RAHUL MARK SARKAR
Bangalore
Summary
Marketing and revenue leader with 10+ years of experience in digital businesses and startups. Took a break from corporate roles to build OctaFit, driven by passion for competitive sports and entrepreneurship. This experience sharpened my leadership, sales, and business strategy skills. Now looking to bring that entrepreneurial mindset back into a high-impact corporate role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Head Coach
Octafit Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
03.2022 - 05.2025
- Established OctaFit as a revenue-generating fitness and combat sports academy, overseeing all aspects from inception.
- Trained athletes in MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for national and international competitions, while actively competing.
- Directed sales, partnerships, marketing, and operations, successfully securing corporate wellness collaborations with HR leaders and CXOs.
Group Head – Digital Strategy & Client Partnerships
Webenza
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Led a team of 18, managing key client accounts with responsibility for revenue and account growth.
- Worked closely with senior stakeholders at ThoughtWorks, Red Hat, Schneider and Bosch on strategy and quarterly business reviews.
- Focused on strengthening client relationships, expanding accounts, and driving new business opportunities.
- Oversaw campaign execution across paid and owned channels.
Senior Account Manager – Ad Sales
Humblb
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed digital advertising sales and campaigns for B2B and B2C clients.
- Built relationships with senior stakeholders and worked with them to align campaigns with business goals.
- Focused on growing accounts, retaining clients, and identifying new business opportunities.
- Worked with internal teams to plan and deliver campaigns for clients.
Account Manager – Campaign Strategy & Media Buying
Langoor
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed digital campaigns for Yamaha (“Call of the Blue”) and Tata Sky, aligning strategies with brand objectives.
- Collaborated with media planners, agencies, and internal teams to execute campaigns, ensuring balance between brand visibility and performance metrics.
- Managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables with internal teams.
- Developed customized marketing strategies for diverse client needs.
Digital Specialist (Onsite – Adobe APAC)
Grey Group
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Executed and optimized digital campaigns onsite with Adobe’s APAC marketing team across multiple markets.
- Developed digital marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness and engagement.
- Supported campaign rollouts by collaborating with regional marketing and product teams to enhance performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute integrated marketing campaigns.
- Managed social media accounts, creating content and scheduling posts for maximum impact.
Enterprise Account Manager
Times Group
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed relationships with key enterprise clients.
- Grew participation for Code Gladiators tech event and managed brand partnerships.
- Managed digital campaigns and ad sales across platforms including TechGig and Code Gladiators.
Senior Business Development Manager
Healthscription
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed key client accounts and built long-term relationships.
- Focused on business development by bringing in new clients and growing revenue from existing accounts.
- Coordinated with internal teams to ensure client projects were delivered smoothly.
- Handled day-to-day operations related to client delivery and account management.
Education
MBA - Marketing
University of Applied Sciences
GermanyBBM - Marketing
Alliance Business Academy
BangaloreSkills
- Business Development
- B2B sales growth
- Market Penetration
- Sales Forecasting
- Digital campaign strategy
- Performance Marketing
- CXO relationship building
- Stakeholder Management
- Client Servicing
Extracurricular Activities
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt – Competitive Athlete & Coach IBJJF Silver Medallist (Abu Dhabi, 2016) Gold – SJJF Asian Championship (New Delhi, 2017) Double Gold – Asian Championship (Jakarta, 2018) Double Silver – IBJJF Singapore Open (Singapore, 2023) ADCC India Gold Medallist (2023 & 2024, Goa)
Timeline
Founder & Head Coach
Octafit Pvt. Ltd.
03.2022 - 05.2025
Group Head – Digital Strategy & Client Partnerships
Webenza
02.2020 - 02.2022
Senior Account Manager – Ad Sales
Humblb
08.2019 - 02.2020
Account Manager – Campaign Strategy & Media Buying
Langoor
04.2018 - 08.2019
Digital Specialist (Onsite – Adobe APAC)
Grey Group
11.2016 - 04.2018
Enterprise Account Manager
Times Group
05.2015 - 08.2016
Senior Business Development Manager
Healthscription
01.2010 - 01.2013
MBA - Marketing
University of Applied Sciences
BBM - Marketing
Alliance Business Academy