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Rakesh Gaur

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Head of Sales - India ( Enterprise, Mid-Market & SMB ) at Deel
📍 Pune, Maharashtra, India

Rakesh is a sales leader with over 20 years of experience in HR Tech and SaaS, currently heading sales for Deel in India. With an MBA from Sri Balaji University, he drives go-to-market strategy and revenue growth. Colleagues describe him as exceptional, strategic, and passionate.

He received a "We Value You" award for his 10 years of service at Info Edge (Naukri. com), highlighting his professional loyalty and long-term success.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Head of Sales - India ( Enterprise, Mid-Market & SMB )
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Priorities

Topics Rakesh cares about

Global Workforce Management
His role at Deel is focused on helping companies hire, manage, and pay international teams compliantly without setting up local entities.
Go-to-Market Strategy
He leads Deel's GTM strategy and execution across Enterprise, Mid-Market, and SMB segments in India and neighboring countries.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Head of Sales - India ( Enterprise, Mid-Market & SMB )
Deel
4-2025 - 1-2026
Head of Sales - India - Mid Market Business
Deel
2-2022 - 3-2025
Head of Sales - Emerging Markets
LinkedIn
4-2020 - 2-2022
Senior Enterprise Sales Manager - India West ( Talent & Learning Solutions )
LinkedIn
1-2018 - 3-2020
Enterprise Sales Manager - India West ( Talent & Learning Solutions )
LinkedIn
In the press

Media appearances

One 2 One Interview Session with Mr. Rakesh Gaur (Head of Sales - India, Deel). Featured in YouTube
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Education
2014 - 2014
Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing
Niit Imperia
2004 - 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Sri Balaji University,Pune
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