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RACHITA AGARWAL

RACHITA AGARWAL

MUMBAI

Summary

Highly committed leader who enjoys building and maintaining strong relationship data driven results through market research. Practical & Logical thinker with thorough attention to detail. Self-starter, dependable, organized, efficient & strong negotiation skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director - Brand Solutions

Alchemy group
Mumbai
03.2023 - Current
  • Independently lead and serve as the day to day points for internal and external stake holders.
  • Leading conversations with integrated agencies, teams (internal and client/brand agencies) and partners to execute multiple campaigns across the calender year.
  • Strategizing and brain storming with the team for brand initiatives (tactical and year - long interventions)
  • Developing new channels to drive brand advocacy
  • P&L management and campaign closures.
  • On ground partner management, media publications management.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with influencers, managers, agencies across various social media platforms.
  • Identify and recruit new influencers to expand our network.
  • Work closely with the strategy and sales teams to develop influencer marketing strategies that aligns with client objectives.
  • Negotiate rates and contracts with the influencers, managers and agencies to achieve competitive pricing while maintaining quality standards.
  • Monitor and analyze the performance of influencer campaigns, providing insights and recommendation for optimization.
  • Stay updated on industry trend and best practice in influencer marketing.

Talent Manager

Culture Machine Pvt Ltd
MUMBAI
07.2021 - Current
  • Worked with marquee brands Disney + Hotstar, Amazon Mini TV, Applause and Flipkart.
  • Onboarded the highest paid subscribed Youtubers for different brand deliverables.
  • Collaborated with top talent scouts to pursue leads and pitch potential representation.
  • Negotiated essential contract terms such as commercials, delivery timelines and any interest to be charged as per delays from the creators on behalf of clients.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Manager - Influencer Client Servicing

Bling Entertainment
Mumbai
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Onboarding influencers and artists.
  • Oversee end to end execution of the influencer marketing campaigns.
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities by negotiating and closing the brand deals, partnerships and campaign management.
  • Efficiently managing the day to day co-ordination with the client and within the teams.

Client Services Manager

Aprille Events & Entertainment
MUMBAI
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Scheduled and attended meetings with clients and prospective clients as requested.
  • Delegated tasks to existing support team members and used cloud-based tools to help solve complex business issues.
  • Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
  • Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.

Talent Manager

Culture Machine Pvt Ltd
MUMBAI
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Casting for channels like Being Indian, Blush.

· Identifying opportunities to tie up with celebrities strategically for programming videos.

· Maintain movie release calendar & Acquiring celebrities through tie ups with production houses & PR agencies during Movie releases.

· Acquiring talents (Writers and Directors) for Long Formats content being created BY Culture Machine.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Negotiation skills will be an added bonus.

· Working with Brand solutions team for all celebrity & digital influence requirements

· Partnering with digital channels (individual influences + content platforms) to manage their revenue business exclusively. + ensure Targets aligned with these partners are met

· Closing and negotiating contracts for all talent/ celebrity/influencer led deals

· Servicing and maintaining relationship with channel partners /celebrities/managers/PR and Production houses

· Creating a data base of talents across all genre

Talent & Development Manager

GS Worldwide Entertainment
MUMBAI
11.2016 - 03.2019
  • Managed A list celebrities also managed Navneet Dhillon, Manasi Scott & Suhail Chandok.
  • Creating presentation for IP's, brand design ideation for leading Pro Kabaddi team Jaipur Pink Panther.
  • Website backend development for GS Worldwide, All Stars Football Club, VA Film Company.

Project Manager

Tranquiil Weddings
MUMBAI
03.2014 - 05.2015
  • Developed and initiated ideas for the projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
  • Managed the entire wedding from planning to execution.
  • Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Negotiation
  • Network development
  • Contract evaluation
  • Excellent Communication
  • Budget Management
  • Key relationship management
  • Database Development
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Beginner
A1
Bengali
Beginner
A1
Nepali
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Associate Director - Brand Solutions

Alchemy group
03.2023 - Current

Manager - Influencer Client Servicing

Bling Entertainment
11.2022 - 02.2023

Talent Manager

Culture Machine Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - Current

Client Services Manager

Aprille Events & Entertainment
05.2020 - 06.2021

Talent Manager

Culture Machine Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 04.2020

Talent & Development Manager

GS Worldwide Entertainment
11.2016 - 03.2019

Project Manager

Tranquiil Weddings
03.2014 - 05.2015
RACHITA AGARWAL