Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Interests
Work Availability
Quote
Timeline
Generic
Abhinav Umbarje

Abhinav Umbarje

Marketing Professional
London

Summary

Goal-oriented marketing expert with natural talents in developing and implementing successful strategies, driving profits, increasing market shares and strengthening customer dominance. Hardworking, performance-oriented leader offering proven expertise in project development, team supervision and campaign enhancement. Prepared to bring 10+ years of progressive experience and take on challenging position with opportunity to make lasting impact on company and customer success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Marketing Manager

Morningstar
Mumbai
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Planned & executed multi-level marketing strategies for three main verticals at Morningstar: Software & Data services, Managed Portfolios, and Sustainable investing division
  • Executed automated email marketing (Oracle Eloqua), WhatsApp (Interakt), and paid social media campaigns to generate high-quality leads (MQLS) and brand awareness.
  • Managed end-to-end campaign from defining messaging, building message templates, landing pages, optimizing canvas, and performing A/B testing & post-campaign analyses & reporting.
  • Collaborated with various stakeholders to devise marketing plans involving customer acquisition, product messaging, platform differentiation, retention campaigns, etc.
  • Worked alongside content agencies to develop customized content for various marketing assets and enhanced sales enablement materials to effectively communicate value proposition of our products and services.
  • Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution.
  • Engaged with dedicated spokespersons in planning and execution of webinars, podcasts & video shoots and publishing them on relevant promotion channels.
  • Contributed to planning and execution of Morningstar's signature events: Morningstar Advisor forum and MICIN 2021 & 2022, with an attendance of 3500 individuals.
  • Planned & scheduled Marketing Campaigns, Public Relations, and Social media calendar by engaging with global marketing teams and marketing support functions.
  • Provided sales enablement support with event planning, lead generation and content management.
  • Forecasted & submitted annual marketing budget for various verticals with quarterly audits.
  • Procured branded merchandise for corporate gifting during promotional events

Achievements

  • Generated 7000+ qualified marketing leads (MQLs) with 65% Sales acceptance (SAL) through focused demand generation campaigns, including email marketing, social media campaigns, paid WhatsApp promotional messaging, and company events
  • Established Morningstar's 1st official verified WhatsApp business account for running paid promotional and automated scheduled marketing campaigns
  • Initiated and executed Morningstar's first investor summit attracting 2500 registrations.

Marketing Manager

Emkay Global Financial Services
Mumbai
01.2019 - 09.2021
  • Led team of marketers & in-house designers to create market-driven collaterals and devised content strategy to effectively engage target audience.
  • Launched 3 websites and improved visibility by implementing SEO strategies (www.emkaywealth.com, www.emkayim.com & www.finlearnacademy.com).
  • Monitored Google search console and Google analytics to track visitor behavior and improve user experience.
  • Created and managed paid social media campaigns to increase brand engagement and generate high quality leads.
  • Boosted public relations efforts by securing publication of articles, interviews and quotes in reputed news portals, disseminating press releases, and monitoring competitor's share of voice.
  • Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of marketing campaigns.
  • Identified and evaluated new technologies, vendors and add-on applications to improve and optimize marketing team efforts.

Co-Founder/ Freelancer

UltraMultra
Mumbai
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Networked profitably with over 25 SME businesses to offer marketing services like developing brand identity , website, social media, online reputation, and printing solutions (https://artekchemicals.com , https://arkayelectronics.com ).
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate, and support sustainability objectives.
  • Oversaw end-to-end processes, from requirement gathering to client servicing, while supervising effective content generation and high quality creative asset designs.

Assistant Manager

State Bank of India
Mumbai, Vadodara, Bellary, Koppal
08.2015 - 07.2018
  • Strategized long-term business directions and developed innovative solutions to meet business goals
  • Strengthened merchandising, CSR activities and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Spearheaded cross-marketing of 3rd party financial products, developing go-to-market strategies focused on positioning, product launch, and sales support, resulting in increased revenue and customer engagement
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace in compliance with regulatory SOPs.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Achievements

  • Increased branch profit to 20 million with YOY 60% growth through effective marketing campaigns to maximize profitability and align with organizational objectives.
  • Launched 'YONO' mobile app in Koppal region with 5 lakh installations by ATL & BTL activations.

Manager Operations

Indian Commodities
Mumbai
04.2014 - 09.2014
  • Managed collateral agency operations across 400+ agri-based warehouses across India, ensuring smooth and efficient operations and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Led team of 600+ employees, providing SOP training, performance monitoring, and recruitment.
  • Spearheaded implementation of advanced SOPs across all warehouses, resulting in improved efficiency, productivity, and compliance.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast warehouse trends.
  • Conducted regular stock audits, reconciliation, forecasting, and inventory control to ensure compliance
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Contributed to marketing activities, expansion drives, and research.

Management Trainee / Associate BDM

Staples Future Office Products
Mumbai
08.2013 - 03.2014
  • Achieved 20% increase in institutional sales in Western Mumbai region by establishing five new MOU tie-ups.
  • Successfully managed B2B sales for five office supplies verticals, including stationery, technology, furniture, pantry products, and corporate gifting.
  • Established SKUs pricing for mark-up/mark-down pricing, contributing to overall revenue growth and profitability.
  • Requisitioned supplies and equipment to facilitate timely delivery of products.

Achievements

  • Onboarded first government client for Staples in India

Marketing Executive - 12 Month FTC

FTC
Mumbai
05.2010 - 05.2011
  • Developed and executed marketing programs and delivering business simulations in Asia Pacific region resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic and elevated sales numbers.
  • Onboarded 5 new partners efficiently by developing database listings, uploading information, and defining related lists.
  • Created technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles, and newsletters.
  • Coordinated appointments and meetings for marketing director with 6 active projects

Education

MBA - Marketing

University of Mumbai
Mumbai
06.2011 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Mumbai
Mumbai
06.2007 - 06.2010

Skills

Brand Development and Management

undefined

Software

Oracle Eloqua

Asana

Salesforce

Canva

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Content Stack

Wordpress

Meltwater

Interests

Garden Photography

AI tools

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse

Quote

Marketing isn't rocket science. It's art with little science thrown in
Abhinav Umbarje

Timeline

Marketing Manager

Morningstar
09.2021 - 12.2022

Marketing Manager

Emkay Global Financial Services
01.2019 - 09.2021

Co-Founder/ Freelancer

UltraMultra
07.2018 - 12.2018

Assistant Manager

State Bank of India
08.2015 - 07.2018

Manager Operations

Indian Commodities
04.2014 - 09.2014

Management Trainee / Associate BDM

Staples Future Office Products
08.2013 - 03.2014

MBA - Marketing

University of Mumbai
06.2011 - 06.2013

Marketing Executive - 12 Month FTC

FTC
05.2010 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Mumbai
06.2007 - 06.2010
Abhinav UmbarjeMarketing Professional