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Karthikeyan Purushothaman

Karthikeyan Purushothaman

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Accomplished Account Executive with over a decade of sales expertise across SMB, Mid-Market, and Enterprise segments. Specializing in AI-driven solutions, client acquisition, and revenue growth. Consistently surpassing quota expectations and securing high-value deals. Skilled in utilizing cutting-edge technologies to address customer issues and drive digital transformation initiatives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Inside Account Executive / Technology Specialist

Dell Technologies
08.2018 - Current
  • Own full sales cycle for medium business accounts in MB & ACQ Central territory.
  • Closed $10M+ single largest deal in North America Medium Business segment (FY25).
  • Consistently in Top 5% of Account Managers for revenue and profitability.
  • Achieved record-setting average attainment: Q3FY22 (357%), Q2FY23 (283%), Q1FY24 (187%), Q1FY26 (160%)
  • Named Account Manager of the Half – H1 2021; Top Performer (2020 & 2021).
  • Drive AI-aligned consultative selling by integrating Dell’s portfolio with emerging tech including computer vision, machine learning, and automation.
  • Champion and mentor: Lead CSG campaigns and mentor new hires within the team.
  • Generated new business leads through strategic prospecting and cold calling.
  • Regularly tracked and reported on sales activity, using CRM software to provide accurate forecasts and inform management of progress towards goals.
  • Mentored junior team members, sharing best practices for successful relationship-building and closing techniques.
  • Presented customized solutions at trade shows and industry events, attracting interest from prospective clients in key markets.

ITAD Account Manager

CDI Computer Dealers Inc.
03.2018 - 07.2018
  • Managed IT asset disposition accounts and built customer relationships in the IT lifecycle sector.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify potential upsell opportunities and expand client base.
  • Established clear communication channels between clients and internal teams, ensuring seamless project execution.

Account Manager

Ontario Wholesale Energy
06.2017 - 03.2018
  • Developed B2B sales pipelines and negotiated client contracts in a competitive energy market.
  • Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
  • Developed customized account plans for clients to help them achieve their business goals.

Inside Sales

Dell EMC
08.2014 - 05.2017
  • Built and managed sales pipelines; worked with partner ecosystem to deliver client-focused solutions.
  • Increased inside sales revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets through effective prospecting and relationship building.

Team Lead

La Dominion Acquisitions UK
01.2011 - 09.2013
  • Directed sales campaigns and trained teams to achieve high-volume sales outcomes in the UK market.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Education

Master of Science - Data Warehousing & Data Mining

University of Greenwich
London, UK
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

SRM College of Engineering
05.2001 -

Skills

Account planning

Certification

Artificial Intelligence: Business Strategies and Applications, UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business, 11/01/24, 124017090

Timeline

Inside Account Executive / Technology Specialist

Dell Technologies
08.2018 - Current

ITAD Account Manager

CDI Computer Dealers Inc.
03.2018 - 07.2018

Account Manager

Ontario Wholesale Energy
06.2017 - 03.2018

Inside Sales

Dell EMC
08.2014 - 05.2017

Team Lead

La Dominion Acquisitions UK
01.2011 - 09.2013

Master of Science - Data Warehousing & Data Mining

University of Greenwich
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

SRM College of Engineering
05.2001 -
Karthikeyan PurushothamanACCOUNT EXECUTIVE