Akash Patel
(He/Him)
Co-Founder
The Urban Chief
A Growth Lab Disguised as an Agency We’re not another agency chasing impressions. We’re the team you call when the metrics stall, the funnel leaks, or the board wants growth that shows up in revenue. We don't just “run marketing.” We plug into your business like a partner, #founder
Skills & expertise
Growth Marketing, Growth & Revenue Leadership, Business Development, Decision Making, Ideation, Digital Transformation & Innovation, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Growth Partnership, General Management, Forecasting, Sales
People Skills, EQ
Proactive problem solving
Conflict resolution
Build influence
Ability to delegate
Leadership
Good communication
Active listening
Good judgment
Ability to persuade others
Negotiation
Open-mindedness
Ability to be supportive and motivate others
Sense of humor
Languages
English: Fluent Hindi: Fluent
Experience
The Urban Chief (May 2019 - present)
Orchestrated 40%+ average revenue growth across multiple brands by designing integrated marketing and sales strategies.
Built and led a cross-functional team of 20+ professionals across marketing, sales, and operations, fostering a culture of ownership and high performance.
Implemented scalable CRM, inbound marketing, and performance campaign processes, improving lead conversion rates and client retention.
Developed strategic investment models to optimize marketing spends and increase customer lifetime value (LTV).
Acted as client growth advisor, contributing to brand expansion strategies and operational scalability.
Beverage Trade Network (Feb 2019 - May 2020)
Developed and executed revenue growth strategies, directly contributing to increased client acquisition and retention rates.
Managed end-to-end client relationships, strengthening retention and customer success outcomes.
Led prospecting and lead generation efforts through cold outreach, digital campaigns, and strategic partnerships.
Trained and managed a high-performing sales team, improving closing rates and pipeline management.
Supported the transition towards a more digital-first acquisition model, integrating CRM workflows and automation tools.
Beverage Trade Network (Oct 2017 - Jan 2019)
Led a team in driving strategic development and achieving sales goals for Beverage Trade Network.
• Managed project activities, created sales collateral, and monitored team performance metrics.
• Motivated team members to achieve more and identified training needs for coaching or escalation.
Focus Marketing Limited (Feb 2017 - Jun 2017)
Consistently achieved and exceeded revenue targets through strategic door-to-door sales initiatives and prospect management.
Led a sales team to improve performance metrics, implement new sales techniques, and expand market coverage.
Developed local sales strategies that increased client acquisition and contributed significantly to regional business growth.
Focused on coaching and mentoring team members, resulting in improved team morale and sales effectiveness.
Focus Marketing Limited (Jan 2016 - Feb 2017)
Generated leads through door-knocking and cold calling, achieving fortnightly targets for Focus Marketing Limited.
• Managed territories effectively, pitched offers, and enhanced sales experience for clients.
• Successfully closed leads, contributing to the overall sales growth and revenue of the company.
Education
New Zealand Institute of Studies
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