Pradeep Kendre

PGDM Marketing student with experience across business development, partnership outreach, entrepreneurship, and client engagement. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have intentionally pursued opportunities that challenged me to build relationships, solve problems, and take ownership. Comfortable engaging with customers, business leaders, and stakeholders, I thrive in fast-paced environments where curiosity, communication, and ownership create meaningful outcomes.

Alliance Marketing Intern at Club Mahindra Holidays (2026-05 – 2026-08)

• Built relationships with business heads, corporate decision-makers, and premium retail brands to identify strategic alliance opportunities.
• Represented Club Mahindra in discussions with prospective partners and strengthened relationships through strategic outreach initiatives.
• Supported consent-based customer acquisition by identifying collaboration opportunities across multiple industries.
• Strengthened stakeholder engagement through structured communication and market research.

Sales Intern at KalzTech (2025-12 – 2026-03)

Balanced my PGDM while utilising lunch breaks to conduct cold calls and engage prospective customers.

• Managed a CRM pipeline of 400+ leads, building relationships through structured follow-ups across calls, WhatsApp, and email.
• Converted customer objections into opportunities through active listening and solution-oriented conversations.
• Used customer insights to refine follow-up strategies and communication.

Founder at Uptown Mentors (2024-08 – 2025-02)

Founded a mentorship initiative connecting students with experienced mentors and psychologists.

• Built relationships with students, parents, and professionals to create a trusted support ecosystem.
• Led outreach, onboarding, and engagement initiatives while coordinating daily operations.

Client Acquisition Coordinator at Dipkaushal Developers (2023-06 – 2024-08)

• Guided prospective plot buyers through the purchase journey, addressing concerns and recommending suitable solutions.
• Coordinated client meetings and monthly site visits, ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Built lasting client relationships through consistent follow-up and personalised communication.

PGDM in Marketing – Dr. D.Y. Patil B-School (2025 – 2027)

B.Sc in Biochemistry – RTMNU (2019 – 2022)