Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
Languages
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Debadri Sengupta

Bangalore

Summary

Adaptable student with knowledge of account development, sales,operations and client relations.

Having knowledge in channel sales(Not a pro), Modern trade and Ecommerce.

Honest ,ready to take ownership as an emotional person to feel for the organization.

Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy on your team.

I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Ecommerce Manager

R R KABEL
11.2022 - Current
  • Establish RR KABEL's consumer Product Division and strengthen the presence in Seasonal category after RR took over Luminous Home electrical business(luminous Fan,Lighting)
  • Develop various ops strategies in implementing overall ops excellence
  • Onboarding aggregators and sellers to expand the business with new product and category launches
  • Implementing Own Market place to reduce dependency with the Amazon/flipkart Inventory/alpha Model
  • Work as a Single Point of Contact from RR with AZ ,FK and Aggregators
  • Daily analyzing probable sell in and sell outs of the platforms
  • Demand planning and forecasting
  • Regional level stock plans
  • Various Marketing plans like targeted coupons,special deal prices
  • Category Gross Margin Analysis
  • Functioning with different teams such as
  • Accounts & Finance, Supply Chain etc
  • Prepared budgets and approved budget expenditures
  • Maintained inventory tracking systems to monitor stock levels and order fulfillment accuracy.

Category Manager

Syska Led Lights Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 11.2022
  • Onboarding Sellers with exceptional terms of trades
  • Sales Budgeting and Planning.Reduced unhealthy inventory with pricing strategy, promotion, and marketing
  • Improved the vendor fill rates by a healthy vendor relationship.Introduction of Categories and new launches of the Brand in Flipkart ,Amazon and other Marketplaces (Alpha,Clicktech,E trade,KKOC Aligned sellers of Amz and FK)Considered business demands and customer preferences when developing pricing structures and marketing plans.
  • Responsible for Overall Sales Driven in my category (Lighting,Extension cords,Wires)Forecasting of Product in each category as per Sales Plan
  • Co-ordination with Commercial , Supply Chain & Warehouse to ensure smooth transaction

Category Manager

Ficosa Retail Services Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Brands and Categories-Kitchen and Home, Managed working relationships with corporate team, vendors, and divisions
  • Assessing the assortment across various brands and shortlisting requirements basis current market trends
  • Oversaw launch of new SKUs, pricing strategies, and product solutions
  • Work on the road map for new product launches Ensure timely replenishment by considering the forward cover
  • Negotiating agreements with suppliers to manage inventory, quality and cost/margins
  • Collaborating with brands to determine competitive pricing for each product category
  • Scaling-up newly launched products with the help of channel promotions Cross
  • Functioning with different teams, vizAccounts & Finance, Supply Chain etcEcommerce -Marketplace :Oversee day to day marketplace operations for various marketplace, vizAmazon, Flipkart etc
  • Catalog and content management for various marketplace channels Devise strategies to push slow-moving products
  • Collaborating with marketplaces to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities for each product category
  • Partner with Marketing Team to initiate Onsite campaigns and promotions Analyzed data to determine industry and consumer trends
  • Reviewing supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs Monitor website reporting statistics; reviews weekly/monthly reporting and analytics
  • Analyzing relevant data to determine go forward strategies
  • Work closely with marketplace partners to build clear strategies around improving sales performance, awareness, and ultimate consumer experience.

Senior Category Executive

Praxis Home Retail Limited, Future Group
01.2018 - 09.2020
  • Measured effectiveness of customer success by defining operational metrics, tracking systems and reporting to management
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive sales and assortment plan to achieve designated group sales objectives consistent with overall company short and long-term objectives
  • Managing product portfolio of Home Improvement Category consisting of Bath Luxury SKUs(Imported),Godrej Safes, other local Brand products (Product Gap Analysis, NPI Liquidation)
  • Demand and Stocks planning (Replenishment model), Product Pricing (for locally sourced and imported products)
  • Built strong relationships with Store team through positive attitude and attentive response
  • Worked on parameters: Vendor management ,Product selection, Product mix, Product pricing, Product display Planning, Inventory control, Merchandising.

Department Manager

Praxis Home Retail LimitedDec, HomeTown –Future Group
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Championed customer service standards to consistently meet targets
  • Coordinated smooth department receiving, inventory storage, and product management
  • Handled personnel issues in-person through effective motivational and disciplinary strategies
  • Resolved escalated issues with positive approach, persuasive communication skills, and effective conflict management strategies
  • Stocked, rotated, and marked product to maintain displays and promote sales
  • Supervised day-to-day employee activities and Cross department functions, including setting assignments and coordinating schedules
  • Taught employees to provide prompt and courteous service and how to handle many situations
  • Engaged customers in friendly conversation and effectively implemented suggestive selling techniques
  • Implemented and improved merchandising strategies to achieve department as well as store sales goals
  • Implemented mentoring programs to bring new staff up to speed quickly
  • Managed corporate Clients and cross selling, BTL activities

Territory Sales Manager

Asian Paints Ltd
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Mapping & Appointment of Distributors Network
  • Expansion by appointing Retailers within the Distributors network
  • Achieving Sales Target as per Sales Budget Planning & execution Plumber meet activities of Retailers Generating business for the Retailer
  • POP and merchandising,
  • Collections
  • Ensuring best possible customer service in my designated territory.

Relationship Executive

Praxis Home Retail Limited, HomeTown –Future Group
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Met regularly with customers to enhance relationships and look for new business opportunities
  • Employed consultative selling skills and call reporting plans to improve clients' experiences
  • Used CRM system to track client activity, produce reports, and manage pipeline
  • Interacted professionally with customers, informing individuals of sales promotions and driving product interest
  • Engaged customers and built connections to drive long-term sales
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to recapture the customer's loyalty and maintain the sale
  • Worked as a Front end Sales team member, analyzing customer needs and provide products solution as per customers need and achieving sales targets (ABP)

Education

Siksha Satra
Bharati, Santiniketan, Bolpur, West Bengal

Pre-Degree - Humanities(Eco-Geo-Math

Santiniketan

BBA - Management

Raj College

Master of Business Administration - Marketing

Eastern Institute For Integrated Learning
2015

Skills

  • Buying,Procurement,Sales
  • Ownership
  • SAP/ERP
  • Relationship Management
  • Manage contracts, Negotiate prices
  • Task prioritization ,Coordination
  • Action Planning
  • Operations
  • Inventory,Sales Tracking
  • Quick learner
  • Budgeting and Expenditures

Hobbies

Singing

Travelling


Languages

Bengali
English
Hindi

Timeline

Ecommerce Manager

R R KABEL
11.2022 - Current

Category Manager

Syska Led Lights Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 11.2022

Category Manager

Ficosa Retail Services Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 09.2021

Senior Category Executive

Praxis Home Retail Limited, Future Group
01.2018 - 09.2020

Department Manager

Praxis Home Retail LimitedDec, HomeTown –Future Group
01.2017 - 12.2018

Territory Sales Manager

Asian Paints Ltd
01.2017 - 12.2017

Relationship Executive

Praxis Home Retail Limited, HomeTown –Future Group
01.2015 - 05.2017

Siksha Satra

Pre-Degree - Humanities(Eco-Geo-Math

Santiniketan

BBA - Management

Raj College

Master of Business Administration - Marketing

Eastern Institute For Integrated Learning
Debadri Sengupta