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Gaurav Ganguly

Advertising And Communication Professional
Muscat,Oman / عُمان

Summary

Professional Account Director with over 10 years of Advertising industry to contribute towards brand development and brand experience. Learnings from different categories across markets helps to plan & strategize the communication needs. Focused on providing first-rate support to valuable accounts. Excellent planning and decision making abilities with a creative eye for detail.

Overview

2
2
Languages
10
10
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Director

United Media Services
muscat, Oman / عُمان
04.2017 - Current
  • Key Accounts: Toyota, Lexus, HSBC Bank Oman, Petroleum Development Oman, Oman LNG, Port of Salalah, Arabia Falcon Insurance, A Soud Global School, Daleel Petroleum
  • Directed client projects with eye for quality and customer needs.
  • Enhanced online presence to take advantage of dynamic conditions and unique platform opportunities.
  • Applied business and marketing knowledge to develop briefs and pitches for customer projects.
  • Oversaw team of 4 professionals handling 10 accounts.
  • Met with clients to discuss advertising options and future growth goals.
  • Drove business success by maintaining and applying current knowledge of sales, promotions and policies regarding payments, exchanges and security practices.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.

Sr Account Manager

United Media Services
muscat, Oman / عُمان
06.2014 - 04.2017
  • Key Brands worked upon: Toyota, Lexus, HSBC Bank Oman, Petroleum Development Oman, Oman LNG, Orpic
  • Cultivated productive relationships with business representatives and consulted closely to uncover needs and match to available solutions.
  • Organized client feedback and introduced streamlined process of replying to and rectifying complaints.
  • Supervised 2 lower-level account managers to maintain excellent services for over 6 accounts.
  • Prepared client budgets by reviewing all client billing and managing monthly invoices.

Account Manager

Adinc DDB
muscat, Oman / عُمان
05.2012 - 04.2014
  • Key Brands: Mercedes Benz, Areej Vegetable Oils, Sadolin Paints, Khimji’s Watches, Al Ahlia Insurance, Oman Methanol Company
  • Branding & Creative Strategy development for Sadolin Paints Oman
  • Lead manager for Al Ahlia Insurance Oman Business both ATL & BTL
  • Strategy development for promotional campaigns for Khimji’s Watches (brands like Rolex, Chopard, Oris, Carandache etc.) at the retail level in Oman
  • Oversaw new business development and customer servicing
  • Liaised between account holders and various departments
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships.

Sr. Account Executive

Leo Burnett
New delhi, Delhi
12.2010 - 05.2012
  • Brands Handled: Dewar’s, Grey Goose, Bombay Sapphire, Martini Breezer, Coke Studio India
  • Part of the core team from ideation to execution for the Breezer rebranding strategy & campaign in 2012 pan India
  • Part of the core team which launched the Dewarist Campaign at the retail level
  • Part of the core team which launched the Coke Studio in india, 2011
  • Won the innovation design for packaging for Coke Studio in Goa Fest 2012

Account Executive

Ogilvy
New delhi, Delhi
05.2009 - 12.2010
  • Key Account: Honda Jazz, Wildstone Deodorants, Motorola
  • Part of the 360 degree core team which launched Honda Jazz, Jazz X in India
  • Part of the core team on the Wildstone business from research to campaign development and execution
  • Re-launched Motorola handsets in India

Education

Post Graduation Diploma - Advertising and Public Relations

Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
New Delhi
07.2008 - 04.2009

Bachelor of Arts - English

Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, Delhi University
New Delhi
07.2005 - 06.2008

Skills

    Advertising expertise

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Certification

2019 – Google Certification in Digital Marketing, Fest 2012

Accomplishments

  • 2019 – Google Certification in Digital Marketing
  • Member of the all Bengal trip to Pakistan on behalf of The Telegraph, Kolkata, 2004
  • Represented Bengal on its trip to England for division III county, 2003
  • School Captain for the batch, 2004-2005

Interests

Cricket

Timeline

Account Director

United Media Services
04.2017 - Current

Sr Account Manager

United Media Services
06.2014 - 04.2017

Account Manager

Adinc DDB
05.2012 - 04.2014

Sr. Account Executive

Leo Burnett
12.2010 - 05.2012

Account Executive

Ogilvy
05.2009 - 12.2010

Post Graduation Diploma - Advertising and Public Relations

Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
07.2008 - 04.2009

Bachelor of Arts - English

Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, Delhi University
07.2005 - 06.2008
Key Account: Voltas (Air-conditioners, Commercial Refrigerators, Water Coolers)
Client Servicing Trainee
2009 - Euro RSCG, Delhi (Jan-May 2009)
Re-launched Motorola handsets in India
Key Account: Motorola
Part of the core team which launched Honda Jazz in India
Key Account: Honda Jazz
Account Executive
2009 - OGILVY&MATHER, Delhi (May 2009 – December 2010)
2019 – Google Certification in Digital Marketing, Fest 2012
Gaurav GangulyAdvertising And Communication Professional