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Bhav Bedi

Bhav Bedi

Miami,FL

Summary

Accomplished marketing professional with a proven track record at Suntory Spirits, excelling in brand management and strategic thinking. Spearheaded repositioning of Courvoisier, achieving over 5M impressions, and excelled in digital marketing and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Expert in leveraging consumer insights and data-driven decision making to drive brand growth and engagement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Marketing Lead

NoWasteMan
Miami, FL
05.2024 - Current
  • Launched and scaled a plastic-free men's care brand, driving customer engagement and fostering a loyal community
  • Directed creative branding initiatives, including logo design, product packaging, and marketing materials, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand identity
  • Managed social, digital and e-commerce platforms, including Amazon Seller Central, achieving Top 100 Safety Razor ranking and securing Amazon's Choice for featured products
  • Conducted market research to identify zero waste packaging trends
  • Executed targeted digital marketing campaigns and influencer partnerships reaching over +50K impressions
  • Leveraged design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and CapCut to produce impactful and engaging creative assets

Sr. Brand Manager - Gin & MC

Suntory Spirits
Miami, FL
05.2021 - 03.2024
  • Led brand strategy and marketing initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and maintaining a consistent brand identity
  • Managed multi-channel marketing campaigns, leveraging insights from digital media, advertising, and events to drive engagement
  • Developed and executed data-driven marketing strategies to expand the consumer base
  • Spearheaded cross-functional collaborations, working with internal teams, external partners, and agencies to optimize marketing impact

Brand Manager - Courvoisier

Suntory Spirits
Los Angeles, CA
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Spearheaded brand development initiatives and major repositioning of cognac portfolio
  • Partnered with Global Teams (UK) to develop multi-channel marketing strategies across digital, print, in-store POP, and TV to reposition the brand as premium and enhance its luxury credentials
  • Developed impactful influencer campaigns, including the Lunar New Year XO program, generating +5M impressions
  • Briefed and supervised agencies including creative, media, procurement and PR
  • Analyzed and presented on key business metrics including sales volume, distribution, Nielsen data, and P&L
  • Managed high-profile partnerships with Def Jam Records and GQ to amplify brand visibility and engagement

Associate Brand Manager

Suntory Spirits
Toronto, ON
04.2017 - 07.2020
  • Managed the brand planning process for House of Suntory, Tequila, Vodka and Gin portfolios
  • Collaborated closely with external agencies, encompassing social, creative, and media partners
  • Effectively briefed creative agencies on the strategic assets required to maximize impact on marketing initiatives
  • Worked in tandem with sales and trade marketing teams to conceptualize and execute regional marketing programs

Assistant Marketing Manager

Estee Lauder (MAC)
Toronto, ON
06.2014 - 04.2017
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute luxury marketing campaigns
  • Led paid and organic beauty blogger partnerships to increase online share of voice and develop shareable content
  • Managed monthly activities including development of custom POP for retail partners including HBC and Nordstrom
  • Optimized social media platforms by developing and publishing high-impact organic and paid content
  • Coordinated 360 campaigns around key product and campaign launches including Viva Glam

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON
08.2012

Skills

  • Brand Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Advertising & Media Planning
  • Digital Marketing
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Budget & Performance Analysis
  • Consumer Insights
  • Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Amazon Seller

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Founder & Marketing Lead

NoWasteMan
05.2024 - Current

Sr. Brand Manager - Gin & MC

Suntory Spirits
05.2021 - 03.2024

Brand Manager - Courvoisier

Suntory Spirits
07.2020 - 05.2021

Associate Brand Manager

Suntory Spirits
04.2017 - 07.2020

Assistant Marketing Manager

Estee Lauder (MAC)
06.2014 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Wilfrid Laurier University
Bhav Bedi