Layeeque Ahmed has a diverse work experience spanning different roles and industries. Layeeque began their career as a Relationship Manager at Sharekhan in 2013, where they conducted research projects and provided practical training to manage customer relationships. In 2014, they worked as an Inside Sales Associate at Aayuja.Inc, primarily targeting B2B segment decision-makers and utilizing LinkedIn and sales tools for lead research. From 2016 to 2017, Layeeque worked as an Inside Sales Executive at PR Newswire India, enhancing the sales process and conducting outreach programs to identify new customers. Layeeque then joined Aryaka, where they held various positions such as Senior Sales Development Representative, Channel Development & BDR Manager, and currently Director of Channel Sales – APAC. In these roles, they collaborated with partners, formulated and executed channel programs, implemented strategic sales approaches, and documented sales and marketing metrics.
Layeeque Ahmed completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Vellore Institute of Technology from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from the same institution from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, Layeeque has obtained several certifications, including "How to Have Productive One-on-One Meetings," "Having Difficult Conversations: A Guide for Managers," "Tech Career Skills: Effective Technical Communication," "Be the Manager People Won't Leave," "Leading with a Growth Mindset," "Leading Virtual Meetings," "Engage Certification," "Aryaka Certified Professional (ACP 110)," "TechTarget Priority Engine Qualified," "Aryaka Certified Professional (ACP 100)," "MEDDIC Standard," and "Inbound Sales Certification." These certifications were obtained between 2018 and 2023 from various institutions such as LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, Aryaka Networks, MEDDIC Academy, and HubSpot Academy.
September, 2022 - present
March, 2021
May, 2017