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Vinay Chegu

@vinaychegu

Sr. Director – Business Development at Cyber Core Business Automation Inc.

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Cyber Core Business Automation Inc.Vijaya College – Bangalore

Vinay V Chegu is a sales professional with over two decades of experience in business development and revenue growth. He specializes in planning strategies, setting up inside sales teams, and business forecasting. His expertise spans Cloud ERP and CRM solutions across global markets including the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Experience

Sr. Director – Business Development

Cyber Core Business Automation Inc.

Nov 2024 - Present

Selling Acumatica Cloud ERP Solutions across Americas, Fareast and Australia regions. Create and manage inside sales and lead generation programs. Plan and execute strategies for vertical-specific audiences. Working extensively with ISV partners and strategic partners for joint GTM and sales activities. Responsibility for lead/pre-pipe generation and management thru Acumatica CRM.

AVP of Sales

Cloud Odyssey

Nov 2023 - Oct 2024

Sales of Salesforce Industry Cloud Implementation Services to the India and ASEAN regions. IP/Product Asset of Education Cloud, Retail - Consumer Good Cloud, Automotive Cloud and Manufacturing were made available for product solutioning to prospects. Pitch solutions to a customer and explain all the features and benefits of a particular product or service. Prepare cost estimates and technical proposals such that it meets client's requirement. Determine the technical requirement to meet customer goals. Used tools like EasyLeadz, LinkedIn Navigator, Lusha for pipe/lead activities.

Presales - Head

Appistoki Consulting Services

Apr 2021 - Oct 2023

Presales, Sales of Salesforce CRM Implementation Services to the India, UK and ASEAN Regions. Well versed in Salesforce Core CRM, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Commerce Cloud, Heroku as platform and MuleSoft products. Pitch solutions to a customer and explain all the features and benefits of a particular product or service. Prepare cost estimates and technical proposals such that it meets client's requirement. Conduct customized product demonstrations to prospects. Respond to a request for information (RFIs) or request for proposals (RFPs) from customers. Determine the technical requirement to meet customer goals. Additional took responsibility on Digital marketing initiatives for generate more MQL's, SEO, increase revenues through source leads, create market awareness, working with external partners for conducting Seminars, Salesforce Sponsored Events (Webinars and Conferences) along with Appistoki Salesforce Accelerators.

Director – Business Development

Cyber Core Business Automation Inc.

Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

Selling Acumatica Cloud ERP Solutions to the North American Region. Create and manage inside sales and lead generation programs. Plan and execute strategies for vertical-specific audiences. Organized and conducted Lunch and Learn sessions. Working extensively with ISV partners and strategic partners for joint GTM and sales activities. Responsibility for lead/pre-pipe generation and management thru Acumatica CRM.

Director – Global Sales and Business Development (Data Science)

Flatworld Solutions (P) Ltd.

Jul 2018 - Feb 2019

Managing the entire gamut of activities for sales and business development activities for the US, Europe, EMEA, and Asia. Created and managed inbound and outbound lead generation programs. Implemented Go-to-Market vertical-specific models to sell No Code Platform and IP based technology accelerators (RPA/CPA, Advanced Road Route Optimization, Chatbots, and Voice bots) and being offered on SaaS or Cloud environment. Top to bottom strategy to sell services and solutions using technologies like big data, predictive analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to Fortune 100 – Fortune 1000 companies. Experience in implementing HubSpot for marketing campaigns and Zoho CRM.

Director Business Development

Ejyle Technologies (P) Ltd.

Jul 2017 - Apr 2018

Setting up and manage outbound telesales model, with leads being generated and managed from India in an offshore sales environment. Implement GTM plan for Medicare Advantage companies to sell risk adjustment scoring solutions. Using top to bottom strategy to sell these solutions using technologies like big data, predictive analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Director Country Head, India Operations

Element Informatics (India) Private Limited.

Nov 2008 - Jun 2017

Managed a 15 Member team of Sales, Presales, marketing, and 3rd Party Recruitment. Key Stakeholder for reseller, alliance, and PSD partnership within SAS US, MEA and APAC. Worked with ‘C’ Level executives as a Trusted Analytics Advisor for SAS capability concerning SAS projects/engagements both in the US, ME and APAC. Revenue Stream from professional services (SaaS, Cloud, Managed Services, Implementation Services, Analytical Services, Data Quality, and Data Management Services). Worked extensively with Channels, OEM, and strategic partners for joint GTM and sales activities.

Director of Inside Sales

Encora Technologies Private Ltd.

Aug 2007 - Oct 2008

Managed sales and marketing strategies. Drive company presentations, steer customer relationships and negotiate rates and contracts. Key role was to make the offshore strategy work for ISVs and software enabled companies. Authored proposals/RFP/RFI, Client Interaction, Conferences. Closely worked with influencers, ‘C’ / decision makers of ISV’s.

Head – Sales

Apex Decisions India Private Ltd.

Aug 2005 - Oct 2007

Proven Inside sales model from Offshore. Worked closely with CIO, CFO, SVP of Retail & Analytics, Merchandising, Assortment Planning. Increased lead generation by 95%. Created and managed inbound/ outbound lead generation programs, closed sales, made management dashboards and sales opportunities using Salesforce CRM. Created, evaluated, and deployed sales scripts and email campaigns along with the Salesforce CRM application. Converted inquiries to “risk-free pilots” and successfully led them to closures. Planned and executed GTM campaigns to apparel and footwear retailers on Markdowns/Price Optimizations and assortment planning solutions.

Manager of Sales

Epiance Software Private Limited.

Aug 2004 - Jul 2005

Played a vital role in cold calling, inside sales, and lead/demand generation programs. Created and managed sales of North, East, and South Coast territories in the US. Mapping accounts with product capabilities across multiple industries focus on Retail, Logistics, Construction, Energy, Automotive, and Health care for new business. Key member for setting up and managing Product Demonstrations, and Closures. Managed sales methodology, including Salesforce CRM application. assortment planning solutions and services.

e-Business Consultant

Everest Software

Jun 2001 - Jul 2004US

Managing a 7-member team of Inside Sales (Cold Calling, Lead Generations). Managing lead/pre-pipe generation. Prospect qualification for business processes and establishing a “Good Fit.” Working closely with Business Owners, CFO, and COO of SME companies. Sales Wins, Product / Solution demonstrations use of online tools such as WebEx.

Business Development Manager

Intellect Data Systems & Software Private Ltd.

Jul 1997 - Jun 2001

Sales throughout- South India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Managing a 5-member team of Sales and Product Evangelists. Closing the sales process by conducting effective product presentations and detailed demo and establishing customer requirements fit within the product functionality. Setting up a Sales Support Department to cater to all presale activities worldwide. Successfully implemented ISO 9001 Sales and Marketing Quality Manual.

Product Sales Manager

Infomart (India) Private Ltd.

Apr 1995 - Jun 1997

Cold field sales and cold calling to IT Product and IT service companies. Responsible for selling InterSolv PVCS (Version Control), NuMega and Seagate Backup Softwares. Worked closely with a network of channel partners in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad to ensure successful marketing of Infomart’s products and services. Participated in Road Shows, Exhibitions, Dealer meets. Developed “rock-solid” relationships with key accounts, which resulted in repeat business and high post-sales satisfaction with customers.

Education

Vijaya College – Bangalore

Bachelor of Computer Science

Computer Science

Vijaya College – Bangalore

Pre-University

NIIT, Bangalore

Post Graduation Diploma

Licenses & Certifications

MuleSoft Sales Enablement Champion (Retail and Manufacturing)

MuleSoft

• No expiration

Acumatica Cloud ERP Certified Sales and Presales engineer

Acumatica

• No expiration

Certified SAS Sales Competency Executive

SAS ® Inc

• No expiration

Everest / iCode Certified e-business Engineer

Everest / iCode

• No expiration

Certified Bullet Proof Manager

Crestcom International

• No expiration

Skills

Sales
Business Development
Revenue Goals
Strategy Planning
Inside Sales
Negotiations
Business Forecasting
Acumatica Cloud ERP
Salesforce CRM
Salesforce Industry Cloud
Presales
Digital Marketing
SEO
Lead Generation
Big Data
Predictive Analytics
Machine Learning
AI
SaaS
Cloud
Managed Services
Implementation Services
Analytical Services
Data Quality
Data Management
HubSpot
Zoho CRM
WebEx
ISO 9001