Amit Yadav
About Amit Yadav
Amit Yadav is the Head of Sales - India at Cision, based in Mumbai, with over 10 years of experience in Marketing and Business Development.
Current Title and Responsibilities
Amit Yadav is currently working at Cision as the Head of Sales for India. He leads the SaaS-based product portfolio for Cision Communications Cloud in the Mumbai Area. His role involves managing a team of Business Development Managers and Account Directors. He is responsible for guiding the team in building and managing strategic accounts to achieve sustainable business goals. Amit also focuses on the acquisition of new business, market penetration, client retention, cross-selling, and up-selling.
Professional Experience
Amit Yadav has over 10 years of experience in Marketing and Business Development across various industries. Prior to his current role, he has occupied several significant positions. From 2017 to 2018, he worked at Cision as an Account Director. Before that, he served as a Senior Business Development Manager and a Business Development Manager at PR Newswire from 2011 to 2017. His earlier roles include Marketing & Sales Manager at Muni's Telekom Pvt Ltd from 2008 to 2011 and Manager of Operations at Cinemax Ltd from 2003 to 2006.
Educational Background
Amit Yadav holds a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from United Business Institutes in Belgium, earned in 2011. He also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from National College, obtained in 2003. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in both scientific and business disciplines, enabling him to excel in his various professional roles.
Skills and Expertise
Amit Yadav possesses a wide range of skills and expertise. He has a strong grip on all aspects of Marketing, Business Development, Operations, and General Management. He specializes in building and managing sustainable business accounts. His skill set includes Digital & Social Media, Radio, Web-Designing, Distribution, Dubbing, Animation, Corporate Communication, PR, Financial PR, and Investor Relations Services. This diverse skill set has allowed him to effectively manage and grow business accounts across various sectors.
Client Portfolio and Market Presence
In his current role, Amit Yadav has successfully established and maintained business relations with decision-makers in high-profile accounts. He has built a client portfolio of large and strategic clients across India. These clients come from various sectors including IT, ITES, Telecom, Infrastructure, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality, Pharma, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Financial Services, and Insurance. He continues to work on long-term plans to generate sustained business from all key accounts.