Arvind Sarkar Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Mumbai Area, India

• Lead English vertical of LeEco for content acquisition and initiate strategic alliances with content providers to bring them inside the Le ecosystem as publishers. • Identify content by understanding and analysing English content viewership through monitoring daily active users and consumer demographics. • Work actively with strategy team and develop acquisition plan and budget for content buying. • Negotiate commercials and focus on maximum cost optimization. • Set KRAs and ensure KPI deadlines are met to monitor the growth ratio between content and daily active users. • Initiate discussions with sports entertainment bodies for creating IP, develop gaming applications, thematic merchandise and sport based mobile handsets. • Liaison with all the major production houses like Dharma, Hope, Excel, Phantom, Sikhiya, Balaji and Vishesh Films for co-production and acquiring their future slate of films. • Initiate discussions with premium VOD platforms for integrating/embedding the app in LeEco devices for maximising membership value. • Acquire Indian movies for LeEco offering in North America. • Work closely with operations team and oversee the systematic ingestion/uploading of content on LeVidi.

Mumbai Area, India

• Identifying key territories across the globe for syndication of the mega television series ‘Buddha’.• Participation in different content markets like MIPCOM, MIPTV and etc. for content sales. • Marketing of content for penetration in major Buddhist nations in APAC.• Distribution of content on different platforms like DTH, Cable, IPTV and OTT for VOD services. • Identifying PPV opportunities with new age digital platforms like Smart TVs, Android and ITunes. • Connecting with distributors and agents across the globe for syndicating the show to major broadcasters and platforms on fixed fee.• Liaison with Indian High Commission across the world for promoting the show in different countries. • Liaising with major studios and production houses in APAC, MENAP and Europe for distribution of feature films across the world. • Acquisition of format rights from Israel and Spain for remake in India. • Establish relationship with distributors across the globe for distribution of Independent Films. • Driving strategic initiatives globally for distribution of content on commercial vessels on high seas. • Explore co-production opportunities in China and South Korea for upcoming slate of movies.

Mumbai

• Distribution of channels across the globe over various platforms like DTH, Cable, IPTV, OTT, Terrestrial, Mobile platforms etc. • Conduct in depth market research on tourism sector and explore different markets for distribution of Indian channels in Luxury Hotels in the Asia Pacific territory. • Prepare business plan along with P&L account focusing on the out bound Indian travellers every year to preferred destinations, for major India channels in order to launch their channels in Hotels & Commercials and generate subscription revenue. • Distribution of niche International channels in Luxury Cruises, In-Flight Entertainment and Hotels & Commercials. • Distribution of full length feature film as well as short films on various platforms around the globe. • Acquisition of niche international channels for Indian subcontinent and distribution of the same in India via servers. • Negotiation with the MSO for lowering carriage fees. • Strategic planning for penetration in Tier1 and Tier 2 cities in India. • Liaising with major Indian channels for selling the satellite rights of Hindi, Tamil and Telugu feature films within India as well as overseas territories. • Explore key markets and territories for syndication of rich Indian content across the globe. • To ensure that syndication targets are met for the financial year by syndicating content in the national as well as International market. • Negotiation with the client and the content provider for best pricing and revenue maximization. • Syndication of sports content to clients in Pakistan and Africa. • Syndication of Hindi movies to clients in Caribbean Islands, Pakistan and Main Land Europe. • Explore new syndication avenues like Regional syndication markets. • Conduct market research and find out major South Indian demographics across the globe for syndication of South Indian movies.

London, United Kingdom

• Explore new business opportunities within different distribution platforms; especially Satellite, Cable and IPTV companies in Europe. • Take initiative for distribution of channels to leading hotel chains and service apartments within UK as well as Europe. • Collect and analyze data on customer demographics, preferences and entertainment needs to identify potential markets and factors affecting subscription demands.• Gather data about competitors and analyze their prices, sales and methods of marketing and distribution. • Conduct market research and analysis including brand recognition and technology trends.• Conceptualize and edit the script for subscription promos. • Create and deliver innovative promotions and eCRM strategies which helped in maximizing subscription sales. • Work on digital and cross-platform marketing campaigns which include web, social media, email marketing, SEO and SEM. • Assist Marketing team during events to generate leads for subscription. • Dealing with different marketing companies to organize direct marketing and dealership campaign which leads to successful subscriptions. • Convert potential leads to successful subscriptions. • Liaise with call centre for introducing new sales campaigns and offers.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

• Solving customer’s query thereby up selling different products like Sky boxes, broadband packages and Sky talk schemes. • Promoting different entertainment packs for Sky TV like Sky 3D, Sky Sports, Sky Movies, HD channels, Disney channel and premium channels (MUTV, ESPN and MGM HD). • Advertising different offers and bundles to increase customer base. • Developing a flexible approach to duties and working as part of a highly skilled, professional team with precise attention to detail, defined communication skills and ability to accurately follow instructions.• Achieving promotion to the post of Team Leader with responsibility for leading the team in the absence of Team Leaders including delegating duties and working with cultural diversity.• Undertaking additional shift work as and when necessary to ensure the comprehensive administration of workload

Msc, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Msc, Management And Development Of International Financial Systems

Bachelor Of Commerce, Accounting & Business Management

12Th Isc Board (Equivalent To 5 A Levels), Science