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Sushil Khatavkar

Sushil Khatavkar

Kalyan

Summary

Result-driven competent professional with a dynamic career of 27+ years reflecting pioneering experience and record-breaking performance in media sales & marketing, new market development, concept selling, activations, key account management, and executive leadership.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

GM & Regional Sales Head (West & South)

Dainik Jagran INEXT
08.2016 - Current
  • Company Overview: Hindi Daily– Broadsheet Newspaper of Jagran Prakashan LTD
  • Leading teams in print, digital, and event activations, fostering talent and growth.
  • Pioneered accelerated revenue growth and efficient resource utilization.
  • Formulated measurable goals and strategies, focusing on innovation and market expansion.
  • Strengthened key business stakeholder relationships.
  • Hindi Daily– Broadsheet Newspaper of Jagran Prakashan LTD
  • Post transition of DJ Inext from DJ Combo deals, successfully developed Standalone client base.
  • Activation Sponsorship during Existing IP’s like Mrs Natural Beauty, Bikeathon, Fresh n Crazy, Healthon, Health Meter, Ultimate Students Awards, IIT & various Awards etc.
  • Developed client led solution centric activations e.g P & G, J & J, Lupin Labs, Jyothy Labs, Sanofi Healthcare, Cipla Healthcare, Adani Wilmar, HRI, Ultratech, ACC Ambuja etc.
  • Developed various Digital Properties creating significant revenue stream for long term business e.g Breaking News, Dear Doctor, various industry specific Webinars (MF, Health days).
  • Developed new categories & opened new channels of revenues (Doctors profiling on special health days, MF Awareness Feature etc).
  • Upcountry Market Development from Gujarat, Nagpur, Pune & South.

DGM

Delhi Press Patra Prakashan Pvt Ltd
10.2013 - 07.2016
  • Company Overview: Leading Magazine Publishing House with over 36 titles in 10 languages offers combined readership of over 30 million with titles like Grihshobha, Sarita, Saras Salil, Champak, Caravan and many more.
  • Managed teams, driving revenue generation across various categories.
  • Conceptualized and sold innovative solutions, themed issues, and special features.
  • Leading Magazine Publishing House with over 36 titles in 10 languages offers combined readership of over 30 million with titles like Grihshobha, Sarita, Saras Salil, Champak, Caravan and many more.

Hindustan Times
09.2008 - 10.2013
  • Company Overview: Fastest growing publication house with presence through Hindustan Times (English Newspaper), Hindustan (Hindi Newspaper) & Mint (Business Newspaper).
  • Managed 45% of branch revenue with a team of 3 colleagues.
  • Led clusters of categories across the group, delivering outstanding results.
  • Fastest growing publication house with presence through Hindustan Times (English Newspaper), Hindustan (Hindi Newspaper) & Mint (Business Newspaper).

Sr Manager – Ad Sales

Dainik Bhaskar Group
07.2007 - 09.2008
  • Categories: Automobile, Services, Education, Garments & Retail.

Manager – Media Marketing

Hindustan Times
05.2003 - 06.2007
  • Categories: Entertainment, Education & Appointment.

Sr. Executive

ABP Ltd.
06.2001 - 05.2003
  • Categories: Education, Appointment & Government.

Executive

Nava Bharat Press Ltd
12.1998 - 05.2001
  • Categories: Mix clients from National & Local portfolio.

Sesa Seat Information Systems Ltd.
06.1995 - 11.1998
  • Yellow pages Ad Sales in Mumbai & Hyderabad.

Education

Masters In Marketing Management -

Welingkar Institute of Management Studies
01.2002 - 01.2005

Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations - undefined

Welingkar Institute of Management Studies
Matunga, Mumbai

B.Sc. (Chem.) - undefined

R.K.T. College
Ulhasnagar, Mumbai
01.1995 - 03.1995

Skills

Learning

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 07/17/75
  • Marital Status: Married

Profile Value

  • Maintained and nurtured relationships with key clients and agencies, leading to high client retention, increased wallet share, and substantial revenue growth from existing accounts.
  • Successfully acquired new clients, significantly diversifying and expanding the revenue base.
  • Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills by identifying issues and collaborating with internal stakeholders to secure important deals, resulting in increased overall revenue.
  • Collaborated closely with the execution team to ensure seamless delivery of client expectations, resulting in high client satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Kept a vigilant eye on the competitive landscape, continuously ideating and implementing new ad formats, leading to augmented revenues and enhanced market positioning.
  • Actively participated in organizational training initiatives, continuously developing advanced skills and competencies to excel in the role.
  • Conducted thorough market scans, identifying unexplored categories, clients, and territories, which contributed to business growth and increased market reach.
  • Employed keen understanding of client needs to deliver creative and innovative solutions, further solidifying client relationships and enhancing revenue streams.

Timeline

GM & Regional Sales Head (West & South)

Dainik Jagran INEXT
08.2016 - Current

DGM

Delhi Press Patra Prakashan Pvt Ltd
10.2013 - 07.2016

Hindustan Times
09.2008 - 10.2013

Sr Manager – Ad Sales

Dainik Bhaskar Group
07.2007 - 09.2008

Manager – Media Marketing

Hindustan Times
05.2003 - 06.2007

Masters In Marketing Management -

Welingkar Institute of Management Studies
01.2002 - 01.2005

Sr. Executive

ABP Ltd.
06.2001 - 05.2003

Executive

Nava Bharat Press Ltd
12.1998 - 05.2001

Sesa Seat Information Systems Ltd.
06.1995 - 11.1998

B.Sc. (Chem.) - undefined

R.K.T. College
01.1995 - 03.1995

Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations - undefined

Welingkar Institute of Management Studies
Sushil Khatavkar