Shashwat Vatsa

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs experience
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Key Highlights

  • 8.5 years of diverse marketing expertise.
  • Led successful rebranding initiatives for multiple brands.
  • Proven track record in driving revenue-focused marketing strategies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and eCommerce marketing expert with a strong focus on brand growth and digital strategies.

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Core Skills

Brand MarketingProduct MarketingPublic RelationsDigital Marketing

Other Skills

Brand Asset ManagementBrand StrategyBusiness StrategyCampaign ExecutionCampaign ManagementCategory ManagementCommunicationConsultingConsumer BehaviorConsumer Buying BehaviourCreative BriefsCreative StrategyCreative WritingCustomer EngagementCustomer Experience

About

Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I'm an experienced marketing professional with 8.5 years of expertise in Brand, Product, Digital, and Growth Marketing, spanning diverse industries such as Oil & Gas, IT, Consulting, Fintech, FMCG/FMCD, and eCommerce. I specialize in guiding brands through transformative 0-1 journeys, helping them establish themselves as leaders and challengers in their respective sectors. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with brands that have achieved exceptional success. My skill set encompasses a wide array of competencies, including Brand Strategy & Management, ATL & BTL Communication, Consumer Insight Mining & Research, Digital Analytics, Growth Hacking, Media Planning (both Mainline & Digital), Social Media Monetization, Campaign Management, SEO & SEM, Product Strategy, Go-To-Market Strategy, Product Marketing, Product Lifecycle Management, Pricing Strategy, D2C Growth, and New Product Development & Launches. I am driven by a passion for creating innovative marketing strategies that deliver measurable results and drive business growth. I firmly believe in the ever-evolving nature of marketing and am committed to continuous learning and adaptation to stay ahead of the curve. If you’re looking for a marketing professional who can elevate your brand or product, let’s connect! I’d love to explore how I can help you achieve your goals. Feel free to reach out at shashwatvatsa92@gmail.com to collaborate or connect. Additionally, I offer career progression advice and resume review services for B-School aspirants and working professionals. To book a personalized 1:1 discussion, please click on the link at the top of my profile.

Experience

Olyv india (formerly smartcoin)

2 roles

AVP- Brand Marketing & Strategy | PR (CEO's Office)

Promoted

Apr 2024Present · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Brand Head
  • 🔹 Brand Building & Team Leadership
  • Established the brand mandate charter, hiring and structuring teams across Copy, Content, PR, Social Media, and Design functions.
  • Spearheaded the rebranding of SmartCoin to Olyv, ensuring seamless transitions across Product, Legal, Marketing, and PR with zero downtime impact on business.
  • 🔹 Strategic Brand Partnerships
  • Led the strategic brand partnership with Sourav Ganguly, driving visibility, trust, and recall for Olyv in the digital lending space.
  • Managed all aspects of the ambassador engagement, from contract negotiations to campaign execution.
  • 🔹 Revenue-Focused Marketing Strategy
  • Structured and supported revenue-driving teams across Performance (Acquisition), Growth, and Retention Marketing.
  • Launched Credit Health as a new acquisition lever, driving PAN India expansion.
  • 🔹 AI-Driven Marketing & Cost Optimization
  • Integrated AI into creative design projects, reducing turnaround time (TAT) and optimizing blended CACs by 25%.
  • 🔹 Influencer & Digital Performance Marketing
  • Led influencer campaigns supporting acquisition across Meta, Google, and Affiliate marketing channels.
  • Ensured high-ROI influencer integrations aligned with performance marketing objectives.
  • 🔹 Budget & Marketing Spend Management
  • Managed a marketing budget of INR XXXX Cr, ensuring optimal allocation across brand-building, performance marketing, and PR initiatives.
  • 🔹 PR, Media & Investor Communications
  • Serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO, overseeing media profiling, PR communications, and investor relations.
  • Drove high-impact PR profiling, positioning Olyv at marquee fintech events like GFF, IFTA, ET Brand Equity, among others.
  • 🔹 Consumer Insights & Market Research
  • Commissioned marketing research, BHTs, and insight reports to refine brand positioning and audience engagement strategies.
Brand MarketingPublic RelationsCreative BriefsCreative WritingCreative StrategyProduct Marketing+2

Leading Brand, Social, Content & PR (CEO's Office)

May 2023Mar 2024 · 10 mos

Meesho

Brand Manager

Apr 2022May 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • 🔹 User & Seller Growth Strategy
  • Spearheaded growth initiatives across User and Seller charters, driving increased adoption and engagement. Seller number base grew by 4X in 1 year
  • Launched new revenue-focused acquisition strategies to enhance marketplace penetration.
  • 🔹 Rebranding & Strategic Launches
  • Led the rebranding and launch of Meesho Grocery (formerly Superstore), ensuring a seamless transition across Product, Marketing, and Seller Communications.
  • Strategized and executed the pilot launch of Meesho LIVE Commerce, driving engagement in the live shopping space.
  • 🔹 High-Impact Sale Events & Campaigns
  • Conceptualized and executed MAHA INDIAN DIWALI Sale, coordinating across key categories like Fashion, Electronics, and Kitchen Appliances to drive record-breaking sales.
  • Managed monthly sale events for Meesho Grocery, enhancing visibility and sales within the grocery segment.
  • Instrumental in planning and execution of the viral #AbBusinessEkNumber campaign, boosting seller acquisition and brand recall.
  • 🔹 Content & Influencer-Led Initiatives
  • Worked closely with the content team to develop and scale IP-led content formats, including:
  • "Meesho Seller in Spotlight" – Showcasing inspiring seller stories.
  • "Meesho Masterclass" – A knowledge-sharing initiative featuring top influencers in the SME space.
  • Drove influencer-led marketing efforts, aligning key creators with strategic business goals.

Singer sri lanka plc

Senior Manager- Strategy, Brand & Digital

Jan 2022Apr 2022 · 3 mos · Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka · Hybrid

Singer india limited

Brand Marketing Manager

May 2021Dec 2021 · 7 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

  •  Formulation of long-term Branding and Digital Marketing Strategies to establish the brand as a Digital First brand in home appliances category
  •  Driving growth strategies (Exclusive Product Launches, Website base growth, Pricing, Discounting and Campaigns) to develop Brand DTC Channel, targeting 2x growth YoY
  •  Setting up SEO, Website UI/UX enhancements and Digital Content strategies through Social Media (Facebook & Instagram) to drive salience and ensure TOM awareness
  •  Driving growth hacking initiatives for monthly campaigns for Top-of-the-funnel Lead generation and tracking KPIs like Revenue, Conversions, CPA, CPL, achieving monthly conversion rate of 1% and 15% M-o-M growth in GSV
  •  Strategized Social Media content strategy improving organic reach by 40% till Sep’21
  •  Driving Brand TVC Production, Story Boarding & Media Planning for GEC & Regional News channels for major HSMs targeted to impact post evaluation metrics by 15%
  •  Assisting Marketing Head with handling annual Marketing Budget of 5 Cr+ for the brand
  •  P&L ownership for the category, driving the product portfolio innovation and launches
  •  Working closely with the Sales and MIS teams for Price Build Ups, Schemes and Distribution opportunities to improve Market Share and Gross Margins for the brand
  •  Ownership of assisting Marketing Head with cost effective Annual Digital Marketing Plans, Mainline Media Mix and Category/Brand campaigns
  •  Collaborating with design teams to develop digital campaigns (landing pages, ecommerce banners & web visuals) optimized for conversion, relevance, and customer preferences
  •  Driving Social Media visibility working on consumer relevant content through mood shots, 3D Product Videos, brand films, customer testimonials and Contest Alerts
  •  Implementing innovative brand and product integration activities with leading Social Media influencers to increase equity for Home Appliances category

Benq india

Brand Strategy Consultant

Feb 2021May 2021 · 3 mos · On-site

Usha international

Deputy Marketing Manager(Brand & Product Marketing)

May 2019Apr 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

  • Role: Brand & Product Marketing Manager
  •  Successfully launched 5 New products, resulting in an estimated increase in MS by 2% with an annual revenue increment of 20 + Crore
  •  Drove digital transformation of the brand through eCommerce Channel affecting Market Share growth by 30%, implementing innovative Product Cataloguing, CPM banner Ads, PPC Ads, Amazon A+ and Flipkart RPD content
  •  Implemented SEO strategies for the category on platforms like Amazon & Flipkart
  •  Executed 3 Pan India Media (ATL and Digital) campaigns with an Average ROAS of 3:1 ensuring incremental volumetric and value growth of the brand in the category.
  •  Cumulative annual Marketing Budget handling of 4 Cr for the category
  •  Conducted social media influencer events and Brand promotion events with brand ambassador, Narain Karthikeyan to drive incremental brand equity
  •  Worked closely with the R&D, SCM & BU Teams for the Product lifecycle planning, launches through the various gate processes and delivering as per the stipulated timelines
  •  Planning, designing, and execution of Online/Offline Branding campaigns, BTL communications and activities such as In-Shop Visibility, product packaging, POSM, Signages, Events, product photoshoots & promotions for India and International markets
  •  Engaged in briefing & media planning with mainline and digital creative agencies to arrive at insights, value propositions, RTBs, campaign and execution ideas.
  •  Packaging Development and changes for 104 SKUs as per Legal & Metrological guidelines
  •  Gathered market & competitor insights through frequent market visits, understanding consumer behaviour, competition benchmarking and category trends.

Bnp paribas

Marketing Intern

Apr 2018Jun 2018 · 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Wipro limited

Product Marketing Manager

Sep 2014May 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Bangalore, India · On-site

  • Integral part of the Developement, Innovation and Marketing Teams of some of the best in-house technology products and services. My role involved Product Lifecycle Management and Business pitches to the Oil and Gas Industry majors.

Education

MICA | The School of Ideas

PGDM C

Jan 2017Jan 2019

GrowthSchool

Certification — App Marketing Mentorship Program

Mar 2023May 2023

IE University

Exchange Program

Jan 2017Jan 2017

UPES

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) — Applied petroleum engineering

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Research Project — Renewable Energy and Alternate fuels

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