An Out-of-the-Box thinker with a proven track record of growing revenues, streamlining workflow, and creating a teamwork environment to enhance productivity. Leading and mentoring team performance.
Creative marketing executive well-educated in web-based advertising, data analysis, and publication marketing.
A highly-motivated visionary with 15 years of experience in developing highly successful and award-winning marketing programs and advertising campaigns. High-achiever with moral character and integrity recognized for utilizing diverse marketing methods and tactics.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Vice President
Jagatjit Industries Limited
05.2017 - 03.2022
Brand Marketing & Communication Strategy
Responsible for Annual Operating Plan / Budget in line with the P&L for India & International markets
Phase-wise market research for brands to understand brand’s success in the segment
Planning launch and got to market strategy based on the usage pattern as per Nielsen Reports
Devising & conceptualizing TV commercials with Media planning & buying
All ATL BTL conceptualization & strategy for a route to market
Budget planning & tracking along with P&L reporting PR strategy and planning for the brand and corporate
Target essential marketing campaigns to ensure that Jagatjit, Swanrose & Milkfood reached no 2 market share
Handling introduction of data analytics into the marketing campaigns Responsible for the allocation of 50cr
Media Planning & Buying
Responsible for management of media buying and operation
Responsible for developing, executing and managing media plans best suited for brand objectives and requirements
Overseer of management for media planning, including budget, costs, resource allocation and strategic leadership
Assumed lead role in new business and consultant to top agency account
Provided strategic recommendations and analysis
Created optimum buys that met budget guidelines and efficiently delivered goals Analyzed and monitored schedules for clients
TVC’s & AV’s
Relaunched “ Aristocrat Premium” Whiskey with Sunny Leone as the Brand Ambassador , reaching 19 million views on youtube + 10 Million on other social platforms with the campaign called “Yeh Waqt Mera Hai” , It gave a 2% rise in the regular segment
TVC Link : https://youtu.be/igtdiMMdbCo
JustHuman “India’s First 24hr Hand Sanitizer” with TV commercial launched on all relevant TV Channels, OTT Platforms like Hotstar , Sony Liv etc
TVC Link : https://youtu.be/zq-6zCNAWmw
Delivered the launch of different variants of Ghee product through a host of marketing initiatives
VLOG Link : https://youtu.be/ih0BLDQyh3E
VLOG Link : https://youtu.be/A3kWkcwuZiQ
VLOG Link : https://youtu.be/U4KlXLmZKz4
Media calendar & Press Note release for the brand & Key spokesperson of the organization
Targeting Big online PR portals & celebrities for the endorsement of the brand
Analyzing the success platforms of PR for brands and organizations
Digital & Social Media Campaign & Marketplace Performance Analysis:
Analyzed multiple metrics such as Influencer Analysis, Google Analytics, page views, ad impressions etc
Lead generation campaigns on LinkedIn for B2B & Google+ YouTube ads for B2C
Relevant Social Media platform launch & campaign runs for the brand growth & consumer pull
Packaging Design & Development
Brand creative deck development for regional teams for BTL communication
Mixology Videos - for content marketing & digital media
Packaging: Festive Pack development for AC Black & Royal Pride, Damn Good Scotch
RML New Label Development: Binnie's, Bonnie & Dune Vodka
Consultant
IIM Lucknow / Women Relaxology
10.2016 - 04.2017
Mentor Marketing, Worked with IIM Lucknow & founded my own startup " Women Relaxology”
Also steered single startup for achieving their business & marketing goals
This tenure of career gave a broader vision to think & execute business from 360-degree angle
Social Entrepreneurship widened the approach of my career lifecycle
Mentoring the startups at IIM Lucknow for Brand & Marketing Strategy with quick user growth
Incubation of “ Women Relaxology” under Startup India
Digital strategy growth & Implementation Planning with the founders
Responsible for the entire building up of marketing campaigns for the accomplishment of organizational business goals
Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Created detailed roadmaps of action items and project goals and generated reports to inform budgeting and planning.
Developed strategic component development plans to support future projects.
Brand Head
Louis Dreyfus Commodities
09.2014 - 09.2015
LDC is world’s top 5 edible oil bulk production organization with exposure in multiple brands
Business Planning/GTM strategy – Responsible for building robust brand and product strategy and develop communication mix for the brand launch in India, Singapore & Dubai
Brand Positioning – Responsible for Positioning &strategies of the Brand and promote the same using various Marketing Tools
Brand/Product Strategy – Responsible for Strategic and Go to Marketing Planning along with Sales/Retention of the launch of new brand edible oils category i.e.
Brand Lead
LT Foods Limited, Exports
11.2011 - 09.2014
Brands Handled: Daawat Rice & Devaaya (Atta, Maida Suji, Besan, Rice & Poha) are the leading brands of India, USA & Middle East, company shares 20% market share in Rice industry as per Nielsen
Campaign Planning: New season, New Brand positioning, new product launches in the range of Rice
Budget Management & Resource allocation : for central as well as regional & GTM activities
Reporting: Monthly region wise reporting for budget tracking & allocation, region & channel wise sale, amount spent of marketing activities to get a crisp view of region wise ROI via marketing efforts
Packaging: New packaging development of entire range of Rice category – Design, Content, Proofing and adaptation of the same in different SKU sizes via 3rd party packaging agency
New Product Launch: Regular Rice & Basmati Rice
Festive Gift Pack: Consisting of assortment of teas in various sizes for gifting
Print: Campaign planning, Media Buying & Execution
PR: Business articles creation & distribution, product reviews, NPD & Product launch in Printmedia
E-Comm: Amazon, Big Basket etc
By listing of products along with delivery of content (productshots, info, MRP etc.) to 3rd party platforms
Calendar planning : Execution with a mix of topical as well as contest alerts along with Media Buying & report analysis
Retail Sampling : Major tie ups like Future Retail, ABRL etc
Responsible for the existing and new brand development of the organization in Digital & Media
During this time, marketing played a key role in achieving sales growth that consistently outperformed key competitors and the industry as a whole Marketing Campaigns
Created TV commercials with biggest and leading celebrity of Bollywood “ Mr
Amitabh Bachchan“ for TV Daawat and Devaaya brands
TVC Link : https://youtu.be/yGKsoUi1coY
TVC Link : https://youtu.be/72X4L2IuC4o
Assistant Manager Marketing
Tilda Rice UK, Wal-Mart
04.2009 - 10.2011
Launched Tilda Rice in all leading retail chains like, , Spencer’s, Big Bazaar with 15% market share at all successful retail chains in India, Mauritius and Dubai
Launched Tilda Rice in all leading top 25 hotels and chain of restaurants in India with a complete food service range called “RIZ Brands” achieving 7% market share in 2 years.
Asst Manager
Xerox India Limited
08.2007 - 02.2009
Business Planning & Analysis –Consolidation of volume projections; assessing trends & growth rates; identifying profitable markets, helping in developing brand plans through proper channel segmentation to ensure brand growth within the competitive environment
Marketing Communication – Development and execution of thematic and tactical below the line campaigns for multifunction printer category
Public Relations – Design PR Campaigns for positive brand image
Consumer & Trade Promos – Developing and implementing Trade promotion plans and regional initiatives
Launch of Authorized Service Programs across India for Xerox partners
Six Sigma - Launched & managed CSAT Programs for the Engineer Performance Evaluatio
Quantitative Researcher
The Nielsen Company
10.2006 - 07.2007
Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
Wrote research papers, reports, reviews and summaries regarding
Generated data models, performed deatiled analysis and helped produce reports outlining results.
Education
MBA - Marketing Management And Research
University of Delhi
New Delhi
07.2006
BCOM - Business
HCD College
2003
Skills
Creative Thinking
Advertising Strategy
Strategic Networking
Complex Problem Solving
Product Promotion
Budget Forecasting
Accomplishments
Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Supervised team of 5 marketing & brand managers
Achieved sales target through effectively helping with optimized marketing plan
Affiliations
Speaker, Association of Professional Marketers for Startups convention
Published more than 30 articles for my social startup on Digital Media (Links on LinkedIn Available)
Speaker at various business schools for sharing the marketing knowledge with upcoming generation
Additional Information
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
, Awarded “ Best New Comer of 2007 " at Xerox Corporation
Awarded “ Team Performer of the Month " for Nielsen India
In Top 2 ranking for the best Behavioral Assessment in the organization at Jagatjit Industries Limited FY2021
Selected as core team member for “Entrepreneurial operating System “ at Swanrose Inc. & Jagatjit Industries Limited” FY 2021
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified 'Lean Six Sigma, GREEN BELT' from More stream University, USA
Certified 'Digital Marketer' by Edukart, India