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Ashwanth Ram

@ashwanthram

Business Development Manager at Economic Exchange Centre, building B2B partnerships in remittance and wholesale currency.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to contribute my skills and competencies to a reputed organization and work on projects with teams.

At Economic Exchange Centre, I managed onboarding and coordination with banking partners, MTOs, and exchanges to strengthen B2B partnerships and business growth. I developed partnerships in remittance and wholesale currency, monitored currency rates, and executed wholesale exchange deals with partner exchanges and corporate clients.

At Wall Street Exchange and GCC Exchange, I developed business relationships and partnerships across payments, forex, and exchange services. Earlier at Lulu International Exchange, I progressed through business development, marketing, and cashier roles, supporting WPS processing, corporate sales, remittances, and customer awareness of exchange rates.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Business Development Manager

Economic Exchange Centre

Dec 2023 - Aug 2026 (2 years 8 months)

Managed onboarding and coordination with banking partners, MTOs, and exchanges to strengthen B2B partnerships and business growth. Developed and prioritized B2B partnerships within the high-volume remittance and wholesale currency domains.

CRM AML Compliance Due Diligence Business Negotiation Fintech Crypto Assets Blockchain Acquisition Data Analysis Sales and Marketing Go To Market Strategy Digital Marketing Performance Marketing Documentation Customer Service Microsoft Office

Corporate Relationship Manager

Wall Street Exchange

Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 (7 months)

Handled B2B, B2G, B2C, and HNI sales and marketing, identifying and establishing partnerships for cross-border payments and Forex. Conducted market research and collaborated with teams to implement sales strategies.

B2B Sales B2G Sales B2C Sales HNI Sales Market Research Strategic Partnerships Loyalty Programs Customer Relationship Management Social Media Marketing

Senior Business Development Executive

GCC Exchange

Oct 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Identified, developed, and maintained relationships with corporate clients, forming alliances with SME and corporate clients. Managed a portfolio to bring new revenue monthly and built a strong pipeline in a competitive market.

Business Development Customer Relationship Management Portfolio Management Pipeline Management Reporting Sales Strategy WPS Remittances Foreign Exchange

Business Development Executive

Lulu International Exchange

Sep 2015 - Aug 2021 (5 years 11 months)

Attended client meetings and secured tie-ups with companies to process WPS with Lulu Exchange. Managed a portfolio to bring new revenue monthly and built a strong pipeline in a competitive market.

Business Development Client Meetings WPS Portfolio Management Pipeline Management Remittances Foreign Exchange Customer Awareness

HR and Administrative Supervisor

Indo Euro Scaffolding LLC

Aug 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years)

Supervised HR and administrative functions for the company.

HR Administration Supervision Administrative Support

Customer Care Executive

Spanco BPO Services Ltd

Dec 2012 - May 2013 (5 months)

Provided customer care support services.

Customer Service Communication Skills

Website Production Associate

Innodata Isogen Lanka Private Limited

Dec 2011 - Sep 2012 (9 months)

Worked on website production tasks.

Web Production Data Processing

Management Trainee - Internship

Sri Lanka Telecom

Jan 2011 - Apr 2011 (3 months)

Completed a management trainee internship.

Management Training Internship

Head Cashier

Lulu International Exchange

Executed remittances and dealt with foreign currencies for individuals and corporates. Undertook WPS payments and uploaded SIF files, ensuring all multi-currency notes in stock were genuine.

Cash Handling Remittances Foreign Currency WPS SIF Files Currency Verification

Marketing Officer (Business First Team)

Lulu International Exchange

Served as primary point of contact for partnered MTOs across all corridors, conducting marketing activities and promotions in camps, residences, malls, and trades across the UAE. Planned attractive deals and scheduled visits, and spearheaded strategic brand and growth marketing initiatives.

Marketing Promotion B2B Partnerships Cold Calling Follow up calls Event Management Brand Marketing Growth Marketing