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Shivani Koul

Shivani Koul

Pune

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.With Two Decades of Global Expertise in Product Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategies, Digital Innovation, and Channel Optimization. Proven Success in Cultivating Dynamic Business Growth and Fostering Seamless Collaboration Across Diverse Global Teams. Proficient in B2B and B2C Dynamics, Orchestrating Impactful Marketing Initiatives, and Driving Sustainable Revenue Growth through Targeted Communication and excellent Budget Management Key Competencies Business People & Team Execution Strategic Thinking Collaboration & Teamwork Planning & organizing Creativity & Innovative thinking High – Performing culture Result Orientation Decision Making Communication and influencing Performing and accountability

Award: Recipient of Global SWE award for Advocating women in Engineer from SWE ( Society of Women engineer) in 2020

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

General Manager, Marketing & New product Introduction

Akshaya Agri Equipment and Services Pvt. Ltd
Pune, Maharashtra
07.2021 - Current
  • Implemented data-driven Brand and Marketing strategies, leveraging customer insights to optimize campaigns, resulting in a 3X brand visibility in the last two years
  • Orchestrated the Go-to-Market strategy and collaborated with the sales team to position the product successfully, resulting in a increase in new customer acquisition by 20%
  • Leveraged Analytics & digital platforms for Customer acquisition, engagement, retention, and lead generation resulted in a 40% increase in online leads
  • 15% cost reduction achieved by active engagement with suppliers & service providers
  • Unified CRM processes to streamline Sales and Marketing funnels
  • Developed process of marketing mix reduce budget spend by 25%
  • Building S&M team of 10 employees in last 2 yrs.

Consultant, Sales & Marketing

Akshaya Agri Equipment and Services Pvt. Ltd
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Conceived business case for new product introduction
  • Conceptualize the Brand story
  • Conducted Market research & performed analysis for short team and long-term business
  • Opportunities

DGM Product Marketing

John Deere India Pvt. Ltd
11.2014 - 09.2020
  • Lead Tractor portfolio for John Deere India that contributes 70% of John Deer India Business
  • Achieved a growth of 3.5% in the 30-40 HP tractor segment and 1.0% for the 41-50 HP segment
  • Drove Digital Marketing strategies complementing ATL & BTL efforts to strengthen the Marketing funnel with conversion ratio of 4:1
  • Enhance leads by 25% YOY by introducing new digital Channels
  • Deployed Go to market, Product positioning and pricing strategy to increase sales by 4.5%
  • Led cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing brand equity and driving business as extended projects
  • Targeting 2% sales from employee referral program
  • Benefiting 20 women farmers under John Deere CSR project Begged 2nd Position for presenting business case for John Deere India as export hub as a part of leadership acceleration Program
  • Oversaw the Marketing budget of $50.0 million

Project Manager – Product Training

John Deere India Pvt. Ltd
07.2012 - 10.2014
  • Lead Strategies to establish Strong Product Training Organization for India & Region -1 to training dealers and dealer employees on John Deere Products & Services (China, Asia & Africa)
  • Worked with Enterprise market research to identify product training requirement for India, China, SSA & Asia to enroll 100% dealer employees
  • Drove 15% product trainings though digital interventions, saved training cost by 50%
  • Establish 04 New training centers to cater 100% dealer training requirement
  • Oversees budget for Training Department India $2.0 million

Instructor – Product Training

John Deere India Pvt. Ltd
08.2006 - 06.2012
  • Enhance Product and Sales capability of dealers & Employees by imparting hands-on training on Domestic (India) and Export Products (Asia & Africa) targeting 50 participants from all the countries
  • Imparted over 200 man-days of Product and sales training to John Deere dealers & Employees on YOY basis
  • Led training programs on Tractors, Grain Harvesters (Walker), Balers, Rake and Kemper

Senior Technical Assistant- CFMT&TI

Central Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute
Pune, Maharashtra
01.2004 - 07.2004

CFMT&TI, Budni , Gov of India, Ministry of Agriculture


Design and deliver skill development training programs related to farm Machinery and operations to farmers, technicians, industry people, and students on Modern Agriculture Machinery.


Conduct boot camps at the village level for farmers related to adaptation of modern agriculture practices.


Cultivated customized curriculum and course content to address organizational technology training mandates.


Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.


Gathered, organized, and distributed technical documentation.

Graduate Apprentice - CFMT&TI

Central Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute
Budni, Madhya Pradesh
09.2003 - 12.2003

CFMT&TI, Govt of India, Ministry of Agriculture


Helped STA's to set up classrooms for Product training and develop class flow process.

Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.


Kept neat, organized records for completed work.


Finished assigned work on schedule with minimal supervision.


Read and interpret documents for standard operating procedures, safety rules, and job-specific protocols.

Education

B. Tech Agriculture Engineering

Executive Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

Skills

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • High – Performing Culture
  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Communication and Influencing
  • Performing and Accountability
  • Branding and Marketing Mix
  • Client Relations
  • Analytical and data driven approach

Affiliations

  • SWE (Society of Women Engineers), 2013, Present
  • SAE India, 2016, Present

Certification

  • Strategy and Strategic thinking certification – Netherland School of Business
  • Women in Leadership, Program, IIM Indore
  • Leadership Acceleration Program, John Deere– (India -China)
  • Artificial Intelligence for business Strategies

Quote

There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin

Timeline

General Manager, Marketing & New product Introduction

Akshaya Agri Equipment and Services Pvt. Ltd
07.2021 - Current

Consultant, Sales & Marketing

Akshaya Agri Equipment and Services Pvt. Ltd
03.2021 - 07.2021

DGM Product Marketing

John Deere India Pvt. Ltd
11.2014 - 09.2020

Project Manager – Product Training

John Deere India Pvt. Ltd
07.2012 - 10.2014

Instructor – Product Training

John Deere India Pvt. Ltd
08.2006 - 06.2012

Senior Technical Assistant- CFMT&TI

Central Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute
01.2004 - 07.2004

Graduate Apprentice - CFMT&TI

Central Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute
09.2003 - 12.2003

B. Tech Agriculture Engineering

Executive Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
  • Strategy and Strategic thinking certification – Netherland School of Business
  • Women in Leadership, Program, IIM Indore
  • Leadership Acceleration Program, John Deere– (India -China)
  • Artificial Intelligence for business Strategies

Awards

  • SWE Global Award for Advocating women in Engineering, 2020 SWE (Society of women Engineering)
  • Women in leadership Program – Sponsored by John Deere
  • Leadership Acceleration Program – Sponsored by John Deere

Awards

  • SWE Global Award for Advocating women in Engineering, 2020 SWE (Society of women Engineering)
Shivani Koul