Pankaj Upadhyay, Associate Director Sales

Pankaj Upadhyay

Associate Director Sales

Infosys

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, MBA
Experience
14 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :14 years, 0 Months

Associate Director Sales at Infosys
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since December 2021

Managing Infosys Financial Services sales in the Middle East and Benelux region, client partner for strategic relationships, and new business development.

• Managing a $12 Million (TCV $50 M) portfolio as Global Relationship Manager of our marquee BFSI client which ranks among the top banking majors in Europe.
• Based out of Dubai, I managed and grew a multi-million portfolio in the Middle East Region. Implemented an effective sales strategy to increase footprint in the ME region.
• Setting up the Software and Consulting partner ecosystem and utilizing the Product and consulting proposition to acquire new logos and expand existing accounts.
• Established partnerships with key stakeholders to align business objectives and customer needs.

Country Manager at Intellect Design Arena
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2016 to August 2021

Handpicked by the Company’s Chairman as a part of the Esteemed FUEL (Future Emerging Leaders) Group. Responsible for the P& L of the Company in multiple Countries (Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Morocco) as Country Sales and Business Manager driving revenue by New LOGO acquisition and selling the Software product to existing customers.
• During my tenure as Country Manager, my team and I were able to grow sales from $2.5 million to $12 million.
• Explore and develop new markets by implementing a comprehensive business strategy to increase the footprint of the IT Software products in the Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain markets.
• One of my key responsibilities was to network with C-suite buyers and influencers to identify their needs and build rapport with them. By doing so, I ensured that our company became the preferred provider of Automation, Analytics, and Digital Transformation products.

Consultant at Infosys
  • India - Pune
  • December 2014 to March 2016

Worked with Financial Services and Domain consulting groups as a consultant for various clients including 5 Global Leading Banks.
• Facilitated effective communication and collaboration between clients and internal teams to ensure project requirements were met.
• Drafted comprehensive reports and presentations to senior management that outlined key findings and recommendations.

Senior Analyst at EXL Services
  • India - Delhi
  • February 2013 to November 2014

Credit and risk analysis for the customers of Barclays. Based on the available financial information along with other necessary details, complete the analysis and sanction credit to the client. In addition to preparing detailed credit assessment reports and recommendations to senior management.

Consultant at Deloitte
  • India - Hyderabad
  • February 2011 to November 2012

Worked as a Consultant in the Improvement Strategy Domain for Manufacturing and Retail Industries.
• Analyzed complex data sets to identify patterns and trends, providing actionable insights for clients.
• Facilitated effective communication and collaboration between clients and internal teams to ensure project requirements were met.
• Drafted comprehensive reports and presentations to senior management that outlined key findings and recommendations.

Operations Executive at Global Investment
  • India - Rewa
  • May 2008 to May 2009

Worked as an Operations Executive in Investment Firm taking care of Back office support system.

Education

Master's degree, MBA
  • at IBS Hyderabad
  • February 2011

Master of Business Management: specialised in Strategy, Finance and Sales

Specialties & Skills

Financial Consultancy
Strategy Development
Financial Analysis
Corporate Finance
Credit Analysis
Leadership
Business Development
Management Consulting
Account Management
Customer Relationship Management
Client Management
Business Strategy & Planning
Team Management

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Languages

English
Native Speaker