Prakash R Rao

Sales & Product Management Leader | Proven excellence in Program & Product Adoption, B2B Growth, Strategic Partnerships | IIM-B Alumnus | Driving Revenue in IT, SaaS, Internet & HR Tech Ecosystems

Role
Head of Product Management at Ample
Location
Bengaluru, KA, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Prakash R Rao

As an experienced professional with over 20+ years of expertise across BPO, IT, Internet, and HR Tech sectors, I specialize in driving business growth, optimizing account management, and delivering impactful projects. My career spans leadership roles at leading companies such as Indeed and Yahoo, where I have consistently demonstrated my ability to innovate processes, foster strategic partnerships, and elevate team performance.Key Strengths:• Sales Adoption & Revenue Growth: Proven track record of driving significant revenue increases by identifying strategic accounts, leveraging data analysis, and executing successful sales strategies. Adept at ensuring high customer retention and preventing churn.• Project Management Excellence: Expertise in leading complex, multi-functional projects, including Glassdoor and Technology Network product launches, driving substantial revenue growth for the Indian market.• Cross-functional Leadership: Deep experience collaborating with Sales, Product, and Client Success teams to align business objectives, meet KPIs, and deliver impactful outcomes.• People & Stakeholder Management: Skilled at mentoring high-performing teams, establishing strong relationships with senior leaders, and influencing key stakeholders to align on business goals.Notable Achievements:• Leadership Awards: Recognized as the \"Knowledgeable Self-Starter\" across EMEA and APAC (2022) and received the “People\'s Choice - Most Inspiring Award” at the Global Leadership Meet (2020).• Revenue Impact: Led the development of a successful account management process that resulted in a significant increase in market revenues in India. Managed an ambitious annual revenue target and contributed substantial cost savings through process optimizations.• Strategic Client Partnerships: Worked with top-tier clients, including Airbus, Maersk, Infosys, Myntra, Flipkart, and Wipro, driving Glassdoor product adoption and overall success.Signature Skills:• Strategic Planning & Business Development• Revenue & Pipeline Management• Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management• Sales and Process Optimization• Data Analysis (Salesforce, Tableau, Gong)• Team Leadership & CoachingI am passionate about delivering customer-centric solutions, optimizing processes for operational excellence, and building strong, sustainable business relationships. Always focused on exceeding expectations, I am committed to continuous improvement and driving transformative results.Do reach me out at: r••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

  1. Head of Product Management

    Ample

    May 2025 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

    Lead the Apple product line for Enterprise customers across India. My focus is on helping businesses understand the Ample for Apple storyboard and adopt Apple devices and ecosystem across their organization.

Education

  • University of Mumbai

    Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

    1995 — 2000

  • Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

    EGMP, Executive General Management Program

    2013 — 2014

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