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Vishal Pandhare

Digital Marketer | Growth Hacker | Brand Strategist
Mumbai

Summary

Performance-driven Marketing enthusiast skilled in creating marketing plans and leading successful product launches, promotions and development. Well-versed in SEO, Google Ads, content creation, social media audience engagement and brand management. Goal-oriented marketing expert with natural talents in developing and implementing successful strategies, driving profits, increasing market shares and strengthening customer dominance. Hardworking, performance-oriented leader offering proven expertise in project development, team supervision and campaign enhancement. Prepared to bring 10+ years of progressive experience and take on challenging position with opportunity to make lasting impact on company and customer success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Sr. Marketing Manager

Zell Education
02.2023 - Current

Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to achieve company objectives, including brand positioning, customer acquisition, and retention.

• Lead and monitor a team of marketing professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful implementation of marketing initiatives.

  • Implemented automation tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness of marketing efforts.
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify new opportunities and expand brand reach.
  • Collected and analyzed Web metrics such as visits, time on site and page views per visit.
  • Conducted market research to identify key trends, ensuring the brand remained competitive in its industry.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with complementary brands, expanding market reach and driving collaborative promotions.
  • Managed budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for maximum return on investment in marketing initiatives.
  • Devised creative promotional campaigns aligning with overall marketing objectives boosting sales during peak seasons.
  • Monitored social media trends and emerging platforms, adopting new strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
  • Developed targeted advertising campaigns, driving website traffic and generating leads.
  • Created comprehensive reports on social media performance, presenting data-driven insights to stakeholders.
  • Coordinated influencer partnerships, leveraging their reach to expand brand visibility.
  • Utilized user-generated content effectively showcasing positive customer experiences enhancing credibility.
  • Streamlined website performance by identifying and resolving technical SEO issues.
  • Managed a team of content creators to ensure timely production of high-quality, optimized materials.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated digital marketing campaigns that aligned with overall business objectives.
  • Increased website traffic by implementing strategic SEO techniques and optimizing on-page content.
  • Improved user experience through comprehensive site audits and meticulous attention to detail.

Senior Marketing Manager

India Infoline Pvt. Ltd
07.2021 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated closely with sales teams to ensure seamless handoff between marketing-generated leads and account management.
  • Implemented automation tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness of marketing efforts.
  • Leveraged analytics insights to inform strategic decisions and optimize campaign performance continuously.
  • Streamlined bidding strategies for paid search and social campaigns, maximizing return on ad spend.
  • Collaborated with creative teams to produce high-quality content tailored to target demographics.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies and industry trends regularly, staying up-to-date with changes in digital landscape.
  • Increased campaign effectiveness by implementing data-driven performance marketing strategies.
  • Managed to lower CAC by 120% with improving the lead quality.
  • Implementing Organic growth strategy to control cost and increase aquisition.

Marketing Manager

Tata tele Services
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Reduced marketing costs by streamlining marketing roles, leveraging communications materials, monitoring budgets, and developing protocol
  • Built brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs
  • Managed client communication, marketing and advertising campaigns, staff management, and budgeting and allocation
  • Proficient in MS Office, brand development, programmatic advertising, SMM, SEM, influencer marketing, and affiliate marketing.

Digital Marketing Manager

Angel Broking
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Heading customer acquisition, engagement and retention strategy across digital and mobile channels
  • Improved organic contribution, brand organic searches, and social engagement
  • Managed a high-performing team of 4 marketing experts
  • Proficient in creative building, P&L management, budgeting, and ideation.

Digital Media Planner

Digital Strings
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • Performance-driven campaigns on DCM, DBM, Google AdWords, and social media
  • Media planning, buying, and optimization
  • Constant communication and reporting to clients
  • Team handling for campaign trafficking.

Ad Operations Specialist

Zirca Digital Pvt. Ltd
09.2016 - 07.2017
  • Responsible for ad trafficking and ad optimizations as per client requirement
  • Constant communication and reporting to clients
  • Led campaigns and handled Outbrain & MediaMath Campaign
  • Part of RTB team and its operations
  • Also managed content media plan execution and operations
  • Generated new ideas for RTB and PMP platform to drive more revenue.

Ad Operations Executive

Zedo India Pvt. Ltd
07.2014 - 08.2016
  • Responsible for ad trafficking and ad optimizations as per client requirement
  • Constant communication and reporting to US clients
  • Looked after billing for US clients
  • Managed CPM, CPC, and CPA campaigns
  • Built reports and shared them with respective stakeholders.

Tech Support

Manas Communication
10.2012 - 05.2014
  • Handled queries related to connections and new connection for UK clients
  • Mentored a team of 8 employees
  • Won the 'Employee of the Quarter' Award.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration and Management

Dr. D.Y Patil Universities
08.2008 - 05.2011

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - undefined

A.V. Bavdekar Jr. College of Science and Commerce
06.2006 - 05.2008

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) -

St. Francis Xavier English Medium School
India
06.1996 - 05.2006

Skills

Search Engine Optimization

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Certification

Google Ads, 01/01/22

Marketing Skills

Online, Direct and Email Marketing Campaigns, Customers Segmentation Acquisition, Loyalty & Retention CRM, CPL, CPA, CPM & PPC Marketing, SEO and SEM Management, Performance & Brand Management, ATL & BTL Thought Leadership, Marketing Communications, Promotions, ORM Funnel & Cost Optimization.

Technology Tools

Usability Research & Experience, Google Analytics, A/B Testing, Google & Facebook Advertising Platform, Remarketing, Doubleclick, DV360, MediMath, ZeoTap, Oracle.

Leadership Specialities

Team Oversight, Budget Review, P&L Responsibility, Planning, Forecasting, Cost Reductions, Hiring & Training.

Timeline

Sr. Marketing Manager

Zell Education
02.2023 - Current

Senior Marketing Manager

India Infoline Pvt. Ltd
07.2021 - 01.2023

Marketing Manager

Tata tele Services
10.2019 - 06.2021

Digital Marketing Manager

Angel Broking
10.2018 - 09.2019

Digital Media Planner

Digital Strings
08.2017 - 10.2018

Ad Operations Specialist

Zirca Digital Pvt. Ltd
09.2016 - 07.2017

Ad Operations Executive

Zedo India Pvt. Ltd
07.2014 - 08.2016

Tech Support

Manas Communication
10.2012 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration and Management

Dr. D.Y Patil Universities
08.2008 - 05.2011

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - undefined

A.V. Bavdekar Jr. College of Science and Commerce
06.2006 - 05.2008

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) -

St. Francis Xavier English Medium School
06.1996 - 05.2006
Vishal PandhareDigital Marketer | Growth Hacker | Brand Strategist