Avinash Kumar
Ahmedabad
Summary
Senior Management Executive with 15+ years of experience in brand management, digital marketing, and business development, with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, executing innovative marketing campaigns, and driving measurable business growth. Adept at international collaborations, training, and mentoring professionals. Seeking senior leadership opportunities in the Pharma Industry across in Marketing & Brand Management field.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Sales & Marketing
Innowings Branding & Consulting
Ahmedabad
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Innowings Branding & Consulting is a company that provides strategic management and business growth consultation, involved in business growth support and consultation.
- Founded and scaled Innowings Branding & Consulting from concept to over 25 clients across the healthcare, education, and real estate sectors.
- Increased client digital engagement by 40% within six months through targeted campaigns.
- Directed branding projects for startups and SMEs, focusing on brand architecture, storytelling, and customer loyalty.
- Innowings Branding & Consulting is a company that provides strategic management and business growth consultation, involved in business growth support and consultation.
Head – Global Initiatives
FOM Keystone (Germany) Pathway Program
Ahmedabad
06.2017 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Keystone Global in an education pathway program between Germany and India launched to make the education more affordable.
- Managed partnership with German universities, resulting in 150+ successful student placements.
- Designed and taught digital marketing curriculum, improving student placement rates by 30%.
- Organized 20+ workshops, seminars, and exchange programs strengthening academic collaboration.
- Enhanced international academic ties, boosting partnership reach by 50%.
- Keystone Global in an education pathway program between Germany and India launched to make the education more affordable.
Head – Training & Placement
Parul University
Vadodara
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Company Overview: Parul University is a private, NAAC-accredited multidisciplinary university in Vadodara, Gujarat, established in 2015, offering a wide range of diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.
- Mentored and trained 2,000+ students; 80% secured placements in reputed companies.
- Introduced soft-skills programs that improved employability scores by 35%.
- Expanded corporate partnerships, bringing 50+ new recruiting companies on board.
- Parul University is a private, NAAC-accredited multidisciplinary university in Vadodara, Gujarat, established in 2015, offering a wide range of diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.
Manager – Real Estate Premium Properties
Shri Balaji Group
Ahmedabad
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Successfully closed the sale of a high-value premium property to ultra–high-net-worth of 7.0 crore clients, negotiate at the top tier, and deliver exceptional value in the luxury real estate segment.
- Managed team performance, providing guidance and training as needed.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
Marketing Manager
Flourish (Claris Group)
Ahmedabad
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: These companies are into Pharmaceutical Market and understanding of the clients.
- Launched 10+ new products, achieving double-digit market share growth within a year.
- Executed integrated campaigns that improved brand recall by 45% and sales revenue by 20% year over year.
- Built strong customer relationships, improving retention by 15%.
- Tracked KPIs to optimize performance and ensure ROI-focused marketing strategies.
- These companies are in the pharmaceutical market and have an understanding of their clients.
Product Manager
Cadila Pharmaceutical
Ahmedabad
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Drove market leadership by strategizing and executing marketing plans for key therapeutic products, achieving significant growth in sales and prescription share.
- Strengthened brand visibility through impactful product launches, scientific events, and close collaboration with sales teams, resulting in enhanced doctor engagement, and ROI-driven campaigns.
Product Executive
TTK healthcare Ltd
Chennai
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Supported successful brand growth in the gynecology segment by executing promotional strategies, coordinating with field teams, and ensuring the timely delivery of marketing collaterals.
- Enhanced doctor engagement through organizing CMEs, scientific discussions, and product training sessions, resulting in improved prescription generation, and a stronger market presence.
Education
MBA – International Business -
Lovely Professional University
Punjab01.2011
B.Pharm -
Rajiv Gandhi University
Karnataka01.2008
Senior Secondary -
PU School
Karnataka01.2003
Higher Secondary -
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Bidar01.2001
Skills
- Brand management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Customer relationship management
- Digital marketing
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Market research
- Product development
- Training and mentoring
- Business development
- Performance optimization
- Sales and marketing skills
- Consultative selling
- Lead generation
- Negotiation and closing
- Deal-closing strategies
- Competitor analysis
- Social media management
- Content marketing
- Adaptability
- Design tools: Canva
- Analytics: Google Analytics and Meta Business Suite
Certification
- Certified Digital Marketing Professional
- Advanced Brand Management Certification
- Google Certification – Digital Marketing & Communication
- Google Certification – Consumer Behavior & Data Analysis
Social Media Profile
http://www.linkedin.com/in/avinash-kumar-52214426/
Visa Status
Visitor Visa, 10/01/25, 10/30/25
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Gujarati
- German
References
- Dr Bala Bhaskaran, Dean & Director, PGDBM - Silver Oak University, +91 9687526777
- Mrs Vartika Tondon, +971501327854
Skills
Client Relationship Management, Consultative Selling, Lead Generation, Negotiation & Closing, Deal-closing skills, Market Research & Competitor Analysis, Social Media Management, Paid Campaigns & Ads, Content Marketing, SEO & SEM Knowledge, Analytics & Tracking, Business Communication, Presentation Skills, Multilingual/Local Language Proficiency, High Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Professional Grooming & Etiquette, Problem-Solving Mindset, Time & Priority Management, Adaptability & Tech-Savvy, CRM: Salesforce, Zoho, HubSpot, Social Media Tools: Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, Design Tools: Canva, Email Marketing: Mailchimp, Zoho Campaigns, Analytics: Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Traveling, Counseling, Mentoring, Exploring new cultures and ideas
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner
A1
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
A1
Visa Status
Visitor Visa : UAE, Germany , Kazakistan
Timeline
Head Sales & Marketing
Innowings Branding & Consulting
08.2023 - Current
Head – Global Initiatives
FOM Keystone (Germany) Pathway Program
06.2017 - 08.2023
Manager – Real Estate Premium Properties
Shri Balaji Group
09.2016 - 01.2017
Head – Training & Placement
Parul University
08.2016 - 06.2017
Marketing Manager
Flourish (Claris Group)
07.2015 - 08.2016
Product Manager
Cadila Pharmaceutical
05.2013 - 07.2015
Product Executive
TTK healthcare Ltd
01.2011 - 04.2013
MBA – International Business -
Lovely Professional University
B.Pharm -
Rajiv Gandhi University
Senior Secondary -
PU School
Higher Secondary -
Kendriya Vidyalaya
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