Nishant Kumar

AI & DATA Sales Leader-ISA @ IBM || Growth Leader || NCA || Building high performance sales team || Helping businesses solve toughest problems using AI

Role
Sales Leader - Ai & Data (South & East, Isa) at IBM
Location
Bengaluru, KA, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Nishant Kumar

I am a Software Sales Leader at IBM India, driving growth in the whitespace and digital-native segment and managing ~$10M P&L in Software & SaaS for IBMIn 2024, I built a high-performing digital sales team in IBM, achieving 1xx% growth in sales volume and 2xx% in new client acquisition in 2024. By mid-2025, the team delivered 1xx% YoY revenue growth.With near a decade of experience spanning sales, leadership and technology, I bring a proven track record of facilitating impactful business outcomes. Recognized with four Hundred Percent Club, a Golden Circle, and Best Sales Manager in APAC & WW (2024 & 2025), I specialize in sales strategy, team building, and driving sustainable business growth.

Experience

  1. Sales Leader - Ai & Data (South & East, Isa)

    IBM

    Jan 2026 — Present

    Leading the Brand Sales team & SME for the AI & Data Portfolio in South & East India, focusing on strategic execution. • Ensuring adoption of IBM AI & Data platforms specifically designed for Indian enterprises to meet their unique needs.

Education

  • Indian Institute of Management, Shillong

    PGP, Operations Management

    2013 — 2015

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

    B.TECH, PRODUCTION AND INDUSTRIAL

    2007 — 2011

  • St. Xavier's College, Ranchi

    Intermediate in Science, PCM

    2004 — 2006

Skills

  • C++
  • Logistics Management
  • Project Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Project Management
  • Business Modelling
  • Quality Control
  • Product Development
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Matlab
  • Production Planning
  • Six Sigma

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