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Amith Ruddadgi

Bengaluru

Summary

Experienced in Media Sales, Worked with Major Clients in Retail and Corporate account, Handled Major accounts in these categories, Focused more on IP selling and Brand Solution to major brands, Print, OOH and Radio Selling Experience, Self Motivated , Understand the Importance of Roles and Responsibilities Assigned.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

VIjay Karnataka - The Times Group
Bengaluru
05.2023 - Current

Preparation and execution of sales for the category assigned; Maintaining key account relationships and increasing the yield from existing accounts; business development by tapping new clients with the objective of achieving revenue targets as per plan and ensuring sustained growth

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan effectively for achieving assigned targets, provide revenue projections, report sales target achievement on daily basis
  • Ideate in consultation with the Group / Branch head for new thoughts towards client servicing and revenue generations
  • Maintain strong relations with important media planners / agencies to keep track of major publicity events being organized by clients
  • IP Selling to clients to generate more revenue to the organization
  • Other duties as assigned

Sr Sales Manager

Coral Media
11.2022 - Current
  • Actively seek out new sales opportunities for Out-Of-Home (OOH) Advertising platforms through various means such as cold calling, networking, social media and face-to-face meetings with potential clients
  • Establish and maintain relationships with clients by understanding their requirements, providing relevant information and support, managing placement and design of advertisements, and ensuring their advertising needs are met as per agreed terms
  • Prepare and deliver sales and marketing plans, quotations, proposals, budgets, and presentations about the advertising services to clients, while also analyzing the competition and forecasting sales trends
  • Maintain sales data and prepare various reports to present to management
  • Work towards maximizing sales and meeting targets.

Business Partner

Reliance Broadcast Network India Ltd (Big FM)
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Plan and execute weekly sales cycle by scheduling client meetings, preparing proposals, and presentations based on brand requirements
  • Conduct competition tracking and monitoring, media tracking to generate prospects, and prepare sales reports
  • Ensure timely collection of payments by following up with clients and agencies, and contribute to sales strategy by generating revenue maximization ideas
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients and agencies in the portfolio
  • Work independently to achieve sales targets, develop and sell specials and events, and provide written briefs to programming for spots/commercials based on client/agency inputs
  • Collaborate with the sales coordinator and scheduler to generate appropriate ROs and TOs for scheduled spots.

Senior Account Manager

Housing.com
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Managed the entire lead management and sales process, achieving designated targets, while ensuring high client retention and service delivery for the region
  • Utilized data management and analytics to track key parameters, acquire new clients through lead generation campaigns, and build a flagship brand for property services in the respective region
  • Conducted market research and provided valuable insights to the Marketing team for launching effective promotional and customer communication initiatives
  • Additionally, mapped new projects and builders in the designated territory, ensuring coverage of all new projects launched by existing clients.

Account Manager

Entertainment Network India Ltd (Radio Mirchi)
07.2018 - 06.2021
  • Plan and execute weekly sales cycles, prepare proposals and presentations, generate revenue projections, and maintain strong relationships with clients and agencies
  • Conduct market and competition analysis, prepare client and market mapping reports, and generate sales-related reports including daily call reports, weekly reports, and monthly sales plans
  • Develop and sell specials and events, contribute to sales strategy, and generate ideas for revenue maximization
  • Follow up with clients and agencies to ensure timely payment collection and generate ROs and TOs appropriately.

Senior Sales Executive

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (Club Mahindra)
02.2017 - 08.2018
  • Increased sales conversion ratio through effective sales presentations and resolving customer conflicts by maintaining regular contact with them
  • Developed and maintained strong client relationships by providing high levels of customer service, preparing pre-sales proposals, and identifying new business opportunities
  • Consistently achieved high productivity by staying up-to-date with the organization's products and services, providing support for new member bookings, and generating quality referrals.

Education

M.B.A. (Marketing) -

Ramaiah Institute of Management Sciences (Swiss Business Zurich), Bangalore
01.2016

B.C.A. -

K.L.E. Society's R.L.S. College of B.C.A. (Karnataka University), Belgaum
01.2013

Skills

  • Sales and Business Development
  • Account Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Advertising Solutions
  • Prospect and Lead Generation
  • Presentation Skills
  • Problem Solving and Creativity
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Revenue Growth
  • Market Trends Analysis
  • Sales Cycle Planning
  • CRM Management
  • Payment Collection and Reminder
  • Competition Tracking
  • Project Pipeline Management
  • Networking and Consultation
  • Sales Objective Setting and Forecasting
  • Achieving Targets and Quota

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada

Timeline

Manager

VIjay Karnataka - The Times Group
05.2023 - Current

Sr Sales Manager

Coral Media
11.2022 - Current

Business Partner

Reliance Broadcast Network India Ltd (Big FM)
02.2022 - 09.2022

Senior Account Manager

Housing.com
07.2021 - 11.2021

Account Manager

Entertainment Network India Ltd (Radio Mirchi)
07.2018 - 06.2021

Senior Sales Executive

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (Club Mahindra)
02.2017 - 08.2018

M.B.A. (Marketing) -

Ramaiah Institute of Management Sciences (Swiss Business Zurich), Bangalore

B.C.A. -

K.L.E. Society's R.L.S. College of B.C.A. (Karnataka University), Belgaum
Amith Ruddadgi