Mandar Kulkarni

Co-Founder

Pune, Maharashtra, India7 yrs 6 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Achieved 78% digital growth for fitness client.
  • Led successful brand launches for 9 international brands.
  • Directed innovative content strategies enhancing audience engagement.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Marketing Specialist with expertise in content strategy and brand development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Content MarketingDigital MarketingProject ManagementRetail MarketingDigital StrategyBrand DevelopmentStrategic Marketing ManagementContent StrategyCreative StrategyMedia PlanningBrand StrategyBrand ActivationClient RelationsMarketing Campaign Management

Other Skills

Project PlanningContent DevelopmentSocial Media Optimization (SMO)Social Media CommunicationsSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)ATLBTL ActivationsCreative Problem SolvingCopywritingGo-to-Market StrategyPerformance MarketingStakeholder ManagementMulti-agency WorkingDigital Asset ManagementCross-functional Collaborations

About

𝗔 𝗧𝗲𝗱𝗵𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 who thrives on solving brand puzzles with creative, content-driven strategies that align data with instinct. I believe marketing is both science and art—rooted in rigorous insight yet fueled by bold, unconventional ideas. I write to express — turning ideas into impactful stories. I watch movies to learn — seeking inspiration beyond the obvious. I read books to daydream — fueling creativity with every page. Obsessed with the WHY behind everything in this universe — driven by curiosity and purpose. Curious to figure out everything at once — a relentless learner and solution seeker.

Experience

7 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 8 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs
Current Experience

Creaticity

Retail Marketing Manager

Nov 2024Dec 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pune Camp · On-site

  • Led brand launch and activation campaigns for 9 international brands, leveraging Tier 1 and Tier 2 market insights to craft targeted digital and on-ground initiatives that significantly boosted store footfall.
  • Designed and executed comprehensive full-funnel marketing campaigns across Meta, Google, Radio, BTL, and exhibitions, maximizing brand reach and engagement.
  • Spearheaded data-driven enhancements in customer acquisition and retention through optimized consumer journey strategies.
  • Achieved a threefold increase in digital media presence through innovative content and campaign approaches.
  • Directed cross-functional collaboration among creative teams, agencies, and store partners to ensure brand compliance, timely campaign delivery, and campaign calendar management.
  • Conducted thorough campaign ROI analysis, competitive market intelligence, and detailed post-activity reporting to guide strategic decision-making.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Digital StrategyRetail MarketingStakeholder ManagementMulti-agency WorkingDigital Asset Management+7

Freelance

Freelance Content Strategist

May 2024Present · 2 yrs · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

  • Scribbled words and ghostwrote powerful content that scaled a fitness client’s digital presence by 78%, driving notable engagement and conversions.
  • Engineered and executed go-to-market content strategies for alco-bev brands, contributing to significant market penetration and sales uplift.
  • Led high-impact real estate launch campaigns, generating measurable lead growth and boosting sales pipeline through targeted content.
  • Crafted engaging content for top national sports leagues, elevating fan interaction and expanding social media reach substantially.
  • Built scalable content engines powered by data insights, consistently delivering results-driven strategies that enhanced customer acquisition and retention across sectors.
Project ManagementProject PlanningContent DevelopmentContent MarketingSocial Media Optimization (SMO)Social Media Communications+13

Tribe student accommodation & coliving

Marketing Manager

May 2024Jul 2024 · 2 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Directed the strategic growth and market positioning of the Tribe brand, enhancing brand visibility and competitive presence.
  • Crafted and executed data-driven marketing campaigns to effectively engage target audiences and drive brand awareness.
  • Developed compelling content strategies and optimized digital channels based on market insights to boost customer acquisition and retention.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent brand messaging and impactful promotional efforts that strengthened brand equity.
  • Focused on building and sustaining strong brand presence within the student housing and co-living sectors, driving customer loyalty and expanding market reach.
  • Led demand generation initiatives for both B2B and B2C verticals, contributing to increased lead generation and sales pipeline growth.
Content StrategyBrand DevelopmentPositioning (Marketing)Strategic Marketing ManagementPerformance MarketingContent Marketing+3

Career break

Professional development

Feb 2024Apr 2024 · 2 mos

Mirchi

2 roles

Content Lead

Jul 2022Feb 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos · On-site

  • Architected innovative content strategies that resulted in sustained audience engagement, elevated brand visibility, and measurable business growth.
  • Led a high-performance team of creative talents, fostering collaboration and synergy to deliver impactful campaigns.
  • Owned and oversaw all digital assets of Mirchi, driving consistent growth and pioneering new advertising solutions for existing and new clients.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to anticipate market trends and evolve the content and product roadmap, ensuring competitive relevance and future readiness.
  • Collaborated with business units to create multi-channel IP projects and category-spanning solutions that increased revenue streams through strategic media planning and execution.
  • Led comprehensive research, insights, and data-driven initiatives to identify emerging market opportunities, supporting business expansion and brand positioning.
  • Coordinated with agency partners and celebrity talent agencies to ensure seamless execution of high-impact brand campaigns.
Content StrategyCross-functional CoordinationContent DevelopmentContent ManagementCreative StrategyCopywriting+8

Programing Head

Jul 2020Jun 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos · On-site

  • Led programming content strategy and execution, significantly enhancing brand engagement and listener retention across the Nashik region.
  • Spearheaded content copywriting initiatives, ensuring a consistent brand voice that resonated deeply with diverse audience segments and market demands.
  • Developed and amplified the digital brand presence of the Marathi cluster, crafting a distinctive and authentic brand voice tailored to regional preferences.
  • Directed widespread digital marketing initiatives, including spearheading innovative IP projects that strengthened brand recall and consumer loyalty.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate programming with digital content strategies, driving holistic audience growth and sustained market leadership.
  • Utilized data-driven insights to optimize content scheduling, formats, and engagement strategies specific to the Marathi-speaking demographic.
CopywritingContent StrategyContent MarketingCustomer-Focused SellingAudience EngagementMusic Management+14

1702 digital

Senior Brand Strategist

Jan 2020Apr 2020 · 3 mos · Mumbai

  • Developed fresh, innovative approaches to uncover deeper insights into consumer behavior, cultural trends, and category dynamics to inform brand strategy.
  • Translated complex brand briefs into concise creative briefs and facilitated briefing sessions that provided clear, actionable direction for creative teams.
  • Led strategy presentations showcasing how creative solutions address both consumer tensions and client business challenges, fostering alignment and buy-in.
  • Collaborated closely with creative teams to ensure all communications consistently reflected the authentic voice and tonality of the brand.
  • Delivered client presentations rooted in behavioral insights, driving improved through-the-line (TTL) communication strategies that resonate with target audiences.
  • Championed the use of consumer response as the critical filter in creative decision-making, ensuring agency and client efforts remain consumer-centric.
Social Media MarketingAdvertisingBrand StrategyCreative StrategyCopywritingGo-to-Market Strategy

Swiggy

Senior Marketing Executive

Aug 2018Dec 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos · Nashik

  • Led city launch initiatives, managing end-to-end project execution for service expansion and slot extension, significantly increasing Transacting Customer Base from 3.7% to 23.3%.
  • Implemented targeted marketing campaigns and hyperlocal growth projects to enhance customer transaction frequency, activate non-transacting users, and acquire new customers—contributing to city-wide performance uplift while optimizing budget spend.
  • Collaborated closely with operations and sales teams to deliver seamless customer experience, ensuring maximum serviceability and operational efficiency.
  • Conducted monthly consumer immersion surveys and feedback sessions to identify preferences, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Executed data-driven demand forecasting and supply chain insights, supporting demand shaping strategies, ensuring consistent service quality despite external market fluctuations.
  • Supported and executed centrally designed brand campaigns aligned with local market nuances, boosting brand visibility and engagement.
  • Participated in creative product testing and developed communication collateral, automating brand design templates to streamline BTL communications and marketing material creation.
ATLBrand ActivationSearch AdvertisingCopywritingStrategic Marketing ManagementData Analysis+5

Soch business mentors llp

Associate Project Manager

Apr 2018Jun 2018 · 2 mos · Surat Area, India · On-site

  • Identified new market opportunities and built strategic relationships with clients to drive sustained value creation and business growth.
  • Designed, developed, and executed comprehensive marketing and sales strategies focused on business development, client retention, and cross-selling initiatives.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to translate client needs into actionable briefs, supporting solution development that met and exceeded client expectations.
  • Developed and optimized consumer funnels to maximize ROI on marketing and sales spend, driving higher client acquisition rates.
  • Consulted clients on crafting value propositions aligned with their business goals, enhancing their market positioning and competitive advantage.
  • Led digital and social media strategy and content creation, reducing marketing spend while increasing lead generation and improving overall ROI.
Strategic Marketing ManagementClient RelationsSales and MarketingCross-functional CollaborationsDigital Marketing

Think tank communication

Founder

Oct 2016Mar 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos · Nasik, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Analyzed client objectives deeply to deliver bespoke, creative solutions aligned with their business goals across multiple domains.
  • Managed over 10 diverse client accounts monthly, each with unique campaign strategies and briefs, ensuring tailored execution and client satisfaction.
  • Directed daily operations across accounts—writing compelling content and copy, overseeing design quality, and supervising digital teams to meet deadlines efficiently.
  • Strategically planned media mix and budget allocation, selecting optimal media channels for multi-channel campaigns to maximize ROI.
  • Proactively developed creative pitches for new leads and prospects, expanding the agency’s client portfolio and market presence.
Social Media MarketingClient RelationsCopywritingMarketing Campaign ManagementMedia PlanningMedia Production+5

Agri search (india) pvt.ltd.

Summer Intern

May 2015Jul 2015 · 2 mos · Nashik · On-site

  • Conducted comprehensive market research to evaluate penetration and performance of Agri Search products across multiple demographic regions.
  • Assessed effectiveness of existing marketing and sales strategies through data collection and personal interviews with distributors and retailers.
  • Designed region-specific strategic approaches to maximize market share by incorporating feedback and market data analysis.
  • Performed primary and secondary research to analyze customer retention ratios, enabling targeted improvements in customer engagement.
  • Delivered actionable insights that contributed to a 13% increase in market penetration in targeted regions.
  • Developed strong skills in Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Data Analysis, and Strategic Planning.

Eclerx

Quality Analyst

Jan 2014Sep 2014 · 8 mos · Mumbai

  • Partnered with Comcast clients supporting customer resolution, driving positive outcome solutions through effective problem identification and troubleshooting.
  • Promoted to Process Quality Analyst within three months by demonstrating advanced process improvement and quality management skills.
  • Streamlined onboarding by reducing new hire training period by 20% through targeted process enhancements and quality audits.
  • Delivered continuous process management and improvement initiatives aligned with KPO best practices, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Applied emotional intelligence skills, including active listening and conflict resolution to improve team collaboration and customer satisfaction.
Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementQuality ControlProcess Scheduler

Agri search (india) pvt.ltd.

Marketing Executive

Jul 2012Nov 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos · Nashik

Education

Mumbai University Mumbai

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Marketing

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