Customer-oriented seasoned general manager focused on increasing production and minimizing downtime. Adaptive and deadline-oriented with capacity to execute and complete multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager at sales support and Operations
Republic Network
12.2021 - Current
Company Overview: Domain: TV Channel (R
Bharat, RTV, R
Bangla and R
Kannada)
Generating MIS regarding sales revenue and forecasting and comparing it target and achievement
Inventory management and ensuring optimal utilization of Inventory for contribution profitability of the organization, Impact and Sponsorship report
Guiding and handling the operations and sales support team (20 members) to get the maximum out of each member for smooth conducting of the day-to-day activities
Handling statutory audit of the company
Providing the required data and timely resolution of Auditors query
Coordinate with functional departments of the organization
Coordinate with editorial for daily programing and changes, MCR, Branded Content, Sales Team and Finance Team
Coordinate with advertising Agencies/clients/vendors and with their finance team as well for timely recovery of payment
Handling of credit/debit note queries and settlement of disputes thereof
Responsible for efficient management of the limited inventory available in order to maximize the revenue, keeping in check with rates, time bands, impact & sponsorship percentage, RODP split
For all channels
Responsible for playlist of NFCT (LBAND, IBAND, ASTON, RCORNER and INSHOW) of Republic TV
Reconciliation for FCT and NFCT for all channels and additional Beams
Efficient handling of Database Management
Domain: TV Channel (R
Bharat, RTV, R
Bangla and R
Kannada)
Assistant Manager at Scheduling and Operations
Lifestyle and Media Broadcasting Ltd.
05.2011 - 12.2020
Company Overview: Earlier known as (NDTV Lifestyle
Ltd), Domain: TV Channel (Good times TV)
Preparing MIS (Management reports, Inventory Utilization reports, TRAI reports and Revenue reports)
Generation of complete final transmission logs with FCP guidelines for Good times India, UK and USA
Scheduling of Commercials, Sponsorship Tags, Fillers, Postcards, Scroller and L bands
Co-ordination with the sales team on the smooth operation of the organization
Follow up for signed & stamped deal and RO with sales, agencies and clients
Implementing all the Release Orders & Sponsorships for Advertising purposes
Follow up of Commercials with sales, agencies and clients
Send broadcast schedule to agencies
Checking the inventory availability status & alerting the sales teams on unutilized inventory
Ensuring even dispersion of spots as per the deal time band & break count
Provide all needful paper works to Auditors and explain the complete system (Deal copy, Ro copy, booking order, form 1)
Efficient handling of Database Management
Reconciliation of as run media logs
Earlier known as (NDTV Lifestyle
Ltd), Domain: TV Channel (Good times TV)
Executive at traffic
Aidem Ventures Pvt. Ltd
04.2010 - 04.2011
Company Overview: Domain: TV Channels (NDTV India, NDTV 24x7, NDTV Profit)
Generation of complete final transmission logs with FCP guidelines
Co-ordination with the client/advertising agencies for the Beta/Materials
Submission of monthly report of FCT Consumption and billing procedures
Reconciliation of media logs
Domain: TV Channels (NDTV India, NDTV 24x7, NDTV Profit)
Sr. Coordinator at traffic
NDTV Media Ltd
06.2007 - 03.2010
Company Overview: Domain: TV Channels (NDTV India, NDTV 24x7, NDTV Profit)
Generation of complete final transmission logs with FCP guidelines
Co-ordination with the client/advertising agencies for the Beta/Materials
Submission of monthly report of FCT Consumption and billing procedures
Reconciliation of media logs
Domain: TV Channels (NDTV India, NDTV 24x7, NDTV Profit)
Education
Bachelor’s - Commerce
Delhi University
12th -
CBSE
Skills
Process Automation
Tactful and confident
Customer Relationship Management
Highly organized
Aptitude for accuracy
Team Leader
Database management
Communication principles
Media principles
Project Management
Workflow Planning
Customer Retention
Technicalability
Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2007, Windows XP, Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Personal Information
Father's Name: Mr. Suraj. Bhan. Vashist
Date of Birth: 04/01/84
Extracurricular Activities
Won and participated in various Cricket Corporate Tournaments from NDTV Cricket Team.
Accomplishments
Awarded with the best performance in the leadership role at Republic Network.
Award for Outstanding contributions to the Network in FY 2023-24 for Best After Sales service.