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Siddhesh Nikam

A Business development professional having excellent communication, effective presentation, proficient research and prospecting skillset with 9 years of experience of working in various domains of business ecosystem, startups and handling client facing verticals in larger organizations.
  • Role

    Business Development Representative

  • Years of Experience

    9 years

Skillsets

  • Business development strategy
  • Business plan projection
  • Developing business plans
  • Business research skills
  • New business prospecting

Professional Summary

9Years
  • Nov, 2021 - Present4 yr 5 months

    Business Development Representative

    Upgrad Education PVT LTD
  • Jul, 2021 - Nov, 2021 4 months

    Program Specialist B2B

    Great Learning
  • Mar, 2019 - Apr, 20212 yr 1 month

    SR Sales Executive

    Emeritus
  • Aug, 2012 - May, 20152 yr 9 months

    Customer Service Representative

    Nexx Consulting
  • Jun, 2017 - May, 2018 11 months

    Sr Sales Executive

    OPK E Services
  • Mar, 2018 - Feb, 2019 11 months

    Sr Customer Sales Representative

    American Express

Work History

9Years

Business Development Representative

Upgrad Education PVT LTD
Nov, 2021 - Present4 yr 5 months
    Self prospecting was the key role as a BDR. Helped territory manager to achieve targets by self prospecting and building progressive sales funnel. Achieved highest revenue in 90 days of commencing operation. Ensured effective solution fitment for engaging the right set of enterprise to use Upgrad B2B solutions. Worked closely with CHROs and other business leaders and presented enterprise learning solutions. Developed and presented stage wise business forecasting on a quarterly basis. Utilized CRM tools to provide timely and accurate performance reporting to senior leadership team.

Program Specialist B2B

Great Learning
Jul, 2021 - Nov, 2021 4 months
    Connected with organizations with a motive of driving higher education campaign within the organization thus helping organization generating qualified leads. Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns. Collaborated with team members to achieve target results. Designed solutions based on client requirements, helping them with end-to-end assistance starting from understanding the organization road map to addressing employee queries.

SR Sales Executive

Emeritus
Mar, 2019 - Apr, 20212 yr 1 month
    Started as a program advisor with Emeritus in their Ivy League programs. Conducted in-person meetings with potential learners to propagate continuous learning options. Worked on Ivy League programs offered by Kellogg, MIT, Wharton, Columbia Business School. With consistent performance, had the chance to act as a course coach, working on course improvement. Worked with B2B team to get meetings with potential clients based on the wish list provided by the territory manager. Drove smaller deals, created client presentations, followed up with clients, managed calendars, and performed need assessments. Assisted the team with quarterly business forecasts and maintained future client lists through self-prospecting.

Sr Customer Sales Representative

American Express
Mar, 2018 - Feb, 2019 11 months
    Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting. Developed team communications and information for meetings. Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately. Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed. Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.

Sr Sales Executive

OPK E Services
Jun, 2017 - May, 2018 11 months
    Developed relationships with high-profile clientele by employing sales techniques. Demonstrated products and features to customers, answered questions, and overcame objections. Outperformed revenue targets by employing effective sales techniques for immigration sales. Helped clients with detailed product information. Achieved targets on a weekly basis, trained teammates, and helped them achieve targets through regular coaching. Worked as an acting team leader for the organization and was the top performer of the zone.

Customer Service Representative

Nexx Consulting
Aug, 2012 - May, 20152 yr 9 months
    Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and strong work ethic. Worked for an Australian network provider and sold bundle plans for landline and data. Started as a customer representative and moved to sales. Worked as a product expert and conducted training for new team members. Conducted interviews for new hire candidates.

Education

  • High School Diploma

    Dhyanasadhna College (2012)
  • Secondary School Certificate

    Little Flower High School (2008)