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Amith Manohar

Amith Manohar

Operations I Talent Development I Sports Academy Mgmt I Coaching and Mentoring
Bengaluru

Summary

Experienced professional with a proven track record in sales, marketing, business development, and operations management. Strong expertise in driving operational excellence, implementing effective marketing strategies, and fostering strategic alliances to achieve business growth. Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and optimizing organizational performance. Strong passion for building grassroots programs that encourages and supports holistic development of young talent through sports. Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) focused in HR & Marketing from Bharathiar University.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Manager, Sales and Marketing

Nimida Sports
Bengaluru
08.2021 - Current
  • Develop and implement comprehensive sales and marketing strategies to drive enrollment and revenue growth for the sports academy
  • Conduct market research to identify target audiences, competition, and emerging trends to inform marketing initiatives and promotional campaigns
  • Create and execute marketing plans, including online and offline advertising, social media campaigns, email marketing, and content creation
  • Collaborate with the management team to define pricing structures, packages, and discounts to attract and retain customers
  • Build and maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, and sports associations to establish partnerships and drive enrollment through collaborations
  • Co-ordinate with the technical director to maintain quality of programs and introduce new programs.
  • Coordinate and participate in community outreach events, sports tournaments, and exhibitions to raise brand awareness and attract new customers
  • Manage the academy's website, social media channels, and online listings to ensure up-to-date and engaging content
  • Monitor and analyze sales and marketing metrics, including enrollment numbers, conversion rates, customer feedback, and return on investment, to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and initiatives
  • Provide regular reports and updates to the management team on sales performance, marketing activities, and market trends
  • Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and best practices in sports marketing to identify new opportunities and innovative strategies
  • Coordinating with the first team manager and coach for closing the gap between academy prospects and requirements of the first team
  • Manage player registrations(CRS), transfers and competition management system (CMS)

Head - Business Development and Operations

Play Arena Sports And Adventure Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
09.2013 - 08.2021


  • Established clear goals for safety, customer experience and productivity and manage and achieve these goals consistently
  • Maintained a good track record of safety, quality and customer experience and process improvement initiatives.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor activities, identified opportunities to further expand product line and improved occupancy.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing plans focused on growing sales and increasing profitability
  • Identified and established alliances and partnerships that significantly scaled and drove growth.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with established clients to identify potential opportunities.
  • Responsible for website and social media channels, to build brand equity, engagement and drive performance.


Head of Talent Acquisition

Cirrologix (Formerly Strategic Cloud Services)
Bengaluru
10.2012 - 06.2013
  • Developed and executed comprehensive search strategies designed to recruit employees across levels and from limited candidate pools
  • Identified and utilized objective psychometric tools in the hiring process
  • Managed the entire external candidate process - sourcing, screening, and closing external candidates
  • Monitored progress against the hiring and recruiting plans to identify ongoing areas for improvements and associated actions
  • Established strategy for diversity, recruiting and retention of new hires
  • Built and managed relationships to facilitate recruiting process and to meet hiring goals, work with hiring managers and provided interview training to hiring managers
  • Monitored and reviewed recruiting KPIs, using this to identify opportunities for improving performance results within the business
  • Collaborated with HR business partners and business leaders to define appropriate specifications for approved immediate and future internal and external positions
  • Partnered with the colleges to hire top talent and implement appropriate programs
  • Articulated business strategy and complexities of the external competitive landscape to the business.

Regional Head & SME

Turning Point Training And Assessments Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
08.2007 - 10.2011
  • Strategic performance management consulting which includes the use of assessments, psychometrics, training and coaching
  • Organized a nationwide training and coaching program for process change aimed at increasing productivity and profitability at one of the largest banks in the UAE.
  • Created and executed an objective assessment process for succession planning at one of the largest IT firms in India.

Manager - Assessment Centre Practice

Thomas Assessments Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
07.2004 - 07.2007
  • Responsible for the Assessment / Development Centre practice and engaging with clients for understanding the scope and objectives and to set expectations.
  • Identified and defined competencies for each project.
  • Established behavioural indicators for each competency.
  • Designed and implemented assessment/development centres which included designing exercises/ simulations,
  • Identified and prepared each location for the AC/DC.
  • Prepared the documentation for participants and assessors.
  • Created the schedule, training assessors and supervising the preparation of the reports and feedback.
  • Built a team of assessors across the country and conducted training programs for assessors.

Assistant Manager Human Resources

IndusInd Bank
Chennai
12.2003 - 07.2004
  • Responsible for recruitment, training, development & performance management for approximately 1200 employees.
  • Liaised with Regional Heads for manpower planning and to fulfill recruitment requirements.
  • Worked with Functional Heads to improvise or customize the training programs as per requirements of the business.
  • Identified training needs and created training calendar for both technical and soft skills training.
  • Coordinated with internal and external trainers for effective implementation of the training calendar.
  • Managed the performance appraisal process for 1200 employees.

Team Lead

Thomas Assessments Pvt Ltd
Chennai
06.2001 - 12.2003
  • Met with the Human Resource and Business Heads, Business Owners.
  • Identified issues and challenges in the areas of recruitment, training needs analysis, career progression, performance management.
  • Implemented various Human Resource Interventions through psychometrics in the areas of recruitment, training needs analysis, career progression, competency mapping.
  • Conducted training and certification programs.

Education

MBA - Human Resources & Marketing

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
05.1999 - 06.2001

Skills

Strategic planning

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Courses Attended

 

  • DiSC Profiling
  • Axiology Practitioner Course
  • Master Class - HR Chally
  • Certified Coach U Trainer
  • Business Model and Maximization of Revenue for a Sports Facility
  • Analysis, Development and Strategic Planning for Sports Facilities
  • Different Sports Facilities Models in the International Market
  • Sport Event Management
  • Football Analytics


Timeline

Manager, Sales and Marketing - Nimida Sports
08.2021 - Current
Head - Business Development and Operations - Play Arena Sports And Adventure Pvt Ltd
09.2013 - 08.2021
Head of Talent Acquisition - Cirrologix (Formerly Strategic Cloud Services)
10.2012 - 06.2013
Regional Head & SME - Turning Point Training And Assessments Pvt Ltd
08.2007 - 10.2011
Manager - Assessment Centre Practice - Thomas Assessments Pvt Ltd
07.2004 - 07.2007
Assistant Manager Human Resources - IndusInd Bank
12.2003 - 07.2004
Team Lead - Thomas Assessments Pvt Ltd
06.2001 - 12.2003
Bharathiar University - MBA, Human Resources & Marketing
05.1999 - 06.2001
Amith ManoharOperations I Talent Development I Sports Academy Mgmt I Coaching and Mentoring