Chinmaya Chintan Nanda
Cluster Leader Retail (GT).
Bhubaneswar
Summary
Sales-driven and customer-focused professional with 3 years of experience in retail leadership and traditional trade exposure. Currently working as a Cluster Leader at Decathlon, managing multiple sports, leading sales teams, and executing high-impact merchandising and promotional strategies. Strong track record in achieving sales targets, improving store performance, and building lasting customer relationships. Well-versed in general trade dynamics and eager to contribute to Mondelez’s growth through effective field execution and sales excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Cluster Leader Outdoor Sports
Decathlon Sports India
09.2024 - Current
- Mentoring team members, fostering professional development, and career advancement opportunities within the eighteen sub-sports in outdoor sports.
- Analyzed sales data to manage cluster performance and make informed financial decisions.
- Worked on KPIs, i.e., merchandising, stock lifetime, stock availability, shrinkage, ABV, ABQ, and range selection.
- Five seasonal changes and two major layout movements resulted in the best self-informed layouts.
- Achieved the highest TO growth for winter products and rain products in the East.
B2B and D-Play Referent
Decathlon Sports India
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked on generating outstore turnover by onboarding business, getting orders, and ensuring timely fulfillment.
- Collaborated with influencers, sports academies, athletes, to generate new user growth for Decathlon.
- Activated one CSD, implemented product display strategy at eight sport practice places.
- Onboarded twelve DFOs and three PSUs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Omni Sport Leader
Decathlon Sports India
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked on different micro projects and referent topics across many verticals that were directly linked to store KPIs.
- In Store Projects: TG referent, S+ referent, layout/merchandising referent.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Managed 25 TG, layout for 5 cluster during this time
Intern
Decathlon Sports India
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Learned the basics of Decathlon operation, merchandising, layouts, and customer dynamics.
- I was assigned to the Fitness department, where I have to take care of cardio and bodybuilding equipment, which was giving a TO share of 1.2% to the store.
- In two months during my internship, I helped Decathlon achieve a TO share of 3.6%.
- Highlighted EMI offer, warranty, display product optimization, and change in merchandising techniques.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Education
MBA - Marketing Management
C.V. Raman Global University
Bhubaneswar 04.2001 -
Bachelor in Technology - Computer And Information Sciences
Institute of Technical Education And Research. SOA Universit
04.2001 -
Skills
Sales & Negotiation
Stock availability management
GT exposure
Trade Promotion
Analytical business insights
User-focused service
Prioritization and scheduling
Resource allocation management
Tableau data visualization
Skilled in MS Office tools
Timeline
Cluster Leader Outdoor Sports
Decathlon Sports India
09.2024 - Current
B2B and D-Play Referent
Decathlon Sports India
01.2024 - 08.2024
Omni Sport Leader
Decathlon Sports India
09.2022 - 12.2023
Intern
Decathlon Sports India
07.2022 - 09.2022
MBA - Marketing Management
C.V. Raman Global University
04.2001 -
Bachelor in Technology - Computer And Information Sciences
Institute of Technical Education And Research. SOA Universit
04.2001 -
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