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rahul saraf

@rahulsaraf

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Business development leader driving sales growth, partnerships, and product adoption in EdTech.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a Business Development role where I can drive revenue growth, build partnerships, lead teams, and scale products in a fast-paced, mission-driven company.

I am a proactive, results-driven business development and sales leader with a strong track record in cultivating client relationships, scaling channel partnerships, and launching EdTech products that drive revenue growth.

As Assistant Vice President at an Edutech company, I built and led high-performing teams, onboarded 45+ channel partners, and implemented processes that delivered consistent month-on-month growth and significant projected revenue.

I also founded and lead a media company, and bring hands-on experience in market research, product launch, lead generation, digital marketing, and cross-functional collaboration to drive strategic initiatives and long-term business impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder and CEO

Current

BMV Media Pvt LTD

Apr 2018 - Present (8 years 3 months)

Founded and led a media services company, overseeing business strategy, client acquisition, and service delivery across digital marketing and media campaigns.

entrepreneurship Business Strategy Client Acquisition Digital Marketing Campaign Management Leadership Operations

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Assistant Vice President

Current

uFaber Edutech Pvt Ltd

Sep 2017 - Present (8 years 10 months)

Led sales and channel partner expansion, onboarding 45+ partners in six months and driving 20% month-on-month revenue growth while managing a 20-person team and improving department performance by 15%.

Channel Sales Business Development Team Leadership Recruitment Account Management Strategic Planning Revenue Growth Process Improvement

Business Analyst

First Option

Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year)

Defined and implemented client-aligned strategies and lead-generation campaigns, improving campaign response rates and increasing conversion by targeting interested prospects.

Business Analysis Lead Generation Digital Marketing Campaign Optimization Data Analysis Process Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bharati Vidyapeeth University

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science Engineering

2012 - 2016

Activities and societies: Group web application project; machine learning model development; independent research on cybersecurity

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering, including projects in web application development and a machine learning recommendation model.

Bharati Vidyapeeth University

Diploma, Network Security

2012 - 2016

Activities and societies: Network security plan development; vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; configuration of security appliances

Completed a Diploma in Network Security covering firewalls, intrusion detection, encryption protocols, and hands-on vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.