Summary

Marketing | Brand | Strategy | FinTech | Communications | Commercial | Kistpay, x Samsung, x TOR, x Bank Alfalah, x Brand Spectrum, x Monal. MBA Marketing. 


I bring in over 12 years of experience in corporate, entrepreneurship and consultancy, with 9+ of these being in Marketing. I've worked with leading organizations including Samsung Electronics, Kistpay, The Outsource Resource Pvt. Ltd., Bank Alfalah and The Monal Group from brand side and with the likes of OPPO, TCL, Descon and Nestle, among others, from agency side.

I have strong experience in both B2C and B2B landscapes in #marketing (#ATL, #BTL, #Digital, #Influencer), #commercial management and #communications.
Industries worked in:
#Electronics
#Smartphones
#FinTech
#Banking
#Agency
#FMCG
#B2B
#B2C
#Digital

Pakistan Digital Awards 2022 winner 🏆

Experience

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Head of Commercial
Kistpay Pvt. Ltd.
Jun 2022 - Present | Islamabad, Pakistan

·         Responsible for overseeing the objectives and implementation of all commercial strategies
·         Leading B2B and Telecom Relations Team
·         Development & Implementation of Brand Identity & Strategy
Development & Implementation of Marketing & PR Strategies

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Chief Commercial Officer
The Monal Restaurant Group
Aug 2021 - Jan 2022 | Islamabad, Pakistan

The Outsource Resource (Pvt.) Ltd. is a dynamic Management Services Company. It provides Recruitment, Corporate Training, Marketing Consultation & Digital Marketing Services, Manpower Outsourcing, and Tax Consultation.
·         Provided Marketing Consultation to various established clients and start-ups
·         Ran Digital Marketing Campaigns for clients on Social Media and Search & Display Networks
·         Analysis of Digital, Social Media and Influencer Campaigns for clients
·         Planned, directed, and evaluated the Advertising Campaigns for clients from ideation stage to execution and feedback
·         Conducted Training Sessions as a Business & Life Coach to Corporations & SME’s
·         Provided clients with Overall Business Consultation and assisted them with Strategy Development and Implementation
·         Lead a team of HR Managers to deliver on key client’s requirements in Payroll Solutions, Assessments and Recruitment
·         Brought in multiple new clients via B2B marketing
·         Developed and implemented Strategy & SOPs for enabling more productive and efficient processes and results for Manpower Outsourcing Team

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Account Director
Brand Spectrum
Apr 2021 - Aug 2021 | Lahore, Pakistan

Brand Spectrum is a Leading Integrated Marketing Services Company, providing Brand Strategy Development, Creative & Design Services, Public Relations (PR), Influencer Marketing, Experimental Marketing and Content Creation
·         Lead a team of brand strategists, creative managers, content creators and copywriters
·         Client Servicing & Management for leading Brands in FMCG, Health, Retail & Electronics
·         Brand Strategy Development & Implementation
·         Analysis of Digital, Social Media and Influencer Campaigns for clients
·         Corporate PR, Influencer Marketing, Digital PR, Activations Campaign Planning & Management

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Executive Director Marketing
The Outsource Resource (Pvt.) Ltd.
Jul 2014 - Apr 2021 | Lahore, Pakistan

The Outsource Resource (Pvt.) Ltd. is a dynamic Management Services Company. It provides Recruitment, Corporate Training, Marketing Consultation & Digital Marketing Services, Manpower Outsourcing, and Tax Consultation.
·         Provided Marketing Consultation to various established clients and start-ups
·         Ran Digital Marketing Campaigns for clients on Social Media and Search & Display Networks
·         Analysis of Digital, Social Media and Influencer Campaigns for clients
·         Planned, directed, and evaluated the Advertising Campaigns for clients from ideation stage to execution and feedback
·         Conducted Training Sessions as a Business & Life Coach to Corporations & SME’s
·         Provided clients with Overall Business Consultation and assisted them with Strategy Development and Implementation
·         Lead a team of HR Managers to deliver on key client’s requirements in Payroll Solutions, Assessments and Recruitment
·         Brought in multiple new clients via B2B marketing
·         Developed and implemented Strategy & SOPs for enabling more productive and efficient processes and results for Manpower Outsourcing Team

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Product Manager - Mobile Phones / Handheld Devices
Samsung Electrionics
Aug 2012 - Jun 2014 | Lahore, Pakistan

• Performed Product launch planning and Product Life Cycle Management
• Conducted Market Trend Analysis and Competition Projection
• Segment and Product Wise Marketing, Media Planning & Execution
• Lead Coordination with Advertising & Creative agencies and other vendors
• Launched Flagship Products (Galaxy S Series & Galaxy Note Series) in Premium Segment
• Increased market share in low tier segments occupied by local and Chinese brands
• Planned and Executed ATL, BTL and Digital Campaigns for Smartphones & Featurephones
• Lead Brand activation activities including their planning and execution
• Liaison with the Global Head Office, Suwon, South Korea, for Strategy Implementation

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Business Unit Lead
The Outsource Resource (Pvt) Ltd.
Oct 2009 - Jul 2010 | Lahore, Pakistan

• Business Development to enhance customer base
• Worked with the Manager Operations in organizing, planning and implementing strategy
• Ensured schedules and objectives are met by the HR Managers via training & follow-up
• Management of operating costs, budget, and resources
• Communication with & provision of support to the Outsource Payroll Management team

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Royal Banking Officer/Area Coordinator
Bank Alfalah Limited
Sep 2007 - Sep 2009 | Lahore, Pakistan

• Performed Area Coordination, Data Collection, Analysis & Business Development as Area Coordinator
• Process Flow Development, Product Development, Policy Drafting at Group Office Level
• Also: Management Trainee Officer (MTO) - Training & Development Center Dec 07 - May 08
• Also: Operations Officer at Model Town, Lahore Branch Sep 07 - Dec 07

Education

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
Masters, , Masters in Business Administration‎
MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
2012
Bond University
Masters, , Masters in Business Administration‎
Marketing
2011
Lahore School of Economics
Bachelors, , Bachelors of Science(HONS.)‎
Economics
2007
Aitchison College
Intermediate/A-Level, , A Level‎
General Science
2004
Aitchison College
Matriculation/O-Level, , O-Level‎
O-Level
2002

Skills

Expert Account Marketing
Expert Accounts / Manager
Expert Adaptive Leadership
Expert Adobe Photoshop 
Expert Advertising Campaign
Expert Advertising Management
Expert Aesthetic Procedures Knowledge
Expert Agency Coordination
Expert Agency Relationship Management
Intermediate Agile Methodologies
Expert Analytic Thinking
Expert Analytical And Data Driven Thinking
Expert Analytical Mind
Expert Analytical Skills
Expert Analytical Skils
Expert Analytical Thinking
Expert Analyze Problems
Expert Article Writing
Expert Audio Effects
Expert • Ability To Understand And Manage Profit And
Expert B 2 C Marketing
Expert B2B Manager
Expert Bio Surgery
Expert Block Copolymers
Expert Branch Support.
Expert Brand Activation
Expert Brand Advertising
Expert Brand Awareness
Expert Brand Consulting
Expert Brand Development
Expert Brand Management
Expert Brand Reputation
Expert Brand Revitalization
Expert Brand Strategy
Expert Branding
Expert British Accents
Expert Business Coach
Expert Business Communication
Expert Business Decision Making
Expert Business Development
Expert Business Development Process
Expert Business Development Strategies
Expert Business Dnvelopment Strategies
Expert C Level Leadership
Expert C++
Expert Campaign Management
Expert Campaigns Management
Intermediate Channels of Distribution
Expert Charismatic Leadership
Expert Chemical Researching

Languages

Intermediate Punjabi
Expert Urdu
Expert English