Summary
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Work History
Education
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Career Highlights
Certification
Earlier Roles
Accomplishments
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Manu George

Bhopal

Summary

Visionary marketing and business leader with over 8 years of expertise in driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence. Renowned for launching impactful marketing strategies, introducing new product lines, and establishing successful business categories. A strategic thinker with a track record of delivering measurable outcomes, expanding market share, and fostering stakeholder relationships. Passionate about leveraging data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration to achieve sustainable success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Marketing Officer

SMW ISPAT Pvt Ltd (A Product of OfBusiness)
Wardha, Maharashtra
02.2024 - Current
  • Directed targeted marketing strategies for TMT steel, achieving a 25% increase in market share.
  • Launched a new retail product line and initiated a new business category in sponge and billet sales.
  • Developed a cohesive brand identity, increasing brand recognition by 25%.
  • Published thought leadership content, establishing the company’s authority in the steel industry.

Vice President of Procurement

SMW ISPAT Pvt Ltd (A Product of OfBusiness)
Wardha, Maharashtra
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Reduced operational costs by 30% through negotiation and process optimization.
  • Improved supply chain efficiency by introducing innovative procurement technologies.
  • Fostered robust supplier partnerships, ensuring reliability and supply chain resilience.

Liaison Manager

OfBusiness Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Streamlined communication and brand approval processes across departments.
  • Enhanced collaboration with external partners, and resolving stakeholder concerns promptly.

Manager - Customer Relations

OfBusiness Pvt Ltd
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Boosted customer retention by 20% through improved relationship management strategies.
  • Trained staff to enhance customer interactions, leading to a 15% reduction in response times.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

St. Berchmans College (IGNOU)
Kerala
05-2014

Skills

  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Brand Development and Management
  • Market research and data analysis
  • Sales-centric marketing strategies
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
  • Process Optimization and Cost Reduction
  • Thought Leadership and Industry Engagement

Career Highlights

  • Increased Market Share: Spearheaded a marketing strategy for TMT Steel, resulting in a 25% increase in market share within the first month.
  • New Product Launch: Successfully launched a TMT product line for the retail segment, diversifying the company’s offerings and revenue streams.
  • Business Expansion: Established a new category in sponge sales and billets, contributing significantly to revenue growth and market penetration.
  • Cost Optimization: Achieved a 30% reduction in operational costs as Vice President of Procurement through strategic sourcing and process optimization.
  • Thought Leadership: Enhanced brand authority by authoring industry-specific whitepapers and participating in key conferences and publications.

Certification

  • Artificial Intelligence & Business Strategy – LinkedIn Learning (September 2023)
  • Supply Chain Foundation – LinkedIn Learning (July 2023)
  • Six Sigma – LinkedIn Learning (July 2023)
  • The Art of Leadership – LinkedIn Learning (June 2023)

Earlier Roles

  • Deputy Manager - Customer Relations, OfBusiness Pvt Ltd (March 2020 – June 2021)
  • Area Manager, Lead School (June 2019 – December 2019)
  • Key Accounts Sales Manager & Design Consultant - Sales, Urban Ladder (September 2017 – February 2019)
  • Junior Sales Executive, Salarpuria Sattva (April 2016 – September 2017)

Accomplishments

  • Star Performer Award – Urban Ladder (2018)
  • Outstanding Performer Award – OfBusiness (2020)

Timeline

Chief Marketing Officer

SMW ISPAT Pvt Ltd (A Product of OfBusiness)
02.2024 - Current

Vice President of Procurement

SMW ISPAT Pvt Ltd (A Product of OfBusiness)
11.2022 - 01.2024

Liaison Manager

OfBusiness Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - 04.2023

Manager - Customer Relations

OfBusiness Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Artificial Intelligence & Business Strategy – LinkedIn Learning (September 2023)
  • Supply Chain Foundation – LinkedIn Learning (July 2023)
  • Six Sigma – LinkedIn Learning (July 2023)
  • The Art of Leadership – LinkedIn Learning (June 2023)

Bachelor of Commerce -

St. Berchmans College (IGNOU)
Manu George