Raahulan Subenthiran
About Raahulan Subenthiran
Raahulan Subenthiran is a Senior Partnerships Specialist at VGW, focusing on affiliate programs and new customer acquisition. He has a diverse background in business development and marketing, with previous roles at Dealmoon, GLORY, and Groupon.
Current Role at VGW
Raahulan Subenthiran serves as a Senior Partnerships Specialist, Affiliates at VGW since 2023. In this role, he manages the US and CA affiliate program, focusing on new customer acquisition and strategic direction. He is responsible for vetting new affiliates and ensuring compliance with brand and legal requirements. Additionally, he oversees the budgeting process, including forecasting and performance tracking for the affiliate program. His hybrid work arrangement allows him to collaborate effectively with teams in the Greater Sydney Area.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his current position, Raahulan held various roles in business development. He worked as a Senior Business Development Manager at Dealmoon from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed to the company's growth in Sydney, Australia. He also served as a Business Development Manager at GLORY for five months in 2021. His experience includes managing partnerships and driving strategic initiatives to enhance business performance.
Educational Background
Raahulan holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from CQUniversity, which he is pursuing from 2022 to 2024. He also earned a Bachelor of Commerce and Science from Macquarie University, majoring in Marketing, Accounting, and Business Information Systems, from 2012 to 2017. Additionally, he completed a Negotiation Mastery course at Harvard Business School Online in 2022. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in marketing and business development.
Experience in Marketing and Affiliates
Raahulan has extensive experience in marketing and affiliate management. He worked at Groupon in various capacities, including Senior Coupons Manager and Retail Marketing Specialist, from 2015 to 2018. He also served as a Digital Marketing Manager (Affiliates) at Vista from 2022 to 2023. His roles involved collaborating with creative teams to drive performance in affiliate marketing campaigns, negotiating commercial agreements, and forecasting returns for affiliate partnerships.
Early Career and Internships
Raahulan began his career with roles at McDonald's Corporation as a Crew Member, where he worked from 2011 to 2014. He also gained experience as a Telemarketer at Epilepsy Action Australia in 2012 and completed an internship in the Marketing Department at Dick Smith Electronics in 2015. These early positions provided him with foundational skills in customer service and marketing.