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Nisha Gurjar

Nisha Gurjar

Bangalore

Summary

Experienced brand management and marketing enthusiast with a strong passion for brand building and impactful storytelling to influence consumer perception. Proficient in creative problem-solving, quick to learn, and dedicated to delivering results. Thrives on challenges, fast paced environment and strives for excellence. One belief I stand by - pragmatism over perfection.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Brand Manager

ITC
02.2024 - Current

Aashirvaad Ethnic Beverages


  • Led 4 GT and 2 MT product launches, overseeing end-to-end project management
  • Spearheaded product formulation and regional customization, ensuring strong USP differentiation
  • Conducted consumer insights research (blind tests, qualitative & quantitative studies) to optimize product-market fit
  • Managed packaging development, collaborating with internal studio teams and external design agencies
  • Expanded e-commerce presence, securing listings with Swiggy, Flipkart, and key south-local accounts (Ratnadeep, Vijetha, Ushodaya)


Brand Management - Aashirvaad Svasti Ghee


  • Managed day-to-day brand operations, ensuring a consistent consumer experience across touchpoints
  • Marketing Activations:
  • Onam Campaign: Executed a 360 activation across digital, print, e-commerce, and offline channels
  • Digital: Led #OnamMomentOfTheDay, garnering 800+ participations in 10 days
  • Print: Featured in Vanitha (5L circulation, Kerala)
  • Organic Day (Aashirvaad Ghee x Atta): Sampling via Blinkit & Swiggy, Print activation TOI front-page & society hyperlocal engagement
  • E-commerce: Strengthened visibility via masthead banners, in-store placements, and

Brand Marketing

Aqualogica
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Brand Growth & Market Leadership: Scaled Aqualogica from ₹50 Cr to ₹180 Cr ARR, establishing it as a top digital-first skincare brand in India
  • Category Leadership: Achieved #1 digital ranking on Amazon & Nykaa in the Suncare category, outperforming competitors

New Product Development

Mamaearth
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Company Overview: (Honasa Consumer Limited)
  • Led end-to-end product launches, managing formulation, packaging, artwork, and stakeholder coordination
  • Color Charter - Part of a cross functional team to deliver ARR of 100cr in the first year of newly launched color cosmetics vertical for mamaearth
  • Campaign Management: Led end-to-end FTC media campaigns, experimenting with Paytm DMP, Snapchat, and Amazon Ads, achieving 5% CTR & 8% ATC% for key categories (Moisturizers, Facewash)
  • Influencer marketing - Scaled influencer-led content from 80-90 to 250 content pieces a month - amplifying brand reach
  • (Honasa Consumer Limited)

Operations Executive

Unschool
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Managed 800+ campus ambassadors & influencers across India
  • Worked on lead generation to facilitate customer acquisition as well as intern acquisition

Education

MBA - Marketing

Chandigarh Group of Colleges
05.2021

Bachelors of Science - Biotechnology

Chandigarh University
05.2019

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Project management
  • End to end management of ad campaigns
  • Consumer insights
  • Brand strategy
  • Ability to work in team

  • Marketing communications
  • Ability to multitask
  • Campaign planning
  • Critical thinking & Problem solving
  • Microsoft Office

Projects And Publications

  • Daayitya 2.0 Social B-Plan, Headed a social B plan challenge organized at IIM - Sirmaur, won 3rd rank.
  • Business Case Study Publication, Xiaomi: The Indian Strategy., www.thecasecentre.org/products/view?id=167073
  • Journal of Medicinal Plants - Review Article Publication, Published a review article in 'Journal of Medicinal Plants'., https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339676987

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Assistant Brand Manager

ITC
02.2024 - Current

Brand Marketing

Aqualogica
11.2022 - 01.2024

Operations Executive

Unschool
02.2021 - 10.2021

New Product Development

Mamaearth
01.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelors of Science - Biotechnology

Chandigarh University

MBA - Marketing

Chandigarh Group of Colleges
Nisha Gurjar