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Alok Rawat

Dublin

Summary

  • Dynamic Sales & Business Development professional with 10+ years in sales management, operations, and business development across software, IT, and engineering.
  • Proven leader in exceeding sales targets through tailored solutions and strategic planning.
  • Strong analytical skills with a consultative approach.
  • No visa/work permit sponsorship required (Stamp 4).

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Manager

DEX
08.2021 - Current
  • Led the development and execution of a B2B sales pipeline exceeding $10M, focusing on large accounts and driving significant growth.
  • Successfully closed complex deals exceeding $1M, aligning solutions with client requirements and focusing on cross-selling and upselling.
  • Managed and reported on key metrics using advanced CRM systems, producing pipeline and revenue dashboards to track performance.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities and develop strategic account management practices.
  • Supported strategic initiatives, including account-based marketing and relationship mapping, to align with sector goals.

Sales Account Manager

Gates Corporation
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Managed a $3M sales territory, achieving 20% annual growth through effective prospecting and pipeline management
  • Developed and closed $270K in new business during the COVID-19 lockdown using innovative problem-solving strategies
  • Generated $600K in additional sales by identifying new business opportunities and implementing upselling and cross-selling techniques
  • Collaborated with the marketing team to create impactful, customer-facing materials and develop strategies for new business development.
  • Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and provided feedback for product development.
  • Engaged senior decision-makers and procurement teams, navigating tender processes to secure deals.

Senior Sales Engineer

NSK
05.2013 - 11.2018
  • Achieved yearly targets by independently managing a sales pipeline over $3M in the steel sector
  • Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including senior decision-makers, promoting and selling tailored solutions.
  • Managed CRM programs to introduce lean methodology projects, enhancing customer service.
  • Provided regular sales reports and forecasts, leveraging data-driven insights to suggest improvements and identify growth opportunities.
  • Collaborated with the technical team to develop solutions that improved productivity for strategic customers.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Business Administration and Management, General

Trinity College Dublin
08-2021

Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Mechanical Engineering

DIT UNIVERSITY
08-2012

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership
  • Negotiation
  • Business-to-Business (B2B)
  • Account Management
  • Sales Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Building
  • New Business Development
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Business Planning
  • Solution selling

Certification

  • PRINCE2 Foundation Certification in Project Management, PeopleCert, GR656226532AR
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Exemplar Global, Inc., G201813979

Affiliations

  • Served as Social Committee Leader in Trinity Business School
  • Served as President of Rotaract Club, Youth wing for International NGO Rotary

Timeline

Sales Manager

DEX
08.2021 - Current

Sales Account Manager

Gates Corporation
01.2019 - 08.2020

Senior Sales Engineer

NSK
05.2013 - 11.2018

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Business Administration and Management, General

Trinity College Dublin

Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Mechanical Engineering

DIT UNIVERSITY
Alok Rawat