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CHANDRAKANT S

Chennai,TN

Summary

Experienced in sales & marketing with over 15+ years of experience in Media industries. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction, with over 15 years of successful experience in space marketing . . Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in print media industry. Strengths in print & digital media planning. · Extensive exposure in event, media and advertising industry. · Adept at meaningful interaction with people at different functional levels. · Execution of events and activations with P&L management. · Networking & Partnering with agencies & corporate leaders. · Strong team player/leader who excels in mediating among multiple divisions of large organizations and maintains productive relationships with staff, peers, and management. · Positive, optimistic, well-organized self-starter who excels under pressure and meets deadlines

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
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Work History

Sr.Deputy Manager

TheHindu, Kasthuri & Sons Ltd
Chennai, Tamilnadu
04.2008 - Current

Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with various clients/ verticals which includes, Realestate ,Retails ,FMCG, Corporate accounts and other Media business.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Led team in delivery of revenue target , resulting in achieving the same.
Handled day-to-day running of tax, ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
Worked closely with vendors, clients, media planner, PR consultants, corporate& operational team to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
Generated advertising revenue for The Hindu Daily, Also Worked towards generating additional revenues by conduction events and activations for clients.
Contributed to sales strategy and generated ideas for revenue maximization through various Events & activations.
Instrumental in conducting many kind of entertainment / concept based concerts with P&L responsibility.
Experienced in doing live concerts with all leading local & international artists like Farhan Akhtar, Sonu Nigam, Kailash Kher, Salim Sulaiman, Benny Dayal, Zakir Hussain, Sunnidhi Chauhan,Shreya Ghoshal etc.
Responsibility of logistics, organizing and coordinating with artists and event managers, marketing the event smoothly thereby ensuring brand visibility and value for money for the sponsors and profitability for the organization.

Sr.Business Executive

Deccan Chronicle Holding Ltd
Chennai, Tamilnadu
02.2007 - 03.2008

Monitored all Advt Sales & Planning of company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure it completed on time.
Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys. Co-ordination with agencies and clients through presentations, proposals & pitch.
Develop new and incremental business by seeking out new clients, determining needs, and proposing appropriate effective brand integration / innovation solutions to them.

BusinessDevlopment Executive

Infomedia India ltd & Infocom Network ltd
chennai, Tamilnau
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Developed and executed strategic initiatives to implement key changes and improvements in business development and sales programs.
    Enhanced marketing exposure through effective website content management and direct correspondence with potential clients.
    Created strategic and tactical sales initiatives for forward planning to meet key objectives.
    Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral network to promote business development.
    Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
    Fostered and facilitated relationships with product distribution channels to increase product sales.
    Maximized revenues in several programs by implementing creative sales training techniques.

Marketing officer

A.V.M Healthcare (p) Ltd
Chennai, Tamilnadu
04.2001 - 03.2004
  • Coordinated with internal business divisions, agency partners(Doctors) and local vendors to guarantee on time, cost-effective delivery of all marketing communications materials.
    Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish objectives and boost long-term profitability.
    Defined and tracked campaign effectiveness and adjusted strategies accordingly.
    Developed strategies to incorporate PR and media to further enhance brand and build market share with Doctors & Hospitals.
    Engaging in exchange of Information activities between the organization and the Doctors.

Education

MBA - Marketing

Madurai kamaraj University

Master Diploma - Business Administration specializing, Sales & Marketing

Career Development Foundation of India - (University of Cambridge International Associate

B.Sc - Zoology

Berhampur University

Skills

    Highly creative marketer with strong business background, including 15 years in Media sales/marketing

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Timeline

Sr.Deputy Manager

TheHindu, Kasthuri & Sons Ltd
04.2008 - Current

Sr.Business Executive

Deccan Chronicle Holding Ltd
02.2007 - 03.2008

BusinessDevlopment Executive

Infomedia India ltd & Infocom Network ltd
01.2005 - 01.2007

Marketing officer

A.V.M Healthcare (p) Ltd
04.2001 - 03.2004

B.Sc - Zoology

Berhampur University

Master Diploma - Business Administration specializing, Sales & Marketing

Career Development Foundation of India - (University of Cambridge International Associate

MBA - Marketing

Madurai kamaraj University
CHANDRAKANT S