Pratap Kembrekar

About Pratap Kembrekar

A result oriented focussed professional with over 18 years of rich experience in Media ad-Sales, Business Development, New product launch, Key Account Management, Marketing & Team Management. Excellent communication, presentation skills with demonstrated abilities in mentoring motivated teams towards achieving organisational goals. Core Competencies Business Development Analyse business potential, conceptualise & execute strategies to drive sales, augment turnover and achieve desired targets. Monitor competitor activities and devise effective counter measures. New Market Development Identify new market segments and tap profitable business opportunities. Key Account Management Ensure speedy resolution of queries & grievances to maximise client satisfaction levels. Maintain excellent relations with clients to generate avenues for further business. Team Management Manage manpower planning and recruitment of Sales Teams. Create an environment that sustains and encourages high performance; motivate teams in optimising their contribution levels. Specialties:advertising, ad sales, business development, customer relations, marketing,

Experience

1. Dy General Manager

   Hindustan Times

   Jan 1996 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Currently the Head of the Media Marketing team for Auto, IT, Telecom verticals. Also handled verticles like Entertainment, Durables, Travel, Banking & Finance & FMCG.Driving initiatives to generate business for clients through developing & executing effective Market Member of the core team during the launch of Hindustan Times Mumbai Edition.Involved in co-ordinating with Marketing & Editorial Departments for brand promotion.

Education

• Manjunath Vidyalaya

  SSC

  1980 — 1988

Skills

• Marketing Management
• Newspapers
• Sales
• Leadership
• Market Research
• Marketing
• Brand Management
• Advertising
• Media Planning
• Newspaper
• Key Account Management
• Business Development