Results-driven professional with 9+ years of expertise in Modern Trade, Vendor Management, Account Management, and Business Development. Proven ability in sales planning, stock forecasting, and performance optimization across leading retail chains. Adept at driving revenue growth, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and executing high-impact promotional strategies to enhance brand visibility and profitability. Consistently delivered success in optimizing product distribution, maximizing shelf visibility, and boosting sales in competitive retail markets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Account Manager-Modern Trade
Helios Lifestyle Private Limited (The Man Company)-Emami Group
09.2021 - Current
Drove significant sales growth across 166+ modern trade outlets, managing key accounts such as Pantaloons (104 stores), Reliance (9 stores), Metro (9 stores), Walmart (8 stores), D-Mart (6 stores), LOTS (5 stores), and Lulu Hypermarket (1 store)
Additionally, strengthened sales in smaller modern trade accounts, including Apna Klub, Aakash Medicine, and Modern Bazar, boosting overall brand visibility, market penetration, and revenue growth
Led a high-performing team of 3 distributors, 3 Sales Officers, and 30+ promoters, executing sales strategies that enhanced store performance and market penetration
Grew North Zone sales by 22% (₹4.5 Cr to ₹5.5 Cr), exceeding budget targets and contributing to a total GMV of ₹22 Cr vs
₹18 Cr target
Boosted sales by 14.29% through strategic product listings and category expansion, including fragrance sales growth via 700+ new Apollo Pharmacy store placements
Increased EBITDA from ₹1.125 Cr to ₹1.375 Cr by optimizing trade margins, cutting operational costs, and reducing product returns
Strengthened key account partnerships through shelf placement negotiations, in-store promotions, and joint business planning, improving sell-through and reducing excess inventory
Enhanced inventory forecasting using data analytics, reducing overstocking, warehousing costs, and stock mismatches with demand
Automated order management, accelerating replenishment cycles, cutting manpower costs, and improving operational efficiency
Improved cash flow & reduced financial risk by ensuring timely collections and recovering payments from inactive accounts
Lowered product return rates via stricter quality checks, fast-moving SKU optimization, and staff training on handling & display best practices
Optimized trade promotions by focusing on high-performing stores, increasing ROI on spends, and minimizing excess stock wastage
Collaborated with supply chain teams to enhance product availability, streamline deliveries, and boost operational efficiency
Slash delivery lead times by 50% (10-12 days to 5-7 days) by renegotiating logistics terms, optimizing schedules, and increasing delivery frequency
Leveraged sales analytics to refine forecasting, category performance, and partner engagement strategies
Buyer
Ximivogue Trading LLP
06.2019 - 09.2021
Analyzed raw data, drew conclusions, and developed recommendations to optimize business performance
Presented and analyzed weekly/monthly/quarterly reports with clients in China, highlighting key insights and recommendations
Managed stock allocation for PAN India stores, optimizing stock movement and minimizing aged inventory
Built profitability by monitoring stock movement, implementing efficient markdown planning, and liquidating slow-moving and aged inventory
Strategized product range planning and buying to identify existing and new business opportunities
Facilitated new product developments, obtained timely approvals, and ensured placement of orders to ensure timely deliveries
Collaborated with sourcing/procurement teams to ensure timely deliveries of styles
Planned themes and drops month-wise for stores while buying, ensuring brand product offerings were optimized
Tracked category metrics weekly to monitor goals and drive continuous improvement
Conducted franchise analysis for PAN India stores, tracking all stock including in-transit, warehouse, and store stock
Maintained master data tracker for company-level data management
Provided promotion data to operation teams and assisted in determining the most beneficial promotions
Conducted stock forecasting and sale forecasting to optimize inventory management
Quality Assurance: Implement quality control, compliance management, data security, and data analysis
Cost Control: Continuously evaluate costs and seek cost reduction opportunities
Relationship Building: Foster strong vendor relationships and collaborate with key contacts
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline vendor management processes
Risk Mitigation: Assess vulnerabilities and implement risk reduction measures
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain records of agreements, communications, and performance metrics
Client Collaboration: Work with sales and customer service teams to address client inquiries
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
I.E.C. University
01.2018
XII -
C.B.S.E. Board
New Delhi
01.2010
X -
C.B.S.E. Board
New Delhi
01.2008
Skills
Client relationship management
Sales promotion
Data analysis
Data-driven decision making
Advance Excel
Sales strategy
Category management
Disclaimer
I hereby confirm that the information furnished in this resume is true & correct to the best of my knowledge.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/30/91
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
Date And Place
10/01/23, New Delhi
Timeline
Key Account Manager-Modern Trade
Helios Lifestyle Private Limited (The Man Company)-Emami Group
09.2021 - Current
Buyer
Ximivogue Trading LLP
06.2019 - 09.2021
Assistant Manager (Vendor Management)
Premier Consultancy & Investigation Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration -
I.E.C. University
XII -
C.B.S.E. Board
X -
C.B.S.E. Board
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