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Souvik Mitra

Souvik Mitra

Summary

Providing 'solutions' to Business & Brand problems through a curated assortment of Digital, Data, Brand & Marketing expertise, is what I focus on.

With over 14 years of experience in Brand Communications, Strategy & Omni Channel Marketing, I have had the opportunity to develop my skills in planning, strategy & understanding marketing problems, thereby offering effective & creative solutions.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Group Head (Brand Marketing)

Futurebrands Ltd. (now Think9 Consumer Tech)
04.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded brand strategy, marketing, content strategy, communication (online + offline) and product development for a diverse portfolio of brands
  • Developed innovative frameworks for content, growth, and media strategies
  • Conceptualized, launched, and successfully grew brands from initial stages to full market presence (0 to 1)
  • Key Highlights:
  • Helped scale-up Blue Heaven Colour Cosmetics to INR 100Cr brand through effective Brand Re-positioning, GTM Strategy, Launch Campaign, Digital Strategy
  • Helped acquire 25k paid subscriptions in 1 month for ET Money through an impactful GTM & Acquisition strategy
  • Strengthened the acquisition funnel (10% MoM growth) for ET Money by successfully implementing Brand Communication Framework
  • Increased user acquisition by 15% through a testimonial based performance marketing campaign for Junglee Games
  • Successfully translated brand strategy into a popular content IP for Junglee Games
  • Conceptualized & effectively launched 4 digital first brands across kids furniture (Smartsters), Food (Sorrentina), Neutraceutical (Panchamrit) & Beauty (Neude Skincare) categories

Sr. Manager (Brand Marketing)

Futurebrands Ltd. (part of Future Group)
09.2013 - 03.2022
  • Managed a portfolio of brands with a net worth of INR 1000Cr+ & handling marketing budgets of INR 40Cr+ across categories (FMCG, Fashion, Home and Beauty)
  • Led the digital on-boarding of off-line brands through differential digital solutions across Social & E-commerce
  • Spearheaded integrated content strategy across online & off-line platforms
  • Defined Brand & Marketing Strategies through insight-based understanding as well as creating marketing calendars, funds allocation, content plans
  • Conceptualised new brands and led identity development, including brand print, marketing, retail, sales & product support
  • Market Research & New Product development to grow market share and brand SOV.
  • Media Planning & handling big budget media launches.
  • Liaising with Creative & Digital Agencies for planning and executing brand campaigns
  • Consumer understanding immersion exercises through Bharat Darshan (a proprietary IP of Futurebrands Ltd.)

Delivered success on Digital Marketing KPIs through

  • Scaling up Instagram audience base (12 months): 0 – 10K (Bare Casuals), 1K -10K (Tasty Treat), 0 – 5K (RIG)
  • Expanding Facebook audience base: 0 – 20K (Bare Casuals), 0 – 22K (RIG)
  • Designed an impactful Influencer Campaign with 50+ influencers in adventure niche and deploying the same to create content, build engagement & increase brand revenue (2X MoM Growth)

Account Manager

J Walter Thompson (JWT)
02.2011 - 08.2013

Brands handled Airtel & Microsoft (Windows PC)

  • Monitored industry trends to provide informed recommendations on new products or services that could benefit clients'' businesses.
  • Led the India business for Microsoft Global Team for launching Windows 8 campaign along with JWT Bejing
  • Independent agency lead on Airtel Digital TV, leading the business mandate for both National as well as Telecom circles
  • Spearheading MarCom initiatives helping the brand grow from the 4th to 2nd position in the DTH business
  • Was responsible for the Time, Quality & Communication consistency of projects delivered to clients
  • Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with key stakeholders in assigned accounts, fostering trust and loyalty among clients.

Sr. Executive (Marketing & Branded Promotions)

exchange4media Group
10.2009 - 02.2011
  • Led the planning, execution & promotion of leadership events across Franchising & Real Estate industries
  • Designed & monitored deliverable from sponsors/partners at times of promotional activities and events
  • Tied-up with industry bodies & organizations to promote the group publications
  • Ensured top of the mind recall for the publications through marketing communications
  • Increased revenue by providing Sponsorship opportunities as well as brand solutions to clients

Account Manager

Violet Advertising
03.2009 - 09.2009
  • Handled local and regional accounts.
  • Crafted briefs to articulate clients business issues & effectively communicate it to the creative team
  • Responsible for timely execution of projects
  • Created reports & suggested communications based on market trends

Education

PGDM - International Business + Marketing

Balaji Institute of International Business (BIIB)

B.Sc. (Hons) - Botany

Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Skills

    Brand Strategy

Private Brand Launch & Growth Strategy

Marketing Strategy & Implementation

Content Strategy

Digital Marketing

Social Media Strategy

Certification

Digital Media Marketing (Digital Vidya)

Career Skills

  • Brand conceptualization & planning
  • Digital Marketing
  • Brand re-imagination & launch
  • Social Media Strategy – Launch, Growth, Sustenance
  • Private Brand Launch & Growth Strategy
  • Content Creation & Marketing
  • Marketing Strategy & Implementation
  • E-commerce Onboarding
  • Communication strategy & campaign management

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 08/31/85

Interests

Presently, pursuing activities at the intersection of food, photography, aesthetics & culture

Use travel as a medium of cultural understanding

Understanding & implementing the idea of storytelling through photography focussed mediums

Timeline

Group Head (Brand Marketing)

Futurebrands Ltd. (now Think9 Consumer Tech)
04.2022 - Current

Sr. Manager (Brand Marketing)

Futurebrands Ltd. (part of Future Group)
09.2013 - 03.2022

Account Manager

J Walter Thompson (JWT)
02.2011 - 08.2013

Sr. Executive (Marketing & Branded Promotions)

exchange4media Group
10.2009 - 02.2011

Account Manager

Violet Advertising
03.2009 - 09.2009

PGDM - International Business + Marketing

Balaji Institute of International Business (BIIB)

B.Sc. (Hons) - Botany

Hansraj College, University of Delhi
Souvik Mitra