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Venkatesh
Kollu

Business Development Manager · Toronto, Canada

A relationship-first sales leader with 10+ years generating $80M+ in revenue across financial services, fintech, and cross-border payment solutions. Known for building trust, opening doors, and consistently exceeding targets.

$80M+
Revenue
10+
Years
200+
Clients
120%+
Targets Hit
Venkatesh Kollu

Who I Am

I'm a high-energy, relationship-driven Business Development Manager based in the Greater Toronto Area. Over the last decade, I've built my career at the intersection of people, payments, and performance — helping businesses grow through strategic partnerships and trusted relationships.

My journey spans from the streets of the GTA — visiting 200+ SMB owners face to face — to boardrooms across the UAE, India, and APAC. I've sold merchant services, cross-border payment solutions, and financial products in markets most people only read about.

I hold an Executive MBA and a Diploma in Digital Marketing, but my real education has been in the field — learning what makes people trust you, what makes them say yes, and what makes them refer you to everyone they know.

Core Competencies
B2B Sales
Business Development
Merchant Services
Cross-Border Payments
Salesforce CRM
Pipeline Management
Partnership Building
SMB Relationship Management
Digital Marketing
Sales Leadership
International Markets
FX & Payments
Markets Served
🇨🇦 Canada
🇺🇸 USA
🇦🇪 UAE
🇮🇳 India
🌏 APAC
  • Location Greater Toronto Area, ON
  • Email venke17@gmail.com
  • Phone 647-531-4047
  • Education Executive MBA · Digital Marketing Diploma
  • Languages English · Telugu · Hindi
  • Availability Open to Opportunities
Career Journey
Jun 2025 – Present
GPA Partners
Business Development Manager
$3M+ Revenue
Nov 2023 – May 2025
Adecco / TVS Emerald
BDR – Financial Services
$10.8M Revenue
Oct 2021 – Dec 2022
Puravankara Limited
Regional Sales Manager
$7M Portfolio
Nov 2013 – 2021
Godrej Properties
International Sales Manager
$40–60M/yr

My Achievements

💰
$80M+
Total Revenue
Generated across B2B financial services, merchant services, and cross-border payment solutions globally.
🎯
120%+
Target Achievement
Consistently exceeded revenue targets through disciplined pipeline management and relationship-first selling.
🤝
200+
SMB Relationships
Active merchant and SMB relationships built across the Greater Toronto Area through in-person community presence.
🌐
5,000+
Leads Managed
Managed pipeline of 5,000+ leads with a 10%+ conversion rate using Salesforce CRM and structured outbound strategy.

Expertise Breakdown

10+ years of focused experience across these key disciplines.

B2B Sales & Business Development98%
Merchant Services & Fintech95%
Cross-Border Payments92%
CRM & Pipeline Management90%
Partnership & Community Building96%
Digital Marketing78%

Key Career Highlights

Milestones that define my professional journey.

2025 – Present
GPA Partners · GTA
Generated $3M+, 200+ SMB relationships, 120%+ targets
2023 – 2025
TVS Emerald · Toronto
$10.8M revenue · 5,000+ leads · 10%+ conversion
2025
Omazzii · Toronto
RBC, TD Bank & City Council enterprise partnerships secured
2013 – 2021
Godrej Properties · Global
$40–60M/yr · USA, Canada, UAE, India, APAC
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I don't just sell — I build relationships that generate revenue, referrals, and results long after the first deal is done.

— Venkatesh Kollu · Business Development Manager

Ready to Work Together?

Whether you're hiring a Business Development Manager, exploring a strategic partnership, or simply want to connect — I'd love to hear from you.