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Siddhant Kakkar’s journey in the business and sales world is a testament to strategic thinking, leadership, and continuous growth. Based in Dubai, Siddhant has built a solid foundation of expertise across PropTech, marketplaces, e-commerce, and strategic partnerships. His professional path is characterized by a consistent focus on driving revenue growth, forging impactful relationships, and leading teams toward success.
Siddhant’s current role is as the Classified Sales Manager at Ayshei UAE, where he began in January 2024. Here, he is at the forefront of cultivating strategic partnerships and utilizing his CRM expertise to drive market expansion. His role is a blend of leadership, strategic planning, and client engagement, allowing him to consistently exceed sales targets in the competitive e-commerce landscape.
Before Ayshei, Siddhant played a pivotal role at Houza as the Strategic Partnerships & Sales Manager from April 2022 to December 2023. His tenure focused on new business development, networking, and creating a comprehensive product roadmap and strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, Siddhant’s work helped elevate the company’s product offerings and boost Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), thanks to his hands-on client onboarding approach and internal team collaboration.
Siddhant’s experience at Bayut & Dubizzle from September 2018 to April 2022 further sharpened his skills. Starting as a Senior Sales Account Manager and later becoming a Sales Team Lead, he consistently met revenue targets and achieved top performance. His role involved everything from mentoring new team members to meticulously managing client relationships, prospecting new business, and regularly exceeding KPIs. His leadership as a proxy team lead and his ability to handle high-pressure situations set him apart during this phase of his career.
Earlier in his journey, Siddhant worked as a Key Accounts Manager at DG Business, where he drove revenue growth for key accounts and maintained strong client relationships. His ability to identify new opportunities and present performance reports to top management underlined his strategic capabilities.
Siddhant’s foundation in sales was laid at Rivoli Group, where he held the positions of Luxury Boutique Manager and Sales Executive. His management of key retail stores in Dubai’s most prestigious malls honed his expertise in luxury sales and inventory management. He exceeded store targets, managed customer relationships, and handled daily sales operations with precision.
Before stepping into the world of luxury retail, Siddhant gained early experience in event management and sales at Dream Vision Entertainment in Mumbai. Starting part-time as an event promoter, he rose to the role of Sales Manager, building and nurturing relationships with corporate clients and key decision-makers, setting the stage for his career in business development and sales.
Academically, Siddhant holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Marketing Research from Welingkar Institute of Management, coupled with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, and Marketing from the University of Mumbai.
Siddhant’s career reflects a consistent drive for growth, strategic insight, and leadership, making him a valuable asset in the ever-evolving landscapes of PropTech, e-commerce, and strategic partnerships in Dubai and beyond.
