Gaurav Arora
Talent Manager
Gurgaon,HR
Summary
Dynamic Talent Manager with a proven track record at Backstage, specializing in creator acquisition and talent pipeline management. Expert in strategic partnerships and client relationship management, driving significant market engagement. Adept at analyzing market trends to enhance onboarding strategies, ensuring organizational growth and talent retention.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Manager
Backstage
12.2024 - Current
- Developed creator acquisition strategies to attract diverse creators, enhancing the quality of exclusive talents
- Developed and maintained talent pipeline, preparing organization for future onboarding needs.
Brand Sales Manager
Pocket Aces
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed and executed strategic sales initiatives, enhancing brand visibility and driving significant market engagement.
- Analyzed market trends and consumer insights to inform brand positioning, leading to improved customer targeting strategies.
- Managed relationships with key accounts, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and fostering long-term partnerships.
Business Manager
Mixed Route Juice
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted market research to identify trends, resulting in tailored product offerings that improved customer engagement and satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained strategic partnerships, enhancing brand visibility and increasing market reach within targeted demographics.
- Analyzed sales data to refine business development strategies, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute promotional campaigns, successfully driving sales growth through effective marketing strategies.
Talent Manager
CollabX Entertainment
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Developed creator acquisition strategies to attract diverse creators, enhancing the quality of exclusive talents
- Developed and maintained talent pipeline, preparing organization for future onboarding needs.
Ad Sales Manager
ICubesWire
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed client relationships and negotiated contracts, ensuring alignment with market trends and client needs.
- Analyzed market data to identify growth opportunities, refining sales strategies that enhanced overall revenue performance.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
Business Development Manager
Shippigo
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Led negotiations with potential clients, securing contracts that contributed to a significant increase in annual revenue.
- Established performance metrics for business development initiatives, facilitating continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals.
- Implemented customer feedback systems, enabling the organization to adapt quickly to client needs and preferences.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
Kurukshetra University
Kurukshetra, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Creator acquisition
Talent pipeline management
Market trend analysis
Account management
Strategic partnerships
Client relationship management
Contract negotiation
Onboarding strategy
Organizational development
Retention strategies
Timeline
Talent Manager
Backstage
12.2024 - Current
Brand Sales Manager
Pocket Aces
06.2024 - 12.2024
Business Manager
Mixed Route Juice
09.2023 - 06.2024
Talent Manager
CollabX Entertainment
03.2023 - 09.2023
Ad Sales Manager
ICubesWire
11.2021 - 03.2023
Business Development Manager
Shippigo
11.2019 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
Kurukshetra University
04.2001 -