Movie Making,Theater,culture explorations
Hi, I’m
Arindam Mandal
Regional Consultant,Innovation Cell,MoE
New Delhi
Summary
As a keen industry observer, I continuously refine programs to match evolving standards. My expertise in fostering connections with academia and external partners ensures I can identify stakeholders and drive impactful collaborations.My strengths in project management and strategic planning allow me to approach challenges holistically, creating comprehensive strategies that align innovation with business goals.Beyond the mandatory skills, my understanding of various industry's, experience in co-creation, and knowledge of innovation ecosystem make me a valuable asset for the team.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
Work History
Ministry Of EducationNew Delhi
Regional Consultant
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Tripoto TravelsNew Delhi
Brand Solution Manager & Enterprise Sales
09.2019 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Analyzed business to identify spending trends, growth opportunities, compliance issues and assisted account teams in target account development.
- Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
- Handled brand strategy activities/account management of larger accounts from Hotels to Travel like ITC Hotels, Club Oxygen, Big Breaks etc
- Managed business development and client onboarding for media activities ex.Ladakh Tourism Board,MP Tourism,Airtel
- Conceptualized/delivered new E-com portal for Tripoto for direct selling of experiences on B2C Portal. This includes negotiation, contracting and onboarding of b2b partners
- Worked as a strategic partner to clients in planning and buying media type and budgeting
- Managed advertising campaigns with media partners encompassing creating and releasing orders
- Worked closely with The creative and social team to strategize and deliver solutions to the client
- Monthly sales/marketing report creation and maintaining individual sales report
DDPPL PublicationsNew Delhi
Ad Sales Manager
11.2018 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
- Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
- Ad space selling to the Cargo industry partners like Far eye,GMR,Cargo ministry, Spice jet, Etihad cargo etc
- Managed business development and client on-boarding for CargoTalk publication
- Worked as a strategic partner to clients in planning and buying media slots and budgeting
- Event planning and closed barter deals with the key partners Managed costs and monthly billing for clients through effective negotiations with media partners
- Organized and executed press & client conferences
- Managed closely with editorial team for QC and planning cover stories for clients
- Attended various events organized by large associations like FICCI,Cargo Ministry,World Cargo expo and similar for networking
RARE IndiaNew Delhi
Portfolio Manager
04.2017 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Communicated market developments, portfolio changes and annual performance information to clients.
- Recommended investment strategies to meet client financial objectives.
- Developed and presented proposals for new investments.
- Facilitated portfolio performance review and implemented new strategies.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Managed sales and marketing of more than 13 boutique wildlife luxury properties across India like Samode Group,TUTC,JJR and similar
- Responsible for competitor analysis, promotion strategies, Increasing sales revenue and designing campaigns around it
- Dealt with clients like MMT,Cox and Kings, Thomas Cook,SOTC,Balmer and Lawrie,Creative travels and similar
- Also executed the market mapping and targeting the audience base accordingly
- Organizing B2B events like TRE’s RARE (India’s one of a kind Boutique hotel exhibition) ,webinars and similar to create deeper Fraternity engagement and increased sales
- Monthly sales and marketing report creation
Flight Center Travel Group (Australian MNC)New Delhi
Retail Marketing Specialist
07.2015 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.
- Used various market research tools and techniques to gather, analyze and interpret data.
- Conducted primary and secondary research to better understand customer needs and behaviors.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement market research strategies.
- Assembled reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Tracked key performance indicators to measure success of campaigns.
- Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications, and social media posts.
- Managed retail marketing and local store promotions PAN India. Looked after the BTL activities
- Successfully looked after competitor analysis, promotion strategies, vendor management and agency management (Dentsu Mumbai) ,campaign designing and budgeting
- Other major tasks involved were inventory management, Print media promotion (Hindustan Times and Kesari etc),market research and trend analysis
- On ground abilities entails tasks like Corporate roadshows,brand activations,RWA activities, store launches, Corporate events (Movie night @PVR Delhi, comedy nights in collab with BMW and similar)
DXC solutionsMumbai
Product Development Associate
08.2013 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Responsible for developing, troubleshooting and debugging applications for the financial clients
- Interacted among cross-functional team in order to develop and improve the deployment process
- Provided post implementation maintenance and enhancement support in regard to the developed product
Education
Indian Institute of Tourism And Travel ManagementNoida
MBA from Managament
03.2014 - 08.2016
University Overview
- Awarded Gold Medal and Student of the year award by then Minister of Tourism
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha UniversityNew Delhi
B.Tech from Instrumentation And Control Engineering
08.2009 - 08.2013
Skills
Cultural Awareness
Accomplishments
• Adjudged as winner of New Business Idea event at wellness summit organized by Ph.D. Chamber of Commerce
• Adept with Digital Marketing skill set:Social media ads/campaigns,SEO,Google Ads,FB/Insta/Twitter
• Winner of most innovative Business idea at National Tourism Entrepreneurship Development Summit organized by Jammu Central University (2015)
• Certified attendee of 10 days adventure tourism camp organized by IITTM Noida @ Abvimas Manali
• Developed an Integrated Marketing campaign on Haunted tourism in Delhi
• Avid Movie maker and have a huge interest in Play direction and scripting
Interests
Timeline
Regional Consultant
Ministry Of Education
10.2021 - Current
Brand Solution Manager & Enterprise Sales
Tripoto Travels
09.2019 - 12.2020
Ad Sales Manager
DDPPL Publications
11.2018 - 09.2019
Portfolio Manager
RARE India
04.2017 - 10.2018
Retail Marketing Specialist
Flight Center Travel Group (Australian MNC)
07.2015 - 03.2017
Indian Institute of Tourism And Travel Management
MBA from Managament
03.2014 - 08.2016
Product Development Associate
DXC solutions
08.2013 - 06.2014
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
B.Tech from Instrumentation And Control Engineering
08.2009 - 08.2013
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