MUTHANNA K N
Head of Space Planning
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in Retail Operations, Distribution Management, Business Development, and Client Relationship Management. Proven expertise in driving business growth through strategic market penetration, dealer networking, and implementing innovative sales and marketing strategies. Adept at managing store operations, executing below-the-line marketing activities, and launching promotional campaigns that enhance brand visibility and achieve revenue targets.
Skilled in exploring and developing new markets, identifying key accounts, and expanding client and vendor bases to meet corporate business goals. Possess a strong track record in customer relationship management, ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional service delivery and quality standards. An accomplished communicator with outstanding presentation skills, capable of leading cross-functional teams and fostering collaborative relationships to drive team performance and achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Space Planning
Reliance Retail Ltd – Centro, Bangalore
Bangalore
2022.03 - Current
- Business Development & Franchising
- Space Planning & Optimization
- Leasing & Space Selling
- Brand Management
- Vendor Management
- Commercial Negotiations
- Team Management
- New Store Opening - Space Planning to Execution
- Space Selling, Planning and Execution
- Brand-IN & Brand-OUT(BIBO) and Category-IN & Category-OUT(CICO) Planning and Execution
- New Category & New Brand Development
- Internal & External Customer Co-ordination
- Brand Partner Relationship
- MIS
Manager – Space & Business Development
Future Group – Central, Bangalore
Bangalore
2017.06 - 2022.02
- New Store Opening - Space Planning to Execution
- Space Selling, Planning and Execution
- Brand-IN & Brand-OUT(BIBO) and Category-IN & Category-OUT(CICO) Planning and Execution
- New Category & New Brand Development
- Internal & External Customer Co-ordination
- Brand Partner Relationship
- MIS
Regional Sales Manager
Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd
Bangalore
4 2013 - 2015.06
- Responsible for the overall sales of the Peter England Men's Wear in the South India region
- Key responsibilities include sales, business development, channel management, new market development, mentoring, and administration.
Sales Manager
Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd
2011.04 - 2013.03
- Responsible for sales management in hypermarkets across India.
Sales Manager
Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd
2010.04 - 2011.03
- Responsible for sales management in Karnataka and Goa.
Area Sales Manager
Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd
2008.08 - 2010.03
- Responsible for sales management in Karnataka and Goa.
Zonal Sales Manager
ITC Ltd
2007.08 - 2008.06
- Responsible for sales and distribution in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh markets.
Retail Operations Manager
ITC Ltd
2006.04 - 2007.08
- Responsible for retail operations management in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh markets.
Area Sales Manager
ITC Ltd
2004.04 - 2005.04
- Responsible for sales and distribution in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh markets.
Area Sales Executive
ITC Ltd
2002.06 - 2004.04
- Responsible for sales and distribution in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh markets.
Sales Officer
Raymond Apparel Ltd
- 2002.05
- Responsible for sales and collection in Karnataka market.
Sales Executive
Zodiac (M/s. May Fair Ltd)
1997.10 - 1999.04
- Responsible for sales and collection of apparel in Karnataka and Goa markets.
Area Sales Executive
IFB
1993.01
- Responsible for sales and collection of home appliances in Bangalore and North Karnataka markets.
Assistant System Analyst
IFB
- 1992.12
- Responsible for generating MIS and MOR reports for the branch.
Sales Executive
Thomson Consumer Electronics India Ltd
Bangalore
4 1999 - 1992.06
- Responsible for sales and collection of consumer electronics in Bangalore, Mysore, Coorg, Mandya, Davangere, Harihar, and Chitradurga markets.
Education
Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering -
V.I.T. Polytechnic
B.Sc. - Mathematics, Economics, Statistics
Vijaya Evening College
2001.04 - 1995.04
Skills
Retail Operations
Distribution Management
Business Development & Marketing
Customer Relationship Management
Client Relationship Management
Team Management
Space planing and strategy
Franchise operations
Careerabstract
Seeking Multi level Assignments in Retail & Distribution Operations with an organization of repute.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
Interests
Sports and Games
Timeline
Head Space Planning
Reliance Retail Ltd – Centro, Bangalore
2022.03 - Current
Manager – Space & Business Development
Future Group – Central, Bangalore
2017.06 - 2022.02
Sales Manager
Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd
2011.04 - 2013.03
Sales Manager
Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd
2010.04 - 2011.03
Area Sales Manager
Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd
2008.08 - 2010.03
Zonal Sales Manager
ITC Ltd
2007.08 - 2008.06
Retail Operations Manager
ITC Ltd
2006.04 - 2007.08
Area Sales Manager
ITC Ltd
2004.04 - 2005.04
Area Sales Executive
ITC Ltd
2002.06 - 2004.04
B.Sc. - Mathematics, Economics, Statistics
Vijaya Evening College
2001.04 - 1995.04
Sales Executive
Zodiac (M/s. May Fair Ltd)
1997.10 - 1999.04
Area Sales Executive
IFB
1993.01
Regional Sales Manager
Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd
4 2013 - 2015.06
Sales Officer
Raymond Apparel Ltd
- 2002.05
Assistant System Analyst
IFB
- 1992.12
Sales Executive
Thomson Consumer Electronics India Ltd
4 1999 - 1992.06
Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering -
V.I.T. Polytechnic
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