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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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SNAPSHOT
HOBBY
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Shikha Malhotra

Shikha Malhotra

Tervuren

Summary

Senior Sales Leader with 16+ years of experience driving transformational growth across global markets. Proven track record in building and scaling high-performing sales teams in matrix organizations, with expertise in implementing data-driven strategies and sales technologies. Demonstrated success in leading complex sales cycles and managing strategic client engagement programs across Medical Devices, Technology, Media, and Financial Services sectors. Bilingual leader skilled in cross-cultural team management and international business development.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Head of Sales

OBELIS GROUP
01.2021 - Current
  • Lead comprehensive transformation of global sales operations, resulting in significant market expansion and revenue growth from 20+ countries:
  • Double conversion rates from 9% to 20% in 24 months
  • Cut sales cycle by 35% through pipeline optimization
  • Boost sales efficiency 40% via digital transformation


ACTIONS:

  • Direct 8 sales professionals across EMEA, APAC, and Americas
  • Implement rapid-result sales strategies new services across 4 territories
  • Drives decisive action through data-driven performance metrics
  • Increase sales revenue by implementing innovative marketing strategies and optimizing team performance.

Head of Sales

OVUM (INFORMA GROUP)
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Transformed sales organization and delivered exceptional business results through strategic leadership
  • Captured 40% revenue growth in competitive market
  • Slashed customer acquisition costs by 30% and increased customer retention by 90%
  • Achieved 115% of ambitious targets towards our subscriptions services


ACTIONS:

  • Led high-performing team of 8 senior sales executives
  • Implemented aggressive market penetration strategies
  • Executed rapid sales force transformation
  • Collaborated with product development teams for continuous improvement of offerings based on customer feedback and evolving market needs
  • Increased customer retention through the implementation of a customer engagement program.

Benelux Sales Manager

STACK OVERFLOW
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Pioneered market entry and established strong market presence:
  • Secured 40% revenue growth in new territory
  • Achieved market leadership in technical recruitment
  • Maintained 80% client retention while driving rapid growth


ACTIONS:

  • Built and commanded team of ten sales executives
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Executed decisive market entry strategy within the Benelux
  • Established dominant market position
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.

EMEA Content Sales Manager

THE FINANCIAL TIMES
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Delivered 30% revenue growth through innovative pricing and sales strategies
  • Led team of6 sales executives to 125% of target achievement
  • Developed customer engagement program improving retention by 15%
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.

EMEA Content Sales Manager

BLOOMBERG
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Generated €10M+ in new revenue through content syndication strategy
  • Increased accounts spent by 35% through strategic partnerships
  • Expanded sales pipeline by 25% through lead generation programs
  • Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.

Education

Business Management

ICHEC BRUSSELS MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
Brussels, Belgium
09-2022

Skills

  • CRM Systems: Salesforce (Advanced), HubSpot, Zoho, Microsoft Dynamics
  • Business Intelligence: Tableau, Power BI (Advanced), Zoho Sales Analytics
  • Enterprise Software: SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Microsoft Office Suite)

LANGUAGES

English (Native Proficiency)
French (Native Proficiency)

SNAPSHOT

  • Growth Achievement: 20% year-over-year revenue increase
  • Team Performance: 125% of target achievement
  • Customer Results: 90% retention rate across global accounts

HOBBY

Mixology enthusiast with over 300 bottles and bitters, always experimenting with new recipes

Timeline

Global Head of Sales

OBELIS GROUP
01.2021 - Current

Head of Sales

OVUM (INFORMA GROUP)
01.2015 - 01.2020

Benelux Sales Manager

STACK OVERFLOW
01.2012 - 01.2015

EMEA Content Sales Manager

THE FINANCIAL TIMES
01.2011 - 01.2012

EMEA Content Sales Manager

BLOOMBERG
01.2007 - 01.2011

Business Management

ICHEC BRUSSELS MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
Shikha Malhotra