Ketan Makwana
Ahmedabad
Summary
Over 16 years of experience in sales and marketing, distribution, business development, retail store operations, inventory management, customer relationship management, and team leadership. I am currently working as the state head for Amazon in Gujarat and seeking a business in general and modern trade. An innovative thinker with a track record of boosting sales, optimizing processes, and fostering a collaborative atmosphere to increase output. proficiency in product promotion, marketing strategy, and execution to achieve. a natural aptitude for taking on new tasks, overseeing and directing the sales departments, and meeting goals. a strong communicator with strong presenting skills, the capacity to form profitable alliances, and the capacity to create positive bonds with channel partners.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
State Head
Amazon Devices (Kindle, Fire TV, Echo (Alexa))
Ahmedabad
04.2019 - Current
- I am managing General Trade (Retail store and Regional organized trade/Organized Trade (Croma/Reliance/Vijay Sales) and Kiosk (Amazon Own store), In which I manage size 8 manager in Gujarat, and this team handles OT/GT/Kiosk Stores and retailers
- On a day-to-day, I review each team and achieve weekly targets.
Area Manager
Amazon Devices (Kindle, Fire TV, Echo (Alexa))
Ahmedabad
08.2015 - 04.2019
- I used to handle organized trade in which Croma/Reliance/Vijay Sales stores used to come
- In this, I used to handle Promoter and Non-Promoter outlets and focused on increasing sales.
Business Development Manager
Videocon Consumer Durables
Ahmedabad
07.2014 - 08.2015
- I used to handle General Trade in the old city of Ahmedabad and one distributor in which I used to see the sales of refrigerator/TV Panels and Washing machines.
Area Operation Manager
The MobileStore Limited
Ahmedabad
07.2008 - 07.2014
- Taking care of Ahmedabad stores & franchisees with 39 staff
- Strategic thinking & Planning - having sound Business Awareness and analytical skills
- I understand & analyze the industry, and new trends to formulate & influence the business strategy of the company & region.
Store Manager
Rpg Cellucom India Pvt ltd
05.2007 - 07.2008
Customer Care Executive
Reliance Communications
07.2006 - 03.2007
Education
Master of Arts - MA -
Indira Gandhi National Open University
04.2006
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature/Letters -
M.P.SHAH ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE, SURENDRANAGAR
Skills
- Channel Sales
- Distribution Channel Management
- Retail Sales
- People Management
- Multi-Store Operations
- Leadership
- Marketing Planning
- Execution & Product Promotion
- Effective Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Building Business Partnerships
- Establishing Beneficial Relationships with Channel Partners
- Strategic Thinking & Planning
- Analytical Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Mentoring & Development
- Results Orientation
- Teamwork
- Quality and Customer Orientation
- Innovative
Personal Information
Title: State Head, Amazon Devices, Gujarat
Languages
- Gujarati
- English
- Hindi
Timeline
State Head
Amazon Devices (Kindle, Fire TV, Echo (Alexa))
04.2019 - Current
Area Manager
Amazon Devices (Kindle, Fire TV, Echo (Alexa))
08.2015 - 04.2019
Business Development Manager
Videocon Consumer Durables
07.2014 - 08.2015
Area Operation Manager
The MobileStore Limited
07.2008 - 07.2014
Store Manager
Rpg Cellucom India Pvt ltd
05.2007 - 07.2008
Customer Care Executive
Reliance Communications
07.2006 - 03.2007
Master of Arts - MA -
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature/Letters -
M.P.SHAH ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE, SURENDRANAGAR
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