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Varshitha Manjunath

@varshithamanjunath

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Purpose-driven international business professional delivering measurable impact.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role where I can lead growth and operations initiatives, work cross-functionally, use data-driven insight, mentor teams, and create measurable business impact in a purpose-driven organisation.

I am a purpose-driven international business professional with experience across business development, operations, finance and research. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive growth and deliver measurable outcomes in fast-paced environments.

As a co-founder and operations lead at start-ups, I manage enterprise accounts, stakeholder engagement, campaign execution and financial/team oversight while utilising CRM systems like Salesforce and Amplify to inform decisions. My internship as a research analyst strengthened my abilities in market and investment signal collection using tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, FDi Markets and D&B Hoovers.

I hold an MSc in International Business from Queen’s University Belfast and a BBA in Finance and Accounting, and I have been trained on Bentley Systems iTwin digital twin technology and agentic AI programs. I have a strong record of extracurricular leadership, volunteering, and award recognition for entrepreneurship and innovation.

I am committed to continuous learning and impact, bringing a blend of analytical rigour, stakeholder management and operational leadership to roles where I can scale initiatives, mentor teams and contribute to sustainable business outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Chief Operations Officer

Current

NiPharma Tech

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Lead enterprise account management and inside sales initiatives, develop stakeholder engagement strategies, and ensure seamless campaign execution to maintain high customer satisfaction.

Account Management Inside Sales CRM (Salesforce)Stakeholder Engagement Campaign Execution Data Analysis & Customer Success

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Chief Business Development Officer

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Meraki Events Pvt Ltd

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Develop and execute business strategies to achieve growth, cultivate client relationships to secure high-value contracts, and oversee event planning, budgets, and team performance.

Business Development Strategic Planning Event Operations Client Relationship Management Budget Management Team Leadership Contract Negotiation

Research Analyst

Wavteq Ltd

Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 (3 months)

Built and managed high-quality company lists using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, fDi Markets and D&B Hoovers, collected investment signals, and maintained CRM data in Amplify and Salesforce to support investment research.

Market Research LinkedIn Sales Navigator Salesforce Data Collection Investment Screening Excel

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Queen's University Belfast

Master of Science, International Business

2023 - 2024

Grade: Merit (Grade 2:1)

Activities and societies: Course representative; QUB Student Union homework club volunteer; Gaelic football for the international team; participated in Milan Global Study Tour.

Completed an MSc in International Business with Merit (Grade 2:1), covering strategy, international accounting, sustainable supply chains, HRM and marketing.

Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Accounting

2020 - 2023

Grade: CGPA 8.84 (GPA 3.4)

Activities and societies: Yoga instructor; conducted business plan and case study projects.

Graduated with a BBA in Finance and Accounting (CGPA 8.84), completed dissertations and field studies across management functions and organizational studies.