Rahul Ravindran

Experience

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  Dreamsquare Events and Branding

  Oct 2006 - Aug 2008

  Event Manager

  • Planning and executing events, promotional and BTL activity for clients.• Client servicing.• Planning, production and conduction of event.• Venue sourcing suitable for the conference in different cities• Manage the team members for sourcing and supply of event requirements.• Planning and designing publicity and promotional campaigns.• Planned and executed various activities for Lakme, Dentsu, Lladro, Sanyo BPL, Zicom security solution, Synergy one, Deepam Silk retail pvt ltd, ProEd, HDFC bank etc.. Show less

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  Winmedia Communications Pvt. Ltd.,

  Aug 2008 - Sept 2013

  Project and Marketing Manager

  • Managed various brand events from smaller activity shows to larger exhibitions, including B2B and consumer trade shows. Coordinated all aspects of trade show and event related logistics including; Pre-Planning and research, Budget management, Exhibition marketing, Negotiation and closure, Government tie ups, channel partner and media partner tie ups, Event production, logistics and layout planning, Media planning and buying, Vendor management, technical services, on-site services and post-show recaps.• Managed logistics, created marketing plans for attendees and exhibitors, developed sponsorship opportunities, generated leads and analyzed results.• Coordinated pre-show meetings to communicate trade show events in accordance with objectives and marketing strategies.• Identified venues for corporate events and promotional activity. Worked closely with facility contractors to ensure all orders were received; negotiated rates to fall within budgeted guidelines.• Defined and managed critical timelines, identified deviations and suggested potential solutions in a timely manner, ability to think outside of the box to resolve unforeseen issues or conflicts.• Managed annual conferences, seminars and meetings for various clients and company projects. Managed staff, volunteers, sponsors/exhibitors, speakers, attendees and vendors to ensure the most memorable and effective trade shows possible.• Created and implemented event budget and marketing plans, which included event promotion and sponsorship and advertising packages. Coordinate with business development team on the delegates and sponsors.• Prepared email reminders and confirmations, provided on-site and logistic support, meeting rosters and a recap of revenues, expenses and attendance for each meeting, developed the process for attendee registration and collection of fees (pre/ post-show).• Coordinate with design team and managed production of a custom booth for various clients. Show less

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  Reach International

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

  Manager Events & Advertising

  • Handling Promotions, live events, product launches, exhibitions, conferences, delegate management.• Managing ATL, BTL, Brand promotions, Brand activation, Event architecture branding & theme development, event designing, operations & logistics.• Event production & turnkey project management.• Executing a wide variety of details that involve direct mail, email broadcast campaign, outbound sales calls, marketing trade shows and events, customer communication, media advertisements promotions and other marketing plans.• Managing creative and design team and work closely for various advertisement and activation campaign.• Coordinating with business development team, creative department and operations team.• Conceptualizing and making marketing collateral and event presentation.• Selling sponsorship/exhibition space to potential exhibitors and partners.• Responsible for revenue generation and also maintaining existing clients.• Working closely with design team and contractors.• Liaising with clients and designers to create a brand for the projects and organizing the production of branding material, catalogs, brochures and ad material.• Developed, managed and maintained client websites.• Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing clients.• Support special projects as required. Show less

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  IDE Consulting Services

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2019

  . Managed vendor sales team. Meet individual and team revenue targets . Developing growth strategies and plans for various B2B Summits for the Real Estate sector (Hospitality, Residential and Commercial) of Africa at various destinations such as South Africa, Kenya and Morocco.. Acquire business interest from manufacturers of building materials from Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia who sponsor the events expecting face to face meetings with stakeholders, in turn contributing to the revenue of the event.. Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients who have attended past eventsIncreasing client base by reaching out to potential clients who have a keen interest in pursuing business in the real estate sector in Africa . Having an in-depth knowledge of business products and value proposition by keeping myself abreast with latest trends and developments in the real estate sector in Africa. Prepare business proposals for acquiring sponsors who are also interested in meeting with investors, real estate developers, owners and other stake holders. Identifying and mapping business strengths of company to plan out expansion strategies in the African Market. Researching business opportunities and viable income streams to supplement the growth of IDE. Following industry trends locally and internationally by building relationships with real estate consultants across Africa. Assisting in drafting and reviewing contracts of junior sales executives to ensure successful business acquisition. Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements to the company director Show less

  • Deputy Manager Sales & Procurement Consultant - EMEA

    Apr 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Assistant Sales Manager & Procurement Consultant - EMEA

    Apr 2015 - Apr 2018
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  Brigade Group

  Apr 2019 - now

  • Senior Team Manager

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Sales Team Lead

    Apr 2022 - Jul 2023

  • International Sales Manager

    Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Deputy Manager Sales - International

    Apr 2019 - Apr 2021