MITESH BHATIA
Bhopal
Summary
Regional Business Head with over 20 years of experience in transforming units into revenue leaders. Expertise in strategic planning, sales team leadership, and client relationship management. Proven track record of driving revenue growth and enhancing operational efficiency. Strengths lie in cross-functional team collaboration, market trend analysis and implementing innovative business solutions to drive growth. Notable impact made in previous roles includes successful new market penetration and significant increase in regional sales revenue.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Business Head
Dainik Bhaskar - 94.3 MY FM
Bhopal
01.2019 - Current
- Lead full operations (Sales, Programming, Marketing, HR) for the MP region — a 40-member team.
- Delivered 30% year-over-year growth (2024-25).| Best-ever numbers in bhopal Since inception
- Awarded Unbeatable Station of the Year 2022-23 + Top Value Station (Silver) network-wide in 2024-2025
- Drive high-impact campaigns, IPs, events & customized digital/on-air solutions
- Provided guidance and support for staff members when needed in order to maximize their productivity.
- Maintained relationships with existing customers by providing exceptional customer service.
Station Head
94.3 MY FM
Indore
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Achieved 100% station growth in 3 years
- Converted to #1 Most Profitable station among top 12 in 30-station network
- Best Station Award (2 years)
- Managed daily operations of the radio station ensuring smooth broadcasts.
- Lowest attrition across entire network → Promoted to Regional Head
Sales Head
RED FM
Indore
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Best staiton non metro award for both the years
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Achieved company growth and brand development through market expansion and sales.
- Landmark seasonal & Diwali numbers
Sales Head
94.3 MY FM
Chandigarh
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Developed sales strategies to increase market share and brand awareness.
- Managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Best Sales Head Award
- Record revenues, most profitable value station, CEO - Special Recognition award
- Landmark Season & Diwali Numbers
Station Head
Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM
Indore
01.2007 - 01.2011
- One of the youngest Station Heads in network (promoted in 3 years)
- Mega deals: ₹35 Lacs State Bank of Indore + ₹26 Lacs Reliance Communications
- Times Group
ICICI Bank
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Top performer: MPC Achievers Club, Hall of Fame, multiple Achiever of the Month awards
Education
MBA - Marketing & Finance
IPS Academy
IndoreBBA - HR
DAVV
IndoreSkills
- Revenue Acceleration
- P&L & EBITDA Mastery
- B2B/Corporate Sales
- Team Building
- Low-Attrition Leadership
- Creative Campaigns
- IP Events
- Market Expansion
- Client Relationship
- Sales management
- Profit and loss management
- Brand Building
- Multi-Station Operations
Relocation Preference
Anywhere in India
Experience
20+ Years
Impact Snapshot
- 30% Regional Growth in FY 24-25 — Outperformed targets across Madhya Pradesh
- Transformed Indore station: 100% growth in 3 years → Most Profitable in Top-12 network
- Multiple CEO Awards, Best Station, Best Sales Head India, Unbeatable Station titles
- Record-breaking retail, highest-ever revenues & lowest attrition
- Expert in P&L ownership, major client deals, digital/on-air/activation revenue, team leadership (40+ professionals)
Professional Highlights
- Regional Business Head, 94.3 MY FM (Dainik Bhaskar Group), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 01/01/19, Present, Lead full operations (Sales, Programming, Marketing, HR) for MP region — 40-member team, Delivered 30% YoY growth (2024-25) | Best-ever retail performance in Bhopal history, Awarded Unbeatable Station of the Year 2022-23 + Top Value Station (Silver) network-wide, Drive high-impact campaigns, IPs, events & customized digital/on-air solutions
- Station Head, 94.3 MY FM, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 01/01/16, 01/01/19, Achieved 100% station growth in 3 years, Converted to #1 Most Profitable station among top 12 in 30-station network, Best Station Award (3 consecutive years) + CEO Recognition, Lowest attrition across entire network → Promoted to Regional Head
- Sales Head, RED FM, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 01/01/13, 01/01/15, Multiple Best Sales Head (India & Tier-2) awards, Record revenues, most profitable value station, foreign trip reward + CEO appreciation letters, Landmark seasonal & Diwali numbers
- Sales Head, 94.3 MY FM, Chandigarh, Punjab, 01/01/11, 01/01/13, Multiple Best Sales Head (India & Tier-2) awards, Record revenues, most profitable value station, foreign trip reward + CEO appreciation letters, Landmark seasonal & Diwali numbers
- Station Head, Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM (Times Group), Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 01/01/07, 01/01/11, One of the youngest Station Heads in network (promoted in 3 years), Mega deals: ₹35 Lacs State Bank of Indore + ₹26 Lacs Reliance Communications
- Employee, ICICI Bank, 01/01/05, 01/01/07, Top performer: MPC Achievers Club, Hall of Fame, multiple Achiever of the Month awards
Timeline
Regional Business Head
Dainik Bhaskar - 94.3 MY FM
01.2019 - Current
Station Head
94.3 MY FM
01.2016 - 01.2019
Sales Head
RED FM
01.2013 - 01.2015
Sales Head
94.3 MY FM
01.2011 - 01.2013
Station Head
Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM
01.2007 - 01.2011
ICICI Bank
01.2005 - 01.2007
MBA - Marketing & Finance
IPS Academy
BBA - HR
DAVV