Suraj Kumar Gowda

Account Manager at Rippling | Driving Renewals, Growth & Expansion | SaaS | Global Account Management | Ex- Progress Software

Role
Account Manager at Rippling
Location
Bengaluru, KA, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Suraj Kumar Gowda

I’m a Cloud & SaaS-focused Account Manager with 7+ years of experience helping SMB, Mid-Market, and Commercial customers modernize their operations through thoughtful, value-driven technology decisions.My background spans accounts across the US and Canada, where I’ve partnered with growing companies at different stages of scale—from fast-moving SMBs building foundational systems to more mature organizations navigating infrastructure transformation. I’ve consistently exceeded quota, built durable customer relationships, and supported growth through everything from meaningful ARR expansions to multi-year, strategic agreements.I’m at my best when I’m uncovering real business problems, running structured discovery, and guiding both technical and business stakeholders toward solutions that genuinely reduce complexity and improve how teams operate. I enjoy the early stages of the sales cycle—prospecting, qualification, and building momentum—but I’m equally comfortable owning the full journey through renewal, expansion, and long-term value realization.Most recently, I’ve joined Rippling as an Account Manager, where I’m excited to work on true infrastructure—helping SMB and Mid-Market teams simplify the intersection of HR, payroll, and IT so smart people can focus on hard problems. I’m particularly drawn to roles where success is measured not just by closing, but by alignment, adoption, and sustained impact.I work closely with cross-functional teams including Field Sales, Solutions Engineering, Product, and Marketing to deliver an insight-led, consultative experience grounded in trust and clarity. At the core, I’m driven by curiosity, integrity, and a strong belief that the best customer relationships are built by solving the right problems—thoughtfully and for the long term.

Experience

  1. Account Manager

    Rippling

    Jan 2026 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

  • Sri. Sai Sathyanarayana College, No.25, RM Nagar Main Road, Doddabanaswadi, Bangalore -43

    Pre University, Mathematics and Computer Science

    2011 — 2013

  • Army Public School, K Kamraj Road, Bangalore

    CBSE

    2008 — 2011

  • REVA University

    Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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