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Akshay Kumar

@akshay.kumar

Retention Specialist | Digital Marketing | Consumer Insights | User Growth

Gurugram, India

linkedin.com/in/akshaykumar-o23

Zomato LimitedVIVEKANANDA INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, GGSIPU

Akshay Kumar is an experienced Retention Specialist and Digital Marketing professional with expertise in driving user growth and customer retention. He has a proven track record of developing and executing data-driven marketing strategies, achieving significant increases in renewals and conversion rates. His skills include advanced analytics (SQL, Tableau), A/B testing, and managing multi-channel campaigns across platforms like Meta and Google.

Experience

Senior Retention Specialist

Zomato Limited

Aug 2022 - PresentGurugram, India

Proactively identified at-risk customers and implemented a new customer segmentation strategy, driving targeted marketing campaigns that boosted customer retention by 20%. Developed and executed marketing strategies that led to a 40% increase in gold subscription renewals and contributed 15% of new acquisitions through impactful in-app communications. Led campaign automation initiatives, cutting the team's operational workload by 50% while sustaining high campaign effectiveness. Craved and launched go-to-market strategies for key products, including Z Dining, Z Everyday, Gold, Veg Mode, and Legends, using empathetic messaging to enhance product adoption and minimize friction. Managed technology, data, and product initiatives, optimizing Zomato's marketing tech stack for greater efficiency and performance. Conducted A/B testing and incrementality analysis across various platforms, refining CRM tactics and achieving a 35% increase in conversion rates.

Senior Executive

Blinkit

May 2022 - Aug 2022Gurugram, India

Spearheaded a ₹12 CR holistic acquisition strategy across Meta, Google, Snapchat, X (Twitter), and affiliates, consistently driving 10% monthly growth. Optimized ad budgets through customer segmentation and cohort analysis, targeting high-ROI markets and boosting market share with data-driven campaigns. Collaborated with Product, Growth, Creative, Analytics, and Consumer Insights teams to deliver on business objectives and launch innovative marketing initiatives. Pioneered India's first collaborative ads on Meta with different brands using hyperlocal catalog, generating incremental revenue. Conducted A/B testing and incremental analysis on KPIs, utilizing advanced analytics tools such as Appsflyer, SQL, Looker Studio, and Tableau to transform customer behavior data into impactful, data-driven strategies.

Co-Founder

Deep Ocean Design

Jul 2021 - May 2022Delhi, India

Optimized ad campaigns for e-commerce brands and led social media content creation on Facebook and Instagram, driving ROI and brand engagement. Developed and designed user-centric websites, alongside producing and editing videos to enhance client messaging. Craved diverse visual assets, including illustrations, logos, and web pages, to strengthen brand identity.

Web Developer and Graphic Designer

Klinger Marketing Management

Dec 2020 - Jul 2021Dubai, UAE

Optimized web content for SEO, boosting site visibility and user engagement. Developed and managed Facebook pages and blogs, monetizing content and videos through Meta's Instant Articles and video ad platforms, targeting a US-based audience. Designed and built customized websites for clients, including e-commerce platforms and blogs, using WordPress to deliver solutions.

Education

VIVEKANANDA INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, GGSIPU

Bachelor’s of Computer Application

Computer Application

Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

Skills

SQL
Python
HTML/CSS
Javascript
Tableau
MS Office
Asana
Wireframing
UI/UX optimisation
Email and Whatsapp Marketing
Marketing Automations
Market Research
Customer Journey and Segmentation
Performance Marketing
Campaign Management
Product and Customer Lifecycle Management
Multi-channel marketing
Consumer Behavioural Analysis
GTM strategies
Clevertap
Facebook Ads manager
Google Adwords
Google Analytics
Whatsapp Marketing- Gupshup and Kalyera
MMP- Appsflyer and Branch
Snap Ads Manager
X Ads Manager
Figma
Adobe XD
Adobe Suite