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Mikhlesh Ekka

MBA (Analytics)’22 – IIM Kashipur | Sales & Business Strategy | Revenue Growth | D2C amp; E-commerce | Category Management | Business Operations | Analytics

Bengaluru

2+ years of work experience

Reminiscent Interior Design
Oct 202511 mosAug 2026

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

- Led end-to-end consultative sales for premium residential interior solutions - Owned customer acquisition, requirement discovery, solution design, negotiation and deal closure - Developed and executed sales growth strategies aligned with business objectives - Managed the complete sales funnel and customer journey, from lead qualification to closure - Collaborated closely with design, operations and execution teams to translate customer requirements into viable solutions - Used customer insights and sales analytics to identify growth opportunities and improve conversion - Managed high-value customer relationships and drove solution-led selling - Contributed to pricing, proposal development and commercial negotiations - Worked cross-functionally to ensure seamless transition from sales to project execution - Identified customer and market trends to strengthen sales strategy and business development initiatives
Career Break
Jun 20254 mosSep 2025

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

- Pursued intensive, practical learning in Advanced Digital Marketing, covering SEO (Organic & Paid), Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Pinterest Ads, Google Ads, campaign budgeting & management, Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Competitor Analysis and website auditing etc. - Completed one-to-one offline practical training, gaining hands-on exposure to campaign planning, audience targeting, performance analysis and digital acquisition. - Built and managed ChillBuy.in, a Shopify-based e-commerce general store, gaining practical exposure to product selection, storefront development, e-commerce operations and digital marketing. - Worked on the website and digital presence for Houseofshilpkaars.com , a home interior and design venture, covering website planning, service positioning and digital customer acquisition. - Executed and managed Meta Ads campaigns for Hedonic Life Cure Pvt. Ltd. for its digital healthcare platform, gaining practical experience in campaign setup, audience targeting, lead generation and performance optimisation. - Undertook structured self-learning in Category Management, studying category strategy, assortment planning, pricing, consumer behaviour, merchandising and category growth. - Applied business and analytics concepts through independent projects and real-world business experiments, strengthening understanding of e-commerce, customer acquisition, digital channels and commercial decision-making. - Explored the intersection of data, marketing, customer behaviour and business strategy to develop a stronger foundation in Category Management and e-commerce.
Amanstra Consulting
Feb 20254 mosMay 2025

Gurugram, Haryana, India

- Analysed business and operational processes to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities - Worked on process improvement and operational excellence initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness - Translated business requirements into structured processes, actionable insights and operational solutions - Conducted data analysis and performance tracking to support business decision-making - Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to understand operational challenges and develop practical improvement strategies - Supported process standardization and workflow optimization across business functions - Prepared management reports, performance insights and business analyses to facilitate informed decision-making - Identified operational bottlenecks and contributed to root-cause analysis and corrective actions - Supported implementation of data-driven process improvements aligned with business objectives - Worked in a consulting environment, managing stakeholder requirements, analysis and execution across business operations
Reminiscent Interior Design
May 20248 mosDec 2024

HSR Layout Bangaluru Karnataka

- Led sales planning, business strategy and revenue growth initiatives in close collaboration with senior leadership - Managed and guided the sales team, driving target alignment, performance management and execution - Developed sales strategies and go-to-market initiatives to strengthen customer acquisition and business growth - Analysed sales funnel, lead-source and customer performance data to identify growth opportunities - Improved lead conversion and customer acquisition through data-driven sales and marketing interventions - Optimized lead-generation channels and acquisition costs through performance analytics - Conducted regular sales performance reviews and translated business insights into actionable improvement plans - Worked closely with marketing, design and operations teams to align customer acquisition with business objectives - Managed sales forecasting, pipeline planning and performance tracking to support revenue predictability - Contributed to pricing, customer segmentation, sales processes and commercial decision-making - Partnered with the Founder and senior leadership on strategic business initiatives and execution - Drove a data-driven and process-oriented approach to sales planning, customer acquisition and business growth
Newtronic Lifecare Equipment Pvt Ltd
Apr 20233 mosJun 2023

Andheri East Mumbai

Uncovered a 37% post-COVID contract decline, identified 8,324 lost clients, proposed strategies for 22% revenue growth. Managed records, optimized incentives, and led streamlined operations for enhanced service delivery.

Mikhlesh’s AI Stack

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Education

Indian Institute of Management Kashipur

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Analytics

Indian Institute of Management Kashipur

20222 yrs2024

B. Pharmacy, Pharmacy

Global Research Institute of Pharmacy

20184 yrs2022

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Headline

MBA (Analytics)’22 – IIM Kashipur | Sales & Business Strategy | Revenue Growth | D2C amp; E-commerce | Category Management | Business Operations | Analytics

About

A results-driven professional with a passion for leveraging data-driven insights to propel strategic decision-making and operational excellence. My journey encompasses a Master of Business Administration specializing in Analytics from IIM Kashipur, complemented by a B. Pharm from Global Research Institute of Pharmacy. Analytical Expertise: Proficient in diverse analytics methodologies from e-commerce sales analysis to predictive risk assessment using machine learning in healthcare contexts. Operational Impact: Spearheaded portfolio analyses across healthcare, auto, and power sectors, optimizing investment strategies and driving substantial revenue growth post-COVID. Innovative Projects: Pioneering digital twin integration in hydroponic farming, enhancing crop cultivation methods. Academic focus on advanced decision modeling and impactful bank default analysis. Skill Set & Certifications: Mastery in Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Python, SQL, certified in Data Analytics, Lean Six Sigma, Product Management, and AI applications. Professional Engagements: Engaged in impactful initiatives fostering empowerment and strategic leadership beyond work commitments. Personal Interests: Enthusiast of folk music and outdoor activities, finding inspiration and teamwork in diverse cultural expressions and physical engagements. I am driven by the relentless pursuit of excellence, leveraging my analytical acumen and multidimensional skill set to drive innovation, optimize operations, and contribute meaningfully to dynamic organizational landscapes.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

notion

openai

ChatGPT

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Work experience

Senior Sales Executive at Reminiscent Interior Design, Oct 2025 - Aug 2026 · 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, - Led end-to-end consultative sales for premium residential interior solutions - Owned customer acquisition, requirement discovery, solution design, negotiation and deal closure - Developed and executed sales growth strategies aligned with business objectives - Managed the complete sales funnel and customer journey, from lead qualification to closure - Collaborated closely with design, operations and execution teams to translate customer requirements into viable solutions - Used customer insights and sales analytics to identify growth opportunities and improve conversion - Managed high-value customer relationships and drove solution-led selling - Contributed to pricing, proposal development and commercial negotiations - Worked cross-functionally to ensure seamless transition from sales to project execution - Identified customer and market trends to strengthen sales strategy and business development initiatives

Professional development at Career Break, Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 · 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, - Pursued intensive, practical learning in Advanced Digital Marketing, covering SEO (Organic & Paid), Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Pinterest Ads, Google Ads, campaign budgeting & management, Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Competitor Analysis and website auditing etc. - Completed one-to-one offline practical training, gaining hands-on exposure to campaign planning, audience targeting, performance analysis and digital acquisition. - Built and managed ChillBuy.in, a Shopify-based e-commerce general store, gaining practical exposure to product selection, storefront development, e-commerce operations and digital marketing. - Worked on the website and digital presence for Houseofshilpkaars.com , a home interior and design venture, covering website planning, service positioning and digital customer acquisition. - Executed and managed Meta Ads campaigns for Hedonic Life Cure Pvt. Ltd. for its digital healthcare platform, gaining practical experience in campaign setup, audience targeting, lead generation and performance optimisation. - Undertook structured self-learning in Category Management, studying category strategy, assortment planning, pricing, consumer behaviour, merchandising and category growth. - Applied business and analytics concepts through independent projects and real-world business experiments, strengthening understanding of e-commerce, customer acquisition, digital channels and commercial decision-making. - Explored the intersection of data, marketing, customer behaviour and business strategy to develop a stronger foundation in Category Management and e-commerce.

Operations Excellence Analyst at Amanstra Consulting, Feb 2025 - May 2025 · 4 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, - Analysed business and operational processes to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities - Worked on process improvement and operational excellence initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness - Translated business requirements into structured processes, actionable insights and operational solutions - Conducted data analysis and performance tracking to support business decision-making - Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to understand operational challenges and develop practical improvement strategies - Supported process standardization and workflow optimization across business functions - Prepared management reports, performance insights and business analyses to facilitate informed decision-making - Identified operational bottlenecks and contributed to root-cause analysis and corrective actions - Supported implementation of data-driven process improvements aligned with business objectives - Worked in a consulting environment, managing stakeholder requirements, analysis and execution across business operations

Head of Sales Planning and Strategy | Founder's Office at Reminiscent Interior Design, May 2024 - Dec 2024 · 8 mos, HSR Layout Bangaluru Karnataka, - Led sales planning, business strategy and revenue growth initiatives in close collaboration with senior leadership - Managed and guided the sales team, driving target alignment, performance management and execution - Developed sales strategies and go-to-market initiatives to strengthen customer acquisition and business growth - Analysed sales funnel, lead-source and customer performance data to identify growth opportunities - Improved lead conversion and customer acquisition through data-driven sales and marketing interventions - Optimized lead-generation channels and acquisition costs through performance analytics - Conducted regular sales performance reviews and translated business insights into actionable improvement plans - Worked closely with marketing, design and operations teams to align customer acquisition with business objectives - Managed sales forecasting, pipeline planning and performance tracking to support revenue predictability - Contributed to pricing, customer segmentation, sales processes and commercial decision-making - Partnered with the Founder and senior leadership on strategic business initiatives and execution - Drove a data-driven and process-oriented approach to sales planning, customer acquisition and business growth

Service Intern at Newtronic Lifecare Equipment Pvt Ltd, Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 · 3 mos, Andheri East Mumbai, Uncovered a 37% post-COVID contract decline, identified 8,324 lost clients, proposed strategies for 22% revenue growth. Managed records, optimized incentives, and led streamlined operations for enhanced service delivery.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Analytics, Indian Institute of Management Kashipur

B. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Global Research Institute of Pharmacy