Abhishek Ramkrishna

Profile Synopsis

Summary: Solution focused, proactive and industrious professional with around 5 years of extensive hands on experience and demonstrated expertise in the marketing and retail services milieu; Developed strategies, analyzed and prioritized market targets; evaluate the market, competitive environment to optimize current and future opportunities; Disciplined, versatile and big picture thinker, poised to tackle the multifaceted challenges of rapidly changing corporate circumstance; Sound communication skills through patient & persistent dialogue
• Ability to add instant credibility through professionalism ; Demonstrates an ability to analyze issues, expedite innovative solutions and consensus-driven environment that contributes to on-quality, on-time project delivery; Drive an organization forward through concrete action, building skills and selling value add that increases perceived value of products and services
• Interfaced and corresponded with media, ancillary departments on various outstanding issues; Exceptional relationship building, communication and negotiation skills ; Met and exceeded all objectives such as deliverables, quality, time, margins on complex, long term engagements
• Keen client needs assessment aptitude; effective at multitasking with strong ability to plan, prioritize and manage complex undertakings under aggressive timelines; Highly trustworthy, ethical and discreet.

What do I have to offer (Haves): • Marketing Communications
• Brand Enhancement
• Brand Alliances
• Promotions
• Concept Development
• Innovative & Creative
• Team Building, Mentoring & Leadership
• Selling skills
• Negotiation
• Result Driven & Dilig.

What do I seek (Wants):  • Marketing Communications
• Brand Enhancement
• Brand Alliances
• Promotions
• Concept Development.

Abhishek Ramkrishna's Profile Overview

Current Company Sr. Manager - Marketing & Retail Services at Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd
Industry : IT Software
Department: Marketing / PR, from Oct 2007 till now

Job Description : - Handling marketing for: XBOX 360, Microsoft Hardware, MS Office & Windows 7
- Spear-heading BTL & Consumer activation programs for Pan-India
- Events & Alliances with brands, channel partners and retailers
- Spearheading all PAN-India campaigns for XBOX, MS Hardware, Microsoft Office & Windows
- Possess deep understanding of market needs & consumer behavior.
- Master organizer who successfully orchestrated various high valued special promotional events
- Expertise in developing the brands long-term vision including volume & profit objectives, strategies, and innovation programs based on a solid understanding of the categories and strong financial acumen.
- Adroit in leading the advertising creative and commercial production process including the day-to-day management of the advertising agencies.
- Demonstrated abilities in conducting special events, devising Brand Building activities and accelerating the business growth.
- Setting up of Shop in shops, New Gaming Stores, Microsoft Connected Homes
- Handling all the Key accounts and zero tolerance zones directly
- Dealer Meets & Reward Programs
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Past Company Assistant Manager - Marketing at Galaxy Entertainment Corporation Ltd (Future Group)
Industry : Retail
Department: Marketing / PR, from from Apr 2006 till Oct 2007

Job Description : - Launch of new schemes and new formats such as 360 degrees marketing for the same – ATL, BTL, PR, merchandise options; Assess correct communication hook for the right campaign; Sustain customer interest in formats via BTL activation and Media Planning, Media Buying
- Promote and market existing formats such as Core team member for all India Marketing Strategies, Developing & implementing various schemes and monitoring the efficacy
- Events & Tie- ups such as ensuring footfalls on events & value for customers
- Market Intelligence Via Media planning, advertising & sales solutions over multiple media streams
- Space on Hire Sales for pan-India
- CRM for all the brands & marketing tie-ups. Brand building activities, cross promotions, schemes, pricing & events.
- Manage Media relations & Marcomm Activities – Press, Brand Campaigns, Media channels
. Assistant Manager - Marketing at RNA Corporate
Industry : Construction- Cement/Stone
Department: Marketing / PR, from from Apr 2004 till Apr 2006

Job Description : - Marketing of all the commercial as well as residential projects for the firm
- Work directly with clients, team members and agencies to determine individual business needs and formulate advertising & sales solutions over multiple media streams
- Close interface with the sales team in order to leverage business acumen and adapt the campaigns to the specific needs to each individual marketplace
- Market Intelligence and Liaisoning with media and public relation activities
- Developing & implementing various strategies for generating prospects & sales and monitoring the efficacy of these strategies
- Media Planning, execution & marketing strategies
- Full acquaintance with the functioning and handling of Advertising Agencies, Public relation Companies, Promotional companies.
- Involved in the function of positioning Company & Product and handling Institutional Sales
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Educational Information MBA/PGDM at Xavier's Institute of Communication , Mumbai
from Jun 2003 till Apr 2004
B.Sc at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
from Jun 2000 till Apr 2003

Abhishek Ramkrishna's Additional information

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Abhishek Ramkrishna's Personal Details

Gender:Male

Interest:• Marketing Communications
• Brand Enhancement
• Brand Alliances
• Promotions
• Photography
• Painting