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Apurva Chikte

@apurvachikte

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Results-driven Marketing Associate blending sales and lead generation to build pipelines, manage CRM, and grow revenue.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can own lead generation and sales pipeline performance, use CRM to improve follow-ups and tracking, and grow revenue through client relationship building, campaign execution, and market research-driven sales strategy.

I’m a results-driven Marketing Associate with a strong background in sales and lead generation. I manage sales pipelines and use CRM tools to improve follow-ups, tracking, and conversion consistency.

In my Inside Sales Representative role, I executed lead generation campaigns using Instagram Ads and Google Ads, delivering a consistent output of 20–25 leads per week. I managed the sales pipeline through ZohoCRM, strengthened client relationships that drive repeat business and referrals, and helped revenue growth by introducing new service offerings.

I also bring field and marketing experience—expanding sales territories, negotiating and finalizing deals, and supporting content research and digital publishing workflows as a Marketing Intern. I’m motivated by competitive market analysis, customer retention, and building long-term relationships.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Business Development & Sales Associate

Family Business

Apr 2025 - May 2026 (1 year 1 month)

Identified new retail and wholesale customers, managed customer relationships, and handled order follow-ups. Conducted local market research and competitor analysis to inform sales strategies and product promotion, while analyzing customer feedback and market trends.

Customer Relationship Management Market Research Competitive Analysis Product Promotion Sales Customer Feedback Analysis Sales Strategy Development Customer Retention

Inside Sales Representative

PrepCA

Jul 2024 - Feb 2025 (7 months)

Executed lead generation campaigns using Instagram Ads and Google Ads, producing 20–25 leads per week. Managed the sales pipeline in Zoho CRM and improved follow-up consistency, conversion tracking, and repeat business/referrals.

Lead Generation Sales Pipeline Management Zoho CRM Instagram Ads Google Ads Conversion Tracking Client Relationship Management Repeat Business Referrals

Field Sales Executive

Kolhapur Doodh Jilha Utpadak Sangha (GOKUL)

Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 (8 months)

Oversaw and expanded sales territories across customer segments and regions while building relationships with key stakeholders. Negotiated and finalized deals with clients ranging from small businesses to large enterprises and government entities.

Sales Pipeline Management Stakeholder Management Relationship Building Deal Negotiation Client Engagement Customer Segmentation

Marketing Intern

Swiftnlift Business Magazine

Conducted comprehensive content research across online platforms to source and curate relevant business and marketing materials. Assisted outreach efforts to establish industry connections and supported content strategy and digital publishing workflows.

Content Research Content Strategy Digital Publishing Outreach