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Karishma Banu

@karishmabanu

Senior Associate- PMO & Product Management at Value Momentum

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

https://linkedin.com/in/karishma-banu

Value MomentumJoginpally B.R Engineering College, JNTUH

Karishma Banu is a results-oriented sales professional with six years of experience in B2C and B2B sales within the EdTech industry. She has a proven track record of managing sales cycles, mentoring teams, and implementing strategies to surpass targets. Her expertise includes account retention, client relationship building, and cross-functional collaboration. She holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering and a Professional Certificate in Product Management.

Experience

Senior Associate- PMO & Product Management

Value Momentum

Mar 2023 - Aug 2024Hyderabad

Led process design, optimization, and operational strategy initiatives for marketing and product teams. Partnered with cross-functional teams to gather feedback, analyze KPIs, and implement standardized templates. Reviewed project documentation, SOW contracts, and deliverables. Managed Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) tools and surveys. Executed projects from initiation to completion, including resource planning and budget tracking.

Product Management Intern

HerKey (formerly JobsForHer)

Nov 2022 - Jan 2023Bengaluru

Conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends. Collaborated with product development teams to plan and launch new products. Developed product roadmaps, user stories, PRDs, and GTM strategies. Led user testing initiatives and gathered consumer feedback using survey tools.

Business Development Manager

Planet Spark

Dec 2021 - Aug 2022Gurugram

Led a team of 10 sales representatives, generating ₹3 crore in revenue within eight months. Managed the sales pipeline, conducted forecasting, and developed revenue projection reports. Designed and implemented sales onboarding programs. Analyzed sales performance data and market trends to identify growth opportunities.

Business Development Manager

Byjus (Think & learn Private Limited)

Nov 2019 - Oct 2021Bengaluru

Managed and led a 20+ member sales team, achieving ₹30 crores in revenue. Provided mentorship and coaching to sales representatives. Introduced incentive programs and established performance metrics. Closed B2B school and institutional sales and secured long-term contracts.

Business Development Associate

Byjus (Think & learn Private Limited)

Jan 2018 - Oct 2019Bengaluru

Independently generated ₹4 crores in revenue by driving inside sales for the UPSC segment. Enhanced customer engagement by delivering product knowledge and tailored solutions. Created and delivered business plans, sales pitches, and presentations.

Education

Joginpally B.R Engineering College, JNTUH

Bachelor of Technology

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Certificate in Product Management

SP Jain School of Global Management

Skills

Client Relationship Management
Sales Strategy & Execution
Sales Pipeline Management
Lead Generation & Prospecting
Cross-functional Collaboration
Customer Success & Retention
Sales Forecasting & Reporting
Market Research & Competitive Analysis
B2B & B2C Sales
Account Management
Negotiation & Closing Skills
Presentation & Communication Skills
Solution Selling & Product Knowledge
PMO & Process Improvement
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Leadsquared CRM Software