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Chandan Sit

Retail Proffesional
Bangalore

Summary

Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Co- Founder

The Tortoise co.
BANGALORE
02.2019 - Current

as a founder, i am responsible for the overall PnL and handling all the major activities including brand building, marketing, sourcing, planning and team building.

  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
  • Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.

Business Head

Fulchand Fashion Retail Pvt Ltd
BANGALORE
12.2016 - 01.2019

Was responsible for launching a Motorcycle inspired fashion apparel brand called Motocult. Started from the scratch of conceptualization to designing the product range by hiring the right kind of team.

also responsible for marketing the brand on online and offline platforms, opening retail outlet of flagship store and also placing the brand in renowned MBO's.

The brand was extremely popular with youths and the Motorcycle community which was build by targeting the community and placing the brand in the right locations.

It was available in more than 80 outlets in India.

  • Established and managed monthly, quarterly and yearly sales plans.
  • Established clear and competitive goals, growth roadmaps, and strategic business plans.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.

Director

Tangerine Toes
BANGALORE
02.2013 - 03.2016

Launched an affordable footwear brand called Tangerine Toes in kiosk format which was first of its kind. Was responsible for the overall operations, sourcing , brand building and placement of the brand in the most prominent malls and multi brand outlets of india.

Was available in more than 90 MBO and 20 exclusive mall kiosk.

Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.

Senior Manager, Distribution Operations

Tommy Hilfiger
BANGALORE
03.2010 - 01.2013

Was responsible for the launch and growth of Footwear distribution business for Tommy Hilfiger.

As a new business category for the brand i was responsible for the brand placement, appointment of distributors and looking at the entire business development.

Senior Regional Manager

Tommy Hilfiger
New Delhi
02.2007 - 01.2010

Was resposible for the entire Retail operations, hiring, store launch, sales and day to day operations of the brand.

  • Oversaw daily, weekly and monthly business reporting and leveraged information to optimize forecasting and future business plans.
  • Monitored resource utilization, expenses and payroll to inform profitability management and decision-making.
  • Defined revenue and sales targets and motivated staff to exceed expectations.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Regional Manager

Tommy Hilfiger
BANGALORE
02.2006 - 01.2007

Was Responsible for the retail operations of South Region for Tommy Hilfiger.

  • Improved customer experience by creating custom showrooms across retail locations.
  • Supervised staff to optimize brand expansion initiatives and productivity.
  • Launched over 10 new locations through effective management of property acquisitions and construction and financial planning.

Restaurant General Manager

Mainland China
Mumbai
04.2001 - 01.2006

have handle multiple restaurants for the brand and was also responsible of opening new locations.

  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.

Education

Bachelor of Hotel Management - Business Management

Administrative Management Collge
Bangalore
07.1998 - 04.2001

Skills

Retail planning

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Timeline

Co- Founder

The Tortoise co.
02.2019 - Current

Business Head

Fulchand Fashion Retail Pvt Ltd
12.2016 - 01.2019

Director

Tangerine Toes
02.2013 - 03.2016

Senior Manager, Distribution Operations

Tommy Hilfiger
03.2010 - 01.2013

Senior Regional Manager

Tommy Hilfiger
02.2007 - 01.2010

Regional Manager

Tommy Hilfiger
02.2006 - 01.2007

Restaurant General Manager

Mainland China
04.2001 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Hotel Management - Business Management

Administrative Management Collge
07.1998 - 04.2001
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