Abhishek Katiyar
About Abhishek Katiyar
Abhishek Katiyar is a Sales Manager at Star Sports with extensive experience in sales and marketing across various industries.
Current Role at Star Sports
Abhishek Katiyar serves as the Sales Manager at Star Sports, a division of Star TV Network. He has been with the organization since 2018. In this role, he focuses on enhancing business development strategies and building relationships with clients. He has played a key role in onboarding clients for significant cricket events, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the World Cup.
Previous Experience in Banking and Media
Prior to his current position, Katiyar held various roles in the banking and media sectors. He worked at Standard Chartered Bank as a Relationship Manager for SME Business from 2013 to 2017. He also served as a Business Partner for Key Accounts at Reliance Broadcast Network for one year. His experience includes positions at Kotak Mahindra Bank and Citibank, where he focused on client origination and priority banking.
Educational Background
Katiyar has a solid educational foundation in business and management. He earned an MBA in Sales and Marketing from IBS Hyderabad, where he studied from 2005 to 2007. He also holds a BBA in General Management from the Institute of Technology & Science, Ghaziabad, completed between 2000 and 2003. Additionally, he completed a specialized program in Marketing at the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, from 2004 to 2005.
Expertise in Business Development
Katiyar possesses expertise in building C-level relationships, which enhances business development strategies. He specializes in brand building through strategic client partnerships, particularly within the sports industry. His skills have been instrumental in driving client engagement and securing partnerships for major sporting events.
Early Career Experience
Katiyar began his career as a Senior Sales Executive at BABA METALS, where he worked from 2003 to 2005. This early experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in sales and client management across various industries, including banking and media.