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Amrita Kalia

Bengaluru
Amrita Kalia

Summary

Head of Marketing with over 18 years of experience leading high-impact marketing, branding, and growth initiatives across B2B and B2C sectors. Skilled in building data-driven strategies that drive customer acquisition, revenue growth, and brand visibility. Successfully launched Private Labels at a B2B SaaS startup, generated over 40,000 franchise leads for a communications company, and increased website traffic by 40% through go-to-market strategies. Recognized with four awards for content excellence and honored with the CEO’s Award for leading the "100 Stories in 100 Days" employee engagement initiative.


Proficient in 360-degree marketing, digital marketing, SEO, franchise development, operational productivity improvement, and cross-functional leadership. Focused on aligning marketing initiatives with business goals, scaling growth through innovative solutions, strengthening brand narratives, and consistently delivering measurable business impact.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

BLADE India

Head - Marketing
01.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and executed marketing strategies for the Ultra HNI market segment
  • In the process of building a new brand identity along with communication.
  • Managing online presence through SEO, PPC, email marketing, and social media.
  • Managed integrated marketing campaigns across digital and social media.
  • Analyzing marketing metrics to assess campaign effectiveness.
  • Developing a loyalty program for the target group audience.

Arzooo

Associate Director - Corporate Communications
05.2022 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Company Overview: B2B Start up
  • Managed corporate communication materials: press releases, newsletters, social media, and internal communications.
  • Developed and executed communication strategies to enhance brand awareness.
  • Handled crisis communication to maintain positive public perception.
  • Led the company to win 4 industry awards.
  • B2B Start up

Tata Communications Payment Solutions Ltd.

DGM - Marketing & Communications
08.2019 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Directed the development and execution of marketing communications initiatives including digital campaigns, social site presence, company website, public relations, internal communication, regulatory communications and corporate events.
  • Advertised the launch of new business initiative in 'Franchise Business' and brought in qualitative leads; converted approx. 500 leads which increased company revenue by 30%.
  • Conceptualized strategies and mentored sales teams for new business pitches (large prospect RFP's).
  • Led the implementation of the company's social media campaign and developed an ongoing strategy for outreach.
  • Contributed in development of original content for blog posts and website articles by brainstorming / formulating information to engage with consumers and prospects across diverse Digital and Social Media Platforms.
  • Strategized and created content for website.
  • Designed customized LMS to increase business opportunities that increased the traffic on the website by over 3 times.
  • Felicitated with 4 Awards for curating bespoke content for varied communication pieces namely Blogs, Infographics, Newsletters & more.
  • Bagged the CEO's award for the most invigorating campaign boosting the morale of employees during the pandemic. 100 stories in 100 days.
  • Led the initiative to optimize website, increasing the traffic by 40%.
  • Brought in ~40K leads for Franchise Business.
  • Successfully improved productivity of operations team by 28% through targeted internal campaigns.

The Good Edge

Communication Specialist
01.2018 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Curated bespoke communication pieces for the client's target customer segments based on their profile, in the form of blogs, newsletters, infographics, mailers, and brochures.
  • Created videos promoting messages of the C-suite custodians for their target customer base building brand salience and credibility among the target customers.
  • Won 4 awards for bespoke content and innovative designs for the client.

The Indian Express Ltd

Brand Head
06.2012 - 10.2014

Job overview

  • Drove the entire External & Internal Communications process including events and conferences.
  • Spearheaded the IP - Express Adda, where a celebrity/sportsperson/politician was invited for a candid conversation in Mumbai & Delhi.
  • Created special supplements for the IAS aspirants.

Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd

Senior Manager - Activations
08.2006 - 07.2012

Job overview

  • Company Overview: The Times Group
  • Designed and helmed Intellectual Properties (IPs) for The Times Group's clientele, working on brand salience and enhanced engagement among their target audience from BFSI, FMCG, Automobile sectors, increasing revenue for the organization.
  • Developed integrated 360 degrees marketing strategies for brands across mediums (Television, Print, Radio, OOH & more).
  • Launched Niche Magazines- Successfully launched niche magazines focusing on travel, food, spirituality amongst others, in relevant target markets.
  • Build Brand Campaigns- Devised new campaigns for the brand based on market research & IRS surveys.
  • Brand Communication - Created communication pieces to build brand credibility through ads and advertorials.
  • Brand/Corporate Events - Managed multiple corporate events including Page 3 events.
  • The Times Group

The Grand Hyatt

Conventions Manager
12.2003 - 07.2006

Job overview

  • Effectively managed International & domestic conventions from booking room inventory to handling all banqueting requirements.
  • Successfully organized high-end international and domestic exhibitions, from layout designing to complete execution of event.
  • Software Trainer - Designated trainer for a hotel software package. Inducted new joiners & mentored existing staff.

Education

Management Mudra Institute of Communications

Advanced PR & Advertising
01.2017

University Overview

NMIMS - Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

MBA from Marketing
01.2010

University Overview

Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition

Institute of Hotel Management
01.1999

University Overview

Pusa University - Delhi

Skills

  • Strategic Marketing & Communication
  • Public & Media Relations
  • Content Design and Management
  • Digital & Social Media Marketing
  • Campaigns/ Promotional Events
  • Internal Communication
  • SEO and Website Management
  • Budgeting & Cost Optimization
  • Business Growth & Revenue Expansion
  • Go-to-Market Strategies

Certification

  • 05/10, Digital Marketing, Digital Vidya
  • 05/21, Social Media Marketing, Digital Deepak

Languages

English
Hindi
Marathi
Bengali
spoken French

Awards

Awards
  • Felicitated with 4 Awards for curating bespoke content for varied communication pieces namely Blogs, Infographics, Newsletters & more.
  • Bagged the CEO's award for the most invigorating campaign boosting the morale of employees during the pandemic. 100 stories in 100 days.
  • Led the initiative to optimize website, increasing the traffic by 40%. Brought in ~40K leads for Franchise Business.
  • Successfully improved productivity of operations team by 28% through targeted internal campaigns.

Personal Information

Personal Information
  • Title: Head - Marketing
  • Date of Birth: 12/23/77

Timeline

Head - Marketing
BLADE India
01.2024 - Current
Associate Director - Corporate Communications
Arzooo
05.2022 - 02.2023
DGM - Marketing & Communications
Tata Communications Payment Solutions Ltd.
08.2019 - 05.2022
Communication Specialist
The Good Edge
01.2018 - 08.2019
Brand Head
The Indian Express Ltd
06.2012 - 10.2014
Senior Manager - Activations
Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd
08.2006 - 07.2012
Conventions Manager
The Grand Hyatt
12.2003 - 07.2006
NMIMS - Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
MBA from Marketing
Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition
Institute of Hotel Management
Management Mudra Institute of Communications
Advanced PR & Advertising
Amrita Kalia