
Timeline
Skills
BankingBrand managementBusiness developmentCompetitive analysisCross-functional team leadershipCustomer lifecycle managementDigital marketingManagementManaging distribution channelsMarketing strategyMarketing technologyMarket intelligenceMarket researchNew business developmentProduct designProduct developmentProduct managementProduct marketingProduct planningSalesSales managementStrategyTeam leadershipTeam managementManaging distributionCross-functional teamAbout me
Marketing professional with over 14 years of experience and deep understanding of app acquisition and engagement ecosystem, content marketing, driving subscriptions, online payments, campaign management, strategic alliances, product & brand management and Martech
Education

Tagore public school
1991 - 2003Aissce (cbse) physics,chemistry,mathematicsActivities and Societies: Bharat Scout & Guide , National Cadet Corps

Sydenham institute of management studies, research and entrepreneurship education
2009 - 2011Master of management studies marketing/marketing management, generalActivities and Societies: Member of Corporate Relations Committee, Market research project (new product launch) for PEERLESS Audio Market research project (product feasibility study ) for Indent

University of pune
2004 - 2008Be mechanical engineeringActivities and Societies: National Service Scheme, Mechanical Engineering Students Association
Experience

Parle agro pvt ltd
May 2010 - Jun 2010Market research internStudy of High Volume Outlets for sales affecting parameters.Audit of distributors claimStudy the impact of price rise on its best seller beverage product (Frooti)Visit channel partners,wholesalers and retailers to study relation with company.Coordinate with company back end for grievance redressal of retailers

Icici bank
May 2011 - Jan 2015Driving online spends on Debit Cards. Designing and Executing campaigns with specific business objectives. Working closely with Technology and IT to launch new features on Debit Cards and constantly upgrade security features. Closely engaging with Business Intelligence Unit to constantly evaluate customer profiling and behaviour to be able to offer most relevant products and offers at instant of decision making. Engaging with Network Providers viz. Visa, Master Card to share and imbibe best practices. Developing and managing relationship with key merchants (IRCTC, Makemytrip etc) for strategic and tactical campaigns. Show less
Product Marketing Manager-Debit Cards
Aug 2013 - Jan 2015Campaigns Manager
May 2011 - Jul 2013

Tata sky ltd
Feb 2015 - Feb 2019Retention Management:-Create, implement and monitor campaigns for identified TG to control churn, working closely with cross-functional teams like analytics, IT, communications, sales.-Leveraging alliances, Online payments and User Experience to drive platform recharges.Strategic Alliances:- Taken offer zone at mytatasky.com from 10 brands to 80+ brands across 9 categories in one year.- Leveraging these alliances to run targeted joint promos to drive business objectives for Tata Sky and partner brand. - Initiated, planned and executed first ever Cashback campaign in Tata Sky for recharges through mytatasky.com, in alliance with SBI Cards. Due to overwhelming response, the campaign returned with a phase II as well, delivering even better performance.- Running packed calender for Cashback on recharges through mytatasky.com through partnership with leading wallets viz Paytm, leading Card issuers and Network providers viz Visa, American Express, Rupay. Online Payments: -Launched mVisa on Tata Sky platform. A QR code base payment solution on TV screen for the first time in India.-Launched UPI on mytatasky.com. Led Tata Sky to become first DTH operator in India to start accepting payments through UPI-Managing payment gateways and working closely with them to increase transaction approval rates.-Integration of new payment options viz, wallets,mobile money etc to drive recharges through mytatasky.com Show less
Senior Manager - Subscriber Marketing
Mar 2017 - Feb 2019Manager - Subscriber Marketing
Feb 2015 - Feb 2017

Zee5
Mar 2019 - Feb 2021Lead - subscriptions#Drive subscription and engagement across handheld devices and connected devices like Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV Stick etc. #Designing seamless and water tight user journeys for minimal drop-offs and a superior content consumption experience.#Managing and Optimizing transaction funnel to ensure subscription conversions.#Upgrade consumer from AVOD to SVOD#Content marketing to drive consumption#Leveraging digital payments and transaction approval rates to drive subscription. Liaise closely with Payment Gateways and Wallets Show less

Whitehat jr
Feb 2021 - May 2022Director - crm#Setting up Martech Infra (SMS, Email, Push Notification, Whatsapp)#Vendor negotiation on capabilities and use case fitment, commercial discussion, legal agreement, and end-to-end vendor onboarding.#DLT compliance process set-up for SMS#Enhancement of user experience through SMS and EMail through Google Verified Message and BIMI respectively.#Email Domain reputation management and warm-up (Indian and Global use cases)#Implementation of AMP email to take email strategy and user experience through emailers to next level#Whatsapp Number procurement and Onboarding into CRM tool and warmup to increase volume #Drive CRM strategy to achieve reach, scale, and efficiency#Campaign calendar for India and Global geographies #Compliance with local regulations as well as local language and other cultural nuances during CRM communication#A/B testing, TG/CG, CRM rulebook for copy and creative optimization#Engagement on WhatsApp through interactive use cases (two-way communication instead of one-way push)#Drive business KPIs of revenue and retention through CRM channel#Increase contribution of CRM channel in business KPIs#Optimise campaign plan for user to receive only optimal communication, yet deliver business KPIs#Campaign ROI optimisation Show less

Fpl technologies
May 2022 - nowProduct lead# Driving communication strategy through product.# Conceptualising product road map and driving execution# Owning unit commercials for all channels for communications# Driving data models to drive efficiency, contextuality and relevance in communications
Licenses & Certifications
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Building your marketing technology stack
LinkedinJul 2021 - View certificate

Customer insights: new product development orientation
CourseraMar 2020 - View certificate

Optimove certified professional
OptimoveFeb 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Gaurav SharmaValue Champ - Speed & Agility CEO - ZEE5 Mar 2020 Awarded for displaying "Speed & Agility" in rolling out a platform wide campaign to drive subscriptions during the COVID-19 lockdown period. It involved ideation, coordination with creative team and rollout of the campaign, all while displaying exemplary speed and agility.
- Awarded to Gaurav SharmaDigi-Champ CEO - ZEE5 India August 1, 2019 Awarded for the month of July 2019 to acknowledge the impact of personalised User Journey Campaigns created and executed, to drive subscriptions while ensuring seamless user experience.
- Awarded to Gaurav SharmaIntegrated Marketing Campaign of the Year - Tata Sky Mobile App Chief Commercial Officer January 1, 2019 Awarded to Business and Product team at annual RnR event. The award acknowledged key skills displayed viz innovative approach to leverage internal and external channels to drive acquisition, launching alliance marketing campaigns to drive acquisition and app registration, leveraging key events like IPL, FIFA World Cup, Movie Premieres on App, News etc.
- Awarded to Gaurav SharmaInnovation of the Year - Tata Sky BINGE Chief Commercial Officer January 1, 2019 Awarded to the business and product development team at annual RnR. It recognised the key skills displayed by the team viz speed, ownership, exceeding expectations while working in ambiguity, overcoming setbacks and ensuring product GTM on time.
- Awarded to Gaurav SharmaBest Project - Tata Sky Mobile App (Acquisition and Usage) Chief Commercial Officer January 1, 2019 Awarded for driving acquisition and usage for the new launched Tata Sky Mobile App (OTT) for crossing milestone of 1mn active user base and increase in average usage per subscriver
- Awarded to Gaurav SharmaInnovation - Online Recharges Chief Commercial Officer Dec 2016 Awarded for innovation in online recharge. Launched mVisa, a QR Code based payment solution on TV Screen, a first in India.
- Awarded to Gaurav SharmaJob Well Done Chief Commercial Officer Oct 2016 Awarded for exemplary performance to drive online recharges for Tata Sky, driving user behavior from cash to online and significantly increasing subscriber engagement on mytatasky.com
- Awarded to Gaurav SharmaOutstanding Performer in 'iPartner' contest Senior General Manager Awarded for outstanding performance in iPartner campaign, to drive CASA for ICICI Bank.
Volunteer Experience
Fund Raising, Sponsorship, Awareness, Human Resource Mobilisation
Issued by National Service Scheme
Associated with Gaurav Sharma
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