SaaS Talent

GM– Sales Strategy (Global) | Mobile at POKKT

16 Years of Experience

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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About

- A Bachelors degree in Mass Media (Advertising) and Post Graduation in Crafting Creative Communications (Advertising & Marketing) with 10+ years of combined experience in main stream advertising & digital marketing. - Currently working at POKKT as Head – Sales Strategy (Global) | Mobile - Planning, strategizing and monitoring 360° digital campaigns which include but are not limited to content creation, Website-Mobile App & technology development, digital on-ground activation, social media contests and campaigns. - Liaise with Advertising Agencies / Media Agencies / Vendors as per various project requirements. - Creating and enabling content based eco-systems around social media for organic reach & SEO. - Hand-on experience in ad campaign - visualization & execution.

Head - Sales Strategy (Global) | Mobile

POKKT, SaaS/Cloud Product, Marketing & Advertising

Past Company 2

Vserv

Past Company 3

The Glitch

Companies Worked:

POKKT, Vserv, The Glitch, Rediffusion Y&R, Grey Worldwide, Best Of Bombay.com, Ogilvy & Mather, Apricot Media

Work History:

Job Title : Head - Sales Strategy (Global) | Mobile
Company name : POKKT
Period : November 2016 - Present
Summary : - Managing a team that is responsible in planning, strategizing and developing creatives and media solutions on the mobile platform within mobile gaming eco-system along with developing key strategic decks for multi-cultural sales teams and brands across geographies – namely South-east Asia, US, UK, AUS & India

- While leading the sales strategy team I play a vital role in supporting our sales teams globally, contribution to the overall advertiser penetration and sales for both direct and programmatic demand (across brand verticals - FMCG, Entertainment, Telecom, Lifestyle Apparel, F&B, Auto, OEM and BFSI)

- Contributing to product improvement, new product development, identifying potential new platforms and new ad formats based on market research, feedback and market visits.

- Periodic visits to different regions/markets for supporting local sales representatives to understand client/brand/market requirements, conducting key pitches for delivering effective strategies and attending various industry forums.

- One-point contact for sales teams, ad operations team, vendors and clients; responsible for day-to-day interactions.

- Responsible for supporting the sales teams with data, insights and analytics using DMPs for better advertiser penetration and campaign success.

- Actively involved in conceptualizing and executing rich media innovations and UI/UX strategy.

- Measuring the impact of the campaign and creating timely reports/case studies for future learning and implementations.
Location : Mumbai Area, India

Job Title : Sr. Manager – Sales Strategy (South East Asia) | Mobile
Company name : Vserv
Period : June 2014 - November 2016
Summary : - As a part of the Sales Strategy team I play a vital role in contributing to the overall advertiser penetration for Vserv.

- Planning and developing creative and media solutions on the mobile platform for multi-cultural sales teams and brands across different geographies – namely Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and India.

- Handling requests and campaigns for various brands across different categories like FMCG, Telecoms, Lifestyle Apparel, F&B, Automobile, Consumer Electronics and BFSI.

- Creating and contributing in developing key strategic decks for brands.

- Responsible for supporting the sales teams with data and insights for better advertiser penetration.

- Collaborate with product team to create new avenues of revenue generation and new product offerings.

- Actively involved in conceptualizing and execution rich media innovations and UI/UX strategy.

- Responsible for strategy and execution of creative solutions / ad formats in sync with product and technology teams.

- Measuring the impact of the campaign and creating timely reports/case studies for future learning and implementations.

- One point contact for sales team, ad operations team, clients and vendors; responsible for day to day interactions.
Location : Mumbai

Job Title : Sr. Manager - Client Strategy & Engagement | Digital
Company name : The Glitch
Period : April 2012 - June 2014
Summary : - Planning, strategizing and monitoring 360° digital campaigns which include but are not
limited to content creation, Website-Mobile App & technology development, digital on-ground
activation, social media contests and campaigns.

- Planned and developed digital marketing strategies for brands like Nissan, Dalda, VLCC,
Lindt, Saregama, InV Home, Tzinga and more.

- Handled a few brands on project basis namely Airtel, ITC Classmate, 55DSL, Diesel and
more.

- Devised category specific targeted communication themes & plans.

- Planned & implemented Social Media Marketing strategies to enable better organic search
results, by creating community based micro-sites, content ecosystems & social media
engagement techniques.

- Planned & implemented outreach initiatives like online ads, banners, Fb ads, emailers etc
by liasoning with media planning agencies and app development vendors.

- Actively involved in conceptualizing apps, UI/UX strategy.

- Overseeing the front-end, back-end app technology development and testing.
- Measuring the impact of the campaign on various digital platforms and creating timely reports
on the same.

- One point contact for clients and vendors; responsible for day to day interactions.

- Actively involved in the process of acquiring new business.
Location : Mumbai Area, India

Job Title : Creative Associate
Company name : Rediffusion Y&R
Period : November 2010 - April 2012
Summary : As a visualizer and creative associate, I was involved in the entire process of creating an advertising campaign across all mediums.

Accounts handled:
- HomeTown (Future Group)
- Bramha Realty
- Tata Realty (Ramanujan IT SEZ)
- Indian Oil (Xtra Mile, Xtra Premium)
- Nycil
- Tata Nano
- Star Union Dai-ichi
- Sugarfree Natura
- Boroplus

Job Title : Creative Team Intern
Company name : Grey Worldwide
Period : May 2010 - June 2010
Summary : Summer Internship during a PG Creative Communication Course at MICA, Ahmedabad.

Worked on accounts like :
- Audi A8
- Adani Group (Shantigram) - Gujarat's Largest Township
- Ambi Pur
- Tic Tac Mint
- Kinder Joy chocolates
Location : Mumbai Area, India

Job Title : Creative - Marketing Executive
Company name : Best Of Bombay.com
Period : February 2009 - January 2010
Summary : BestOfBombay.com (Entertainment & Lifestyle Website)

**ONLINE
- Reviewing restaurants and night clubs.
- Tie-ups with sponsors for online promotions and contests.
- Designing online content.

**OFFLINE (Events)
- We introduced the concept of "PUB HOPPING" in India (Bar Crawl)

- Organizing and designing creatives for events like Bar Crawl, Bartending Workshops, sponsored by premium liquor brands like Absolut, Ballantines, Jamesons, Beefeater, Havana Club, Tuborg.
Location : Mumbai Area, India

Job Title : Trainee
Company name : Ogilvy & Mat

Certifications:

Title : Metaverse and NFTs for Marketing
Period : October 2022 - Present
Summary : linkedin.com, https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/9ae524f84b382c11253bee50bee3b5e196101a68f89b1938d199eace7d3b3b80?trk=flagship-lil_details_certification
Issuing Authority : LinkedIn

Title : Google Ads Search Certification
Period : February 2022 - Present
Summary : 107025168, exceedlms.com, https://skillshop.exceedlms.com/student/award/8mnEZXtD5Qm9ff5cn8Rmdvuv
Issuing Authority : Google

Title : Shopping ads Certification
Period : February 2022 - Present
Summary : 107022711, exceedlms.com, https://skillshop.exceedlms.com/student/award/JtpNhiVkAqTMrxC5HASPAq1U
Issuing Authority : Google

Languages:

English , French , Hindi , Marathi

Skills

advertising

Creative Strategy

Digital Marketing

Digital Strategy

Marketing Communications

Social Media Marketing

Brand Management

Brand Architecture

Digital Media

Integrated Marketing

Outdoor Advertising

Online Advertising

Media Planning

Social Media

Corporate Branding

Marketing Strategy

Creative Direction

Customer Insight

Brand Development

Interactive Advertising

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