Ankur Biswas

Head of Growth

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India9 yrs 9 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Launched Pidilite's first international Ecommerce operations.
  • Achieved 60% month-1 retention rate at Licious.
  • Scaled revenue by 25% YoY at Milkbasket.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2C E-commerce and Marketing expert with a strong focus on growth strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

International Business DevelopmentD2c StrategyGrowth StrategiesCustomer Relationship Management (crm)Marketing Strategy

Other Skills

A/B TestingAnalytical SkillsB2B MarketingB2C MarketingB2C e-commerceBPMBPMNBizAgiBrand ManagementBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyCConsumer BehaviorConsumer ProductsCritical Thinking

About

As a strategic marketing professional, I specialize in building scalable growth engines for leading D2C brands. With 5+ years of experience in high-growth startups (Licious, Milkbasket) and now driving international expansion at Pidilite, I have a proven track record of turning strategy into measurable success. Key Achievements & Quantified Impact: • Launched Pidilite's first international Ecommerce operations in the UAE market. • Scaled revenue by 25% YoY and expanded market presence 2.3x (6 to 14 cities) at Milkbasket. • Achieved an industry-leading 60% month-1 retention rate through CRM innovation at Licious. • Reduced Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) by 15% through data-driven optimization. Core Expertise: • Strategy: D2C Marketing, E-commerce Growth, International Market Entry • Lifecycle & CRM: Customer Retention Optimization, Marketing Automation (Clevertap) • Performance: Data-driven Analytics (Segment, Google Analytics), Meta Ads • Geography: Deep expertise in the Indian subcontinent and Middle East markets. I'm passionate about leveraging technology and data to understand consumer behavior and drive business growth. I am always open to discussing new challenges and opportunities in the consumer space. Feel free to reach out!

Experience

Pidilite industries limited

International E-Commerce & D2C

May 2024Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Strategic Initiatives:
  • → Launched UAE e-commerce operations through strategic marketplace partnerships (Amazon.ae, Noon)
  • → Conducted comprehensive market research and competitive intelligence across GCC region
  • → Developed localized go-to-market strategies driving 30% engagement growth through optimization
  • → Established scalable frameworks for international expansion into new markets
  • Market Development:
  • → Built deep understanding of Middle Eastern consumer behavior and purchasing patterns
  • → Created region-specific product positioning and pricing strategies
  • → Implemented performance measurement systems for international operations tracking
  • → Managed vendor relationships and marketplace compliance requirements
  • → Developed cultural adaptation strategies for brand messaging and customer experience
  • Business Impact:
  • Successfully positioned Pidilite as the first major Indian adhesive brand with direct-to-consumer presence through ecommerce in UAE, creating foundation for broader Middle East expansion strategy.
  • Key Competencies: International Business Development • D2C Strategy • Market Research • E-commerce Operations • Cross-functional Leadership • Performance Analytics • Middle East Markets • Strategic Planning
B2C e-commerceGlobal E-CommerceInternational Business DevelopmentD2C Strategy

Licious

Manager - Growth & Retention

Jul 2022Apr 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Led comprehensive growth marketing strategy for India's largest D2C meat platform, driving customer lifetime value optimization and retention excellence across multi-city operations.
  • Strategic Growth Leadership:
  • Architected data-driven revenue growth strategies delivering 25% ARPU improvement year-over-year
  • Established industry-leading retention framework achieving 60% month-1 cohort retention through behavioral segmentation
  • Optimized marketing spend efficiency with 2% absolute reduction in cost-per-user while scaling customer base
  • Managed complete P&L ownership for growth team ensuring sustainable profitability and strategic alignment
  • Marketing Technology Excellence:
  • Orchestrated sophisticated martech ecosystem leveraging Clevertap, Segment, Meta, Google, and proprietary platforms
  • Executed comprehensive omnichannel CRM strategy across SMS, Email, Push, In-app, and outbound touchpoints
  • Implemented advanced personalization and marketing automation for scalable customer engagement
  • Conducted systematic experimentation and testing protocols optimizing customer journey and conversion metrics
  • Cross-Functional Strategic Partnership:
  • Collaborated strategically with Product, Category, Payments, Loyalty, and Brand teams for integrated customer experience
  • Translated complex consumer behavior data into actionable business insights and product development initiatives
  • Led analytical mentorship programs developing junior team capabilities and fostering data-driven culture
  • Established performance measurement frameworks ensuring alignment with corporate growth objectives
Growth StrategiesCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Marketing StrategyCritical ThinkingConsumer BehaviorLTV+9

Milkbasket

Program Manager - Marketing

Sep 2021Jul 2022 · 10 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Led market expansion strategy for hyperlocal grocery delivery platform, driving integrated marketing initiatives across Indian tier-1 and tier-2 cities.
  • Strategic Market Expansion:
  • Scaled brand presence from 6 to 14 cities through comprehensive geographic expansion strategy
  • Doubled daily order volume from 75,000 to 150,000 via strategic marketing excellence and localized campaigns
  • Developed market entry frameworks addressing regional consumer behavior and competitive landscapes
  • Established scalable processes enabling continued geographic expansion
  • Integrated Marketing Leadership:
  • Led omnichannel marketing strategy across ATL, BTL, Digital, and mobile app channels
  • Managed marketing organization of 35+ professionals across creative, media, analytics, and execution
  • Implemented performance measurement systems with KPI tracking and ROI optimization
  • Created data-driven protocols improving marketing efficiency by 15%
  • Brand Strategy & Analytics:
  • Enhanced brand visibility through innovative campaigns and consumer touchpoint optimization
  • Conducted market research and competitive intelligence informing strategic development
  • Generated actionable insights through advanced analytics and performance evaluation
  • Established brand consistency standards across all channels and markets
  • Partnership Management:
  • Negotiated partnerships with MyGate, NoBrokerHood reducing customer acquisition costs
  • Streamlined vendor processes improving operational efficiency and partnership ROI
  • Built supplier ecosystem enabling cost-effective campaign execution and market penetration
  • Strategic Marketing • Geographic Expansion • Integrated Campaigns • Team Leadership • Performance Analytics • Partnership Management • Quick Commerce • Hyperlocal Markets
Marketing StrategyConsumer BehaviorCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Growth StrategiesCritical ThinkingLTV+9

Publicis sapient

Senior Associate, Marketing Strategy & Analysis

Oct 2020Sep 2021 · 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Led data-driven optimization and experimentation strategies for global clients, driving conversion improvements through advanced analytics and testing methodologies.
  • Experimentation & Testing:
  • Designed and executed digital experiments including A/B tests, multivariate testing, and experience optimization across client platforms
  • Identified optimization opportunities across marketing funnel driving measurable business growth and conversion improvements
  • Implemented systematic testing frameworks covering landing pages, user journeys, and conversion touchpoints
  • Analytics & Performance:
  • Delivered data-driven reporting and analysis of key performance metrics using advanced BI tools and analytics platforms
  • Generated actionable insights for marketing, merchandising, product, and content teams enabling strategic decision-making
  • Created performance dashboards tracking campaign effectiveness and ROI optimization
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Participated in agile processes connecting insights from multiple data sources to support product roadmaps
  • Collaborated with client teams translating complex data analysis into strategic business recommendations
  • Supported optimization roadmaps through systematic data integration and insight generation
  • Technical Expertise:
  • Advanced proficiency in experimentation platforms, Google Analytics, and business intelligence tools
  • Statistical analysis and hypothesis testing for conversion rate optimization
  • Multi-platform data integration and performance tracking across digital channels
Marketing StrategyGrowth StrategiesCritical ThinkingB2C MarketingLTVConsumer Products+4

Milkbasket

Growth & Monetization

Jul 2020Sep 2020 · 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • 1. Ideating and implementing new monetization models
  • 2. Optimal utilization of existing real estates to derive monetization
  • 3. Formulating new channels to derive revenue growth.
  • 4. Creating & selling innovative brand solutions and unique IPs for reputed FMCG, consumer durable, automobile, financial services, and other sectors as part of Milkbasket revenue team
  • 5. Creating and negotiating proposals and achieve revenue targets month over month.
  • Collaborating with different teams - Product, Design, Marketing, Finance for successful campaign execution.
  • Was part of the core team that formulated and launched -Exclusive Deals (Rewards program) and mBeyond (Loyalty program) on the MilkBasket app.
Critical ThinkingB2C e-commerceB2C MarketingConsumer ProductsD2CE-Commerce+1

Hafele india private limited

Product Marketing Intern

Apr 2019May 2019 · 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India

  • Project 1 – Sales and Market Research:
  •  Lights in furniture is a new concept, and it has not been introduced to all furniture manufacturer and seller. To conduct market research and design a strategic plan to increase market penetration
  • Project 2 - Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy:
  •  Hafele has recently ventured into a new product category called Light Mirrors. To Understand the consumer behaviour in the retail channel and formulate a Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy for Hafele Mirrors in this channel

Markup - the official marketing committee of imt ghaziabad

2 roles

Head - Digital Communications

Feb 2019Mar 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • 1. Responsible for managing all digital media activities of MarkUp - the reach of over 25000+ followers
  • 2. Administered the official committee website
  • 3. Coordinated a team of 45 that includes 18 senior members and 27 junior members
  • 4. Activities - PR, Media, Events, On-ground Promotions, Corporate Interaction, Social Media Engagement
  • 5. Managed the relationship with 20+ corporate houses by embarking on a mutually beneficial relationship and ensuring that high performance is delivered through tie-ups

Member

Jul 2018Feb 2019 · 7 mos

  • MarkUp is the official marketing committee at IMT, Ghaziabad which conceptualizes and executes core marketing events.

Milkbasket

Management Intern

Dec 2018Jan 2019 · 1 mo · Noida Area, India

  • I worked on :
  • B2C Selling*
  • New Customer acquisition*
  • Actively Carried out Below -the - Line (BTL) activities like Society activation, trade promotion, direct selling*
  • Mapping Product growth strategies by including customer feedback*
  • New Market development and improving market penetration*
  • Market Analysis *
  • New Service launch Strategy*
Growth StrategiesCritical ThinkingB2C MarketingProblem Solving

Infosys

2 roles

Senior System Engineer

Nov 2017May 2018 · 6 mos

  • Overhauled business processes in various domains and prepared technical and functional documentation and tested the streamlined process for multiple use cases and scenarios.
  • Communicated with internal/external senior management to determine specific requirements and expectations.
  • Maintained client expectations as an indicator of quality and delivered quality services complying with service standards.
  • Created and managed the estimates, project schedule and identified issues and risks in a timely manner to ensure that targets were reached.
Growth StrategiesD2C

System Engineer

Jul 2015Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Identified and implemented 5 application transformation for Business Process re-engineering of 2 clients using Bizagi (BPM Tool).
  • Stabilized the project through diligent planning, process efficiency improvements of over 75%, driving client engagement to baseline expectations and SLAs.
  • Followed the project life cycle methodology like Agile and Waterfall, defined under the process framework; ensured that customer deadlines were met within the agreed timelines.

Education

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Marketing

West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata

Bachelor of Technology - BTech — Electronics and Communications Engineering

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Primary -- High School — PCMB

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