Sikandar Dar
About Sikandar Dar
Sikandar Dar is a Sales Development Representative at Podium, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in sales and business management, with previous roles at HT-FRIENDS, Motive, and ibex.digital.
Current Role at Podium
Sikandar Dar currently serves as a Sales Development Representative at Podium, a position he has held since 2023. He works remotely from Lehi, Utah, and is responsible for acquiring key prospect data through initial conversations and various online sources. His role emphasizes maintaining clean and accurate data entry in the company's CRM system. Sikandar effectively communicates the Podium story and aligns its solutions with the business objectives of prospects.
Previous Experience in Sales
Before joining Podium, Sikandar held several sales positions. He worked as a Senior Account Executive-SMB Sales at Motive from 2021 to 2023, where he focused on small to medium-sized business sales. Prior to that, he served as an Account Executive-SMB Sales at Motive from 2020 to 2021. He also gained experience as a Sales Executive at ibex.digital from 2018 to 2020. His brief tenure at HT-FRIENDS as a Senior Carrier Sales Specialist in 2023 further contributed to his sales expertise.
Educational Background
Sikandar Dar has a diverse educational background. He studied at Islamia Graduate College, where he completed his I.Com in the Commerce Group from 2008 to 2010. He also attended Queensbury College, earning a Bachelor of Business Management from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he studied at Cisco System, achieving CCNA1 in 2007, which covered networking and LAN/WAN management. His early education includes a Secondary School Certificate from Govt Comprehensive High School, completed from 2004 to 2006.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Sikandar has developed technical skills through his studies in computer engineering and networking. He completed a Certificate in Hardware Engineering at Computer Technocrats College in 2006. His training at Cisco System included CCNA2, CCNA3, and CCNA4, which provided him with a solid foundation in network management. These skills enhance his ability to understand and communicate technical aspects of Podium's offerings to prospects.