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Ashish Bhagat

@ashishbhagat

I drive B2B sales and marketing for global exhibitions, transforming new business into seamless, high-revenue event execution.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a leadership role in B2B exhibitions/events where I can expand international revenue, build partner relationships, and own end-to-end execution with global teams.

I’m a results-driven B2B sales, marketing, and project management specialist with 20+ years in exhibition space selling (domestic and international), magazine space selling, and end-to-end event planning and execution. I’m known as a transformational, highly organized leader who works confidently independently and delivers through strong coordination.

In recent roles, I’ve focused on new business development and streamlined execution across global teams—driving expansion domestically and internationally, coordinating with organizers and internal divisions, and ensuring seamless delivery. I’ve also led client-facing growth initiatives by expanding market share and strengthening pipeline creation.

Earlier, I managed exhibition space sales across major trade fairs, handled inbound and outbound relationships, and oversaw marketing, revenue generation, and event success. I’ve repeatedly conceptualized and launched new offerings, mentored sales teams, and managed backend operations and onsite execution to deliver measurable outcomes for organizers and clients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AVP, Sales & Marketing

Current

The Propshop Exhibitions Worldwide

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Drive new business development for exhibition stand design and build, working across domestic and international markets. Coordinate with organizers and internal divisions to streamline processes and support seamless execution.

B2B Sales Business Development Sales Enablement Event Execution

AVP, Sales (Business Dev)

Primus Techsystems Pvt. Ltd.

May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)

Led new business development initiatives to expand the client base and grow market share for digital, print, web, video, and space design solutions.

New Business Development Client Acquisition Market Expansion B2B Sales Stakeholder Management Revenue Growth Sales Strategy

Sr Project Manager

VA Exhibitions Pvt Ltd

Aug 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Sold exhibition space for events including Interfood Tech, Snack & Bake Tec, Pac Mech Ex, and Inter Dairy. Managed backend operations and onsite execution for Inter Foundry and World of Food India.

Exhibition Space Selling Event Operations B2B Sales Vendor coordination Project Management Food & Packaging Events Revenue Enablement

Project Director (Trade Fairs)

Koelnmesse Ya Tradefair Pvt Ltd

Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 (6 years 9 months)

Responsible for outbound trade fair sales, including Eisenwarenmesse, CIHS, IDS, FSB, and Kind+Jugend. Managed business relations for ANUTEC International FoodTec India and conceptualized and launched the International Hardware Fair India 2023.

Key Account Management Event Management Business Development International Partnerships Launch Management

Regional Manager (Magazine Sales)

Bracecorp Publications Pvt Ltd

Sep 2011 - Aug 2015 (3 years 11 months)

Developed channel networks, managed sales teams, and established business relationships to sell magazine space. Mentored a team of five sales executives and supported reporting responsibilities to the regional manager.

Channel Management Magazine Space Selling Sales Team Leadership Sales Operations Mentoring Territory Sales

Head of Sales & Operations

Finite Vista

Apr 2007 - Aug 2011 (4 years 4 months)

Handled sales and operational aspects of multiple projects and events, managing key client accounts and overseeing event execution from conception to delivery. Developed a client portfolio including MCCIA, WNS, Redknee, and Metro Shoes.

Sales Leadership Key Account Management Event Execution Operations Management Client Portfolio Building Project Coordination B2B Sales Client Relationship Management

Sr Response Executive

Infomedia India Ltd

Oct 2005 - Mar 2007 (1 year 5 months)

Led corporate sales and marketing for Engineering Expo across India, coordinating booth space sales and event execution. Supported event promotion and administrative tasks.

Corporate Sales Event Marketing Sales Coordination Event Execution Promotion Administrative Coordination

Business Development Executive

Finesse Multimedia Pvt Ltd

May 2002 - Sep 2005 (3 years 4 months)

Drove sales and marketing for exhibitions such as the National Garment Fair, managing space selling and promotional activities. Built vendor networks to support market expansion.

Business Development Space Selling Sales Marketing Vendor Network Building B2B Sales Exhibition Management