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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Clark, New Jersey, Us

Progressively promoted through multiple leadership roles, demonstrating expertise in building and scaling global pre-sales organizations, driving SaaS growth, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Key responsibilities and achievements across roles include:Leadership & Team Development: Built and leading a global team of presales experts, delivering consistent double-digit year-over-year revenue growth and enhancing customer satisfaction through value-based selling methodologies.Strategic Pre-Sales Engagement: Direct global technical solutioning efforts, including RFP responses, value-driven presentations, proof-of-concept workshops, and C-level stakeholder engagements.Operational Excellence: Spearheaded the implementation of best-in-class technical sales processes, resulting in increased win rates and improved sales team efficiency.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Marketing, Customer Success, Engineering and SI partners to align pre-sales strategies with product roadmaps, market expectations, and customer needs.Innovation: Ongoing integration GenAI into pre-sales and sales processes, optimizing internal processes and enhancing customer engagement.

Princeton, Nj, Us

Key Responsibilities:- Supported North America sales organization in source-to-pay (S2P) enterprise account pursuits- Conducted comprehensive discovery sessions to understand client business requirements- Developed and delivered compelling product demonstrations and proof of value workshops- Assisted in contract negotiation processes for enterprise-level software solutionsStrategic Contributions:- Played a pivotal role in aligning product capabilities with customer business needs- Leveraged consultative selling approach to showcase value proposition of S2P solutions- Supported enterprise sales cycle from initial discovery through contract closure

Project Highlights:- Conceptualized and executed a comprehensive brand launch campaign for a new private label plywood brand targeting the construction industry- Conducted in-depth market research to inform brand positioning and communication strategy- Developed targeted messaging and brand positioning to differentiate the new product line- Generated initial lead pipeline for the brand's market entryKey Achievements:- Successfully launched a new brand within a highly competitive construction materials market- Demonstrated ability to quickly develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy in a short-term engagement- Leveraged market research and strategic communication to create brand awareness

Operational Leadership:- Managed end-to-end operations of a manufacturing unit specializing in custom machinery parts- Implemented operational modernization strategies to enhance business efficiency- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring accuracy and optimal stock levels- Drove on-time delivery performance for custom manufacturing projectsKey Achievements:- Successfully modernized business operations, improving overall operational workflow- Established robust inventory control systems to minimize waste and optimize resource allocation- Maintained consistent quality and timely delivery of custom machinery parts- Demonstrated early leadership capabilities in managing complex manufacturing operations

Master Of Business Administration - Mba (Full Time), Marketing

Bachelor In Engineering, Mechanical

Diploma In Engineering, Mechanical Engineering