Manager Sales

ARNAB KUMAR MITRA

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Experienced Sports industry professional with a unique array of skills and experience spread over various segments of planning and execution. Expertise in planning, creating and implementing design & operations of world class events and grassroot projects. Proven record of liaising with various stakeholders, vendors and ruling authorities under challenging circumstances.

Strong Areas:

Project Management

Franchise Management & Sales

Branding and Sponsorship

Venue Operations & Logistics

Liaising

Creation and execution of strategies

Quick learner with analytical view to scenarios focused on providing quality solutions to diverse problems. SPORTS BUSINESS CONSULTANT - FREELANCE

September 2020 – Present

1. Business Consultant for a Sports Digital Webcasting Platform startup – SPORTSCAST 2. Strategy consulting for Esports platform startup ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Manager - Sports Business

January 2019 – September 2020

Creating and establishing new IPs marrying sport, television and commercial aspects most efficiently. Worked on building and managing relationships with Wrestling Federation of India and Indian Football Association. Also spearheaded relationships with All India Football Federation for long term association. Also leading relationships with Meghalaya and Jharkhand Football associations. Also initiated partnership with T10 Sports (Kit Partner), BeatIt Entertainment (Event Partner), BookMyShow (Event

+ Ticketing Partner), Juneli Events (Team Sales) and more. Project Lead - Zee Kusti Dangal - UP, MP,Bihar, Rajasthan 1. Created concept and structure of league competition in consultation with Wrestling Federation of India 2. Create, manage and ensure project commercial viability and success SUMMARY

EXPERIENCE

3. Share ideation and work together with programming team & Marketing Team to ensure unique product delivery

4. Franchise (Team) Sales & relationship management 5. Set up and lead team for execution of league - competitions, logistics, travel, etc. 6. Planned and executed launch event for ZKD with overwhelming media and celebrity presence, both wrestling and television.

Project Lead - Zee Bangla Football League

1. Work closely with and lay down the structure for programming team to execute promos, backstory creations, design 360 degree campaigns related to the league. 2. Headed team of 10 sports professionals on Team formations, player detailing, backstory coordination, league logistics, legal process formulations etc.

3. One point contact for East Bengal, Mohun Bagan stadiums, IFA, CRA 4. Head of Tournament operations, Competition management and Team Services. 5. Work on Marketing plan along with channel team (ATL & BTL) PROSPORTIFY PVTLTD

Marketing & Venue Operations - Pro Wrestling League December 2016 - December 2018

New Delhi Area, India

Pro Wrestling League Season 2 & 3

1. Sales Pitch Ideation and inventory finalisation 2. Franchise Management

3. Event Licensing (On Ground)

4. Venue Head - Ground Production, Spectator & Security Management 5. Liaising with govt authorities

Broadcast Operations Manager

DUCL (Cricket)

Junior Asian Wrestling Championship

Pro tennis League

In charge of:

1. Planning, innovation & preparations including creating showflow 2. Floor Management

3. On Air Graphics Management and detailing

4. Overall broadcast team coordination and organiser dealing 5. Stadium Broadcast POC

SCHOOL SPORTS PROMOTION FOUNDATION

Sports Officer

December 2015 - December 2016

1. Create and execute pan India school competitions. 2. Appoint, train and lead team to execute competitions as per set guidelines 3. Worked exclusively on development of reporting system via specially designed software upgrades as well as mobile app

4. In charge of short and long term program budgeting 5. Suggest and implement strategies for growth of program 6. In charge of complete execution for Nationals and National Camp PRO WRESTLING LEAGUE

Manager Operations

November 2015 – December 2015

Handled Ludhiana and Bengaluru Leg of PWL 1, Licensing and Logistics in a 2 man team. THE FOOTBALL FAKTORY

Manager – Operations

January 2015 – October 2015

1. Setup and Oversee upkeep and progress of centers in Delhi, Goa and Surat. Includes coordinating with center managers at the centers and managing inter personal relations with clients. 2. Pursued and established relationship with St Xaviers Gurgaon and Modern Convent School, Dwarka. Leveraged relationship with Tapti Valley International, Surat. 3. Responsible for company communications and expansion strategies. LEISURE SPORTS

Business Development & Sponsorship Sales

January 2014 – November 2014

KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS

Venue Operations Manager

Season 5 - April 2012 – May 2012

Season 6 - April 2013 – May 2013

NEW DELHI UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

Planning & Operations

December 2010 – January 2012

SBHA & ASSOCIATES

Articleship (Chartered Accountancy)

May 2008 – November 2009

OTHER SPORTS INVOLVEMENTS

1. Actively involved with Goodwill Football Club – Delhi A division football club 2. Founder of Red Devilery – leading YouTube Manchester United fan channel from India 3. Worked with Goal.com for a couple of months in 2010 writing articles on Manchester United 1. Played in New Delhi Heroes’ (Football Club) squad in the Delhi Super Division 2010 (Professional Football) 2. Participated in and won numerous medals in Yoga at National, State and District level for 7 years (1998- 2005)

3. Represented School at International drawing and painting competitions twice 4. Represented School and College in Football

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WELFARE & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT – CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY Post-Graduation Diploma in Sports Management – 2012-13

- Graduated with 65.44% marks

- Part of 3 persons organizing team for the Diamond Jubilee Sports Quiz

- Represented College Football team in CU annual competition DESHBANDHU COLLEGE – DELHI UNIVERSITY

B. Com (Hons.) – 2009

- Graduated with 44% aggregate

- Captain of College football team in 2006-07

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA

Common Proficiency Test - 2007

- Passed with 55% Marks

LOYOLA SCHOOL, JAMSHEDPUR

ICSE (X) – 2005 – 85.6%

ISC (XII) – 2003 – 83.25%

Date: 14.12.2020 SD

Place: New Delhi ARNAB KR. MITRA

HOBBIES & ACHIEVEMENTS

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