Upainder Agnihotri

Co-Founder

India12 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

Founder of Edup Connect enhancing K-12 education.
Consistent revenue growth in sales roles.
Ranked 1st among 120 BDEs at Unacademy.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Education industry expert with strong sales and entrepreneurial skills.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic PlanningProgram DevelopmentSalesClient Relationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipRetail SalesAccount Management

Other Skills

B2CBusiness NetworkingBusiness OwnershipBusiness StrategyBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Client CoordinationClient DevelopmentClient RelationsClient Relationships StrengtheningClient ServicesCommunicationComplex SalesCorporate BrandingCustomer ServiceDigital Marketing

About

As the founder of Edup Connect, I bring over one year of entrepreneurial experience to enhancing the Indian K-12 education system. By focusing on strategic planning, program development, and partnerships, our organization bridges local educational practices with global trends. We design study tours, workshops, and conferences to empower school leaders with international insights. Previously, I contributed to driving sales and achieving consistent revenue growth in roles at Dextres and Unacademy. These experiences honed my skills in retail sales and client relationship management. My journey reflects a strong commitment to creating impactful solutions that address the evolving needs of education and business sectors.

Experience

12 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 11 mos

Current Experience

Edup connect pvt. ltd

Founder

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

As the founder of Edup Connect, I lead an organization dedicated to enhancing the Indian K-12 education system by connecting school leaders with global educational practices. My role involves guiding the strategic direction of the company, developing impactful programs, and building partnerships that promote international learning opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning: Shape the overall vision and mission of Edup Connect, focusing on the intersection of Indian education and global trends.
Program Development: Create and manage study tours, workshops, and conferences that provide Indian school leaders with exposure to international educational practices.
Partnerships: Establish relationships with educational institutions and organizations globally to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Business Operations: Oversee the growth and operations of Edup Connect, ensuring the expansion of our services across India and into new markets.
Thought Leadership: Share insights on educational trends and innovations through speaking engagements and content creation.

Start-up LeadershipBusiness OwnershipStrategic PlanningProgram Development

Dextres

Sales Manager

Jan 2023 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

Developed and executed high-impact sales strategies that consistently surpassed team targets and drove substantial month-over-month revenue growth.
Built and maintained strong, long-term client partnerships, securing repeat business and expanding the customer base. Successfully managed the entire sales lifecycle, from lead generation and nurturing to client onboarding and relationship management.

Team ManagementSalesProject ManagementClient DevelopmentRevenue GenerationClient Relations+2

Unacademy

Senior Business Development Executive

Jan 2021 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos · Delhi, India · Remote

Working in the Defence category.
Closing sales and achieving sales targets.
In simple words - 3 Cs - Contact, Counsel and close.
Maintaining an avg of 110% target in the last 10 months.
Ranked 1st out of 120 BDEs in the entire Defence category.

Direct SalesBusiness DevelopmentSalesNew Business DevelopmentAccount Management

Offpich

Founder

Jan 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · Remote

As the founder of Offpich, I have led the company through a significant transformation from its origins in recruitment consulting.

EntrepreneurshipRetail SalesB2CE-Commerce

Timesjobs

Account Manager

Nov 2016 – Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Noida

Here I've to generate potential clients, those who were decision-makers of the company and provide the services of Times Jobs. We are dealing with database services, Marketing, and Branding services. My role was to visit the client and explain all the services according to the requirement of the client.

Software as a Service (SaaS)Digital MediaSalesComplex SalesNew Business DevelopmentKey Account Management+2

Multiple companies

Sales Professional

Apr 2013 – Aug 2016 · 3 yrs 4 mos · On-site

I held various small jobs in multiple organizations to explore new things and, of course, to earn money. During this time, I tutored children, worked as a waiter, and sold Ayurvedic medicine, health insurance, and wallet security services.

Business DevelopmentSalesNew Business Development