Akshay Kumar Mandar

Operations Associate

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India5 yrs 1 mo experience
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Key Highlights

  • Led strategic initiatives generating 1.5M+ incremental orders.
  • Reduced churn by 30% through innovative incentive models.
  • Expert in growth strategy and operational excellence.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a growth strategy expert in the food delivery and consulting industries.

Contact

akshaymandar2024@gmail.comLinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Growth StrategiesBusiness StrategySales StrategyGo-to-market StrategySustainable Development

Other Skills

E-CommerceProject ManagementGrowth InitiativesProgram ManagementStrategy and OperationsData AnalysisConsumer BehaviorOperational ExcellenceStrategic PlanningStakeholder ManagementPnL ManagementPivot TablesNegotiationCustomer ExperienceOperational Efficiency

About

Business strategy and growth professional with 4.5 years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving impactful results in fast paced environments. I have strong expertise in growth strategy, operational excellence, stakeholder management, and data analysis, enabling businesses to scale effectively. As a Generalist at Zomato, I spearheaded strategic projects that generated over 1.5 million incremental orders quarter-on-quarter, optimized user acquisition funnels, and developed incentive models that reduced churn by 30%. Prior to Zomato, I worked with leading management consulting firms including Boston Consulting Group and Ernst & Young, where I have successfully strategized go-to-market (GTM) strategies, sustainability projects, and sales transformations, significantly enhancing business growth, productivity and operational efficiency. Known for innovative problem-solving and collaborative leadership, I excel at translating complex challenges into user-centric solutions that drive growth and operational efficiency. Awarded for top performance and strategic impact, I am passionate about applying my skills in business development, data analytics, and sustainability to create meaningful business outcomes and scalable growth. Seeking opportunities to leverage my expertise in dynamic roles focused on growth and innovation.

Experience

5 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
1 yr 3 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 4 mos
Current Experience

Zomato

Generalist - Strategy & Operations

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • I successfully led strategic initiatives that drove significant growth and operational improvements.
  • Strategized 10+ cross functional initiatives, improved user funnel, 1.5M+ incremental orders QoQ
  • Supervised 5+ teams, developed 10+ KPI trackers, optimized workflow, increased efficiency by 30%
  • Designed incentive structure for acquisition, reduced churn by 30%, onboarded 1K+ quality supply
  • Revamped Healthy flow UI/UX, 5x growth, optimized offers burn, improved Cart-to-Order by 10%
  • Launched 5+ Khau Gali (Street Food), liaised with 5+ teams, added 20K+ orders, 20% new users
Growth StrategiesBusiness StrategyE-CommerceProject ManagementGrowth InitiativesProgram Management+8

Boston consulting group (bcg)

2 roles

Senior Associate

Jul 2023 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • GTM Strategy
  • Devised GTM strategy, 5+ initiatives, piloted across 3 states, potential upside of ₹2B+ revenue
  • Identified 10 whitespaces across 100+ districts in 3 states, enhanced agent productivity by 10%
  • Designed 4-tier loyalty program, incentivized top tier, 2x benefits, boosted active base by 50%+
  • Sustainability Strategy
  • Outlined 5+ initiatives, reduced 10% carbon emissions, benchmarked with 5+ industry leaders
  • Developed materiality matrix, prioritized 10+ key impacts, assessed 1k+ stakeholders’ feedback
  • Sales Transformation
  • Redefined distributor segmentation across channels to direct focus on potential customers.
  • Optimized marketing spending and discount expenditures to boost demand and enable greater MS.
  • Improved sales force utilization across channels through balanced workload distribution.
Growth StrategiesSustainable DevelopmentBusiness StrategyPivot TablesProject ManagementNegotiation+8

Summer Associate

Apr 2022 – May 2022 · 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Awarded Pre-Placement Offer
  • Sustainability and Carbon Pricing
  • Identified 5+ levers, 20+ initiatives to reduce carbon emission, benchmarked 5+ industry leaders
  • Analysed EU-ETS & CBAM guidelines, estimated free allowances & benchmarks for 5+ prod. units
  • Due Diligence
  • Assessed cement market size across 5+ states, optimized sales synergy potential, 5+ expert calls
Growth StrategiesSustainable DevelopmentNegotiationAnalytical SkillsManagement ConsultingMicrosoft PowerPoint+3

Ernst & young

3 roles

Consultant

Promoted

Oct 2020 – May 2021 · 7 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

  • Climate Change and Sustainability Services :
  • Performed assessment of CSR projects based on Social Return on Investment (SROI).
  • Developed a comprehensive framework to evaluate Supply Chain Sustainability.
  • Carried out Need Assessment Survey and Social Impact Evaluation in Project Affected Villages.
Growth StrategiesStrategy ImplementationAnalytical SkillsVendor RelationsOptimising

Associate Consultant

Jun 2019 – Sep 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

  • Prepared Sustainability Report using GRI standards with a focus on the sustainability data model.
  • Planned SDG Mapping Report and GHG Inventory.
Growth StrategiesMultiple Projects SimultaneouslyAnalytical Skills

Summer Intern - Climate Change and Sustainability Services

Mar 2018 – Aug 2018 · 5 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

  • Used advanced Excel techniques and developed a Sustainability Data Model dashboard.
  • Conducted data trends of the performance matrices (energy, environment, water etc).
  • Suggested improvement in data indicators & added new components in the data model.

Schlumberger

Integrated Drilling Services (Intern)

May 2018 – Jun 2018 · 1 mo · Gurgaon and Mumai

  • Integrated Drilling Services (IDS) Intern | Studied drilling-related geomechanics.
  • Proposed compatible concentration of slurry-brine for the completion operation.
  • Worked on a research project to determine safe mud windows in drilling operations.

Gail (india) limited

GAIL- Summer Intern

May 2017 – Jun 2017 · 1 mo · Auraiya Area, India

  • Studied LLDPE manufacturing processes of different grades, along with their applications.
  • Analyzed and calculated tray efficiency of Distillation Column using Fenske's Equation.
  • Made comparative study on 2-reactor & 2-catalyst modes and their selection for different grades.

Cognizance, iit roorkee

Organizing Secretary - Chemical Department

Jan 2017 – Mar 2017 · 2 mos · IIT-Roorkee

  • Administered 3-tier team and formulated guidelines for all Chemical Department events.
  • Generated 1.5 Lacs- Reliance and BLAgro through sponsorship and 50k through registration.
  • Won First Prize in Spectrum and IdeaZ-A -Cognizance 2017

Cognitio education

Sales & Marketing Associate

Dec 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 mo · New Delhi, India

  • Spearheaded a 3-tier team to merchandise Cognitio products.
  • Augmented revenue (93%) via Kano Model Analysis and amplified outreach in Delhi (50%).
  • Formulated marketing guidelines & revamped functioning between tiers.

Chemical engineering students' society, iit roorkee

Design Executive

Jul 2016 – Dec 2016 · 5 mos · IIT-Roorkee

  • Altruistically identified & solved (social, academic) issues encountered by chemical students.
  • Designed posters, flexes, for the events and organized talks with foreign professors and alumni.

Indian institute of technology, roorkee

Placement Manager - Training and Placement Office

Jun 2016 – May 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · IIT Roorkee

  • Spearheading a 3 pronged 3-tiered team, responsible for placement & internship activities.
  • Made conducive changes in policy for executing recruitment process hassle-free.
  • Optimized the scheduling of recruitment drives.

Education

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Jun 2021 – May 2023

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

B.Tech — Chemical Engineering

Jan 2015 – Jan 2019

Kendriya Vidyalaya

High School — Non-Medical

Jan 2013 – Jan 2015