Shikha Itika

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Senior Executive - Early Talent Recruitment at PepsiCo

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Overview

Shikha Itika is a Senior Executive at PepsiCo, specializing in early talent acquisition and campus recruitment. With a Bachelor of Business Administration, she has progressed through several talent-focused roles within the company, demonstrating a clear career path dedicated to building future talent pipelines.

Drawing from her experience at the youth leadership organization AIESEC, she appears passionate about fostering growth in young professionals. She takes pride in her companys culture and actively shares insights into the work environment at PepsiCos Hyderabad office.

She described leaving a role after four years as a "breakup that grows you, " showing a deep emotional investment in her career journey.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Curious But Skeptical

Requires Proof

They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell  They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions

Topics They Care About

Campus Recruitment
Her current role is Senior Executive for Campus Recruitment, and she recently posted about the success and experiences of the campus hiring season.
Early Talent Development
Her specialization is in 'Early Talent Hiring, ' indicating a professional focus on identifying and onboarding individuals at the beginning of their careers.
Employer Branding
She actively promotes PepsiCo's work environment through social media posts, using hashtags like #PepsiCoCulture and #Pepsicoproud to attract new talent.

Media Appearances

Shikha has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024 - 12-2025
Senior Executive - Early Talent Recruitment at PepsiCo
10-2023 - 9-2024
Senior Executive - TA Operations at PepsiCo
10-2021 - 10-2023
Talent Acquisition Executive at PepsiCo
3-2021 - 9-2021
Human Resources Assistant at T-Hope
8-2019 - 3-2020
Senior Associate at AIESEC in India

Education

2018 - 2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from GITAM Deemed University
2006 - 2018
Intermediate from Delhi Public School, Nacharam

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Insights For Selling To Shikha

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shikha is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shikha

  • They are likely to give you a clear answer without taking you around in circles. However, if you share a good relationship, they might not be so forthcoming.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shikha move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Shikha take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Shikha

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