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Prajkt Akhapne

@prajktakhapne

Marketer

Mumbai

PropReturnsShri Shivaji Science College

Prajkt's focus as a marketer is on user acquisition, activation, and retention. He drives business growth through existing and new avenues, supported by thorough market research and trend analysis. He leverages data-driven insights and various tools to enhance performance, with strengths in teamwork, problem identification, and quick action.

Experience

Content & Growth Manager

PropReturns

Consultant•Mar 2023 - Present

Led SEO strategies, increasing the website’s monthly traffic from 3k to 40k per month wihtin a year using programmatic SEO, technical SEO, competitor research, and content. Grew DA of the website from 20 to 35. Introduced a new BD channel for supply acquisition and scaled it to a 50% share of the total monthly quality supply. Led customer acquisition via business development through tele-calling by identifying the right signals. Scaled email marketing, and LinkedIn outreach, by targeting the right ICPs & A/B testing. Executed Google Ads and YouTube Ads for branding and lead generation and scaled paid lead generation using various targeting, and lookalike and retargeting audiences. Experimented with ad copies, creatives, and form length/questions, to gain cost-effectiveness for Meta ads. Worked on the CRO of the landing page form resulting in a 10% click-to-conversion rate. Led experimental projects including a referral & ambassador program. Led WhatsApp re-engagement initiative to push new users down the funnel.

Marketing Executive

IDfy

•Sep 2021 - Feb 2023

Launched an SEO content campaign, achieving 49.4k unique pageviews and ranking 20 blogs in the top 10 for 80+ non-branded keywords within 7 months. Developed 70+ content pieces, including blogs, ebooks, landing pages, emails, and video scripts, sales enablement, ensuring high quality and timely delivery. Collaborated with design, UI/UX, and video teams to enhance content effectiveness. Strategised & ran email marketing campaigns to cross-sell products.

Marketing Associate

Nativ Chefs

•Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

Developed and implemented a sales process that achieved a 15% conversion rate for cold leads and a 10x increase in new lead conversions. Strategized and created content for social media, app notifications, and WhatsApp, resulting in a 5x boost in engagement. Formulated monthly sales strategies based on customer segmentation to meet revenue targets. Created SOPs for handling escalations, analyzed customer behavior and app data, and introduced a WhatsApp marketing process that improved efficiency by 10x.

Marketing Intern

The Stage

•Feb 2020 - Oct 2020

Successfully curated & marketed 10+ online events across 5 cities & organically generated 1000+ leads in a span of 3 months. Managed & mentored a team of 5 city leads. Created content plans for LinkedIn & Instagram; plus managed the handles.

VP Marketing

The Climber (Student Body)

•Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

Lead a team of 100+ volunteers to inspire youngsters to pursue their passions. Lead all marketing initiatives (SMM, Offline marketing, WhatsApp marketing) for their flagship event, Indian Youth Conclave 4.0, & generated a footfall of 1200+ attendees for the event organically.

Education

Shri Shivaji Science College

B.Sc

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Jan 2016 - Jan 2019•Grade: 63%

Taywade College

HSC

Jan 2015 - Jan 2016•Grade: 83%

St. Xavier's High School

SSC

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014•Grade: CGPA 9.2

Licenses & Certifications

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Google Digital Garage

• No expiration

Entrepreneurship

MyCaptain

• No expiration

Marketing Strategy: SEO Content Writing

LinkedIn Learning

• No expiration

Lead Generation through SEO

SEMRUSH

• No expiration

Backlink Management

SEMRUSH

• No expiration

Skills

SEO
Copy & long-form content writing
Performance Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Event marketing
Email/WhatsApp/LinkedIn Marketing
Google sheets
Growth strategy
Market research
Process Optimization
Collaborative/Team work
Practical Approach