Saurabh Patel

Saurabh Patel has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and industries. Saurabh held various sales and management positions throughout their career. Saurabh started their professional journey at BlueRunner Solutions in 2006 as a Sales Director, where they analyzed the market, developed business plans, and secured initial customers. Saurabh then joined Cass Business School in 2007 as an FT MBA Sales Manager, where they successfully increased yearly revenue by 19% and achieved high-quality international cohorts. In 2009, Saurabh joined Tideway as US Inside Sales Manager, leading a team that achieved 130% of the qualified opportunity target and 100% of partner recruitment target. Saurabh moved on to Colt Technology Services, where they held two roles: Desk Based Sales Manager and later Senior Manager of Business Relationship Management. At Colt, Saurabh managed sales teams, improved customer satisfaction, and achieved revenue growth. In 2013, they joined Guidewire Software as an Inside Sales Manager for EMEA, where they engaged with insurance companies and connected them with account and technical teams, resulting in business-critical legacy replacement projects. Saurabh then worked at ospero as a Consultant in early 2013. From 2015 to 2018, they joined Puppet, managing a pan-EMEA team and overseeing new software business, upsells, renewals, services, and training. From 2018 to 2019, Saurabh served as a Sales Director at Skills Matter, responsible for driving revenue growth and leading a sales team. Currently, Saurabh is working at Trintech as the Vice President of Commercial Sales, EMEA. Saurabh previously held roles as VP of Commercial Sales, EMEA, Vice President of Sales, Mid-Market, EMEA, and Sales Director, Mid-Market, EMEA. Saurabh also has a membership at Revenue Collective, where they actively participate in the professional development of revenue leaders at high-growth companies. Overall, Saurabh Patel's work experience demonstrates their expertise in sales, management, and customer satisfaction across various industries.

Saurabh Patel holds an MBA degree specializing in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Consultancy, Branding, Marketing, and Operations Management from Bayes Business School, which they completed in 2006. Saurabh also earned a BA (Hons) in Economics from The University of Manchester, where they studied from 1992 to 1995. Prior to that, Saurabh completed their A Levels in Economics, Mathematics, and Physics at Ryde School from 1987 to 1992. In addition to their formal education, they obtained a certification in "Managing Your Sales Territory" from LinkedIn in 2018.