Nikunj Manpuria
About Nikunj Manpuria
Nikunj Manpuria is the Head of Sales Operations at Xoxoday, where he has implemented automation and designed CRM systems to enhance operational efficiency. He has a strong academic background in finance and management, complemented by notable achievements in competitive business challenges.
Current Role at Xoxoday
Nikunj Manpuria serves as the Head of Sales Operations at Xoxoday, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he manages Request for Proposal (RFP) responses and contributes to the company's strategic sales initiatives. He has also designed and implemented a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system using HubSpot to track the lead-to-customer conversion journey.
Previous Experience at State Street
Prior to his current role, Nikunj worked at State Street in various capacities. He served as an Assistant Manager in both the InfraHedge and Global Treasury divisions, focusing on alternate investment solutions and global liquidity management, respectively. He also held the position of Manager in the Transformation Office, where he worked for a total of 10 months.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Nikunj has a strong educational background in finance and management. He achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, from 2017 to 2019. He also completed his Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com Hons) at The Bhawanipur Education Society College from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he is a qualified Company Secretary from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and has been pursuing Chartered Accountancy at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since 2012.
Achievements in Business Competitions
Nikunj has been recognized for his achievements in various business competitions. He was judged as one of the Top 30 Competitive Business Leaders by Dare2Compete for his performance in corporate and institutional case competitions. He also emerged as a Global Finalist in the CFA Institute Research Challenge in 2019 and stood first runner-up nationally in the Capgemini Il'lovanateur ELITE Competition, earning a Pre-Placement Interview (PPI).
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional career, Nikunj engages in several personal interests. He has a passion for magic, poker, numismatics, and philately. These hobbies reflect his diverse interests and contribute to his well-rounded personality.