Akula Pradhyumna
Manager - Business Development (AP & TS)
Hyderabad
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing in Sales, Retail Operations, Business Development, Franchise management, marketing & Distribution Channel. improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Manager - Business Development (AP & TS)
LANDMARK GROUP : Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd (EASYBUY- Max Retail Division)
04.2022 - Current
- Research prospective accounts in targeted markets, pursue leads and follow through to a successful agreement.
- Understand the target markets, including industry, company, project, company contacts and which market strategies can be used to attract clients.
- Collaborate with design and sales teams to ensure that requirements are met.
- Maintain relationships with current clients and identify new prospects within the area I have been assigned.
- Possess a strong understanding of our products, our competition in the industry and positioning.
- Follow the latest industry developments and stay up to date on corporate competitors.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
Area Manager (TS) – Retail Operations
LANDMARK GROUP : Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd (EASYBUY- Max Retail Division)
04.2018 - 04.2022
- All Cluster and Store managers report to me.
- Sales: Driving the budgeted top line & bottom line.
- Stock management: Work closely with the planning team on execution and Manage ideal stock density on the fixtures to ensure consistent look of the retail floor
- Product and Process Training and development for staff.
- People management: Ensure all stores conduct the employee engagement activities in line with the HR calendar.
- New stores opening, Identifying new markets and retailing opportunities.
- Responsible to plan and execute business strategies.
- Monitoring Competitors sales and promotional schemes.
- Marketing Activities (ATL and BTL).
- VM standards and merchandise mix.
- Product forecast according to the season.
- Assigning targets to stores as per season and focus in like to like growth.
Cluster Manager (AP & TS) – Retail Operation
LANDMARK GROUP : Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd (EASYBUY- Max Retail Division)
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Same Roles and Responsibilities of Manager Retail Operations, Got Promoted in April 2019.
AREA BUSINESS Sr- OFFICER - RETAIL
TITAN COMPANY LTD
Hyderabad
09.2012 - 09.2016
- I take care of 15 Stores of Titan company Ltd, in that I have 6 Fastrack stores and 9 WOT (World of Titan) stores, covering the geographical area of Hyderabad and Part of Telangana Up-Country market with a total turnover of 23 Cr for the year.
- Identifying new markets and retailing opportunities for World of titan and Fastrack, Market and catchment analysis which included scouting of new property also.
- Product and Process Training and development for staff.
- TOC: Theory of Constraints (GOLD RATT).
- Drive top line and profitability of the stores through ATL and BTL
- Target setting – WOT (World of Titan), FTS (Fastrack Stores)
- Business review and plan for Company Stores, Franchisee and Franchisee stores on quarterly basis and yearly basis.
- Drive loyalty and new initiatives at the stores which act as a important tool for topline.
- Process definition and implementation of the customer experience program and keeping the benchmark standards at most times
- Take care of Retail operations, VM, Commercial and Statutory requirement, and time management to ensure effective process flow.
- Monitoring CFA activities, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance to commercial guidelines.
CHANNEL SALES MANAGER
VODAFONE SOUTH LTD
Hyderabad
06.2011 - 08.2012
- I was campus recruited for Vodafone as a CHANNEL SALES MANAGER in the in the field of SALES & DISTRIBUTION
- Heading a team of 4 off-role employees to manage 26 distributors in a particular cluster (UNITED AP), with a turnover of INR 1.1 core
- Made valuable distribution corrections which indeed increased the distribution reach and led to revenue growth of 9.1% in a span of 6 months.
Education
MBA - International Business
INSTITUTE of PUBLIC ENTERPRISE
Hyderabad, India. 06.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Technology - E.C.E
MAHAVEER INSTITUTE of SCIENCE & TECH (JNTU)
Hyderabad, India. 08.2005 - 03.2009
Intermediate - MPC
BOARD of INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION
Hyderabad, India. 05.2003 - 03.2005
SSC
BOARD of SECONDARY EDUCATION
Hyderabad, India. 06.1992 - 02.2003
Skills
- Leadership / Team Building
Timeline
Manager - Business Development (AP & TS)
LANDMARK GROUP : Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd (EASYBUY- Max Retail Division)
04.2022 - Current
Area Manager (TS) – Retail Operations
LANDMARK GROUP : Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd (EASYBUY- Max Retail Division)
04.2018 - 04.2022
Cluster Manager (AP & TS) – Retail Operation
LANDMARK GROUP : Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd (EASYBUY- Max Retail Division)
09.2016 - 04.2019
AREA BUSINESS Sr- OFFICER - RETAIL
TITAN COMPANY LTD
09.2012 - 09.2016
CHANNEL SALES MANAGER
VODAFONE SOUTH LTD
06.2011 - 08.2012
MBA - International Business
INSTITUTE of PUBLIC ENTERPRISE
06.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Technology - E.C.E
MAHAVEER INSTITUTE of SCIENCE & TECH (JNTU)
08.2005 - 03.2009
Intermediate - MPC
BOARD of INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION
05.2003 - 03.2005
SSC
BOARD of SECONDARY EDUCATION
06.1992 - 02.2003
Marital status
Married.
Work Availability
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Hobbies
Photography & Gardening.
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Marital status
Married.
Hobbies
Photography & Gardening.
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