Viraj Sood
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Experience
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InsideSport
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India
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Vice President- Sales
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Jun 2023 - Present
New Delhi, Delhi, India Inside Sport is one of the largest multi-sports media platforms in India Sales Strategy Business Development
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Self Employed
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United States
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700 & Above Employee
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Self Employed
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Sep 2019 - Present
New Delhi, Delhi, India - Managing and leading business affairs and growing the real estate/travel businesses of an existing family business. - Digital Marketing consultant (Helping brands grow digitally across platforms (including Interior design, F&B, & Sports Industries)
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IOS Sports & Entertainment
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India
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager- Sales & Sponsorships
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Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
New Delhi, Delhi, India Managing & Servicing a portfolio of 80+ of the top sporting talent & champions in the country including Mirabai Chanu, Mary Kom, Lovlina Borgohain, Vijender Singh, Hima Das, Manika Batra, Manpreet Singh, Rani Rampal. Exclusive partners with the Indian Olympic Association & the Athletics Federation of India. - Client Servicing - Business Development - Team Management - Talent Management - Brand Sales, Endorsements & Sponsorships
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Senior Manager- Sales & Sponsorships
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Aug 2021 - Apr 2023
New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Sportz Village Xp
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India
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager- Sports Marketing
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Jan 2020 - Oct 2020
New Delhi Area, India Brands & HR Lead- Digital Products (Active Club) Broad Roles: Sponsorship Sales, Client Servicing, Project Management, Event Execution & Business Development (Brand Sales). Clients managed- adidas, Perfetti, HCL, Big Bout, Adidas, Delhi Capitals, Nestle, PNB, & R1. Marketing Budget Handled of Key Accounts: $1M Value of Business Added to the Company: $0.5M
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Assistant Manager- Sports Marketing
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Mar 2018 - Jan 2020
New Delhi Area, India
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LOC FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hospitality and Protocol Head
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
Goa, India > Manage Hospitality within the preparation work of FIFA Under 17 World Cup India 2017 and responsible for implementing the Protocol strategy at the venue level. > Manage all day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards prepare reports for the management > Organizing and monitor ticket requests by LOC team while handling other responsibilities related to hospitality/protocol issues. > Monitoring VIP ticket requests from different… Show more > Manage Hospitality within the preparation work of FIFA Under 17 World Cup India 2017 and responsible for implementing the Protocol strategy at the venue level. > Manage all day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards prepare reports for the management > Organizing and monitor ticket requests by LOC team while handling other responsibilities related to hospitality/protocol issues. > Monitoring VIP ticket requests from different stakeholders, such as State Associations, Government, commercial affiliates, etc. > Ensure the implementation of the training for all Hostesses/Staff working in the VIP Areas; > End to end management of all Protocol/Hospitality related matters in each of the Special Events, including guest invitations, transportation, gifts, seating arrangements, protocol routes, etc. Show less
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Sport and Beyond India
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Sporting Goods
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Manager- Marketing and Brand Activation
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Feb 2017 - Aug 2017
New Delhi Area, India > Official Merchandising Partner for Kings XI Punjab, and continuously working on growing and expanding to different avenues of the sporting world. > Developing the business continuously and established a strong sports vertical through the tapping of sponsors such as LUX Cozi, Hero Cycles, KEI Cables, Johnson, DTDC et al. > Product development, production and delivery for IPL 10 alongside single handedly managing and setting up in stadia kiosks for real time… Show more > Official Merchandising Partner for Kings XI Punjab, and continuously working on growing and expanding to different avenues of the sporting world. > Developing the business continuously and established a strong sports vertical through the tapping of sponsors such as LUX Cozi, Hero Cycles, KEI Cables, Johnson, DTDC et al. > Product development, production and delivery for IPL 10 alongside single handedly managing and setting up in stadia kiosks for real time sales. > Managing the logistical chain for timely deliveries even in crunch situations while continuously developing new sport ventures and client sourcing for upcoming leagues. Show less
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Hudle
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India
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sports Event Executive
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Jul 2016 - Nov 2016
New Delhi > Managed Hudle events right from conceptualization and ideation stage to execution. > Promoted events on relevant social media and on ground channels. > Pitched to companies to help them design their sports programs.
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GMR Sports Private Limited
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Consultant at Delhi Daredevils
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Apr 2013 - Jun 2013
New Delhi Area, India > Designated as a team leader for conducting a research project survey to study the economic impact of the IPL on the city of New Delhi. This involved managing volunteers, conducting surveys, interacting with clients, and preparing analytical reports. > Prepared accreditations for entire working staff within the stadium. Also, developed various reports and customer satisfaction metrics, managing seating lounges and entertaining program related queries of the members and… Show more > Designated as a team leader for conducting a research project survey to study the economic impact of the IPL on the city of New Delhi. This involved managing volunteers, conducting surveys, interacting with clients, and preparing analytical reports. > Prepared accreditations for entire working staff within the stadium. Also, developed various reports and customer satisfaction metrics, managing seating lounges and entertaining program related queries of the members and guests. > Conducted detailed market research on Indian Cricket fans for creation of two new sports properties on behalf of the organization Show less
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London 2012
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Spectator Sports
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200 - 300 Employee
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Workroom Team member
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
London, United Kingdom > Worked at the tennis event which took place in Wimbledon and was awarded the best volunteer while featuring in an article in the Olympic newsletter > At Wimbledon, worked in the Venue Media Centre with 5 other colleagues assisting and managing daily schedules, order of plays of the tennis event. Further, our team managed and assisted worldwide media outlets in resolving their queries and issues. > Whilst at the heart of all the excitement worked within a team alongside… Show more > Worked at the tennis event which took place in Wimbledon and was awarded the best volunteer while featuring in an article in the Olympic newsletter > At Wimbledon, worked in the Venue Media Centre with 5 other colleagues assisting and managing daily schedules, order of plays of the tennis event. Further, our team managed and assisted worldwide media outlets in resolving their queries and issues. > Whilst at the heart of all the excitement worked within a team alongside different people and cultures, managing customer service and using new technology and first aid > Crowd Management, directing visitors, addressing visitor queries Show less
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Education
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Loughborough University
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Business Management -
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Sports Event Management -
Modern School Vasant Vihar (India)
Commerce/Maths, 87%