Varun Bakshi
About Varun Bakshi
Varun Bakshi is an International Tax Solution Sales Specialist at Thomson Reuters, focusing on the EMEA region. He has a strong background in sales management and business development, with notable achievements in driving growth and collaborating with key partners.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Varun Bakshi has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2020, serving as the International Tax Solution Sales Specialist for the EMEA region. His role involves collaborating with certified implementation partners and tax advisors, including the Big 4, to develop effective channel strategies. He is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and has contributed to driving sales development programs for peers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Education and Expertise
Varun Bakshi holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Metallurgy from Punjab Engineering College, which he attended from 2004 to 2008. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on marketing and operations from Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management between 2009 and 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in international tax solutions and sales strategies.
Background
Varun Bakshi completed his early education at St. John's High School in Chandigarh, where he studied from 1990 to 2002. He began his professional career at Wipro Ltd. as a Senior Account Manager from 2011 to 2014 in New Delhi, India. He then transitioned to IBM, where he worked as a Regional Sales Manager from 2014 to 2019, operating in both Dubai and New Delhi.
Achievements
During his tenure at Checkpoint World, Varun managed a business worth 1.5 million USD, achieving a 23% year-over-year growth in net new sales. He consistently overachieved his sales quota for the fiscal years 2021 and 2022. His contributions include being part of a team that develops strategies to counter competitive threats and product challenges.
Sales Development Initiatives
Varun Bakshi drives sales development programs aimed at enhancing the sales capabilities of his colleagues across the EMEA region. He operates with a 'start-up' mentality, working closely with cross-functional teams to incorporate customer feedback into product enhancements and sales strategies.