Akhil Varma
About Akhil Varma
Akhil Varma is a Team Lead in Account Management at Avanti Software Inc. with extensive experience in client relations and account management across various companies in Canada and India.
Work at Avanti Software
Akhil Varma currently serves as Team Lead in Account Management at Avanti Software Inc., a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as a Client Success Manager from 2021 to 2023 and as a Senior Account Manager for six months in 2023. His responsibilities have included managing client relationships and ensuring successful outcomes for accounts. Varma's experience at Avanti has been primarily remote, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Previous Experience in Account Management
Before joining Avanti Software, Akhil Varma held several positions in account management. He worked at Snapdeal in various roles, including Senior Key Account Manager and Key Account Manager, where he managed relationships with international accounts and contributed to significant revenue generation. He also served as an Account Executive at OYO, where he developed a new product category that increased sales in the region by 30% and signed the company's first flagship deal in the city.
Education and Expertise
Akhil Varma holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kerala, which he completed from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master in International Business from Grenoble Ecole de Management between 2013 and 2015. His academic background supports his expertise in account management and client relations, particularly in technology and international business sectors.
Achievements in Revenue Generation
Throughout his career, Akhil Varma has demonstrated a strong ability to drive revenue growth. At Michael Page, he generated over 60% of the team's revenue and was promoted to lead a team of two Account Managers. Additionally, during his tenure at Snapdeal, he successfully ran a pilot program that introduced a new approach for the Account Management team, showcasing his innovative strategies in client management.
Consulting Experience
Akhil Varma worked as a Consultant in Technology at Adecco from 2020 to 2021. In this role, he assisted tech startups in Canada in building strong technology teams, leveraging his account management skills and industry knowledge to support the growth of emerging businesses.