Kanishk Kanakia
Mumbai
Summary
Goal-oriented, self-driven, and fast-learning ad sales professional with experience in the media and entertainment, digital, and recruitment industries, with expertise in business development, corporate sales, and client relationships, at a leading organization of repute, known for being assertive, self-motivated, and friendly.
Seeking an environment where I can enhance my skills and handle key accounts or clients in an efficient manner that encourages me for continuous growth and learning opportunities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Account Executive
Jiostar TV & Jiohotstar
Mumbai
07.2024 - Current
- Managing existing clients on Jiostar TV channels and JioHotstar.
- Managing clients like JSW Paints, Skoda, Bajaj Consumer Products, and government clients like Kerala Tourism, Maharashtra Tourism, Life Insurance Council, Canara Bank, and many more reputed brands.
- Interacting with senior-level professionals, such as brand managers, CMOs, heads of marketing, etc. To present our ideas and marketing opportunities.
- Closed a completely new client, Canara Bank, on Jiohotstar at CPM rates after multiple rounds of discussions and client meetings.
- I have had brief discussions and negotiations with the clients and agencies for specific campaigns.
- I have been able to cross-sell, such as selling impact properties, to clients for better brand visibility.
Deputy Manager-Corporate Sales
Infoedge: Naukri.com
Mumbai
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed, Named Accounts.
- Managed Brands like FashionTV, Evolute Group, Broachcutter Machines, ICRI, Rexnord Controls, Add pens, and many more reputed brands to provide the best recruitment solutions.
- Effectively utilized cross-selling skills for promoting branding solutions on Naukri.com, AmbitionBox, and IIM Jobs.
- Maintained strong client relationships with prompt service.
Assistant Manager: Corporate Sales
Infoedge: Naukri.com
Mumbai
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed Named Account Brands like Muthoot Home Finance, Clever Tap, Mukta A2 Cinemas, BOB Financial Services, Seven 11 Group, Add Pens, and many more reputed brands.
- Ensured seamless management of client requirements, maintaining high satisfaction levels.
- Skilled, with the capability to analyze and interpret unique problems, with a combination of training, experience, and logical thinking, to find the right solution.
- Interacting with senior-level professionals like CEOs, MDs, Head HRs, CHROs, etc. To create interest and generate leads.
- Expertise in product knowledge, product training, and sales forecasting.
Senior Executive - Corporate Sales
Infoedge: Naukri.com
Mumbai
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Handled a portfolio of over 200 corporate accounts from various sectors.
- Assessed client requirements, delivering tailored solutions through consultative sales.
- Generating leads by cold calling, email marketing, meetings, etc.
- Proved to be a quick learner and contributor towards organizational growth and goals.
Business Development Intern
Career Domain
Mumbai
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Created new business opportunities through cold calling.
- Generated revenue by interacting with multiple individuals.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Thakur Global Business School
Mumbai 06-2022
Bachelors of Commerce - Marketing
Mithibai College
Mumbai05-2019
Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Digital ad sales
- Negotiation skills
- Problem solving
- Value-based selling
- Client servicing
- Up-selling and cross-selling
- Client retention
- Decision making
Accomplishments
- Awarded the "Naukri Knights Rockstar Rookie Award" Naukri Knights Is a National Award for the best performer of the quarter.
- I overachieved the target at Naukri.com by 137%
- Achieved the highest numbers in cross-selling products at Naukri.com
- Have sold impact properties at JioStar TV & Jiohotstar
Affiliations
- Active in sports like Football,Cricket,Pickleball & Badminton
- A Writer
- Fitness Enthusiast
- Cooking
Languages
Gujarati
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Senior Account Executive
Jiostar TV & Jiohotstar
07.2024 - Current
Deputy Manager-Corporate Sales
Infoedge: Naukri.com
04.2024 - 07.2024
Assistant Manager: Corporate Sales
Infoedge: Naukri.com
04.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Executive - Corporate Sales
Infoedge: Naukri.com
01.2022 - 04.2023
Business Development Intern
Career Domain
05.2021 - 07.2021
MBA - Marketing
Thakur Global Business School
Bachelors of Commerce - Marketing
Mithibai College
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