-Market StrategySaaS SalesMarket ResearchAnalytical SkillsProduct Demonstration+4

Sap

2 roles

Partner Business Manager

Mar 2023Sep 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • a) Managed a diverse partner ecosystem across domestic and international markets
  • b) Led joint business planning and GTM initiatives to drive market expansion
  • c) Strengthened pipeline quality through structured reviews and demand generation strategies
  • d) Acted as a key bridge between partners and internal teams to resolve execution challenges
Business InitiativesStrategic RelationshipsPartner DevelopmentCommunications StrategyManaging PartnersBusiness Development+35

Industry Account Executive

Aug 2021Mar 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Industry Account Executive - Strategic Customers, SAP
  • a) Drove enterprise SaaS sales for digital transformation initiatives
  • b) Engaged with CXOs and senior stakeholders to position SAP solutions
  • c) Owned the end-to-end sales cycle, including solutioning, pricing, and negotiations
Business InitiativesContract NegotiationStrategic RelationshipsBookingsCustomer-Focused SellingCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)+35

Hindustan zinc

2 roles

Area Sales Manager

Promoted

Mar 2021Aug 2021 · 5 mos

  • Area Sales Manager
  • a) Managed large-scale industrial sales operations for zinc products
  • b) Handled customer relationships, pricing coordination, and execution
  • c) Worked closely with internal teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment and commercial operations
Business InitiativesContract NegotiationStrategic RelationshipsBookingsCustomer-Focused SellingCommunications Strategy+22

Chairman's Office

Sep 2020Feb 2021 · 5 mos

  • Young Professionals Program - Chairman's Office
  • Selected to work closely with Chairman Anil Agarwal under the Young Professionals Program; supported strategic initiatives through research, benchmarking, and stakeholder coordination, while developing insights, dashboards, and presentations for business decision-making.
Communications StrategyData ManipulationMessagingClient Relations

Bosch india

MBA Summer Intern

Apr 2019May 2019 · 1 mo · Greater Bengaluru Area

  • MBA Intern – Strategy | Bosch India
  • Conducted market and competitor analysis for gasoline systems and automotive accessories, identifying high-potential product segments and supporting portfolio expansion through retailer and mechanic insights.
Communications StrategyStrategic InsightsData ManipulationPivot TablesMarket ResearchPresentation Skills

Sadrag

Sustainability & Social Responsibility

Oct 2018Feb 2019 · 4 mos · Ghaziabad

  • Led a social impact project focused on sustainability, developing a low-cost handwash model and enabling self-help groups through training in production, sales, and distribution.
Market ResearchMarketing Communications

Freelance

Content Writer

Mar 2018Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Web Content WritingContent MarketingCommunications StrategyDigital MarketingMessagingSocial Media Content Creation+2

Accenture

Application Developer

Jan 2016Jul 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Maintained and optimized mainframe operations for an insurance client, improving efficiency through automation, resolving recurring job failures, and supporting knowledge sharing and team enablement.

Education

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

PGDM - Marketing

Jan 2018Jan 2020

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar

B.E — Electronics & Electrical

Jan 2012Jan 2016

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