Hi,I am an experienced Marketing & Sales professional, passionate about making a difference in the consumer’s life by owning, building & scaling up inspiring brands, and in process deliver value that drives business growth. I carry over 16 years of rich experience across the sectors of FMCG, Retail & Automotive, where I have evangelized and shaped both strategy & communication addressing different business challenges. In my current role, I am leading the marketing team for More Retail, offline format food & grocery retail stores, spread across India. I am responsible for strengthening the brand's core value proposition., apart from developing & executing an omni-channel go-to-market strategy for the brand. I have led the marketing for the premium motorcycle segment at Bajaj Auto, managing the iconic & European performance motorcycle brands of KTM & Husqvarna and Bajaj Dominar. I was responsible for managing the brand strategy & product portfolio, brand communications, and driving consumer engagement programs. Expertise Areas: Brand Strategy, Brand & Campaign Management, Consumer Insights, New Business & Product Development, Customer Experience, Demand Generation & Experiential Marketing, Content Marketing, Advocacy Marketing, P&L Management, International Business, Strategic Partnerships, Behavioral Skills: Consumer-First approach, Problem solving, Strong business acumen, Coordination across functions/geographies/cultures, Agile & Responsive in an uncertain environment, Ability to withstand pressure and take decisions, Ability to identify trends & opportunities, Nurturing talent. Over the course of these years, I have successfully:• Managed different Business complexities: by crafting turnaround of slowing business through overhauling the approach; & by accelerating the growth curve of nascent business through looking at new opportunities of share gain and customer value creation• Established new Business: for my organization by entering new markets by building alliances with relevant partners; & targeting new customer segments in existing markets• Nurtured brands: by creating compelling stories to build a differentiated brand position while creating value for the firm. • Launched new brands/variants: by working on innovation projects, managing the portfolio architecture, developing and executing the Go-to-Market strategy • Led cross-functional projects: by driving clarity, direction and a spirit of collaboration across teams spread over disciplines, geographies and cultures. Feel free to reach out to me at vikas.iyer@gmail.com.
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