Salender Singh Rao

About Salender Singh Rao

I currently serve as General Manager – Sales at TeamLease Foundation, where I lead initiatives to strengthen industry engagement and build sustainable partnerships with corporates. My role focuses on designing employability-centric solutions aligned with evolving workforce needs.With extensive experience in business development and client acquisition, I have consistently driven organizational growth through strategic sales, corporate partnership building, and consultative client engagement.My core strengths include corporate relationship management, consultative selling, and business development strategy, supported by hands-on experience across WILP, skilling, learning & development, and apprenticeship-driven programs. I work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless program delivery and consistently high levels of client satisfaction.At TeamLease Foundation, my mission is to bridge the gap between education and employability. By fostering strong industry partnerships and promoting innovative people solutions, I aim to create meaningful impact for students, professionals, and corporates alike.

Experience

1. General Manager Sales

   Teamlease Edtech Foundation

   Nov 2025 — Present · New Delhi, IN

   Led and managed a high-performing sales team to consistently exceed revenue targets across a suite of offerings including, Apprenticeship Programs, Work Integrated Learning Program for the blue-collar workforce.• Held sole responsibility for driving business development in the North and East region including Delhi NCR, while contributing to national sales strategies and execution.• Developed and implemented effective go-to-market strategies to penetrate new sectors and expand the client base, with a focus on industry-wide product adoption and workforce development.• Oversaw the full sales lifecycle—from lead generation and nurturing, to contract negotiation, deal closure, and post-sales engagement—ensuring strong customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.• Conducted detailed client need analyses to deliver tailored solutions aligned with their business objectives, compliance mandates, and workforce development goals, including scalable skilling solutions.• Coached and mentored the sales team to enhance performance, improve customer engagement, and maintain a high standard of consultative selling across all service lines.• Planned and executed hiring efforts by coordinating with sourcing teams and external vendors to build a robust sales and delivery workforce.• Maintained accurate daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports, and provided actionable insights and growth forecasts to senior leadership.• Oversaw payment collection processes and client follow-ups, building strong professional relationships to facilitate smooth operations and collaboration.

Education

• Kurukshetra University

  Master of Business Economics

  2002 — 2006