Devinder Gupta
Mumbai
Summary
Result driven business leader with over 20 years of experience in media sales, sponsorships, brand solutions, and revenue generation. Expertise in business development, client solutioning, and strategic partnerships. Proven track record in driving growth, monetizing branded content, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Sales Head
Ndtv
Mumbai
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Recruited, trained, evaluated, coached, and mentored sales staff members as needed.
- Directed and supervised staff performance.
- Achieved company growth and brand development through market expansion and sales.
- Oversaw daily operations of the sales department ensuring all tasks were completed efficiently.
- Identified potential new markets and developed strategic plans for expansion into those markets.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Did branded solution for brands like png Gadgil yes bank lic housing and many to name a few for special events
National Sales Head
India today group
Mumbai
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained sales volume and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators and competitors.
- Identified potential risks associated with certain business deals before entering into agreements.
- Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Gained market share in new sales performance through aggressive team training.
- Directed a team of sales professionals to meet monthly quotas while providing guidance and support as needed.
- Branded solutions for clients like bank of Baroda for their literature festival
Business Head Digital and EVP for Network Sales
Republic media network
Mumbai
03.2017 - 09.2022
- Launched the biggest New’s channel Republic tv with more than 22 cr business before launch
- Hired team and set up the business from start
- Headed the digital business by launching English and Hindi platforms of Republic
- Did brand solutions for client like Nerolac , tata aig, lic , eureka Forbes and honda scooters and motor india
- Grew the business year on year to the level of 130 cr with tv and digital put together.
AVP
Rediff
Mumbai
07.2014 - 03.2017
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performances for their digital platform for two markets west and east
- Created new models for CPC and content marketing for clients to give them performance as required
Regional Head
Ndtv
Mumbai
12.2005 - 07.2014
- Facilitated compliance with established company policies and expense limitations.
- Scheduled and carried out plans to meet financial targets through effective expense management.
- Conducted recurring individual meetings to evaluate employee performance and set priorities.
- Identified and brought on board new employees who added value and talent to department.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders including customers, vendors, partners and competitors in the region.
- Provided leadership to a team of sales representatives, ensuring they met all performance goals and objectives.
- Initiated the first time ever event like Indian of the year partnering with lic for 8 years. Did more events like 8 onsets of india for sbi and tata teleservice.
- Worked on customised projects like shave india movement by Gillette and Boot camp a special initiative for Vodafone
Group Head
Abp Pvt Ltd
New Delhi And Mumbai
08.2003 - 12.2005
- Managed the largest category bfsi for the region
Consultant
Kimberly clark
New Delhi
02.2002 - 08.2003
- Handheld the largest distributor of the region
- Created new business month on month
Education
MBA - Marketing And Human Resource
Amity Business School
Noida 04-2002
Bachelors of Hotel Management - Hospitality
Mangalore University
Mangalore 03-1998
Skills
- Revenue Growth & Business StrategySponsorship & Brand SolutionsClient Acquisition & Relationship ManagementIntegrated Marketing & Media SalesTeam Leadership & Stakeholder ManagementNegotiation & Strategic Partnerships
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Network Sales Head
Ndtv
11.2023 - 10.2024
National Sales Head
India today group
09.2022 - 11.2023
Business Head Digital and EVP for Network Sales
Republic media network
03.2017 - 09.2022
AVP
Rediff
07.2014 - 03.2017
Regional Head
Ndtv
12.2005 - 07.2014
Group Head
Abp Pvt Ltd
08.2003 - 12.2005
Consultant
Kimberly clark
02.2002 - 08.2003
MBA - Marketing And Human Resource
Amity Business School
Bachelors of Hotel Management - Hospitality
Mangalore University