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ARUN MALHOTRA

Delh,DL

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven MBA professional with over 23 years of progressive experiencein Trade Channel Management, Retail Operations, and Business Development. Currently serving as National Head – Channel Sales & Distribution Network at Saprose, demonstrating a strong track record of driving revenue growth, expanding distribution networks, and enhancing market presence in highly competitive sectors including Home furnishing gift and toys and ladies purse and other utility accessories

Adept at building and leading high-performing sales and retail teams, managing large territories, and nurturing long-term client relationships. Recognized for strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and hands-on leadership in developing go-to-market strategies, optimizing channel performance, and delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in aligning sales operations with broader business goals to deliver sustainable growth and profitability.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education

Work History

National Head Sales Saprose Textile Pvt Ltd

SAPROSE TEXTILE PVT LTD
2024.08 - Current

1.Develop and implement effective sales strategies to drive revenue growth and market expansion.

2.Lead, motivate, and manage the regional sales team to achieve targets and KPIs.

3. Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to drive customer satisfaction and retention.

4.Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and gather competitor intelligence to identify opportunities and threats.

5 Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and optimize sales processes.

REGINAL MANAGER NORTH AND EAST INDIA

Brandzstorm RM North and East India From 19 Feb Ti
2024.02 - 2024.07

Territory Manager - North India Trade

Baggit India Pvt Ltd
2022.07 - 2024.02
  • Tracking of secondary sales data from all customers. Manage regional sales touring and reporting process. Manage healthy relationships with all business partners. Support the key accounts in the territories. Looking after 7 states (Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, J and K) and 9 distributor.
  • Looking after, SWOT analysis of other competitive brand.
  • Identifying and networking with reliable and cost effective partners for enhancing market reach and penetration to gain maximum profitability.
  • Monitoring competition and devising effective counter strategies, formulating marketing strategies & procedures to build consumer preference.
  • Implement the sales and commercial policies.
  • Strong on Developing Distribution channel (General Trade/ Traditional Trade).
  • Generation of Primary, secondary sales & Timely appointment of Distributors and their manpower, with full quality ensured.
  • Strong Process knowledge of sales operations & MIS.
  • Tracking of secondary sales data from all customers. Manage regional sales touring and reporting process. Manage healthy relationships with all business partners. Support the key accounts in the territories.
  • Appointment and identification of franchisee.
  • Inventory Management - Stock dispatch analysis, Stock take, Inward and Outward and Issue related to inventory and branch.
  • Expertise in handling institutional sales.

Area Business Manager

Emerald
2021.10 - 2022.07
  • Planning and identify sales opportunity in region to accelerate sales in key focused channel.
  • Appointment of new franchise and dealer is key role of action.
  • Plan and ensure achievement of sales objectives (volume/value, product/territory-wise, new/focus product) for the assigned set of customers.
  • Delivering Secondary monthly targets and Gross Revenue growth.
  • Drive & effectively implement Major and Key initiatives in the areas of Sales Development & Sales Operation.
  • Franchise development.
  • Lead the execution of the overall Go to market strategy of the company across multiple cities.
  • Increasing distribution by identifying and increasing number of outlets served.
  • Ensure business growth at key accounts by developing the required level of relationship and engagement with decision makers & key influencers of the accounts.
  • Control the receivables in line with credit policy.
  • Carry out monthly and quarterly forecasting of all categories and SKUs to ensure optimum stock level and avoid stock outs.
  • Managing a team of sales officers and leading them to deliver results.

Manager Operations

Vishal Mega Mart
2012.12 - 2014.06

Deputy Manager- Operations

Reliance Hyper Ltd
2008.03 - 2012.11

Department Manager

Pyramid Retail Ltd
2006.04 - 2007.11

Assistant Department Manager

Big Bazaar
2005.06 - 2006.04

Asst Sales Manager

Gold souk Avenue Moutaigne
2004.11 - 2005.05

Retail Sales & Customer Service Executive

Shopper Stop Ltd
2000.06 - 2004.11

Education

Graduation - Commerce stream

Delhi University

Honours Diploma - Software Engineering

Aptech Computer Education
1998.01 - 2000.01

Master Diploma - Business Administration

Symbiosis institute of Management Studies

Skills

Team management

Human resources

Innovation management

Teamwork

Accomplishments

  • Received Appreciation Letter for Best Customer Service Certificate from company.
  • Received Appreciation Certificate of Making Maximum FCC Member in single Month.
  • Done a Detail Project On loyalty Program of Shopper's Stop.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/05/76
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

Training

Certified course from RAI (Retailers Association of India), 2 days, Excellence in store Operation (ESOPs)

Academic Professional Credentials

  • Graduation in Commerce, Delhi University, 1997
  • Honours Diploma in Software Engineering, Aptech Computer Education, Pusa road Center, 1998-2000
  • Master Diploma in Business Administration (M.B.A), Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, 2004, Marketing

Timeline

National Head Sales Saprose Textile Pvt Ltd

SAPROSE TEXTILE PVT LTD
2024.08 - Current

REGINAL MANAGER NORTH AND EAST INDIA

Brandzstorm RM North and East India From 19 Feb Ti
2024.02 - 2024.07

Territory Manager - North India Trade

Baggit India Pvt Ltd
2022.07 - 2024.02

Area Business Manager

Emerald
2021.10 - 2022.07

Manager Operations

Vishal Mega Mart
2012.12 - 2014.06

Deputy Manager- Operations

Reliance Hyper Ltd
2008.03 - 2012.11

Department Manager

Pyramid Retail Ltd
2006.04 - 2007.11

Assistant Department Manager

Big Bazaar
2005.06 - 2006.04

Asst Sales Manager

Gold souk Avenue Moutaigne
2004.11 - 2005.05

Retail Sales & Customer Service Executive

Shopper Stop Ltd
2000.06 - 2004.11

Honours Diploma - Software Engineering

Aptech Computer Education
1998.01 - 2000.01

Master Diploma - Business Administration

Symbiosis institute of Management Studies

Graduation - Commerce stream

Delhi University
ARUN MALHOTRA