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Akash Rathor

@akashrathor

Business Development Manager at One97 Communications - Paytm

Chandigarh

One97 Communications - PaytmDAV Institute of Engineering & Technology

Akash Rathor is an achievement-driven professional with 5 years of experience in Sales, Customer Engagement, and Team Management. He is a recognized people manager skilled in transforming low-performing teams into high-caliber workforces. Currently serving as a Business Development Manager at Paytm, he specializes in strategic planning, P&L management, and building strong sales infrastructure.

Experience

Business Development Manager

One97 Communications - Paytm

Jul 2001 - PresentChandigarh

Manage relationships with SMB/ Start-up ecosystem partners to drive business growth. Built a strong sales infrastructure from the ground up, expanded penetration in new markets, and delivered immediate results producing new business while directing business development, deal organization, and building credibility and rapport with new and existing custom. Manage relationships with internal stakeholders (i.e., Leadership, Product, Engineering, Finance, and Marketing team). Complete the aimed targets and handle P&L for the region, including the target completion of reporting associates and team leaders. Identifying the expectations of the prospective clients, by obtaining relevant in- depth information on future projects, bids / Request for Quotation (RFQ’s) and designed commercial proposals specific to each client. Reviewing daily & weekly meeting of the team to analyze the sales progress and to counter shortfalls. Leading high value sales, addressed minor details and identified areas of improvement in customer service. Supporting the overall process of management and corporate decision-making to ensure the organisation maximizes its profitability. Designing, implementing, and monitoring strategically focused sales plans that created advantage for both the company and business partners.

Business Development Manager

Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd. - BYJUs

May 2001 - Jul 2001

Business Development Associate

Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd.

Jan 2001 - Apr 2001

Conducting market research and identifying potential clients. Cultivating strong relationships with new clients, while maintaining existing client relationships. Collating and maintaining client information in the CRM database. Working closely with staff across departments to implement growth strategies. Developing and implementing sales strategies, client service and retention plans, and analyzing sales data to inform or update marketing strategies. Assist with drafting business plans, sales pitches, presentations, reference material, and other documents as required.

Education

IMT Ghaziabad

M.B.A.

Business Analytics

Apr 2001 - Jan 2001

DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology

B.TECH

Mechanical Engineering

Aug 2001 - Mar 2001

Licenses & Certifications

Agile Business Analyst - IIBA Endorsed

• No expiration

Web Analytics

Accenture

• No expiration

Business Analytics Foundation

• No expiration

Google Universal Analytics

• No expiration

Skills

B2B
Customer Acquisition
Team Management
Client Satisfaction
Creative Thinking
Communication Skills
Negotiation
Business Acumen
Analytical Problem Solving
Flexibility
Adaptability
Microsoft Excel
Agile Methodology
Microsoft Office