KARAN SAPRU
Marketing & Communication
Bangalore
Summary
Client-focused Business Manager offering diverse experience in customer service, business management and project coordination. Quickly builds relationships with both new clients and business audiences. Quick-learning with excellent multi-tasking skills and mastery of new technology. Commended for innovation and creative problem-solving to address business challenges.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Director
Madison World
Bangalore, KARNATAKA
09.2023 - Current
- Created an agile working environment, enabling rapid response to changing business needs without sacrificing quality or performance standards.
- Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
- Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
- Navigated complex regulatory environments to ensure compliance with local laws, standards, and regulations relevant to the business domain.
Senior Business Manager
Dentsu Communication India Pvt.Ltd
Bangalore
08.2019 - Current
- Scheduled meetings with supervisors to identify business obstacles, establish financial goals and tailor products to individual markets.
- Created, managed and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
- Coordinated team schedules to keep shifts properly staffed during busy periods.
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
- Identified market product demands and customer trends to bring in new customers and retain existing ones for sustainable profits.
- Supported business management projects by monitoring and tracking risks, issues and action items.
- Executed business plans to further strengthen and maximize territory sales and profits.
- Brought in new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies.
Business Manager
Madison Outdoor Media Services
Bangalore
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Assisted annual budgeting for OOH Campaigns for Flipkart .
- Created, managed and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
- Processed vital documentation, completed forms and obtained appropriate insurance verification and authorization for services.
- Improved business profits through innovative cost containment and revenue generation techniques.
- Developed smart OOH for Curefit Healthcare, Myntra using our in-house tools.
- Collaborated with Operations and Buying team to execute campaigns across India and focus on new business nationally
Deputy Manager
LAQSHYA MEDIA GROUP
Bangalore
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Liaised with team members, stakeholders and vendors to coordinate activities, provisioning, environment setup, risk mitigation and follow-up.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Planned and executed national level launch campaigns, at minimal turnaround time, have received several applauds from the clients for the same. (Yamaha, Titan Skin, Madura fashion, Urban ladder, Zomato, Ola).
- Contributing towards maintaining healthy client relationships by providing them not just outdoor but out of box Ideas. (Innovations)
Education
BBA - Marketing
Jagannath Institute of Management Studies
Delhi 06.2008 - 06.2011
MBA - MARKETING
ARNI SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
HIMACHAL PRADESH 06.2011 - 06.2013
EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME iN DIGITAL MARKETING - Digital Communications And Media
INDIAN INSTIUTE oF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
JAMMU 10.2021 - 04.2022
Skills
- Budgeting
- Business planning
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Sales Management
- Digital Marketing
- Business administration
- Outdoor Planning
- Campaign Management
- Revenue Generation
- Client Management
Travelling, Watching Movies, Gardening, Internet Surfing, Playing Outdoor Sports.
Well as a travel enthusiast i love travelling and i have been lucky enough to travel various part of the cities in India. I am nature lover and believes in simple things which makes me happy gardening and watching movies completes my idle time. As our life is transforming in a digital arena i also keep myself updated with the new ways coming in the marketing domain. Once needs to give priority to mind and health. Playing outdoor sports activities keeps me energetic and makes feel positive.
Timeline
Senior Director
Madison World
09.2023 - Current
EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME iN DIGITAL MARKETING - Digital Communications And Media
INDIAN INSTIUTE oF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
10.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Business Manager
Dentsu Communication India Pvt.Ltd
08.2019 - Current
Business Manager
Madison Outdoor Media Services
04.2017 - 07.2019
Deputy Manager
LAQSHYA MEDIA GROUP
06.2015 - 03.2017
MBA - MARKETING
ARNI SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
06.2011 - 06.2013
BBA - Marketing
Jagannath Institute of Management Studies
06.2008 - 06.2011