DEEPAK MENON

• Key achievements include recruiting, training and mentoring both graduate and experienced real estate professionals, building and leading a high-performing team comprising 12 sales consultants, 12 real estate agents and 8 operations staff.
• Identified and engaged in major property exhibitions and regional expos across the MEAA region, expanding market reach and strengthening strategic partnerships for Dubai real estate developments.
• Organised exclusive open house events with boutique developers, including Object 1 and Tasmeer, leading to increased property sales and client acquisitions.
• Developed and executed the company's social media strategy, strengthening digital presence to enhance brand visibility and engage market effectively.

• Spearheaded expansion of international sales footprint by establishing and growing strategic markets across Mauritius, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Ethiopia, Madagascar, and key Indian cities including Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, resulting in increased global market presence.
• Led cross-border business development initiatives, cultivating high-value investor networks and strategic channel partnerships that significantly increased international sales.
• Managed premium real estate portfolios, driving revenue growth through strategic sales planning and client relationship management, leading to successful market expansion initiatives.
• Collaborated with developers, investors, and channel partners to position luxury residential projects in high-growth international markets, consistently exceeding sales and revenue targets through targeted strategies.
• Recognised as Top Performer of the Year (2023), delivering AED 88 million in sales for the Sobha Hartland portfolio.

Spearheaded business development initiatives, cultivating strategic relationships with government entities and leading corporate organisations to expand the agency's client portfolio and revenue pipeline.

• Secured new business opportunities through executive networking, industry engagement, and consultative sales strategies, contributing to overall revenue growth.
• Managed high-value client relationships as primary strategic advisor, ensuring alignment between client objectives and marketing solutions, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
• Directed the end-to-end delivery of integrated marketing, branding, advertising, and experiential campaigns, ensuring execution within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Translated business objectives into comprehensive creative briefs, facilitating seamless collaboration between clients, creative teams, and production partners.
• Led cross-functional coordination across internal departments and external vendors, overseeing production requirements including events, exhibitions, video production, print, retail displays, and experiential activations.
• Managed campaign planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement while maintaining strong governance over project scope, commercial performance, and client satisfaction.
• Delivered high-profile marketing campaigns, brand activations, and flagship events for leading regional brands and government organisations, including:Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI): Carpool Karaoke ActivationDubai TV: Ramadan Mall ActivationDubai Silicon Oasis Authority: Silicon Park Launch Event and integrated advertising campaignsStrategic marketing and brand campaigns for Dubai Silicon Oasis and other key government and corporate clients.
• Delivered high-profile marketing campaigns, brand activations, and flagship events for leading regional brands and government organisations, including:Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI): Carpool Karaoke Activation
  Dubai TV: Ramadan Mall Activation
  Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority: Silicon Park Launch Event and integrated advertising campaigns
  Strategic marketing and brand campaigns for Dubai Silicon Oasis and other key government and corporate clients.
  

• Spearheaded business development initiatives, identifying new revenue streams and cultivating strategic client relationships across the UAE's advertising, hospitality and aviation sectors.
• Directed end-to-end commercial engagements, from opportunity identification and executive presentations to contract negotiation and account growth.
• Developed strategic client proposals and executive presentations that secured new business and fostered long-term partnerships, contributing to sustained revenue growth.
• Managed portfolio of key corporate accounts, including Dubai Airports, Hilton Hotels, Radisson Blu Hotels, Crowne Plaza Hotels and Wade Adams, delivering high-value branding and production projects that enhanced client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Built and led a multidisciplinary sales and production team of eight professionals, driving operational efficiency, client satisfaction and achievement of monthly revenue targets.
• Led integrated production operations across digital printing, offset printing, promotional merchandise and branding solutions, ensuring seamless execution from quotation through to final delivery.
• Directed planning and execution of large-scale brand activations, corporate events and experiential marketing campaigns, including Ortus Hospital Launch Event and Transform Health Clinic Brand Activation with Cuisiner Uno Bistro, elevating brand visibility and client engagement.
• Monitored local and international market trends to identify emerging opportunities, expand service offerings and maintain competitive positioning.
• Established the organisation as a trusted advertising production partner by delivering integrated branding, event and production solutions for leading corporate clients.

• Supported account development across industries: Consulting (Protiviti, Safer Fire Safety), Lifestyle (Fitness First), Apparel (Splash Fashions) and Government (Dubai Electronic Security Centre), contributing to a diverse client portfolio.
• Operated advertising and digital printing press, delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs.
• Managed client administration and communication daily for projects including website design & development, print collaterals, and production enquiries, ensuring smooth project execution.

• Launched hair and beauty academy in partnership with city and guilds.
• Developed quarterly marketing plans to align with business objectives.
• Executed social media marketing strategies to promote salon services. for the salon to increase customer engagement
• Conducted marketing campaigns in schools and colleges during vacation periods to enhance brand visibility.
• Provided staff training to raise benchmark in customer experience

• Product launches, Activations and Events – Tuborg Beer brand activation for South Bangalore, Samyakk brand launch, Ponds Beauty Cream brand activations, launch Events for Volvo, Harley Davidson, Audi etc..
• Managed corporate and fashion events, overseeing logistics and coordination.
• Planned and executed fashion shows for designers such as Chola and Samyakk, enhancing brand visibility.
• Coordinated models for brands including Pond’s Beauty, Vivel, Max, Lifestyle, Volvo and Audi during new product launches.
• Conceptualised and executed ‘Face of the Week’ show, securing Indian Express as main sponsor.