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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
2017.04 - 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
2014.06 - 2017.04
- 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
2012.05 - 2014.04
- 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
2010.12 - 2012.05
- 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
2009.05 - 2010.12
- 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 2008.07 - 2009.04
Bachelor of Arts - English
Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, Delhi University
New Delhi 2005.07 - 2008.06
Skills
Advertising expertise
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
Timeline
Account Director
United Media Services
2017.04 - Current
Sr Account Manager
United Media Services
2014.06 - 2017.04
Account Manager
Adinc DDB
2012.05 - 2014.04
Sr. Account Executive
Leo Burnett
2010.12 - 2012.05
Account Executive
Ogilvy
2009.05 - 2010.12
Post Graduation Diploma - Advertising and Public Relations
Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
2008.07 - 2009.04
Bachelor of Arts - English
Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, Delhi University
2005.07 - 2008.06
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
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