# Harshal Karandikar

Harshal Karandikar is a remote worker on Himalayas, Cluster Marketing Manager at Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd., based in India.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@harshalkarandikar

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Experienced Cluster Marketing Manager with a focus on brand visibility.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Open to opportunities |
| Location | India |
| Authorized to work in | India |
| Job categories | Regional Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, Marketing Consultant, Digital Marketing Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing Communications Manager |
| Skills | Brand Marketing, Brand Communications, Event Management, Digital Marketing, Facebook Ads, SEO, Vendor Management, Service Revenue Generation, Market Research, Stakeholder Management, .NET |

## What I'm looking for

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I am looking for a dynamic role that allows me to leverage my marketing expertise to drive brand growth and engage with innovative teams.
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## About

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I am a seasoned brand and marketing professional with over 15 years of experience in diverse sectors, including BFSI, Entertainment, and Hospitality. My expertise lies in orchestrating successful marketing campaigns, managing teams, and driving revenue growth through innovative strategies. I have a proven track record of exceeding lead generation targets and enhancing brand visibility across various platforms.

Throughout my career, I have successfully executed numerous high-impact marketing initiatives, such as the Panchgani Festival 2023, which generated significant leads and closures. My ability to cultivate client relationships and expand market presence has resulted in substantial revenue generation, including a remarkable 57 lakhs in my recent role as a Consultant. I am passionate about leveraging my skills in digital marketing, event management, and strategic communications to drive business success.
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## Experience

### Cluster Marketing Manager (current)

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd.. Aug 2022 - Present

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As Cluster Marketing Manager, orchestrated successful events and exceeded lead generation targets through strategic marketing initiatives. Managed a marketing team and enhanced brand visibility through outdoor advertising and promotional campaigns.
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Skills: Brand-Marketing, Event-Management, Lead-Generation, Team-Management, Outdoor-Advertising, Strategic-Marketing, BTL-Activities, Media-Relations

### Consultant (Revenue Generation)

Maverick Activations Pvt Ltd.. Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

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Cultivated client relationships and expanded the client base across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, achieving significant revenue generation through strategic client acquisition and influencer marketing.
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Skills: Revenue, Influencer-Marketing, SEO, Business-Development, Vendor-Management, Strategic-Partnerships, Campaign-Management, Customer-Relationship-Management

### Associate Account Director

Cheil India Pvt Ltd.. May 2021 - Oct 2021

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Served as the Single Point of Contact for the Hand-held Phone division, executing retail change-over initiatives and enhancing brand positioning across multiple outlets in the region.
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Skills: Account-Management, Positioning, Campaign-Execution, Vendor-Management, Communication-Skills, Project-Management, Brand-Strategy, Market-Analysis

### Deputy Brand Manager

HSIL Ltd.. Jul 2019 - Apr 2021

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Led trade marketing initiatives, achieving significant visibility and business growth through strategic campaigns and effective vendor management across key markets.
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Skills: Vendor-Management, Campaign-Execution, Market-Visibility, Sales-Enablement, Strategic-Planning, Event-Management, Lead-Generation

### Assistant Manager - Marketing Communication

Gati Ltd.. Aug 2016 - Jul 2019

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Developed marketing calendars and executed outdoor activities that significantly boosted sales and brand visibility, while managing promotional campaigns across various channels.
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Skills: Marketing-Strategy, Campaign-Management, Sales-Growth, Event-Planning, Media-Management, Lead-Generation, BTL-Activities, ATL-Activations

### Manager - Marketing Operations

IndusInd Bank. Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

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Managed branding and lead generation initiatives for multiple branches, successfully organizing events that generated significant leads and client acquisitions.
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Skills: Brand-Management, Lead-Generation, Event-Management, Marketing-Strategy, Stakeholder-Engagement, Campaign-Planning, Communication-Skills, Operations-Management

### Manager - Marketing & Corporate Communication

INOX Leisure Ltd.. Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

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Achieved advertising revenue targets through effective marketing strategies and crisis management, enhancing brand visibility and public relations.
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Skills: Advertising-Sales, Public-Relations, Crisis-Management, Event-Planning, Brand-Strategy, Revenue, Stakeholder-Management, Campaign-Execution

### Senior Executive - Marketing Operations

ING Vysya Life Insurance Co. Ltd.. Jan 2011 - Sep 2011

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Supported marketing operations with a focus on lead generation and client engagement, contributing to the overall marketing strategy.
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Skills: Marketing-Operations, Lead-Generation, Client-Engagement, Communication-Skills, Strategic-Planning, Market-Research, Sales-Support, Brand-Management

### Assistant Manager - Marketing Communication

Matchbox. May 2009 - Jan 2011

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Contributed to marketing communication strategies and campaigns, enhancing brand presence and engagement across various platforms.
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Skills: Campaign-Development, Strategic-Planning, Content-Creation, Social-Media-Marketing, Market-Analysis, Event-Coordination

### Marketing Executive

Ankit Advertising. Oct 2006 - May 2009

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Executed marketing initiatives and supported communication strategies to enhance brand visibility and client engagement.
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Skills: Client-Engagement, Communication-Strategy, Campaign-Execution, Market-Research, Advertising, Event-Management, Sales-Support

## Education

### Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science. 2001 - 2004

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Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on various aspects of computing, programming, and software development.
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## Tech stack

- Facebook Ads
- Gmail
- .NET

To contact Harshal, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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