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Avinash Navalgund

@avinashnavalgund

Head of Marketing

Pune, India

Smarten SpacesNowrosjee Wadia College

Senior marketing leader with 7+ years of experience driving global brand growth, leading cross-functional teams, and executing high-impact marketing strategies. Proven ability to boost revenue, manage large-scale campaigns, and successfully launch innovative products in competitive markets.

Experience

Manager Marketing

Smarten Spaces

PresentRemote

Chief of Marketing

Kwiqreply & QuickVideo

Dec 2022 - Jun 2024Pune, Maharashtra

Spearheaded the marketing strategy for a leading WhatsApp Business API platform, resulting in a 70% increase in brand prominence in a competitive market. Drove a $250k revenue increase within 1 year by implementing a mix of direct promotional and organic marketing strategies. Led the development and launch of a new AI Video generator product, contributing to significant upselling and improved customer retention. Enhanced customer engagement through innovative marketing campaigns, securing over 150 global brand partnerships.

Key Account Manager

SRV Media

May 2021 - Dec 2022Pune, Maharashtra

Secured and managed high-value accounts, driving business growth through consultative selling and strategic marketing solutions. Developed a go-to-market strategy for an Electric Two Wheeler Automobile start-up, successfully positioning the brand for a nationwide launch.

Manager- Digital Initiatives

Bajaj Finserv Ltd.

Jan 2020 - May 2021Pune, Maharashtra

Led digital marketing initiatives that resulted in a 65% success rate for campaigns, contributing to a revenue of ₹2400 Million. Implemented customer feedback systems that improved satisfaction by up to 50%, driving a culture of continuous improvement within the marketing team. Managed paid projects with a budget of ₹5 Million, achieving substantial ROI through targeted marketing strategies.

Digital Marketing Executive

DroitCloud

Sep 2019 - Jan 2020Pune, Maharashtra

Enhanced brand visibility and new user activation by 22% through strategic product redesign and optimized social media channels. Directed marketing efforts that increased brand awareness by 15% among legal practitioners and law firms in the US. Spearheaded SEO, content distribution, and marketing automation strategies, resulting in a significant boost in digital engagement.

Digital Marketing Executive

Black Bean Digital

Feb 2017 - Sep 2019Remote

Directed traffic growth strategies, SEO, content distribution, email marketing and trackbacks. Created marketing automation solution-based execution plans to achieve business goals based on Google Analytics and internal reporting data. Developed and executed multiple print and digital marketing efforts to enhance brand visibility. Increased brand awareness through creation and management of social media channels, boosting social media engagement 44%.

Education

Nowrosjee Wadia College

Bachelors of Science

Botanical Science

Mar 2017Grade: GPA 2.7

NIIT

Master of Advanced Digital Marketing

Marketing

Feb 2017Grade: GPA 3.3

Google

Certification

Google AdWords Search

Google

Certification

DoubleClick Search

Udemy

Certification

Digital Marketing Masterclass

Licenses & Certifications

Google AdWords Search Certification

Google

• No expiration

DoubleClick Search

Google

• No expiration

Digital Marketing Masterclass

Udemy

• No expiration

Skills

Marketing Strategy & Execution
Digital Marketing & Automation
Brand Management & Positioning
Go-to-Market Strategy
Lead Generation & Conversion Optimization
Campaign Management & ROI Analysis
Revenue Growth & P&L Management
Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
Account Management
Branding
Channel Partnerships
Customer Success
Marketing Automation
P&L and Budgets
Leadership Skills
Team Building
Sales Enablement
Email Marketing
SEO
Social Media Management
Web Development
Online Advertising