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Goutham Vishnu

Goutham Vishnu

Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Digital-first strategic marketing professional with keen interest in brand management, skilled in end-to-end facets of e-commerce performance marketing from market research, granular-level campaign structure creation, and ad property mix selection to performance reporting & evaluation, A/B testing, and ultimately RoI optimization. Experience handling a P&L of INR 300 Cr in the Apparel vertical and INR 20 Cr in the Kitchen Appliances portfolio. Expertise in media planning with strategic allocations for media/ad buying & multimedia content creation. Hands-on with brand identity management and GTM promotion planning. Trained via exposure in evolving and executing positioning and product messaging strategies with consumer insights for new launches. Proficiency in creating high-quality marketing collaterals and adept at developing processes to analyze competitor communication, leverage relevant RTBs, and generate premium category-competent communication material.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Manager - Softline Private Brands

Cocoblu Retail
07.2021 - 11.2023
  • Led the marketing mandate for 13 fashion brands, managing an annual budget of $2.5M across AMS, Google, Meta platforms; developed strategic campaigns based on market research + keyword & competitor analyses
  • Coordinated with 3 agencies to refine campaign structures and streamline reporting processes, driving efficiency and securing a monthly sale of $2.1 million through optimized performance & strategic alignment
  • Achieved INR 1.2 Cr ($143K) in Amazon sales for Symbol Premium launches in April, driving a 400+ AMS order DRR at 3X RoI through strategic campaign execution, structured reviews, and performance optimization
  • Developed weekly performance dashboards to track and analyze AMS campaign metrics, including CTR, CPC, ACoS; leveraged brand, department, sub-category views to inform comprehensive insights & optimization
  • Collaborated with 15+ diverse stakeholders ranging from VMs, and Category Leaders to Functional Heads and Leadership, ensuring alignment on business objectives, campaign strategies, and execution plans
  • Drafted 10+ comprehensive reports for monthly and event review meetings, and project initiations, providing detailed KPI target vs actual performance analysis; included actionable insights & strategic recommendations

Assistant Manager - Emerging Channels & Digital Initiatives

V-Guard Industries Ltd.
07.2021 - 11.2023
  • Managed a $360K annual marketing budget to run campaigns, enhance multimedia content, and drive brand focused media buying. Created & managed impactful content and strategic campaigns for the Appliances & UPS portfolio, generating INR 11 Cr ($13 Mn) in brand-driven sales across e-Commerce platforms viz AMZ & FKT. Expanded UPS category by 187% and Kitchen Appliances portfolio by 36% on e-commerce channels
  • Developed comprehensive product descriptions and feature overviews for over 100 products, enhancing customer understanding, trust, and engagement across e-commerce platforms, increasing sales, brand loyalty
  • Streamlined brand content creation processes by establishing clear SLA definitions, cross-functional input demands, and end-to-end timelines, resulting in a 36% reduction in content creation TAT; collaborated with in-house Design Team and agency partners ensuring consistent branding & optimized resource allocation
  • Developed sub-positioning & unique CVPs for Mixer Grinders and Hobtops by conducting in-depth analyses of consumer insights, market segmentation, and competitor intel. Created high-impact video & imagery, crafting thought leadership messaging that resonated with target audiences, maximized engagement, improved CVR
  • Produced branded marketing collateral including listing imagery, EBC, video, and textual content for 100+ products, working with design teams and agencies to establish adherence to brand guidelines, ensuring brand consistency in messaging, visual identity, and creative execution, boosting product launches & promotions
  • Authored scripts & storyboards for product demo videos for the Service Team, effectively communicating product features & benefits to the target audience, contributing to a 15% boost in service sales conversions
  • Created engaging short-form videos for Amazon on-platform advertising (SBVs) and social media channels, using Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and AfterFX; these videos enhanced product visibility and higher brand awareness, along with a 25% uptick in AMZ sales by capturing audience attention & driving PDP engagement
  • Collaborated with the design team to optimize product listings by revamping listing images and A+ content, aligning visuals with brand messaging and consumer insights; this initiative led to a 100 bps increase in CVR
  • Pioneered the integration of Generative AI tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, Blue Willow, and DALL-E to streamline content creation processes; this innovation enhanced the efficiency, turnaround time (TAT), visual quality, and contextual relevance of digital assets, enabling faster and more adaptable marketing workflows
  • Monitored market trends and customer feedback, providing actionable insights that informed product and marketing strategies, enhancing brand positioning and customer satisfaction; redesigned the packaging of 2 Induction Cooktop SKUs based on AMZ customer reviews resulting in a 5% drop in the category return rates
  • Collaborated with Cross-Functional Teams (R&D, NPD, Design, Service, Quality, Packaging) to drive 10+ brand content development & refresh projects; ensured cohesive brand messaging and managed project lifecycles from initiation to final approval

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Indian Institute of Management Jammu
Jammu, J&K
03.2021

Bachelor of Technology -

Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
03.2021

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Visual Design
  • Market Research
  • Consumer Insights
  • Competitive Benchmarking
  • Product Feature Analysis & Validation
  • E-commerce Content Analysis
  • Adobe Premiere & After Effects
  • Content Creation
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Operating Plan Creation
  • KPI Tracking & Performance Reporting
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Research
  • Brand Identity Management
  • Campaign Design

Hobbies and Interests

  • Illustration & Animation
  • Screenwriting & Filmmaking
  • Science Communication

Accomplishments

  • Coordinated with three agencies to refine campaign structures and streamline reporting processes, driving efficiency and securing a monthly Net Sales Value (NSV) of $2.1 million through optimized performance & strategic alignment
  • Achieved $143K in Amazon sales for Symbol Premium launches in April, driving a 400+ AMS order DRR at 3X RoI through strategic campaign execution and performance optimization
  • Streamlined brand content creation processes by establishing clear SLA definitions, cross-functional input demands, and end-to-end timelines, resulting in a 36% reduction in content TAT. Collaborated with Marketing, Brand & Communications, and Design teams, plus agency partners ensuring consistent branding & optimized resource allocation
  • Pioneered the integration of Generative AI tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, BlueWillow, and DALL-E to streamline content creation processes. This innovation enhanced the efficiency, turnaround time (TAT), visual quality, and contextual relevance of digital assets, enabling faster and more adaptable marketing workflows
  • Collaborated with the design team to optimize product listings by revamping listing images and A+ content, aligning visuals with brand messaging and consumer insights. This initiative led to a 50 bps increase in conversion rates, improving the consumer journey and purchase likelihood

Work Availability

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Interests

Science Communication

Illustration & Animation

Short-Film Making

Screenwriting

Timeline

Marketing Manager - Softline Private Brands

Cocoblu Retail
07.2021 - 11.2023

Assistant Manager - Emerging Channels & Digital Initiatives

V-Guard Industries Ltd.
07.2021 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Technology -

Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering

Master of Business Administration -

Indian Institute of Management Jammu
Goutham Vishnu