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Kusuma Giridhar

Kusuma Giridhar

East York

Summary

Professional sales executive with strong background in client relationship management and business development. Proven ability to drive revenue growth and exceed sales targets through effective communication and strategic planning. Known for collaborative team efforts and adaptability to changing market demands. Skilled in CRM software, negotiation, and closing deals with results-oriented approach.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Inside Sales Account ExecutiveII

Dell Technologies - Global Accounts
08.2024 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with Canada contacts to understand the sales cycle.
  • Proactively joined bi-weekly/monthly client calls to understand clients projects and priorities.
  • Collaborate with program managers and regional teams to ensure consistent service delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Keep clients informed about local events and Technology forums.
  • Built strong rapport by sending DMOD's and trial units.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Account Manager II - Commercial Accounts

Dell Technologies
05.2022 - 07.2024
  • Developed new business opportunities for company by conducting market research and identifying potential clients to target.
  • Streamlined internal processes for better efficiency, resulting in improved customer service and increases client satisfaction.
  • Soliciting new account, building rapport, providing technical information and explanations and preparing quotes.
  • Provided detailed sales forecasts based on market trends, allowing management to make informed decisions regarding future growth initiatives.
  • Effectively resolved escalated client issues in a timely manner while maintaining positive working relationships.

Inside Sales Account Manager I (ASR)

Dell Technologies Canada
05.2021 - 04.2022

Performing rep, recognized by peers & Managers, as a key team player.

Self Learner, was quick to adopt to the process and the deliverables of the current role.

Focused on delivering fast and accurate resolution to requests coming in.

Supporting the core revenue generating account managers on their data correction, creation requests of accounts.

Focused on career progression, taking extra initiatives by backing up ISRs, helping them in quoting, placing orders, and CRM updates.

Actively engaged in WIA, Conducting onboarding sessions as well.

Regional Secretary for Toast Masters Canada.

Inside Sales Account Manager - Mid Market -ANZ

Dell Technologies
11.2017 - 01.2020
  • Top rep throughout the tenure - Achieved and Exceeded Sales Target of $500,000, by positioning appropriate Technological Hardware Solutions, overcoming objections and negotiations from customers.
  • Demonstrated Consultative approach to Grow the assigned territory, Acquiring New Customers, & Increasing sales pipeline of Mid Market accounts
  • Increased the customer experience by leveraging interpersonal communication skills.
  • Data Entry - Proactively managed client correspondence & recorded all the related data in Dell's CRM Tool (SFDC) to improve Funnel management & customer engagements.
  • Partnered with local partners & Onsite Engineers to facilitate successful implementation of the sold solutions.
  • Facilitated the Leadership Team to drive Sales Metric within the team to successfully monitor and motivate the peer Sales Reps.

Education

Ontario Post-Graduate Certificate - Marketing Management

Sheridan College
01.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

Bangalore University
01.2017

Skills

  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Passionate about Professional Life, Sales & Marketing
  • Proven quota hunter selling Technology Products
  • Educated in Marketing Management with strong understanding of how to research on prospective clients
  • The ability to work under pressure and multi-task to deliver quality results
  • 5years sales experiencing building and managing relations with prospects and key company accounts

Timeline

Inside Sales Account ExecutiveII

Dell Technologies - Global Accounts
08.2024 - Current

Account Manager II - Commercial Accounts

Dell Technologies
05.2022 - 07.2024

Inside Sales Account Manager I (ASR)

Dell Technologies Canada
05.2021 - 04.2022

Inside Sales Account Manager - Mid Market -ANZ

Dell Technologies
11.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

Bangalore University

Ontario Post-Graduate Certificate - Marketing Management

Sheridan College

Awards

  • Annual Performance Award. (Dell Technologies, Bangalore, India) Recognized by Regional Sales Leaders for consistent sales performance, E-commerce Rep Award.
  • Recognized as Shark in Q3 2023.
  • Thrice earned rep of the quarter.
  • Champion and mentor: CP&D campaign and mentor new hires within the team.
  • Leading Dell Canada Toastmasters, Won Distinguished Toastmasters club under my leadership.
  • Committed member of WIA
  • TSR Apprentice program
Kusuma Giridhar