Gourav Patel

Results-Driven B2B SaaS Sales Specialist | Enterprise Sales Specialist
Bangalore, IN.

About

Highly accomplished Sales Leader with over 7 years of progressive experience in driving B2B SaaS,B2C Sales and enterprise sales, consistently exceeding revenue targets and leading high-performing teams. Expert in strategic pipeline management, cross-functional collaboration, and implementing scalable sales processes, with recent success in high-growth construction and real estate tech sectors. Proven ability to land new logos, expand market share, and deliver significant business expansion through consultative sales and technology adoption.

Work

Coffer Internet Services Pvt. Ltd.(Getpowerplay)
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Enterprise Sales Specialist (Business Team)

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Summary

Leading enterprise-level sales initiatives for Powerplay, focusing on automating field operations for construction firms to drive significant business growth.

Highlights

Onboarded over 20+ Enterprise Accounts, increasing Powerplay's enterprise client base by more than 40% within tenure.

Achieved a 70% Demo-to-Deal Conversion Rate by tailoring presentations to address client-specific construction workflow challenges.

Closed ₹5 Cr+ in annual revenue by acquiring and onboarding high-value enterprise clients across India's construction and infrastructure sectors.

Sourced over 100 qualified leads in Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities through LinkedIn and construction directories, expanding market reach.

Drove cross-sell opportunities by introducing existing clients to newly launched modules, enhancing customer lifetime value.

Awarded as "Top Performer" for three consecutive months for highest demo schedules and demo done cases.

Aster Innovations (Pvt.) Ltd.
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Inside Sales Specialist

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Summary

Qualified and engaged leads from construction and real estate sectors, leveraging SaaS solutions to address industry pain points and drive sales.

Highlights

Identified and qualified high-potential leads from construction, contractor, builder, and developer segments, targeting key decision-makers across project lifecycle stages.

Conducted targeted product demonstrations showcasing SaaS solutions for material management, progress tracking, and document control, directly addressing industry pain points.

Positioned SaaS products as solutions to optimize on-site operations and improve accountability, educating clients on digitization benefits like real-time updates and mobile accessibility.

Consistently met monthly and quarterly sales goals for construction and real estate accounts, contributing to overall revenue targets.

Increased average deal size by 35% by positioning bundled solutions for multi-site and enterprise-level operations.

Supported retention efforts for multi-site and enterprise-level deals, maintaining detailed records of outreach, follow-ups, demos, and deal status in CRM.

UNACADEMY (SORTING HAT TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.)
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Sales Manager

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Summary

Directed a high-performing team of 15 sales professionals to consistently achieve revenue targets and drive continuous improvement in the EdTech sector.

Highlights

Directed a high-performing team of 15 sales professionals, consistently achieving team and individual revenue goals through effective quota management and performance tracking.

Trained and mentored team members weekly and monthly on achieving assigned targets, driving a culture of continuous improvement and enhancing sales performance.

Coordinated and optimized sales operations by implementing proven sales techniques and processes, contributing to a systematic outbound sales framework.

Streamlined team operations by setting daily agendas, delegating tasks, and establishing clear deadlines, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.

Monitored team performance through daily reporting and metrics, providing constructive feedback and strategic guidance to achieve targets.

Achieved 55% of revenue target from referral programs in May 2022, demonstrating strong network leverage and strategic sales.

UNACADEMY (SORTING HAT TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.)
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Sr. BDE

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Summary

Engaged learners across India for competitive exams, managing relationships and achieving high performance targets in EdTech sales.

Highlights

Conducted extensive pan-India cold calling campaigns to engage learners for JEE and NEET competitive exams, utilizing effective outbound sales processes.

Managed and nurtured learner relationships in the JEE category, expanding outreach to Tier 3 and Tier 4 locations.

Resolved complex queries regarding app navigation, payment, and enrollment, ensuring a seamless customer experience and achieving consistent quality scores of 92% and 85%.

Utilized Leadsquare and SlashRTC CRM to track learner activities, notes, and follow-ups, maintaining efficient lead conversion and achieving 'Top Performer' status for 3 consecutive months.

Achieved 75% customer retention rate and increased revenue by 25% through upselling additional services to existing learners for Q2 of 2021.

Presented Unacademy's PGCP in Banking & Financial Services, showcasing master domain skills and interactive learning environments to prospective students.

MANIKARAN POWER LIMITED
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Assistant Manager

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Summary

Managed operations, forecasting, and regulatory compliance for renewable energy projects, contributing to strategic growth and regional performance.

Highlights

Managed forecasting and scheduling mechanisms for renewable energy projects (solar and wind turbines) through Manikaran Analytics Limited, optimizing resource allocation.

Oversaw regional operations across Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Gujarat, ensuring coordinated performance and regulatory compliance.

Prepared and reviewed F&S service proposals for solar and wind power generators, directly contributing to strategic business growth.

Managed deviation and penalty settlement mechanisms for solar and wind turbines, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Secured marketing deals for Smart Energy Monitoring System Meters (50 HERTZ) within the renewable energy sector, expanding market reach for MPL's software wing.

Contributed to annual team target achievement by securing consents for approximately 300 MW from solar and wind power generators.

Coordinated with State Load Dispatch Centres for 15-minute scheduling, weather forecasting, and penalty settlements, ensuring seamless grid integration.

Volunteer

BCCM, Bhubaneswar
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Organizer/Mentor

Summary

Organized a management fest and mentored participants from Mother's Business School.

Rotary Club, Bhubaneswar
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Volunteer

Summary

Participated in organizing a Blood Donation Camp.

ISTD
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Volunteer

Summary

Contributed to the 45th ISTD national convention on 'Emerging Communication Challenges in Corporate Sector'.

BCCM, Bhubaneswar
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Volunteer/Organizer

Summary

Volunteered and organized the visit of Dr. Mrs. Prativa Devisingh Patil, former President of India, on the occasion of the Convocation ceremony.

Education

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

PGDM, Dual Specialization

HRM & Marketing

Grade: GPA: 9.2 (First Class)

Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

B-Tech

Computer Science & Engineering

Grade: GPA: 7.3 (First Class)

Awards

BEST CUSTOMER EXCELLENCE Award

Awarded By

Unacademy

Awarded twice for delivering exceptional services to customers during tenure.

Top Performer (3 consecutive months)

Awarded By

Unacademy

Recognized for over-achieving sales targets for three consecutive months as a Sr. BDE.

STAR PERFORMER

Awarded By

Roman Saini, Founder (Unacademy)

Recognized for cracking 70 sales in a quarter, generating INR 50 lakhs in revenue for FY 20-21.

Gold Medal for Academic Topper

Awarded By

Mr. S.C. Jamir, Ex-Governor of Odisha (BCCM)

Awarded for academic excellence at BCCM, Bhubaneswar.

Gold Medal for Topper in PGDM (Honours)

Awarded By

Mr. S.C. Jamir, Ex-Governor of Odisha (BCCM)

Awarded for topping the PGDM (Honours) program at BCCM, Bhubaneswar.

1st Prize, Intra-College Cricket Tournament

Awarded By

BCCM, Bhubaneswar

Achieved first prize in the intra-college cricket tournament.

Languages

English
Hindi

Skills

CRM & Sales Tools

Leadsquare, Zoho CRM, SlashRTC CRM, Super Professor App, MS-Office 2019, Web-based Platforms, Pipeline Management, Daily Reporting.

Sales Leadership & Strategy

Sales Leadership, Outbound Sales Process, Sales Strategy & Forecasting, Revenue Target Achievement, Team Training & Performance Management, Strategic and Consultative Selling, Key Account Management, Objection Handling and Problem Solving, Quota Management, Performance Tracking, Sales Operations Coordination.

Sales Domains & Expertise

B2B Sales, B2C Sales, Inside Sales, SaaS Product Demos, Enterprise Sales, EdTech Sales, Renewable Energy Sector Sales, Construction Tech Sales, Real Estate Tech Sales.

Client & Relationship Management

Client Relationship Management, Cold Calling & Lead Generation, Academic & Career Counseling, Customer Retention, Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation.

Business & Technical Acumen

Market Research, Proposal Writing, Regulatory Compliance, Project Management, Business Development, Operational Efficiency, Digitization Benefits.

Projects

Positioning of Chevrolet Cruze in Executive Sedan Segment: A Study on Bhubaneswar Market

Summary

A market study conducted for Chevrolet Super Sales Pvt. Ltd. focusing on improving ride comfort, increasing Customer Lifetime Value, and enhancing fuel efficiency for the Chevrolet Cruze in the Bhubaneswar market.