About Gaurav Kulshrestha

  • Academic Level  Master’s Degree
  • Age  48 - 52 Years
  • Salary  0
  • Gender  Male
  • Industry  Management

About me

Strategic Marketing and Product Management Leader with 30+ years of experience driving brand growth, product strategy, go-to-market execution, and market expansion across consumer electronics, lighting, HVAC, and financial services sectors. Proven track record of managing ₹78-₹125+ Cr product portfolios with 10–12% YoY growth, launching differentiated product concepts that achieved ~70% segment market share, and building high-performance marketing and distribution teams. Deep expertise in product lifecycle management, demand generation, channel development, B2B/B2C marketing, and integrated campaign execution.

Education

  • 1999 - 2000
    Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH)

    PGDBM – Business Management (Insurance & Information Technology)

    PGDBM – Business Management (Insurance & Information Technology)

Experience

  • 2010 - 2026
    Pioneer India Electronics Pvt. Ltd.

    Head Marketing / Product Management

    Lead end-to-end marketing strategy and brand positioning across digital (Google, Meta, Amazon), retail
    (specialized stores), and trade channels (aftermarket/DOP) for India operations.
    • Introduced and managed 125Cr+ product portfolio which included Car Aftermarket Products (Connected Touch
    Screens, Speakers, Subwoofer, Amplifiers), Home Entertainment, Pioneer DJ Pro Systems and mobility products
    like Dash Cameras
    • Planned and executed 32+ integrated marketing campaigns across digital, retail, and trade platforms — delivering
    320% ROI and generating 12,500+ qualified leads through multi-channel brand activations including premium
    advertising films, dealer engagement programs, and consumer promotions
    • Managed Amazon performance marketing campaigns delivering 118% Revenue ROI — ₹25.3 Lakh ad spend
    generating ₹55.25 Lakh in sales at 2.18x RoAS across 1,400 orders and 4.69 Cr impressions
    • Managed import compliance’s like BIS CRS, WPC-ETA, EPR, Packaging Labels
    • Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend tracking to inform product positioning and
    roadmap decisions. (SIAM analysis & Import/Export Data analysis)
    • Market Mapping, Product Bench markings, Pricing decisions, Placement Strategies, Packaging developments
    • Define go-to-market strategies, messaging architecture, and campaign frameworks for new product launches.
    • Drive B2B demand generation and sales enablement programs aligned with revenue growth targets.
    • Manage PR strategy, Digital marketing (Website management, Google, Meta, LinkedIn), and content marketing
    programs.
    • Build, mentor, and manage high-performance marketing teams; establish KPIs and performance metrics.
    • Manage marketing budgets, agency partnerships, and campaign ROI measurement frameworks.
    • Lead thought leadership initiatives, industry events, media engagement, and brand partnerships.

Skills