Accomplished digital sales expert with extensive experience in Digital (Content & Display), Print. Strongly believes in leading teams by example. Have been consistently overachieving revenue targets. Strong relationship with key decision makers at clients, agencies as well as colleagues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager - Advertising Sales
Vivish Technology Pvt Ltd (MyGate)
10.2023 - Current
Key Result Areas:
Formulating, developing and implementing yearly business strategies to ensure attainment of revenue goals and profitable sell-through.
Leading a team of 4 professionals, providing guidance and support for effective campaign execution and client management.
Developing strong market knowledge of existing and potential clients and ensuring business growth opportunities aligned to the company's strategic plans.
Achievements:
Successfully achieved a 10X revenue growth in just one-year, surpassing set targets. Auto and Handset contributed maximum which is 30%
Onboarded and managed 50+ clients across various sectors, including Auto, Handset, Telecom, FMCG, and BFSI.
Built a high-performing team from scratch, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Established strong relationships with key stakeholders in the digital ecosystem, enhancing brand visibility & market presence.
Achieved sales of Video, Impact, Rich Media Innovations including closing annual deals
Director Advertising Sales - North and East
Kofluence Tech LLP
01.2021 - 09.2023
Company Overview: Kofluence is India's Largest Influencer Marketing network with 500K+ verified influencers across Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn & Blogs to create word of mouth marketing for the brand
My role includes sales strategy, new business development for the region and grow the market with an average of 30% month on month
Onboarding LCS accounts for branded content, Influencers marketing, native content and blogs and create IPs for the brands
Managing a team of 1 people with the topline of 18cr
Associate Director - Digital Sales North
Conde'Nast India Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 12.2020
Role includes sales strategy, pricing and yield management of CNI India
Revenue generation, display, content sales (Textual and video)
Handling all corporate clients and digital agencies of North for content and digital sales and programmatic
Delivering clear and sustainable advantage for the brand and heading a team of 4 people for the region and managed the topline of 10cr
Chief Manager - Brand Solutions, North
Worldwide Media P Ltd (A Times Of India Group)
01.2009 - 10.2014
Role included Sales strategy, pricing and yield management of digital footprint of WWM Title - Femina, Firmware, Grazia, BBC Top Gear and Lonely Planet for display & pureplay advertising and branded content etc
Manager Advertising Sales
Time Out India (An EssarGroup)
01.2007 - 12.2008
Was responsible for generating revenue for Time Out Magazine Delhi and National Edition
Created the branded content for Nexa Journeys on Asian Highways
Created a similar concept with Singapore Tourism Board for their Cruise sailing in Singapore in association with Tirun Travel - A Royal Caribbean Cruise
Decisive and forward thinking, with strong vision and strategic capability. I excel in networking and liaising with clients and agencies at every level. Experience of operating within highly competitive markets.
Hobbies and Interests
Swimming
Sketching
Music
Travelling
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/22/83
Marital Status: Married
Timeline
General Manager - Advertising Sales
Vivish Technology Pvt Ltd (MyGate)
10.2023 - Current
Director Advertising Sales - North and East
Kofluence Tech LLP
01.2021 - 09.2023
Associate Director - Digital Sales North
Conde'Nast India Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 12.2020
Chief Manager - Brand Solutions, North
Worldwide Media P Ltd (A Times Of India Group)
01.2009 - 10.2014
Manager Advertising Sales
Time Out India (An EssarGroup)
01.2007 - 12.2008
Sr Executive - Advertising Sales
Cyber Media Pvt Ltd
01.2007 - 12.2008
Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing and Finance
ISB
MBA -
MD University
B.Com - Accounts - Hons
Ranchi University
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