Jijit Payyappilly
@jijitpayyappilly
License compliance and software licensing sales leader driving measurable results.
What I'm looking for
I am a license compliance and software licensing sales professional with extensive experience leading audits, improving customer compliance, and driving revenue growth across global software vendors. I have a proven record of reducing non-compliance, increasing compliance-driven sales, and optimizing licensing portfolios through data analysis and targeted outreach.
I have led regional compliance programs, managed cross-functional teams and channel partners, and implemented CRM-driven campaigns that improved compliance and sales performance. I combine technical familiarity with licensing tools, strong negotiation and procurement skills, and a customer-focused approach to deliver measurable business outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Consultant – Software Licensing
Mastercam India
Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Identified and remediated software licensing discrepancies and led licensing audits that reduced non-compliance issues by 20% while driving a 10% increase in compliance-driven sales.
Customer Engagement Manager
Connor Consulting Corp.
Jul 2021 - Apr 2022 (9 months)
Led anti-piracy and audit projects for enterprise software, improving license compliance by 20% and supporting sales growth through CRM-driven forecasting and partner ecosystem management.
Procurement & Asset Management Consultant
Self Employed
Jul 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 10 months)
Advised clients on software procurement and asset management, achieving a 20% cost reduction and a 10% efficiency uplift through licensing position consultancy and supplier onboarding.
Managed Pan-India M&E license compliance operations contributing 30% of sales revenue, led cross-functional audit campaigns and partner negotiations to boost sales by 15%.
Led license compliance business for the Western region, driving audits and reconciliation that improved compliance and increased sales and renewals by ~20%.
Executed customer engagement and tele-compliance initiatives that increased revenue by 30% and exceeded quarterly targets (120% of goal) through targeted renewals and education.
Senior Sales Executive
Octaware Technologies
May 2011 - Sep 2011 (4 months)
Led sales campaigns for ERP and CRM solutions, crafting RFPs and closing deals that improved client acquisition and ensured timely payment collections.
Senior Business Development Executive
Broadllyne Technologies Ltd.
Sep 2007 - May 2010 (2 years 8 months)
Drove sales for ERP, HR/payroll and education platforms, developing RFPs, negotiating deals and implementing KPIs to improve customer engagement and revenue.
Customer Service Representative
Spanco Respondez
Oct 2006 - Aug 2007 (10 months)
Handled high-volume customer inquiries (~50/day), resolved complaints professionally, and collaborated cross-functionally to maintain service standards and satisfaction.
Customer Service Representative
Godrej Upstream Limited
Oct 2005 - Apr 2006 (6 months)
Managed customer inquiries (~30/day), processed orders and documented interactions in GDS, improving follow-up and contributing to customer retention.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration covering core business, management, and administrative subjects.
IEC University
Bachelor of Arts, Arts
Completed a Bachelor of Arts (General) program covering a broad range of humanities and social science subjects.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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