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Akash Chandrakar

@akashchandrakar

Zonal Manager (North) at BYJU’s

Bangalore, India

BYJU’s | Think & Learn Private LimitedSRM UNIVERSITY

Akash Chandrakar is an experienced sales and business development professional with a strong background in managing revenue growth and expanding market presence. During his tenure at BYJU’s, he managed monthly revenue exceeding 2+cr and successfully developed sales strategies, improving NPS by 32% YOY. He has a proven track record of leading teams, streamlining processes, and achieving significant sales targets across various territories.

Experience

Zonal Manager (North)-Sales Development

BYJU’s | Think & Learn Private Limited

Sep 2001 - PresentBangalore, India

Managed monthly revenue of 2+cr for K10 division with increase in monthly volume from 250 to 300+. Developed a pipeline performance & CRM dashboard to forecast & track revenue growth, lead consumption & margin. Prepared & developed sales strategy by interacting with the cross-functional team by analysing the market positioning. Created & implemented sales training SOP ensuring reduced sales attrition from 35% to 13%. Designed “business development & brand expansion” analytical dashboard & onboarded new territory partners. Improved Net Promoter score (NPS) by 32% YOY, focusing on sales funnel performance metrics.

Sales Business Development

BYJU’s | Think & Learn Private Limited

Aug 2001 - Aug 2001Bangalore, India

Led Byju's sales development strategy; expanded sales vertical from 60 to 200+ offices PAN India. Recruited & trained sales executive & maintained a performer percentage of 62% compared to the team average of 43%. Reduced attrition rate by 15% & increased retention by 12% by streamlining projects based on skillset. Orchestrated data-driven regional analysis research to enhance sales, resulting in a 25% increase in new revenue.

Team Lead- Business Development

BYJU’s | Think & Learn Private Limited

Jun 2001 - Jul 2001Bangalore, India

Acquired new customer base with lead conversion of 9% & generated 1 crore+ revenue. Forecasted sales numbers to gauge product by achieving 30K DRPS revenue in a cycle. Spearheaded a team of 12 employees & performed customer analysis & ensured timely delivery at adequate pricing. Managed premium & corporate campaigns like Facebook, Hamley's, INOX, TOI, and Premium Apartments. Assessed user journey, acquisition, conversion & retention & ensured 100% go-to-market (GTM) activities adherence. Enhanced product portfolio raised sales & achieved the highest number of units sold of the latest product –Disney's K3.

Business Development Associate

BYJU’s | Think & Learn Private Limited

Jun 2001 - May 2001Bangalore, India

Boosted revenue of .5Cr by bringing in & cementing relationships with customers through direct selling. Followed up with customers to ensure 95%+ sales compliance with Pre-Sales, Sales and Post-Sales Operations. Arranged potential client contacts by cold calling and cultivated relationships by maintaining 200+ daily calls. Achieved weekly targets of 2 - 2.5 lakhs within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere.

Education

SRM UNIVERSITY

B.Tech

Mechanical Engg

Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

Licenses & Certifications

Six Sigma Green Belt

Richard Chau

• No expiration

Advanced Excel

Oz du Soleil

• No expiration

Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

Kwame Christian and American Negotiation Institute

• No expiration

Skills

Product Development
Lifecycle Management
Product Costing
Product Strategy
Product Design
User Interface
Market Research
Marketing Strategy
Market Analysis
Tableau
Advanced Excel
SQL
Business Analysis
Data Analysis
Product Requirements
Acceptance Testing
Product Discovery
User Experience
User acquisition
GTM Strategy
Customer Acquisition
Negotiation
Brand Management
Sales Funnel
NPS
P&L
Pipeline Strategy