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Keshav Saraf

POP | Zepto | Entrepreneur | IIM-Rohtak

Bengaluru

7+ years of work experience

POP
Dec 202510 mosPresent

Bengaluru

Helping build Chop and Shop at POP Scaling Electronics, Footwear, and Home
Zepto
May 20257 mosNov 2025

Parrot Ventures Pvt Ltd
Oct 20232 yrs 1 moOct 2025

India

At Parrot Ventures, I led the launch and growth of multiple e-commerce brands. One of the key projects was the development of PaperUS, a shipping label brand. I conducted in-depth market research to identify product opportunities and successfully launched on Amazon USA. By strategically optimizing PPC campaigns and SEO, I significantly reduced ad costs and improved operational efficiency. I worked closely with Chinese vendors to negotiate product pricing and enhance packaging, which ultimately led to a significant improvement in margins. In addition, I managed the online P&L for a children's apparel brand in Kolkata, contributing to a notable increase in customer reach and brand revenue. I also set up an online presence for a men's footwear brand, driving growth through e-commerce channels and refining quality management protocols to ensure high customer satisfaction and lower return rates. Throughout these projects, I applied my expertise in market analysis, vendor relations, and digital marketing, building a portfolio of brands with a focus on long-term growth and customer experience.
Shiva Polytubes Pvt Ltd.
Aug 20221 yr 3 mosOct 2023

Greater Kolkata Area

At Shiva Polytubes, I spearheaded the expansion of operations into the Kolkata region, successfully establishing a fulfillment center within the first month. My focus was on understanding the market dynamics through detailed competitor analysis and market research, which led to the strategic onboarding of retail dealers and the optimization of our product range to better meet customer needs. I organized and conducted workshops with hundreds of plumbing professionals, sharing insights and educating them on the product’s value. Additionally, I built and implemented training modules for sales teams and set performance metrics, leading to significant improvements in sales and customer experience. I expanded our distribution footprint into multiple districts, building a strong network of dealers and sub-dealers, while strengthening client relationships through loyalty programs and continuous feedback.
ICICI Bank
Dec 20219 mosAug 2022

India

At ICICI Bank, I played a key role in building and optimizing the trade finance products Insta EPC and eSoftex by connecting APIs and automating essential tasks, significantly reducing processing time for multiple companies. I worked closely with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and improve adoption rates. This experience deepened my expertise in product management, process improvement, and delivering customer-centric solutions in the financial sector
Cognizant
Apr 20192 y 8 moDec 2021

Kolkata

Keshav’s AI Stack

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ChatGPT
ChatGPT

Education

Indian Institute of Management Rohtak

PGDM

Indian Institute of Management Rohtak

20172 yrs2019
Christ University, Bangalore

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance, General

Christ University, Bangalore

20133 yrs2016

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Headline

POP | Zepto | Entrepreneur | IIM-Rohtak

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

ChatGPT

Work experience

Category Lead at POP, Dec 2025 - Present · 10 mos, Bengaluru, Helping build Chop and Shop at POP Scaling Electronics, Footwear, and Home

Senior Category Manager at Zepto, May 2025 - Nov 2025 · 7 mos

Founder at Parrot Ventures Pvt Ltd, Oct 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo, India, At Parrot Ventures, I led the launch and growth of multiple e-commerce brands. One of the key projects was the development of PaperUS, a shipping label brand. I conducted in-depth market research to identify product opportunities and successfully launched on Amazon USA. By strategically optimizing PPC campaigns and SEO, I significantly reduced ad costs and improved operational efficiency. I worked closely with Chinese vendors to negotiate product pricing and enhance packaging, which ultimately led to a significant improvement in margins. In addition, I managed the online P&L for a children's apparel brand in Kolkata, contributing to a notable increase in customer reach and brand revenue. I also set up an online presence for a men's footwear brand, driving growth through e-commerce channels and refining quality management protocols to ensure high customer satisfaction and lower return rates. Throughout these projects, I applied my expertise in market analysis, vendor relations, and digital marketing, building a portfolio of brands with a focus on long-term growth and customer experience.

Regional Distributor at Shiva Polytubes Pvt Ltd., Aug 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos, Greater Kolkata Area, At Shiva Polytubes, I spearheaded the expansion of operations into the Kolkata region, successfully establishing a fulfillment center within the first month. My focus was on understanding the market dynamics through detailed competitor analysis and market research, which led to the strategic onboarding of retail dealers and the optimization of our product range to better meet customer needs. I organized and conducted workshops with hundreds of plumbing professionals, sharing insights and educating them on the product’s value. Additionally, I built and implemented training modules for sales teams and set performance metrics, leading to significant improvements in sales and customer experience. I expanded our distribution footprint into multiple districts, building a strong network of dealers and sub-dealers, while strengthening client relationships through loyalty programs and continuous feedback.

Senior Product Manager at ICICI Bank, Dec 2021 - Aug 2022 · 9 mos, India, At ICICI Bank, I played a key role in building and optimizing the trade finance products Insta EPC and eSoftex by connecting APIs and automating essential tasks, significantly reducing processing time for multiple companies. I worked closely with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and improve adoption rates. This experience deepened my expertise in product management, process improvement, and delivering customer-centric solutions in the financial sector

Senior Associate at Cognizant, Apr 2019 - Dec 2021 · 2 y 8 mo, Kolkata

Education

PGDM, Indian Institute of Management Rohtak

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance, General, Christ University, Bangalore