Akshay Canadam
Discovery Bay,California
Summary
Driven Sales Development Representative with experience generating mid-market pipeline, conducting consultative discovery, and supporting enterprise SaaS sales cycles. Adept at aligning business challenges with technology solutions through strategic outreach, cross-functional collaboration, and disciplined CRM management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mid-Market Sales Development Representative
Attentive
Remote
10.2025 - Current
- Cultivated a qualified pipeline exceeding $500k through strategic outbound prospecting in mid-market accounts.
- Booked 15+ discovery meetings with Director- and VP-level stakeholders in competitive SaaS environment.
- Conduct consultative discovery to align client revenue goals with SMS and lifecycle marketing solutions.
- Collaborate with Account Executives and Marketing to progress early-stage opportunities through sales cycle.
Sales Representative Intern
Quick Capital Funding
Irvine, CA
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Assessed over 200 financial profiles to align clients with optimal working capital solutions ranging from $25k to $500k.
- Developed strategies to consistently produce 10+ inbound leads monthly, resulting in a 40% application conversion rate.
- Collaborated with underwriting departments to expedite funding cycles, ensuring improved client satisfaction.
Sales Manager
Gap
San Ramon, CA
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Led sales team to exceed quarterly targets through strategic planning and effective performance management.
- Developed training programs to enhance team product knowledge and customer engagement skills.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, optimize inventory levels, and improve product placement strategies.
- Fostered collaboration between departments to streamline operations and enhance customer service initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA06-2025
Skills
- Enterprise Prospecting
- Solution Selling
- Pipeline Generation
- Salesforce CRM
- Consultative Discovery
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- B2B Sales Strategy
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Mid-Market Sales Development Representative
Attentive
10.2025 - Current
Sales Representative Intern
Quick Capital Funding
04.2025 - 06.2025
Sales Manager
Gap
09.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)