Akshit Gupta
@akshitgupta
Experienced professional in partnerships, strategy, and sales.
What I'm looking for
I am an MBA graduate from IIM Kozhikode with over 10 years of experience in partnerships, strategy, and sales across various sectors including SaaS, E-Commerce, and Finance. My journey has been marked by a consistent track record of launching and scaling new business divisions into successful revenue-generating units.
In my current role as Associate Director of Partnerships at TRADEMO, I have successfully identified and secured strategic partnerships with leading technology providers, driving significant business growth. My previous experience includes senior managerial roles at Builder.AI and Moglix, where I led cross-functional teams and executed high-value commercial deals, contributing to substantial revenue increases. I am passionate about fostering strong relationships and leveraging data-driven insights to optimize business strategies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Director Partnerships
TRADEMO
May 2025 - Present (3 months)
Identified, evaluated, and secured strategic partnerships with leading technology providers, data companies, and industry associations to drive business growth. Built and managed high-value relationships with key partners, including IBM, Microsoft, International Chamber of Commerce, Iron Mountain, Deloitte, Zoho, Stripe, Polestar Global, and Lloyd's List Intelligence.
Senior Manager- Strategic Alliances & Partnerships
BUILDER.AI
Jun 2022 - Apr 2025 (2 years 10 months)
Developed and executed a roadmap to acquire and enable 90+ enterprise and SMB partners, including consulting firms, SIs, marketing agencies, VCs, and tech providers—for co-selling Builder.AI products. Structured and closed commercial deals with senior stakeholders, driving $1.5M+ in top-line revenue.
Senior Manager-Central Strategic Partnerships
MOGLIX
Oct 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Executed strategic partnerships and managed key enterprise accounts across India, driving annual top-line revenue of
100 Cr+ and streamlining MRO B2B procurement. Developed and implemented competitive strategies to expand market share, achieve revenue and profitability targets, and optimize operational processes.
City Head Sales & Head- Business Operations
ROOFANDFLOOR-The Hindu Group
Aug 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Drove city P&L growth by 300% in 2 years, achieving annual revenue of
3 Cr+ through strategic partnerships with top Bengaluru builders and robust sales initiatives. Designed and implemented sales team incentives, fostering a positive culture and boosting team satisfaction and engagement.
Territory Sales Manager
NEXA, MARUTI SUZUKI
Jan 2017 - Feb 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Achieved
25 Cr+ monthly wholesale and retail sales across three Nexa dealerships by managing a prioritized sales pipeline and implementing innovative forecasting techniques. Designed and executed incentive plans, recruitment, and training programs to boost dealership sales team productivity and operational excellence.
Business Development Manager
OYO ROOMS
Oct 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Onboarded 100+ hotels/guesthouses in Gurgaon, expanding the inventory to over 10,000 rooms and managing the largest property cluster nationwide. Consistently exceeded revenue targets more than INR 5 Cr. through strategic upselling, expert negotiation, and diligent prospecting across a portfolio of 150+ properties.
Risk Management Trainee
American Express
Apr 2015 - Sep 2015 (5 months)
Assisted with the Travelers Cheque Refund Process in Gurgaon. Gained foundational experience in financial operations and risk management.
Associate Maintenance Professional
Halliburton
Jun 2012 - May 2013 (11 months)
Supported maintenance operations as an Associate Maintenance Professional. Gained hands-on experience in the oil services industry.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
PGDM (MBA), Strategy & Marketing
2013 - 2015
Grade: 2.7/4.3 CGPA
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management with a focus on Strategy & Marketing. Achieved a CGPA of 2.7/4.3.
Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Delhi
B.E., Instrumentation & Control
2008 - 2012
Grade: 78.10%
Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Instrumentation & Control. Graduated with a strong academic performance, achieving 78.10%.
Ahlcon Public School (CBSE), Delhi
Class XII, Science
2007 - 2008
Grade: 93.8%
Completed Class XII education with a focus on Science. Achieved a high percentage of 93.8%.
Ahlcon Public School (CBSE), Delhi
Class X, General Studies
2005 - 2006
Grade: 93.4%
Completed Class X education. Achieved a strong academic performance with 93.4%.
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