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Rahul Bhuyan

Rahul Bhuyan

Bengaluru

Summary

Marketer with over 10 years of experience, and a track record of delivering results across marketing mix development, brand strategy, media planning & new product launch.

I have worked and garnered experience in some of the largest global and local brands like Reliance, Amazon and HUL. I enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced and often ambiguous environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Manager – Brand Marketing;

Reliance Consumer Products Ltd
11.2022 - Current
  • Brand Strategy: Led the development and implementation of brand strategy for Instant Food and Confectionery portfolio, includes brand launches and driving market penetration through marketing initiatives.
  • Brand Identity: Crafted impactful brand identities by blending creative visions and strategic acumen to create compelling brand narratives and visual identities that resonate with target audience.
  • New Product Development: Understand consumer need gaps and develop market beating products that can deliver profitable and sustainable growths.
  • BTL/ATL: Create impactful touchpoints at POS to generate products trials. Deployed regional media to build brand awareness

MANAGER – Brand Marketing;

Amazon
04.2021 - 11.2022
  • Brand custodian for Fire TV Hotspot – Understanding consumer triggers and barriers to develop brand proposition.
  • Communication development Worked closely with Acquisition/Retention /Product teams to develop digital marketing content (YT/FB/Amazon)
  • ATL/BTL: Launched the first ATL campaign (OOH) for the brand – helped in building brand awareness. Supported the sales team with BTL activations to aid brand engagement

Assistant Brand Manager;

Hindustan Unilever Ltd
06.2015 - 03.2021
  • Brand Communication: Worked on brand proposition and developed 10+ insightful communications for brands like Lipton Green Tea, Brooke Bond Taaza & 3 Roses
  • ATL: Deployed multimedia campaigns (TV, digital, OOH) to build reach for new as well as established brands. Handled a media budget of Rs. 60 Cr.+ for launch as well as sustenance.
  • New product GTM strategy: Successfully piloted the launch of Hellmann`s mayonnaise in one geography, later extended the brand nationally.
  • P&L management: Managed brand P&L while delivering top and bottom-line growths for Rs. 1000+ Cr. as well as new brands.
  • Consumer & Market Research: Used strong consumer insights and analytical ability to drive business decisions. Extensive understanding of Nielsen, IMRB and other brand health research studies.

Assistant Marketing Manager;

Cafe Coffee Day
11.2013 - 05.2015

· Planning and execution of marketing strategy for the region (Mumbai- 186 cafes)

· Liaison with brand and digital team for all national campaign executions.

· Conceptualizing & formulating turnaround strategy for loss making outlets by ROI analysis.

· Defining marketing collateral touch points for various product launches.

Education

MBA - Marketing

Welingkar Institute
Mumbai
03-2014

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Wilson College
Mumbai
04-2008

Class XII (AISSCE) - Ecommerce

The Scindia School
Gwalior
04-2005

Skills

  • Brand Strategy
  • Marketing Mix Creation
  • Media Planning
  • Consumer/Market Insights
  • Data Analysis
  • P & L Management
  • Communication Development
  • ATL / BTL Marketing

Timeline

Chief Manager – Brand Marketing;

Reliance Consumer Products Ltd
11.2022 - Current

MANAGER – Brand Marketing;

Amazon
04.2021 - 11.2022

Assistant Brand Manager;

Hindustan Unilever Ltd
06.2015 - 03.2021

Assistant Marketing Manager;

Cafe Coffee Day
11.2013 - 05.2015

MBA - Marketing

Welingkar Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Wilson College

Class XII (AISSCE) - Ecommerce

The Scindia School
Rahul Bhuyan