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Saurabh Patil

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Thane, Maharashtra, India

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  • Self Employed
    Freelance Partnership Consultant
    Self Employed
    Oct 2025 - Current (9 months)
    Mentored and consulted two mid-sized companies on partnership development and business growth strategies. Trained business development teams on negotiation skills, OKRs, and strategic initiatives. Educated sales, business development, and partnership teams on integrating generative AI into workflows. Learned and practiced organization's flagship "Living Philosophy" Course.
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    Manager Partner Development
    Microsoft
    Sep 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 1 month)
    Managed strategic alliances with key channel partners to drive revenue growth and cloud adoption across India. Owned go-to-market strategy for a portfolio of 15+ ISV and system integrator partners, generating $8 million annually through co-sell initiatives. Executed joint business plans, partner enablement workshops, and structured deal reviews to build incremental pipeline. Led joint customer calls and positioned solutions for Windows and cloud SaaS offerings, accelerating deal cycles. Managed end-to-end partner lifecycle, including onboarding, training, opportunity mapping, and quarterly reviews. Collaborated with sales, marketing, and technical teams to launch partner-led demand generation campaigns. Maintained accurate opportunity forec
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    Senior Manager - Partnerships & Enterprise Sale
    Nexus Software Systems
    Jan 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 9 months)
    As a Senior Manager - Partnerships & Enterprise Sales, I owned the go-to-market (GTM) strategy and revenue generation for over 15 ISV, System Integrator, and procurement-focused partners, successfully driving approximately 67 Cr ($8M) in annual partner-led and partner-influenced business. I built and executed joint business plans with consulting and system integration partners to embed Nexus's SaaS platform into procurement, vendor onboarding, and compliance workflows for enterprise customers. Collaborating closely with partners' procurement and finance consulting teams, I designed solutions that streamlined vendor evaluation, contract approvals, and spend visibility, effectively shortening deal cycles and improving win rates. I led partner
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    Key Account Manager
    Disprz
    Nov 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 2 months)
    As a Key Account Manager, I successfully onboarded 11 new partners, driving ₹6.10 Cr in annual revenue through B2B Sales Teams. I led the Go1 Premium content acquisition (e-learning) hub project and spearheaded partner onboarding for the SEA, Middle East, and Europe regions. My role involved devising Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies, negotiating agreements, and being responsible for regional revenue growth, which resulted in acquiring regional content partners for the organization. I managed end-to-end project execution and reported directly to associate directors on partner development in international regions, achieving an ARR growth of 18% compared to the previous FY 2020-21. Additionally, I handled pre-sales responsibilities for the ME, SE
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    Assistant Manager Inside Sales
    EduRiser Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd
    Oct 2018 - Nov 2021 (3 years 2 months)
    I joined as an Assistant Manager - Inside Sales to spearhead inside sales, reporting to the VP of Sales, and was eventually promoted to Sales Consultant. Closed B2B sales worth 2.2 CR annually through field sales by driving enterprise sales of LMS platforms and content solutions to large-scale clients. Led market expansion initiatives across East India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Indonesia Markets that impacted company sales achievement by 25% YOY. Served as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for 2 strategic partnerships, driving 90% of the organization's total revenue, ensuring seamless communication, and managing stakeholder expectations.
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    Senior Inside Business Development Manager
    Staples Future Office Products Ltd.
    Feb 2012 - Jan 2017 (5 years)
    Led a team of 8 Inside Business Development Managers (IBDMs), overseeing hiring, training, and performance development to drive sales in the mid-market and SMB segments. Secured 18 new mid-market clients across PAN India in FY 2015-16. Generated ₹1.07 CR in revenue from office supplies sales in FY 2015-16. Recognized by Staples CEO for outstanding product knowledge on compatible toners. Awarded "Product Hero" monthly for exceptional product expertise and contribution to team success.
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    LinkedIn Learning Virtual Selling for Sales Professionals
    Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 (3 months)
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    Udemy: SaaS Sales & Purchase Negotiation Commercial
    Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 (3 months)
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    Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
    Jan 2025 - Mar 2026 (1 year 3 months)
    Accreditation 2025
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    Masters In Marketing Management (MBA - Marketing): Marketing & Business Management
    K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Mumbai
    Jan 2017 - Jun 2020 (3 years 6 months)
    Grade: A Grade 9.20 SGPA. Research Paper: Presented research paper on "Digital Learning in India” at 15th SIMSR Global Marketing Conference”. Rank: Ranked In Top 10% in Batch.
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    Bachelor In Commerce: Business Administration
    Manav Bharti University Solan
    Jan 2014 - Jun 2017 (3 years 6 months)
    Grade: A Grade 72% Aggregate. Class representative demonstrating my leaderships skills.
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    Personal Growth & Traveling
    Oct 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 1 month)
    During my time focused on personal growth and traveling, I engaged in self-reflection that allowed me to realign my career goals and refine my professional aspirations. This journey not only broadened my horizons but also provided me with unique experiences. Notably, during my sabbatical as a student, I collaborated with the Goa Aviation Institute in India, where I assisted a government entity in selling their aviation simulations to local organizations. This experience, while not directly related to my primary focus, enhanced my understanding of sales dynamics and the aviation industry, contributing to my overall professional development.
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    Creative Writing
    Oct 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 1 month)
    Authored a novel, This experience deepened my storytelling ability and enhanced my communication skills.