Amit Bawa

Sales Enablement & Capability Building | Leadership Coaching | L&D Strategy | BFSI · Fintech · Edtech | Agripreneur | Hospitality Enthusiast

Greater Delhi Area

About

I’m a Learning & Development leader with 17+ years of experience enabling sales excellence, building leadership capability, and driving measurable performance improvements across BFSI, fintech, media, and hospitality. From designing enterprise‑wide L&D strategies to leading high‑impact training teams, I specialise in aligning people development with business goals. My toolkit spans sales enablement, capability building, coaching, curriculum design, and eLearning solutions — backed by certifications as a DiSC Trainer, Brain‑Based Coaching Expert, and T&D professional. An entrepreneur at heart, I’ve also launched and run hospitality and agribusiness ventures — creating and implementing SOP‑driven training systems to build service excellence and operational efficiency. Core strengths: Learning strategy, sales capability, leadership coaching, sales & operations management stakeholder engagement, performance metrics, and team leadership. 📩 Open to connecting with leaders, HR/L&D heads, and business owners looking to build high‑performing, future‑ready teams.

Experience

  • Head of Learning and Development at Extramarks
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    Leading the Learning & Development function for the sales organization at Extramarks, with a focus on enabling faster business readiness, improving frontline sales productivity, and driving measurable performance impact across teams. Managing a team of 6 L&D trainers responsible for designing and executing high-impact capability-building initiatives for new hires, field sales teams, and people managers across multiple regions. Key areas of focus include: * Accelerating new joinee readiness through structured onboarding, certification journeys, and role-based learning interventions aimed at enabling faster time-to-first-sale. * Driving bottom quartile uplift by identifying performance gaps and implementing targeted coaching, field interventions, and manager-led development plans. * Shifting the L&D approach from predominantly classroom-based training to business-linked learning through on-ground coaching, real-time feedback, mentoring, and sales enablement support. * Partnering closely with Sales Leadership to improve revenue productivity, sales effectiveness, conversion metrics, and field execution quality. * Building a performance-driven learning culture through data-backed interventions, continuous capability tracking, and outcome-oriented training frameworks. * Strengthening frontline manager effectiveness by enabling coaching conversations, performance reviews, and field development practices. * Designing scalable learning ecosystems including induction programs, refresher modules, coaching frameworks, sales playbooks, and on-field capability interventions. Focused on positioning L&D as a strategic business enabler by aligning learning outcomes directly with sales performance, productivity, and revenue growth.

  • Managing Partner at Vibes Hotel
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    What was as a crumbling shell of a hostel is now a vibrant, design-forward boutique hotel in the heart of Goa—crafted with soul, strategy, and a deep love for service and hospitality. A hands-on hotelier who thrives on transformation. From reimagining spaces and curating local partnerships to building a brand that resonates with modern travelers, I’ve led every step of the journey. Today, I manage operations, lead a team, and continuously evolve our guest experience to reflect Goa’s eclectic spirit. Whether it’s designing laminated guides for hidden beaches, or launching festive campaigns, I believe in hospitality that’s immersive and unforgettable.

  • Co-Founder at Progressive Exotic Agro
    Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

    As an agripreneur, I’m immersed in every stage of the journey: from nurturing dragon fruit orchards and rotating seasonal vegetables to managing staple crop cycles. My work spans soil health, irrigation planning, harvest logistics, and direct-to-consumer strategies. I believe in farming that’s future-ready—balancing biodiversity, market demand, and sustainable practices. Whether it’s experimenting with new varietals, optimizing yield, or building local supply chains, I treat agriculture as both a science and a story. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about farming, agri-tech, or building brands rooted in the land.

  • Learning and Development Consultant at Impact Beacon
    Mar 2024 - Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Development of Learning Pathways to improve Retention Designed Modular Onboarding Training Programs and Donor Facing Programs Established KPIs and Feedback Mechanism

  • Capability Building Lead North - Ad Sales at Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)
    Jul 2023 - Feb 2024 · 8 mos

    Working towards the Capability Building of the Ad Sales (Response) Team at BCCL