A professional with 11 + years of experience in IT industry . Focused Business Development Manager with exceptional planning and implementation capabilities. Highly-trained in computer science with in-depth understanding of user requirements gathering and market trends. Adept at cultivating managing and leveraging client relationships. Having added benefit of working as Senior Developer and Senior Web developer, an in-depth knowledge on technical aspects
Rigorous Analyst & Marketer, with proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment. Curious to find answers to business issues through data and experience to help companies become better.
Passionate about [in alphabetical order]: Bike Sharing, Bitcoin, Business Models, Cryptocurrencies, Cycling, China, Data Mining, Economy, Education, Innovation, Management Consulting, Marketing, Social Media, Startups, Strategies, and Technology.
CEO of EventBank, a cloud-based engagement management software company. Asia and Africa's #1 event and membership management software platform.
As CEO of EventBank, Eric Schmidt is focused on delivering cloud solutions that transform the way professional communities enable and enrich relationships. EventBank has clients in over 40 countries and continues to expand in emerging and developing markets around the world. Over the last 18 years, Eric has founded and incubated several companies from the ground up. He maintains substantial experience with venture capital and private equity investments.
Eric is an elected member of American Chamber of Commerce in China's Board of Governors (2017, 2018 & 2019) and is recognized as an authority on digital technologies and business in Asia. He has been featured in media such as The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Baron’s, BBC, CCTV, China Daily, and numerous other outlets.
Eric once traced Marco Polo’s route from Beijing, China to Venice, Italy, 100 days by bicycle – he was appreciatively sponsored by Nike and Philips.
Specialties: General Management, Corporate Development, Software and Cloud Technologies, Product Development, Business Operations, Financial Strategy and Consulting, Venture Capital, Private Equity Investments, Technology, China Business, Entrepreneurship, Events, Marketing, Professional Communities
Goal-oriented Senior Sales Manager with a track record of handling Sales accounts & delivering results in US and India to a multitude of vertical sectors.
For the last 11 years, I have been fortunate to be part of teams in large org's/start-up's which either launched new products/services or entered new markets which gave me a diverse experience of working with some creative business minds and intuitively smart people from a heterogeneous background
* Expert in sophisticated sales models and vast knowledge of North America marketplace and the capabilities and complexities of the sales cycle.
* Complimenting a "solution selling" style skill set with "social selling" and online marketing selling styles.
Outstanding success in building and maintaining relationships with key corporate decision-makers, establishing large-volume, high-profit accounts with excellent levels of retention and loyalty.
* Able to lead by example, motivate and inspire others.
* Exceptionally well organized with a track record that demonstrates self-motivation, creativity, and initiative to achieve both personal and corporate goals.
Specialities: Inside & Outside Sales, Business Development, Sales Executive, Account Manager, B2B & Direct Sales, Key Account Management, Proposal Negotiations, Networking & Relationship Building, cold calling, prospecting, Hunting, Sales Coaching, Relationship Building, Prospecting etc