Kartik Sherekar
Media Sales Manager
Mumbai
Summary
Strategic Client Lead Manager with 6+ years of experience driving revenue and managing enterprise partnerships across the Automotive, EV, FMCG and Digital Advertising sectors. Skilled in client relationship management, performance marketing, lead generation, and category growth. Proven track record of owning ₹15Cr+ portfolios and delivering impactful, data-driven business solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Client Lead Manager
CarDekho.com
07.2024 - Current
- Led the Passenger Vehicles business vertical, managing strategic relationships with 5+ top OEMs and delivering sustained revenue growth.
- Drove a diverse product portfolio including performance marketing, display ads, branded content, and tech-led innovations tailored for automotive partners.
- Managed a business portfolio of ₹15Cr+ annually, consistently exceeding sales targets and expanding market presence.
- Built and maintained end-to-end client success and account growth for key players in the Personal and Electric 2-Wheeler space, driving cross-category expansion.
- Acted as a strategic advisor to OEMs, providing data-driven insights and customized marketing solutions that aligned with their business objectives.
- Led cross-functional collaboration across product, marketing, and analytics teams to deliver high-impact solutions and client satisfaction.
Senior Sales Manager
GoKhana - ToBox Ventures Private Limited
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Selling cafeteria Digitization Platform to corporate clients by assessing their business requirements.
- Coordinating with the Business Head, and assisting with anything from project planning to staff management.
- Working with the Brand Experience Manager for evaluation new proposals and successful renegotiation of existing properties.
- Created and executed GTM sales plans, resulting in 71% growth in corporate onboarding within 2 quarters.
- Contact: Available on request.
Ad Sales Manager
Swiggy
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Kept check pulse of the current food, social, and cultural trends events in the city, and look for opportunities to weave Swiggy's brand presence into them.
- Demand forecasting, growth pattern and trend analysis.
- Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders launching multiple cities in the west cluster.
- Ensured overall business W-o-W growth by increasing traffic by 3% and conversion with cost optimized marketing activities and campaigns Monitoring ongoing campaign spends against the budget & keeping accurate records.
- Analyzed and improve application of levers in business performance. (Long Distance Delivery, Swiggy Select, Swiggy Super and Swiggy One)
- Contact: Available on request.
Business Development Manager
MyGate
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Planned & Executed BTL Marketing activities through different channels to achieve area-wise targets, new user acquisition & overall brand awareness by co-ordinate with design team and vendors for effective execution.
- Responsible for executing, coordinating festive campaigns, evaluating campaign success and monitoring competitor activities.
- Assisted in framing marketing plans & calendars for Pune city.
- Quarterly managed production, inventory & arranging effective distribution of marketing collateral, including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters, promotional merchandise etc.
- Contact: Chaitrali Saha - 9923140060
Customer Service Associate
Tech Mahindra
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Drove customer advocacy initiatives, including case studies, testimonials, and referrals.
- Proactively monitored client usage and engagement, identifying opportunities for optimization and upselling.
- Managed the end-to-end implementation process for new clients, ensuring a smooth transition from onboarding to adoption.
Education
BBA - International Business Management
MIT - School of Management
Pune, India 06.2015 - 06.2018
Post-Graduate Certificate - Product Marketing
S P Jain School of Global Management
Mumbai 09.2024 - Current
Skills
- Media Planning
- Lead Generation & Funnel Management
- MarTech Integration Understanding (CRM, DMPs, Ad Servers)
- Digital Advertising (Display, Performance, Content Marketing)
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Contract Negotiation & Deal Structuring
- Revenue Growth & Forecasting
Accomplishments
- Awarded the "Dashing Debut" award at CarDekho for delivering exceptional performance, strategic account wins, and impactful client onboarding within the first quarter of joining.
- Awarded the "Extra Mile Achievement Award" at CarDekho for consistently exceeding performance targets, delivering exceptional client outcomes, and taking proactive steps in solving challenges, thereby contributing to team success and overall business growth.
Certification
Vrije University Summer School Program, Vrije University, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Relocation Preference
Open to relocation across India
Academical Achievements
- Intercollege Debate Competition, Won First Place
- Interdepartmental Paper Presentation Competition, Won First Place
- Interdepartmental Technical Project Competition, Won Second Place
Timeline
Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning and Deep Learning, Simpli Learn
02-2025
Introduction to Business Analysis, Simpli Learn
01-2025
Post-Graduate Certificate - Product Marketing
S P Jain School of Global Management
09.2024 - Current
Client Lead Manager
CarDekho.com
07.2024 - Current
Senior Sales Manager
GoKhana - ToBox Ventures Private Limited
03.2024 - 06.2024
Ad Sales Manager
Swiggy
05.2021 - 11.2023
Business Development Manager
MyGate
10.2020 - 05.2021
Customer Service Associate
Tech Mahindra
09.2019 - 09.2020
Vrije University Summer School Program, Vrije University, Amsterdam, Netherlands
06-2017
BBA - International Business Management
MIT - School of Management
06.2015 - 06.2018
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