Purushottam Prakash

Product Manager

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India6 yrs 6 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Nearly 5 years of diverse industry experience
  • Proven track record in driving strategic initiatives
  • Passionate about continuous learning and growth
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Retail and Marketing professional with strong expertise in Business Development and Project Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementStrategyLeadershipMarketing StrategyStrategic PlanningMarketing ActivationVisual MerchandisingBusiness DevelopmentSales StrategyMarket Research

Other Skills

Business Process ImprovementKPI DashboardsBrand ManagementMarket AnalysisCustomer EngagementCalendar ManagementBrand ConsistencyClient EngagementDistributor ManagementDemand ForecastingCustomer SatisfactionMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordPowerPoint

About

With nearly 5 years of experience across various well-known industries, I have successfully navigated challenging roles in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development. My journey has equipped me with a robust skill set, enabling me to drive strategic initiatives and deliver impactful results. I am passionate about taking on new projects that offer learning opportunities, as they fuel my continuous growth and help me stay ahead in an ever-evolving business landscape.

Experience

6 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 7 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 9 mos
Current Experience

Reliance retail

2 roles

Manager - AI Projects

Jul 2024Present · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Project Manager at Integrated Operations Center (IOC) of Reliance Retail
Project ManagementStrategyBusiness Process ImprovementKPI Dashboards

Assistant Manager - Customer Marketing

Jun 2022Jun 2024 · 2 yrs

  • Reliance Jewels - Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh & Rajasthan
  • ~Regional Activation Leadership: Spearheaded all aspects of regional activations, ensuring brand presence and engagement across Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan.
  • ~Competition Analysis & Expansion Strategy: Conduct thorough competition analysis to inform strategic planning for market expansion and brand positioning.
  • ~BTL Activation Drive: Lead the charge on regular Below The Line (BTL) activations, enhancing brand interaction and customer engagement throughout the region.
  • ~Performance Analytics: Analyze walk-in data and average ticket size by category to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  • ~Product and Store Launch Planning: Coordinate the planning and execution of new product introductions and store launches, ensuring optimal market impact.
  • ~Vendor Management: Oversee vendor relations and management, ensuring seamless execution of regional activations and marketing initiatives.
  • ~Brand Visibility & Awareness: Implement strategies to boost brand visibility and awareness, solidifying our market presence and attracting a broader customer base.

Croma

Regional Manager- Catchment Marketing

Dec 2021Jun 2022 · 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Croma - Rest of Maharastra
  • ~Marketing Strategy & Calendar Management: Developed and maintained a comprehensive marketing calendar, orchestrating promotional and Below The Line (BTL) activities to align with business objectives.
  • ~Visual Merchandising Oversight: Led the audit and implementation of all visual merchandising elements, ensuring brand consistency and appeal across all retail touchpoints.
  • ~Retail & Corporate Alliances: Spearheaded partnerships with retail and corporate entities, fostering alliances to enhance brand visibility and market penetration.
  • ~New Store BTL Activations: Directed BTL activations for new store openings, crafting engaging experiences to attract attention and drive initial footfall.
  • ~Sales Support & Footfall Growth: Provided pivotal sales support, implementing strategies aimed at increasing store footfall and enhancing customer engagement.
  • ~Competition Monitoring: Actively monitored and analyzed competitors’ marketing strategies

Ramky enviro engineers ltd

Senior Executive - Marketing & Business Development

Dec 2020Dec 2021 · 1 yr · Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India

  • SBU: Adityapur Waste Management Private Limited
  • Location: Kolhan Region, Jharkhand ( 3 Districts: West Singhbhum, Saraikela Kharsawan & East Singhbhum )
  • ~Business Development & Pipeline Management: Spearheaded the development and maintenance of a new business pipeline, ensuring a steady stream of opportunities. Regularly updated Management Information Systems (MIS) to keep management informed of progress and potential.
  • ~Client Engagement: Conducted detailed client presentations and negotiations, showcasing the value and expertise of our integrated waste management solutions.
  • ~Proposal & Cost Negotiations: Prepared comprehensive proposals and cost estimations for integrated waste management projects and services, effectively negotiating terms to meet both client needs and company objectives.
  • ~Stakeholder Liaison: Served as a key liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders, facilitating smooth project execution and client satisfaction.
  • ~Sales Strategy Implementation: Implemented targeted strategies to deliver on budgeted sales revenue goals, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
  • ~High-Value Client Acquisition: Successfully added numerous high-value clients to the company portfolio, including notable names such as Tata Steel, Timken, and Tinplate Co., significantly enhancing the company's market presence and revenue base.

Tvs eurogrip

Territory Business Manager

Sep 2019Dec 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • TVS Srichakra Ltd. (TVS Eurogrip)
  • Location: Pune District & Ahmednagar District
  • ~Distributor & Dealer Management: Actively managed relationships with multiple distributors and direct dealers, enhancing company presence and product reach in the assigned territory.
  • ~Distribution Network Expansion: Contributed significantly to the Distribution project by identifying and filling gaps with new distributors, thereby increasing market coverage.
  • ~Sales & Promotional Activities: Drove primary and secondary sales within the territory, implementing effective sales promotional schemes and activities to boost sales figures.
  • ~Market Share Growth: Achieved a remarkable increase in the width of distribution and secondary market share from 7% to 22%, demonstrating effective market penetration strategies.
  • ~Team Leadership: Led a team of Direct Sales Executives (DSEs) and Direct Sales Representatives (DSRs), focusing on driving secondary sales and increasing efficiency through enhanced lines per call (LPC) selling techniques.
  • ~Technology Implementation: Played a key role in the implementation and monitoring of the digital Sales Force Application and Distributor Management System, streamlining sales processes and improving operational efficiency.
  • Achievements:
  • ~Spearheaded the expansion of the distribution network, significantly enhancing product availability and brand visibility across Pune and Ahmednagar districts.
  • ~Led a dedicated sales team to exceed sales targets through strategic planning and on-field execution, contributing to a substantial increase in market share within a competitive landscape.
  • ~Pioneered the adoption of digital tools to optimize sales and distribution efforts, resulting in improved sales tracking, distributor management, and overall operational efficiency.

Tata steel

Summer Intern

May 2018Jul 2018 · 2 mos · Jamshedpur Area, India

  • “Identification of opportunities of heavy-duty ladle crane in steel sector”.
  • ~ Interaction with different departments to identify any gap if present.
  • ~ Identified various parameters, that a customer checks before placing order.
  • ~ Demand forecasting on the basis of upcoming and in-hand projects, worth ₹660 crores.

Reliance fresh - india

Winter Intern

Dec 2016Feb 2017 · 2 mos · Jamshedpur Area, India

  • “A Study on Customer Satisfaction for Fruits and Vegetables at an organized Retail outlet”.
  • ~ Daily control on prices of fruits and vegetables with respect to local market, with regular market visit and bench marking.
  • ~ Implemented various new strategies and layout for the segment after customer interactions.
  • ~ Lead the group of national and regional heads on local market survey, to show them about my project and feasibility of my recommendations.
  • ~ An increase of 15 % in the sales , at the end of my internship.

Education

National Institute of Technology Agartala

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Marketing

Jan 2017Jan 2019

XITE gamharia

Bachelor's Degree

Jan 2014Jan 2017

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