Gaurav Shankar
About Gaurav Shankar
Gaurav Shankar is an Associate Director of Sales specializing in Edtech and Healthcare at Gupshup, where he has worked since 2021. He has over nine years of experience in business development and consultative sales, with a strong background in digital transformation initiatives.
Current Role at Gupshup
Gaurav Shankar serves as the Associate Director of Sales for Edtech and Healthcare at Gupshup. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's growth in these sectors. His role involves overseeing sales strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's offerings in educational technology and healthcare solutions.
Previous Experience in Sales and Management
Prior to his current role, Gaurav Shankar worked at several notable companies. He was a Regional Sales Manager at Lenovo India, focusing on the private education sector from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he held multiple positions at Airtel Business, including Strategic Account Manager for Global Accounts and Key Account Manager for Major Accounts. His experience spans over nine years in business development and consultative sales.
Educational Background
Gaurav Shankar has a solid educational foundation. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his studies with a Post Graduate Program in Marketing from the Management Development Institute from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he participated in an exchange program at BI Norwegian Business School in 2010.
Early Career Experience
Gaurav Shankar began his career as a Project Engineer at Wipro Technologies from 2007 to 2009. He later worked at HP as a Commercial Account Manager for three years, focusing on large manufacturing and public sector undertakings. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his expertise in sales and digital transformation initiatives.
Specialization in Digital Transformation
Gaurav Shankar specializes in handling products and solutions across various domains, particularly in Edtech and Healthcare. He has a strong background in digital transformation initiatives within the sales sector, which enhances his capability to drive business growth through innovative solutions.