Rakesh Kannan

Senior Manager - Sales - India, Middle East & ANZ

Role
Senior Manager - Sales at Freshworks
Location
Chennai, TN, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Rakesh Kannan

With 14 years of experience in sales, I’ve had the privilege of leading high-performing teams, creating new markets, and helping businesses thrive with innovative B2B SaaS solutions. As the Head of APMEA CS Business at Freshworks, I focus on building strong customer relationships and delivering real value to clients across the region.What drives me is the opportunity to empower teams, solve business challenges, and create meaningful impact. I’m always excited to connect with like-minded professionals who share a passion for growth and innovation.Let’s connect and exchange ideas!

Experience

  1. Senior Manager - Sales

    Freshworks

    Apr 2023 — Present

Education

  • ST. JOHNS INTERNATIONAL RESEDENTIAL SCHOOL.

    Chennai

    1996 — 2005

  • Dr.G.R.Damodaran College of Science

    BBM, Business/Commerce, General

    2005 — 2008

  • Vellore Institute of Technology

    MBA, Marketing and International Business

    2008 — 2010

Skills

  • Team Building
  • Sales Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Business Development
  • Vendor Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
  • Product Marketing
  • Crm
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Training
  • New Business Development
  • Team Management
  • Channel Partners
  • Project Planning
  • Sales Management
  • Account Management
  • Business Planning
  • Management Information Systems (Mis)
  • Business Analysis
  • Logistics Management
  • Negotiation
  • Marketing Management
  • Sales
  • Business Strategy
  • Market Research
  • Strategy
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Mis
  • Key Account Management
  • Marketing

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