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Debanjali Sen

Debanjali Sen

Mumbai

Summary

Seasoned P&L and Business Development leader with 15+ years' experience driving revenue and market share expansion. Proven track record in negotiating and securing high-value deals, and implementing effective sales and business strategies, by identifying customer needs. Notable achievements include securing INR 387 Million revenues in commercial projects, increasing market share by X%, and establishing Y+ partnerships with media-tech and B2C companies (will substitute these as per the JDs and relevant industries in the final job openings). Skilled in relationship-building with CXO-level stakeholders, leading high-performing teams, and driving organizational transformation. Analytically driven with a strong knack for industry/consumer trend projections. Ready to leverage entrepreneurial and leadership skills to foster innovation and drive exponential business growth in my next role as a P&L Head within media or consumer-tech organizations companies (Will substitute these as per the JDs and relevant industries in the final job openings).

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder

Matinee Pictures
04.2019 - Current
  • Achieved 128% of sales target via Customer acquisition strategies and led Marketing Campaigns worth INR 387 million revenues in collaboration with Ravishing Brand Ventures across industries
  • Reduced cost by 30%, Budgeted and managed P&L for a film called "Arranged Marriage" with the National Award-winning director, Late Pradeep Sarkar, and actor, Ali Fazal, now streaming on Zee5. The series is named Forbidden Love
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses with brands like Zee, Figgital to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.

Business Head (Producer)

Nineteen Films
06.2017 - 03.2019
  • Doubled revenue to INR 78 Million with a 44% profit margin by prospecting high-growth organizations and closing deals with brands like J&J, Volvo, TVS, ITC, Arvind Mills, Dabur, TBZ Jewellers, Exide etc. Conceptualized, budgeted and implemented campaigns, aligned brand messaging with customer needs, and negotiated long-term contracts with A lister celebrities
  • Led High-value campaigns (ranging between INR 5 Million to INR 20 Million) with celebrities such as Late Sushant Singh Rajput (Flying Machine), Sanya Malhotra (TBZ) and Lilette Dubey (ITC) as a part of strategic brand collaborations and managed celebrity relationships as well
  • Streamlined operations for cost reduction. Led cross-functional teams to achieve successful project completion within tight deadlines.

Deputy Business Head (Associate Producer)

Bang Bang
06.2015 - 04.2017
  • Achieved 145% Sales Target by onboarding marketing campaigns (Ranging between INR 5 Million to INR 40 Million) across industries with Parineeti Chopra, Kunal Kapoor, Ramya and Boman Irani (Kurkure), Varun Dhawan, Baichung Bhutia (Ponds Men) and more
  • Transformed 10% Profitable projects to 35+% super profitable projects, by scouting and appointing apt cross-functional teams (ranging between 400-600 people), reducing operational costs and building strategic relationships with renowned directors such as Harvey Brown, Dibakar Banerjee and more, all under tight timelines and stringent budgets
  • Built relationships with brands to encourage recurring business.

Account Director

82point5 (An Ogilvy Group Co.)
05.2013 - 05.2015

• Led strategic marketing projects, and transformed businesses, leading to an increase of 20%–44% in revenue for multimillion-dollar brands such as Franklin Templeton, Vespa, Prism Cements, ITC, Indian Super League, Oberoi Realty etc.

ITC Superia sales grew by 35% by implementing go-to-market strategies and deciding on the target market as Rural Consumers

• Vespa S range in India saw an increase in sales by 15%; Anchored the communication launch for the same

• Led the launch of Commerz II, a premium commercial property for Oberoi Realty. This involved strategic NRI/HNI events leading to immediate bookings.

  • Established trusted relationships with key stakeholders by providing consistent communication and exceptional service throughout account lifecycle.
  • Delivered measurable success by consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations, solidifying reputation as a reliable account partner.
  • Managed budgets for multiple accounts, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact.
  • Obtained pricing deals, negotiated contracts, and solidified beneficial agreements.

Group Account Manager

McCann Worldgroup
03.2012 - 04.2013

Increased sales growth for Cerelac by 20%. Launched and implemented go-to-market strategies along with extensive market research for the travel and Pocket-friendly Mini packs for Cerelac

• Launched the fruit flavours for non-restrictive growth in taste palette for babies, beyond the available rice and wheat flavours for Cerelac

  • Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver integrated marketing solutions tailored to individual client objectives.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients, securing favorable terms and conditions for both parties.
  • Obtained client buy-in for new proposals using polished and professional presentations.

Education

MBA -

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad

BBA -

B P Poddar Institute of Management & Technology
Kolkata

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Budget Development and Forecasting
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Sales Growth
  • Revenue Generation
  • Client relationships management
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Partnership Development
  • Negotiation
  • Market Analysis
  • Lead Generation
  • P&L Management
  • Strategic Planning

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of Scholarship from IIMA for distinguished profile and career achievements
  • Founder and Secretary of Wellness-SIG at IIM Ahmedabad
  • Featured on Poets & Quants, She the People, The Hindu and The Telegraph
  • AWS Certifications in Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders and Cloud Practitioner Essentials, by Amazon

Timeline

Founder

Matinee Pictures
04.2019 - Current

Business Head (Producer)

Nineteen Films
06.2017 - 03.2019

Deputy Business Head (Associate Producer)

Bang Bang
06.2015 - 04.2017

Account Director

82point5 (An Ogilvy Group Co.)
05.2013 - 05.2015

Group Account Manager

McCann Worldgroup
03.2012 - 04.2013

MBA -

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

BBA -

B P Poddar Institute of Management & Technology
Debanjali Sen