Gaurav Rathore

Business Development Executive

Gurugram, Haryana, India4 yrs 1 mo experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Generated INR 1.5 Crore in business value in four months.
  • Recognized as 'SuperStar of upGrad' for exceptional contributions.
  • Led campaigns achieving over a million daily impressions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Growth Manager with expertise in MarTech and EdTech sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Artificial Intelligence (ai)Marketing StrategyGrowth StrategiesCross-functional Team LeadershipAnalytical Skills

Other Skills

Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps)Go-to-Market StrategyProject Management

About

Simply put, as a Growth Manager 🚀, I'm good at planning and marketing, and my job is to lead projects that strengthen brand presence and help businesses grow. With an exciting time at Blinkit and a strategic role at upGrad, I've built Go-To-Market strategies and led campaigns that got over million impressions every day. Building strategic relationships and creating educational paths that help both individual and business growth are things I'm really passionate about. Recognized as "SuperStar of upGrad," I combine creativity with data-driven accuracy to find new ways for businesses to grow. I have a track record of successfully increasing revenues and getting people involved in communities. Let's get in touch to make ideas matter!

Experience

4 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
1 yr
Average Tenure
1 yr
Current Experience

Bistro

2 roles

Senior Manager

Promoted

Feb 2026 – Present · 2 mos · Gurugram · On-site

Generalist

Apr 2025 – Feb 2026 · 10 mos · Gurugram · On-site

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  • Helping to get the food reach you in 10 Mins!

Thoughtworks

Live Project

Jan 2025 – Apr 2025 · 3 mos · Remote

  • Building some kickass products at the intersection of GenAI and Marketing!
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps)Marketing StrategyGo-to-Market Strategy

Blinkit

Growth Manager- Central Marketing Team

Dec 2023 – Mar 2024 · 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Devised Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies for XX new Blinkit dark store launches, expanding market presence in new areas.
  • Collaborated with prominent brands for both ATL and Below The Line (BTL) marketing initiatives.
  • Revamped BTL campaigns, enhancing user penetration by ZZ% in 5 major cities and doubling daily active users on the Blinkit.
  • Developed a data-driven framework for BTL activity site selection, reducing costs by YY% while improving targeting.
  • Created a dynamic city-based dashboard for real-time monitoring and strategy adjustment across dark stores, enhancing monthly growth analysis.
  • Directed the integration of over XX new mapping points into Blinkit’s operational database, optimizing delivery logistics.
  • Initiated location-based promotions and society ambassador programs to deepen market penetration.
  • Managed national campaigns via MyGate, NoBrokerHood, and Adonmo Screens, resulting in a weekly user growth of X% and a ZZ% increase in order volume.
Marketing Strategy

Upgrad

Assistant Manager- Marketing & Strategy (Growth)

Oct 2021 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Generated INR 1.5 Crore in business value within four months using a customized CX-led referral funnel.
  • Developed and expanded an Alumni database quarter-over-quarter, successfully launching a mentorship program with increased alumni engagement.
  • Elevated alumni repeat and referral business contributions from 17% to 28% by integrating efforts across sales & marketing.
  • Directed convocation campaigns, driving INR 400,000+ in repeat business across three events, achieving up to 800% event ROI.
  • Pioneered new growth strategies that increased quarterly business revenue by INR 63 Lakhs.
  • Organized 6 offline alumni meet-ups across various cities, connecting over 5,000+ alumni for networking opportunities.
  • Led targeted marketing initiatives & boosted alumni revenue streams within upGrad, TalentEdge, & KnowledgeHut.
  • Forged partnerships with over 500 companies, facilitating over 100 job placements for learners across various sectors.
  • Recognized as "Superstar of upGrad" for exceptional contributions, collaborative efforts, and leadership in high-stakes projects.
Growth Strategies

Insideiim.com | altuni.in

Manager: Strategic Business Partnerships

Jul 2021 – Oct 2021 · 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Remote

  • Cultivating and nurturing strategic partnerships with businesses, with the objective of enhancing the profile and reach of our product.
  • Collaborating closely with the CEO to establish a product/program development roadmap and overseeing its seamless execution.
  • Ownership of key success metrics pertaining to the program experience, & playing a pivotal role in enabling multiple career growth
  • opportunities to be realized.
  • Working with multiple C-Suite recruiters and academicians to grow the program's success and build new collaborative avenues
Cross-functional Team Leadership

Great learning

Assistant Manager- International Operations

Apr 2019 – May 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Establishing and managing a community of 100+ working professionals across 50+ nations, with the objective of onboarding them as mentors in our programs and courses.
  • Developing and implementing SOPs and fostering departmental synergies in collaboration with senior leadership, to bolster the team's operational efficiency.
  • Becoming the youngest member to lead a department and earning recognition.
Analytical Skills

Byju's

Business Development Intern

Jan 2018 – Jun 2018 · 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • 1. Worked in fast pace startup environment to deliver B2C sales crossing revenue of Rs 15 Lakhs
  • 2. Understood CRM and business networking while being part of various sales campaigns
  • 3. Managing multiple accounts for long-term business association

Defence research and development organisation (drdo)

Research Intern

Apr 2015 – Sep 2015 · 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Researched on application of Brushless DC Motors on:
  • Precision Rocket Launchers
  • UAV Land Drones
  • EV Vehichles

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

Master of Business Administration - MBA — PGP- Business Leadership

Apr 2024 – Apr 2025

Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Electrical Engineering

Jul 2014 – Jul 2018

Lady Anusuiya Singhania Educational Academy

Class XII — Science

Jul 2012 – Jul 2013

Navy Children School, Goa

Class X

Jul 2010 – Jul 2011

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