Shipra Agarwal
Work Experience
MCDONALD'S (HRPL), MUMBAI, INDIA APR 2012 - FEB 2014
Designation: Deputy Manager, Marketing
Roles & Responsibilities:
Brand Manager, McCafe' Jul 2013 – Feb 2014
• Launched the brand McCafe' in India, a store with in a store concept where a coffee shop like segment is
created with in a McD outlet, with a separate menu and seating
• W rote a business plan for the brand with a 3 year horizon. Developed annual marketing calendar with
monthly implementations landmarks.
• Formulated the Brand Vision and Communication Strategy
• New product launches based on consumer research. Co-ordinated with Supply chain and operations
teams to ensure smooth integrations
• Monitored the performance v/s the planned numbers, and took corrective action accordingly
• Budget Management
Regional Marketing Manager, Mumbai region Jul 2012 – Jul 2013
• Sales forecasting based on annual marketing plans
• Developed LSM (Local Store Marketing) Tools Library for the stores to use as per their specific
requirements
• Acted as a Consultant to the Sales-Ops team to help them achieve their sales targets, via LSM, media
inputs, store specific tactics
• Devised and ran Sales Incentive Programs and contests to keep the team motivated
• Tie-ups with other Brands and Malls to run mutually beneficial alliance deals
Additional Projects:
Consumer Promotion (McD Gifts Festival) Nov 2013 – Jan 2014
• Devised the working of the Promotion and wrote a business plan with sales and profit forecasting
• Marketing Plan on varied media - TV, Radio, Outdoor, Digital, Instore activation
• Agency Management - W rote briefs for Creative, Media, Digital, Activation and PR agencies and co-
ordinated with them throughout the process
• Worked closely with IT and Operations team to ensure implementable solutions
• CRM - Set up a system for grievance management post-launch
• Data Analysis and reporting
McD Gift Cards May 2012 – Aug 2012
• Launched the McD Gift Card in India, wrote a business plan with scenario planning and demand
forecasting
• Planned the marketing activities for the pre-launch, launch and post-launch phase
• Co-ordinated with IT, Distribution Centre and Operations team to ensure smooth integration into the
restaurants
• Managed the production of Gift Cards done by an external vendor
Achievements:
• Was promoted to head the regional marketing team and production team in Dec 2013
• Was selected to be a part of a 3-membered team responsible for panning out a growth roadmap for the
Brand during 31Q (3 year horizon, 1 year planning, quarterly implementation) planning session
WOCKHARDT HOSPITALS PVT. LTD., MUMBAI, INDIA MAY 2008 - OCT 2009
Designation: Resident Medical Officer
Achievements:
• Was awarded the annual 'Excellence in Service Award' for exemplary performance
Education
NARSEE MONJEE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, MUMBAI, INDIA 2012
Degree: Master of Business Administration, Marketing
Internship: McDonald's India (HRPL), Mumbai in Marketing & Strategy, 8 weeks
Achievements:
• Received a pre-placement job offer based on my work during the internship
• Vice- President - Optumiz, the operations club, 2011-12
• Organizer - NMIMS student platform, 2010-12
• Member - Student placement committee, 2010-11
G.R.MEDICAL COLLEGE, GWALIOR, INDIA 2008
Degree: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Internship: JAH group of Hospitals, Gwalior, 1 year
Achievements:
• Achieved a rank of 1024 in All India Pre-Medical Test, amongst over 5 lakh aspirants
Contact Details
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