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Sabyasachi Samanta

Sabyasachi Samanta

Kolkata

Summary

With over 14 years of experience, I am a results-driven Brand and Marketing Communications specialist with expertise in BTL marketing, advertising, brand promotions, online marketing, and market research. My strategic initiatives have consistently driven revenue growth, portfolio expansion, and increased profitability. I excel in crafting impactful strategies that resonate deeply with target audiences, whether through compelling brand campaigns, data-driven online marketing efforts, or innovative BTL activations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Zonal Marketing Manager

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd.
Kolkata
12.2024 - Current
  • Brand Activation and Marketing Execution:
  • Strategy & Execution: Design and implement targeted activations to boost awareness and engagement in the East Zone.
  • Campaign Management: Oversee on-ground and digital activations, ensuring timely, budget-friendly execution.
  • Collaboration: Work with internal teams and external partners for seamless, impactful campaigns.
  • Market Insights: Research trends, audience preferences, and refine strategies.
  • Performance & Budgeting: Track KPIs, optimize ROI, and manage budgets for maximum impact.
  • Brand Compliance & Innovation: Ensure consistency while exploring innovative activation approaches.
  • Vendor & Feedback Management: Coordinate with agencies, monitor quality, and leverage customer insights for improvement.

Marketing Manager - East

Reliance Retail Ltd.
Kolkata
09.2022 - 12.2024
  • BTL Marketing and Consumer Engagement:
  • Develop and execute BTL strategies to drive returns as per state forecasts.
  • Plan and implement cost-effective, store-led activations for high brand reach.
  • Collaborate with Operations for seamless execution of events and promotions.
  • Boost customer retention and repeat purchases to grow loyalty.
  • Re-engage dormant customers through targeted outreach.
  • Analyze BTL campaigns & report performance insights.
  • Monitor competitor activities & provide timely updates.

Regional Manager Marketing - East Zone

ESAF Small Finance Bank
Kolkata
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Sales and Marketing Coordination:
  • Enhance brand visibility through strategic marketing efforts.
  • Organize relationship-building activities for customer engagement.
  • Track and evaluate promotional impact.
  • Support local sales and marketing initiatives.
  • Collaborate with teams to develop innovative marketing solutions.
  • Work with sales teams to execute promotional activities.
  • Manage stakeholder relations, including trade bodies.

Regional Marketing Head

The Muthoot Group
Kolkata
12.2016 - 10.2021
  • Regional Marketing and Promotions:
  • Manage corporate and product promotional strategies (ATL and BTL).
  • Plan and execute regional marketing activities based on branch feedback.
  • Coordinate with agencies for local promotions and branch launches.
  • Develop and manage the regional marketing budget.
  • Conduct marketing audits, and ensure smooth execution of strategies.
  • Organize press conferences and HNI-focused promotions for business growth.

Sr. Lead - Marketing

Fourth Dimension India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2014 - 11.2016

Sr. Territory Manager

Simplilearn Solutions Pvt Ltd
02.2012 - 04.2014

Business Analyst

CapitalVia
12.2010 - 01.2012

Education

MBA/PGDM - Marketing

Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidhyalaya (DAVV)
Indore
08-2011

B.B.A/ B.M.S - Marketing Management

Bangalore University
06-2008

Skills

  • Marketing
  • BTL and ATL
  • Brand promotion
  • Advertising
  • Market research
  • BTL marketing
  • Brand activation
  • Marketing communication
  • Brand campaigns
  • Branding
  • Rural marketing
  • BTL activation
  • Marketing analytics
  • Sales promotion
  • Market analysis
  • Campaign management
  • Performance tracking
  • Budget management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Consumer engagement
  • Creative strategy
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Competitor analysis
  • Data analytics
  • Vendor relations
  • Brand-building strategies

Certification

  • Google Analytics
  • Microsoft Advertising Certified Professional
  • PRINCE2 Foundation
  • Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour
  • Leadership Skills - Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
  • Market Research and Consumer Behavior - IE Business School
  • Marketing Analytics - University of Virginia
  • Strategy and Game Theory for Management - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Quantitative Research - University of California, Davis
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT - Vanderbilt University
  • Positioning: What you need for a successful Marketing Strategy - IE Business School
  • Qualitative Research - University of California, Davis
  • What is Data Science? - IBM

Projects

Saj Parbon - Celebrating Puja in Eastern India with 5 Days 5 Looks Of Fashion, Strengthened community connections in West Bengal through activations., Engaged audiences with the '5 Days, 5 Looks of Fashion' theme., Positioned Trends as the go-to fashion destination during Pujo, boosting footfall & sales., Led 500+ para, 50 RWA, mall activations, and in-store awards., Amplified reach via digital platforms & media partnerships., Collaborated with 2 celebrities, 10 judges & 40 influencers for brand visibility., Secured media coverage with print & digital advertorials.

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Bengali

Timeline

Zonal Marketing Manager

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd.
12.2024 - Current

Marketing Manager - East

Reliance Retail Ltd.
09.2022 - 12.2024

Regional Manager Marketing - East Zone

ESAF Small Finance Bank
10.2021 - 09.2022

Regional Marketing Head

The Muthoot Group
12.2016 - 10.2021

Sr. Lead - Marketing

Fourth Dimension India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2014 - 11.2016

Sr. Territory Manager

Simplilearn Solutions Pvt Ltd
02.2012 - 04.2014

Business Analyst

CapitalVia
12.2010 - 01.2012

MBA/PGDM - Marketing

Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidhyalaya (DAVV)

B.B.A/ B.M.S - Marketing Management

Bangalore University
Sabyasachi Samanta