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Shibajii Banerjee

Howrah

Summary

Innovative and result-oriented professional with over 18 years’ experience in Trade and Channel Marketing for FMCG, Liquor & Food products; currently with Diageo as Senior Manager, Luxury Marketing and Advocacy, East India. In-depth expertise in devising and executing Trade Marketing strategies, channel development programs and marketing campaigns in urban markets. Proficient in implementing GTM strategy for new products, executing various demand generation activities in general & modern retail, activations, promotions, in–store innovations & procurement of gifts for brand promotions. Successfully developed ROI and KPI models and implemented the roll-out of national retail ‘sell-out’ ideas, activation, schemes consumer contact and channel engagement programs. Proficient in successful consumer demand generation through effective brand strategy implementation and marketing initiatives, driving higher ROI and increased market share.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Luxury Marketing and Advocacy, East India

Diageo India
Kolkata
09.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol.

Overall Performance Highlights:

  • Tequila continues to lead growth across the East region, achieving record-breaking results: Volume growth: +56%, Net Sales Value (NSV) growth: +58%, Market Share (MS) delta: +2% in On-Trade (OL), and over 4,500 cases added to the business.
  • Growth Over Last Year (GOLY): +34% vs. Industry growth of 24%.

Channel Performance:

  • Key Accounts: Delivered a +3% MS delta. Market Share: 49% in Key Accounts.
  • Off-Trade: Tequila segment saliency increased by 2%, signaling improved offtake.

Brand and Segment Highlights:

  • Tequila: Crossed the 2,000-case milestone, holds a commanding 60% market share (WB).
  • Gin: Contributed a +3% MS delta.
  • SDX (Super Deluxe): 1,400 cases added, +4% MS delta.
  • Godawan (Indian Single Malt): Despite supply disruptions, it secured a strong 14% market share in its category.

Regional Cluster Performance:

  • WB Cluster Market Share: 12%.
  • WB Key Accounts Market Share: 49%.

Manager - Key Accounts

Diageo India
03.2022 - 08.2024
  • Managed / optimized TTL & BTL budgets for Luxury Brand vertical & Key Accounts for East
  • Managed BTL budgets for tie ups, promotional schemes
  • As Manager - Key Accounts
  • Best performing KAM in the role in East Zone (out of 04 Managers), delivering 3% market Share Growth in operating brand segments in 2024
  • Market Share gain was backed by 39% GOLY on BIO Scotches, 21% on Single Malts & 37% overall
  • Ensured all tie-up outlets performed, delivering 43% GOLY with 5% market share growth

Asst. Manager Customer Marketing

Diageo India
Kolkata
07.2019 - 02.2022
  • Based in Kolkata, handled luxury brands, reported to the Luxury Commercial Manager
  • Handled International Brands for East & Central India
  • Ensure implementation, adherence & monitoring of both customer marketing budgets & trade spends
  • Calendarization of activation, events & promotions
  • Ensure market share achievement and Net Sales Value
  • Achieve all parameters for national & regional tie-ups and Must Stock List compliance (Nielsen)
  • Adherence to national & regional customer marketing calendar
  • PO raising & Provision & Billing for allocated spends
  • Partnered with domestic business team on Modern Retail project to overhaul visibility, promoter training to build an efficient throughput
  • As Asst. Manager Customer Marketing
  • Did vendor SWOT analysis, optimizing vendor operations, saving 15.10 lacs in Q1
  • Ideated and executed Diageo’s presence in the International Evening; the activity was one of the best in the Luxury Alcobev space in the East
  • Spearheaded the Iconic Contemporary Art Project East being the first region in India

Territory Marketing Manager, Goa

Pernod Ricard India (P) Ltd
Goa
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Reporting to the State Head & Regional Marketing Manager, Managing Goa region with a team of 27 direct reportees
  • Brands: Chivas Regal, Absolut, Glenlivet, Hundred Pipers, Blenders Pride & Royal Stag
  • Led the GTM strategy for new products and initiatives
  • Executed Trade Marketing strategies/Modern Trade Channel
  • Key Account management, terms of trade negotiations
  • Initiated brand visibility drive in Modern Trade channel
  • Leveraged Big Ticket events done by Central Marketing team
  • Achievements at Pernod Ricard
  • Managed the Imperial Blue & FC Goa Mega Activation end to end, gained a MS of 26% YOY
  • Handled project for a new brand (Royal Stag Barrel Select), achieving a 34% growth OLY
  • Launched a unique cost-effective display unit ‘House of Seagram’s’ in Goa, a first in India
  • Launched GIMS software in Goa for automation of gift management, reduced wastage by 7%
  • Managed Imperial Blue Holi promotion in Chhattisgarh - achieved incremental MS of 18%
  • Partnered with Spencer’s Retail, Metro Cash & Carry growing MOT channel by 57%
  • Tied up with bars for a growth of 35% YoY
  • Grew BII Scotch Segment market share by 16%

Territory Marketing Executive, Goa

Pernod Ricard India (P) Ltd
Goa
01.2017 - 01.2018

Territory Marketing Executive Kolkata Metro

Pernod Ricard India (P) Ltd
Kolkata
01.2014 - 01.2016

Territory Marketing Executive Rest of Bengal

Pernod Ricard India (P) Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2014

Sales Executive – General Trade, South Bengal

Nestle India Limited
Kolkata
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Kolkata & West Bengal Region
  • Products/ Brands managed: Maggi portfolio, Nescafe, Everyday, Nan, Lactogen, Cerelac, Kitkat, Munch, Nestum (200 plus SKUs)
  • Managed 5 distributors with a monthly T/O of 2.5 crores
  • Directed business operations with team of 29 Secondary Sales Force and 2 Pilot Salesmen
  • Forecasted for 3 months in advance on sales & inventory
  • Organized training workshops for merchandisers, salesmen
  • Achievements at Nestle India
  • As Sales Executive General Trade
  • Developed two key distributors, contributing to an overall growth of 23% YoY
  • Developed 26 Sub-Stockiest in small towns for rural market penetration - won Super Achiever Award for this

Sales Executive – Modern Trade, Kolkata Metro

Nestle India Limited
Kolkata
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Led retail sales operations, managed MOT channel partners
  • Recruited & mentored a team of 21 secondary sales force
  • Organized training workshops for secondary sales force
  • Conducted promotional activities
  • Tracked delivery of POS materials and ensured flawless execution to attain maximum visibility for Nestle brands
  • As Sales Executive – Modern Trade
  • Drove sales at Guwahati, Siliguri & Shillong contributing 4% business to the ASM’s volume
  • Achieved 10% additional share in noodles with Spencer’s Retail, with 14% increase in visibility
  • Planned & executed ‘Noodles Mela’ with Big Bazaar, increased sales by 7%
  • Super Achiever Award for outstanding performance in Jan-Dec’11 in General Trade

Activation Officer – Modern Trade, East

Nestle India Limited
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Super Achiever of the Year Award in 2007 and 2009 (outstanding performance in Modern Trade)
  • Won the ‘Passion to Win’ Award in 2008

Education

Certification - Digital Marketing

AIMA & Digital Vidya
01.2015

PGDBM - Marketing

IPM, Meerut (UP)
01.2007

B.Com. (H) -

Guru Nanak College, Dhanbad, Vinoba Bhave Univ
01.2005

Diploma - Hotel Management

RIHM, Jamshedpur
01.2004

Skills

  • Trade/FMCG Marketing
  • Marketing Planning & Execution
  • Reports Analysis
  • Brand Management
  • ATL/BTL
  • Budget Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Liaison & Coordination
  • Modern Trade Management
  • Team Management

Training

  • Survey on ‘Measurement of Customer Satisfaction Level’ for Procall (P) in DNCR
  • Market Mapping of Dairy Products at Reliance Retail India Limited, Kolkata City for Customer Management Best Practices – Module I & II, organized by Nestle India
  • Communication for Success, organized by Team Results Consultants

Education & Training

  • Date of Birth: 8th February 1982
  • Language Proficiency: Hindi, English & Bengali
  • Address: Flat 3C, Maharaja Residency, 34/2/1 Swami Vivekananda Road, Howrah - 711101

Timeline

Senior Manager, Luxury Marketing and Advocacy, East India

Diageo India
09.2024 - Current

Manager - Key Accounts

Diageo India
03.2022 - 08.2024

Asst. Manager Customer Marketing

Diageo India
07.2019 - 02.2022

Territory Marketing Manager, Goa

Pernod Ricard India (P) Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2019

Territory Marketing Executive, Goa

Pernod Ricard India (P) Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2018

Territory Marketing Executive Kolkata Metro

Pernod Ricard India (P) Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2016

Territory Marketing Executive Rest of Bengal

Pernod Ricard India (P) Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2014

Sales Executive – General Trade, South Bengal

Nestle India Limited
01.2011 - 01.2012

Sales Executive – Modern Trade, Kolkata Metro

Nestle India Limited
01.2009 - 01.2010

Activation Officer – Modern Trade, East

Nestle India Limited
01.2007 - 01.2008

Certification - Digital Marketing

AIMA & Digital Vidya

PGDBM - Marketing

IPM, Meerut (UP)

B.Com. (H) -

Guru Nanak College, Dhanbad, Vinoba Bhave Univ

Diploma - Hotel Management

RIHM, Jamshedpur
Shibajii Banerjee