Karthikeyan Murugan
About Karthikeyan Murugan
Karthikeyan Murugan is an Account Executive specializing in mid-market sales at Zluri, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in the SaaS industry, having held various sales roles at companies such as Freshworks, Pepper Content, and Verloop.io.
Work at Zluri
Karthikeyan Murugan currently serves as an Account Executive - Mid Market at Zluri, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves managing the entire sales cycle from product demonstration to deal closure, specifically targeting mid-market clients in the EMEA region. Previously, he worked at Zluri as an Account Executive - SMB from 2022 to 2023, where he contributed to the sales efforts in London. During his tenure, he implemented Dealhub for the sales team, which improved the efficiency of the sales process.
Previous Experience in Sales
Before joining Zluri, Karthikeyan held various sales roles across different companies. He was a Senior Sales Associate - Enterprise Accounts at Pepper Content from 2021 to 2022, focusing on enterprise-level clients in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Prior to that, he worked at Freshworks as a Senior Account Manager from 2020 to 2021 and as an Outbound Sales representative from 2019 to 2020. His experience also includes a role as an Enterprise Sales Executive at Verloop.io in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Karthikeyan completed his schooling at St. Jude's Public School and Junior College in Kotagiri, where he earned the Indian School Certificate and Indian Certificate for Secondary Education from 2005 to 2013. He then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering at Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy from 2013 to 2017. His educational background, combined with his strong expertise in consultative selling within the SaaS industry, supports his current role in sales.
Mentorship and Team Development
In his professional career, Karthikeyan has taken on mentorship roles, contributing to the professional development of junior employees. His focus on team growth has been evident in his previous positions, where he has fostered an environment of learning and collaboration. This commitment to mentoring aligns with his overall approach to sales and client management.