AKHIL V SUKU
Hicksville,NY
Summary
Experienced Business Development Manager with a solid background in staffing and sales, skilled at identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong client relationships. Proven track record in developing and executing sales strategies that drive growth and success. Adept at collaborating with teams to deliver tailored staffing solutions, leveraging industry insights to meet client needs effectively.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Manager
7-eleven
Hicksville, NY
10.2025 - Current
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
Sales Manager
Star Health And Allied Insurance Co
Kanyakumari, India
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day and boosted sales by around 13%
- Recruited and coached 10 sales team members per month, aiding in individual selling efforts and achieving sales targets.
Area Sales Executive (Part-Time)
SBI Life Insurance Company
Marthandam, India
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Generated leads via cold calling, networking, referrals, and digital marketing, resulting in a 20% increase in potential leads
- Cultivated client relationships, increasing retention by 15%.
Business Development Executive
Life Insurance Corporation Of India
Marthandam, India
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Increased potential clients by 26% through diverse lead generation channels
- Secured 45 new business accounts in six months with tailored life insurance pitches
- Implemented sales strategies, set meetings, and presented and negotiated terms, leading to a 30% increase in closed deals.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Monroe College
New Rochelle, NY04.2024
Master of Arts - English Literature
Malankara Catholic College
Kaliyakkavilai, India04.2016
Skills
- Business networking
- Business development and planning
- Schedule Coordination
- Database Management
- Sales strategy and planning
- Operations
- Order Management
- Lead Generation
Certification
- Leslie Jerome Advance Leadership Academy
- Business Analysis Basics
- Analyzing Company Performance Using Ratios
- Business Analysis and Process Management
- IBM Business Analyst
- HRCI Human Resource Associate
Timeline
Store Manager
7-eleven
10.2025 - Current
Sales Manager
Star Health And Allied Insurance Co
01.2021 - 12.2021
Area Sales Executive (Part-Time)
SBI Life Insurance Company
09.2019 - 10.2021
Business Development Executive
Life Insurance Corporation Of India
12.2017 - 12.2020
MBA - Business Management
Monroe College
Master of Arts - English Literature
Malankara Catholic College