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Amit Tayde

Regional Head West & South

Summary

A track record of achieving targets by driving new business with 15 years of experience in Ad Sales . Hardcore Hunter and Hustler Mindset having strong contacts with the interactive agencies and directly with a wide range of advertisers.

Strong experience in working with media agencies, large enterprise accounts with rigorous account management expertise.


Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Media Sales

Hungama Digital Media Entertainment (P) Ltd
Mumbai
10.2019 - Current
  • The key objective is to develop strategies across all Hungama platforms i.e., Hungama Music app, Xiaomi Music app, Vi hungama Music app ,Bollywood Hungama Web portal, Hungama Play, Hungama Games
  • Handling IP & Branded Content Business Nationally
  • Strategize effective strategies with the Sales Team, Client Services Team, Media Analytics Team and relevant stakeholders
  • Create high impact, innovative and ROI- Driven promotions to drive the entire Hungama ecosystem; integrated sponsorship properties, spot packages, mobile, events, digital advertising, etc
  • Responsible for developing, implementing, managing and reporting on plans with Xiaomi & Vi team to improve Hungama Music App metrics by increasing conversion and other KPIs
  • Negotiate budgets for large impact campaigns across various digital formats of Hungama Ecosystem, set goals, monitor and report on performance – Secure Margins.

Deputy General Manager

HT Media Ltd Fever 104 FM
Mumbai
05.2015 - 10.2019
  • Handled Corporate business and key clients from Media & Entertainment, BFSI, Auto and FMCG categories
  • Generated Revenue from FCT, Sponsorship, Digital Partnerships and Content partnerships from western region
  • Created digital content for top notch brands and hosted on different social platforms
  • Generated revenues from RJ's Podcast partnerships with various digital platforms and clients
  • Closely monitored sales activity, pricing, budgets, and inventory to maximize revenue opportunities
  • Optimized the client & agency relation to cultivate new business efforts to grow spots, non- traditional revenue & Sponsorship revenue
  • Ensured timely collections from clients and agencies
  • Margins

Regional Sales Manager | Mumbai & ROW

Rediff.com – Mumbai
Mumbai
12.2012 - 04.2022
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Successfully sold the spliced and National TV's commercial time band for National channels like AajTak, ABP News, Times Now, IBN 7, CNBC Awaaz, UTV Movies, UTV Bindass, ,NDTV Good Times & Zoom TV in Mumbai & Rest of West region.
  • Generated Advertising revenue from clients & agencies by identifying key accounts and strategically secured profitable business from them.
  • Developed budget plans, employee schedules and overseeing the daily operations in the region.

Station Head

Red FM –South Asia FM Ltd
Vadodara – South Gujarat
05.2012 - 12.2012
  • Achieved sales targets in a timely and organized fashion with training and developing the sales team.
  • Optimized income from non-advertising clients through innovative marketing.
  • Expanded reach of station and profit revenues by identifying new markets and getting new clients onboard

Head of Sales

Dainik Bhaskar Corp Ltd - 94.3 MY FM
Jaipur , Amritsar , Surat
05.2007 - 12.2009

· Lead a team and ensured to meet the key objectives of the station in terms of output, audience, and revenue generation.

· Build and implemented the strategy and business plan to maximize revenue from new, existing clients and Media Agencies.

· Designed Innovative Media Solutions revolving around the radio and pitched to clients and agencies in order to help them achieve their desired brand objectives.

· Developed and maintained good relations with senior management of clients and agencies side.

· Always ensured timely collection of revenues booked for sales.

· Recruiting, Training and monitoring the performance of the team.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

South Gujarat University
Valsad
07.2001 - 07.2003

MBA - Sales And Marketing Education

Intellectual Institute of Management & Technology
New Delhi
09.2005 - 12.2007

Skills

    Knowledge of Web / Mobile advertising / OTT sales

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Timeline

Media Sales

Hungama Digital Media Entertainment (P) Ltd
10.2019 - Current

Deputy General Manager

HT Media Ltd Fever 104 FM
05.2015 - 10.2019

Regional Sales Manager | Mumbai & ROW

Rediff.com – Mumbai
12.2012 - 04.2022

Station Head

Red FM –South Asia FM Ltd
05.2012 - 12.2012

Head of Sales

Dainik Bhaskar Corp Ltd - 94.3 MY FM
05.2007 - 12.2009

MBA - Sales And Marketing Education

Intellectual Institute of Management & Technology
09.2005 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

South Gujarat University
07.2001 - 07.2003
Amit TaydeRegional Head West & South