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Gaurav More

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Manager- Business Development at Dentsu International | Merkle Sokrati

Balewadi High Street, Baner, Pune

Dentsu International | Merkle SokratiKPMG and MITWPU

Gaurav is a results-driven Business Development professional with 4 years of experience developing and executing comprehensive growth strategies. He has a proven track record of generating significant revenue, including building a company from scratch. His expertise lies in market research, lead generation, relationship management, and team leadership to drive market expansion.

Experience

Manager- Business Development

Dentsu International | Merkle Sokrati

•Oct 2023 - Present

Business Strategy Analyst

SelfCAD-SaaS Computer-Aided Design Software

•Jun 2022 - Sep 2023•New York, USA (Remote)

Spearhead data-driven decision-making by retrieving and aggregating data from diverse sources, converting it into actionable insights, and maximizing business sales and profits. Utilized data analysis and market research to identify target audiences and refine marketing strategies, leading to improvement in audience engagement. Design and implement reporting solutions for stakeholders, enabling informed business management and strategic decision-making. Contribute to leadership decision-making by conducting research, preparing reports, and providing strategic insights. Regularly analyzed campaign performance metrics, provided actionable insights, and made data-driven recommendations to enhance future campaign strategies using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and advanced Excel. Basic Knowledge of Digital and performance marketing concepts.

Business Development Manager

Vitra.ai (Apex Future Labs Pvt. Ltd.) - SaaS

•Dec 2020 - Jun 2022

Generated new leads through cold calling, email campaigns, and networking events, resulting in a 25% increase in qualified leads. Consistently exceeded quarterly and annual sales quotas, contributing to the company's revenue growth. Developed and managed a pipeline of high-value B2B prospects, utilizing a consultative sales approach to understand their needs and tailor solutions. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing and product development, to align strategies and deliver customized solutions to clients. Conducted product demonstrations, presentations, and webinars to educate potential clients on the value proposition of the SaaS platform. Negotiated contracts and pricing terms, resulting in successful closure of deals. Built and maintained strong, long-lasting customer relationships, leading to a 30% increase in customer retention rates.

Operations Engineer Trainee

Mercedes Benz

Supervised assembly line operations for various vehicle models, including streamlining processes and achieving production targets.

Education

KPMG and MITWPU

Postgraduate in Business Analytics Program

Business Analytics

Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

Proficient in Power BI, Advanced Excel, MySQL, SAS, SPSS, R, Python, Tableau, Orange, DAX & Dashboards.

University of Illinois at Chicago

Master of Science

Industrial Engineering

Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

Specialized in Data Science, Statistics, Analytics, Optimization, and Supply Chain Management.

MIT Pune, University of Pune

Bachelor of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Jul 2009 - May 2013

Licenses & Certifications

German language (B2.2 level 5)

Max Mueller Bhavan Pune

• No expiration

Business English Certificate

Cambridge University

• No expiration

Skills

Tableau
Power BI
Advanced Excel
MySQL
SAS
SPSS
R
Python
Orange
DAX
Dashboards
Data Analysis
Market Research
Lead Generation
Relationship Management
Team Leadership
B2B Sales
SaaS
Digital Marketing