Raajaraman Kalyanaraman
About Raajaraman Kalyanaraman
Raajaraman Kalyanaraman serves as the Sales Head for Community Business at Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd, where he has worked since 2017. He has over a decade of experience in the telecom sector, having held various managerial roles at companies such as Airtel, Reliance Communications, and You Broadband India Ltd.
Current Role at Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd
Raajaraman Kalyanaraman serves as the Sales Head for the Community Business at Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd since 2017. In this role, he oversees revenue enhancement for over 100 apartment communities within the community business vertical. His responsibilities include maintaining long-term relationships with real estate builders for new projects, collaborating with notable firms such as TVH, Jains, Akshaya, Arihant, Ceebros, Casa Grand, Prestige Group, and ASV.
Previous Experience in Telecom Sales
Raajaraman has extensive experience in the telecom sector, having worked in various capacities. He was a Senior Manager at Airtel, where he led retail operations in Tamil Nadu from 2006 to 2014. He then transitioned to Reliance Communications as an Assistant General Manager from 2015 to 2017. His experience also includes a role as General Manager for Sales and Operations at You Broadband India Ltd for nine months in 2014-2015, covering multiple cities including Hyderabad, Chennai, Vizag, and Bangalore.
Educational Background
Raajaraman Kalyanaraman completed his early education at Shrine Vailankanni Senior Secondary School, achieving up to the 10th grade. He pursued higher education at SRM Engineering College, where he earned a degree in Telecommunication (ECE) from 1994 to 1998, followed by an MBA in Marketing from 1998 to 2000. He also completed his 12th grade in a Maths, Physics, and Chemistry group at JaiGopal Goradia Hindu Vidhyalaya from 1992 to 1994.
Career History Prior to Hathway
Before joining Hathway, Raajaraman held various positions in different companies. He worked at Philips Lighting India as an Assistant Manager in the lighting division for one year in 2003-2004. He also served as a Sales Manager at Voltas Limited from 2004 to 2006 and as a Senior Executive at Blue Star Limited from 2000 to 2003. His diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in managing key accounts for major corporations such as HCL, IBM, WIPRO, HP, Chola Group, and TVS Group.
Expertise in Corporate and Retail Sales
Raajaraman has over a decade of experience in the telecom domain, specializing in both mobility and fixed-line services. His career encompasses significant roles in corporate and retail sales, where he has developed skills in managing key accounts and supporting enterprise teams. He focuses on leaseline and IOIP for the Chennai team, demonstrating his comprehensive understanding of the sales landscape in the telecommunications industry.