Gaurav Sharma
About Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is a Key Account Executive at PhonePe with extensive experience in sales roles across various companies in India.
Work at PhonePe
Gaurav Sharma currently serves as a Key Account Executive at PhonePe, a leading digital payments platform in India. He has been in this role since 2023, focusing on managing key accounts and driving business growth. His responsibilities include developing relationships with clients and ensuring their needs are met effectively. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, he contributes to PhonePe's mission of enhancing digital transactions across the country.
Previous Experience in Sales
Before joining PhonePe, Gaurav Sharma held various sales positions in notable companies. He worked as a Sales Officer at Parag Milk Foods for 10 months in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he was a Sales Officer at Jyothy Labs Limited for 5 months in 2022. His experience also includes serving as a Rural Sales Promoter at Dabur India Limited for two years, contributing to rural market penetration.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Sharma earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication in Bhopal. His studies spanned from 2015 to 2017. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in analytical skills and technical knowledge, which he applies in his sales roles.
Achievements in Sales
Gaurav Sharma has demonstrated significant achievements throughout his sales career. He played a key role in expanding market presence by appointing distributors in rural areas, which contributed to a higher market share. Additionally, he successfully built a market for a product from scratch by resolving pending territorial issues. His implementation of best practice standards for billing led to a notable reduction in accounts receivable delays.
Career Progression
Gaurav Sharma's career progression reflects a strong focus on sales and market development. He began his career as a Retail Sales Specialist at Indo National Ltd in 2019, followed by a role as a rural sales representative at Signify. His diverse experiences across different companies and roles have equipped him with valuable skills in sales strategy and market analysis.