Pratik Bahal
About Pratik Bahal
Pratik Bahal is the National Key Account Manager for Modern Trade at Acer, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in retail sales and marketing, with previous roles at Dell and Infosys, and holds degrees in Computer Engineering and an MBA in Marketing.
Work at Acer
Pratik Bahal has been serving as the National Key Account Manager for Modern Trade (Large Format Retail) at Acer since 2020. Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, he manages a team of Team Leaders and Store Promoters across India, focusing on the Large Format Retail consumer business. His responsibilities include implementing sellout oriented schemes aimed at increasing conversion rates and ensuring a healthy return on investment (ROI) for partners. Bahal also plays a crucial role in maintaining Acer's margin attainment by emphasizing a premium product mix. He collaborates closely with the product team to provide valuable reviews and feedback that contribute to product development and strategy.
Previous Experience at Dell
Before joining Acer, Pratik Bahal worked at Dell for several years in various roles. He began as a Retail Sales Manager from 2015 to 2016 in Ahmedabad and continued in the same position in Pune from 2016 to 2019. Following this, he served as a Channel Business Development Manager for seven months in Mumbai in 2019. His experience at Dell involved managing retail sales and channel business development, contributing to the company's growth in the competitive technology market.
Education and Expertise
Pratik Bahal holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Marketing from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, which he completed from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a Post Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing from MICA, studying from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he has an Engineer’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, obtained from 2006 to 2010. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both technical and marketing disciplines.
Early Career and Internships
Pratik Bahal began his professional journey at Infosys, where he worked as a Senior System Engineer from 2011 to 2013 in Pune. He also completed a summer internship at Berger Paints India in 2014, where he gained practical experience in the industry. These early roles provided him with valuable insights into technology and business operations, which he later applied in his sales and marketing careers.
Skills in Marketing and Sales
In his current and previous roles, Pratik Bahal has developed expertise in various marketing activities, including Visual Merchandising, Below The Line (BTL) marketing, and Point of Sale (POS) strategies. His focus on implementing effective marketing strategies has been instrumental in driving sales and enhancing brand visibility in competitive retail environments.