KHAGESH DESAI

Assisting the president and the board of directors to design the company's overall mission, values, and strategic goals. Managed a team of 14 Sales Executives to expand the buyer network globally. Executed new Business Development Strategies and scaled SaaS model. Managed the entire product life-cycle from conception, requirements definition, development, testing, launching and improvement, with frequent client communication and adjustment along the way. Leading, guiding, directing, and evaluating the work of other employees, such as senior directors and managers and ensuring a healthy working environment. Contributing to sales innovations, strategic business development and the profitability of the company. Managing the daily operations and revenue generation of the company and ensuring its continual growth. Assisting in managing the company's finances, identifying ways to increase revenue and decrease costs, analyzing financial reports, and preparing operating budgets. Maintaining awareness of competitors, expansion opportunities, customers, markets and new industry developments and standards.

Lead the company’s sales department to meet revenue and sales growth targets. Built a sustainable buyer network from scratch worth $700000+ in India. Created new marketing channel partner worldwide and set company’s benchmark all over the world. Completed sales cycle - prospecting, requirement understanding, proposal presentation, relationship building and sales closure. Worked cross-functionally with other leadership team members, like product and marketing, to foster collaboration, faster revenue growth and higher profitability. Helped the sales team work more efficiently by having a sound organizational structure and a well-designed territory and account management plan that allows sales reps to achieve their quotas.

Researched and developed marketing and sales strategies for the company. Managed multiple projects and initiatives throughout the entire project life cycle. Responsible for project staffing, design, architecture, modeling, budgeting, and execution. Organized and attended marketing activities or events to raise brand awareness. Planned advertising and promotional campaigns for products and services on a variety of media platforms.