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Nishanth Bandekar

Nishanth Bandekar

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Titan Company Limited, excelling in revenue generation and client development. Expert in consultative selling and training, I have driven significant revenue growth through strategic partnerships and bespoke client experiences, showcasing strong leadership and analytical skills to enhance team performance and customer loyalty.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

CLIENTELING & CLIENT DEVELOPMENT – TRAINING & DELIVERY

TITAN COMPANY LIMITED | Zoya
Bengaluru
01.2026 - Current
  • Mapped end-to-end luxury client journey, defined high-touch engagement, personalization, and loyalty standards to elevate customer experience.
  • Architecting Zoya’s clienteling strategy aligned to its luxury positioning, including customer segmentation, KPIs, and lifecycle frameworks.
  • Audited CRM infrastructure, designed enhanced 360 client profiling, outreach models, and performance dashboards for retail teams to improve client engagement.
  • Led retail capability transformation via structured training, playbooks, HNI handling workshops, and manager coaching frameworks to enhance team effectiveness.
  • From the house of TATA, Bengaluru

OWNER & PARTNER

Karma & Kurry Restaurant
Bengaluru
09.2024 - Current
  • Drove revenue of 4 crores through targeted sales and marketing strategies in Bangalore's competitive F&B market.
  • Managed P&L responsibilities, focusing on cost control and profitability enhancements.
  • Led end-to-end restaurant operations, ensuring optimal performance and guest satisfaction.
  • Developed brand-building initiatives and experiential dining programs, enhancing customer loyalty and engagement.
  • Executed repeat customer programs, increasing retention rates and driving repeat business growth.
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships to enhance customer acquisition and brand visibility.
  • Yelahanka & Garuda Mall Bengaluru

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGER (PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP)- SOUTH

TITAN COMPANY LIMITED | Zoya
Bengaluru
08.2021 - 09.2024
  • Personally drove ~INR 60 Cr in revenue in FY 2023–24 through private client acquisition, bespoke sales, and high-value experiences.
  • Curated one-of-a-kind experiences for clients' milestone occasions, enhancing revenue and brand loyalty.
  • Created bespoke art customization services, generating new revenue stream for Zoya Pan India.
  • Established strategic partnerships with guest-listers and brands to expand market reach.
  • Trained teams on luxury standards to improve clienteling practices.
  • Analyzed CRM data using Salesforce to enhance client management processes.
  • From the house of TATA, Bengaluru

GENERAL MANAGER - SALES

Woodkraft India. Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
01.2020 - 10.2020
  • Led sales and marketing initiatives, establishing strategic alliances with leading global PMC/IPC in South India to drive market presence.
  • Cultivated key client relationships through consultative conversations and value selling for new acquisition.
  • Implemented client services portfolio to effectively address diverse client needs and improve satisfaction.
  • Managed CRM and client data to strengthen relationship-building efforts and enhance client engagement.
  • Assisted in implementing Salesforce and ERP systems to improve operational efficiency.

STORE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Burberry India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
04.2018 - 12.2019
  • Delivered double-digit growth compared to previous periods.
  • Achieved sustained growth despite challenging market conditions.
  • Implemented employee retention strategies that significantly reduced turnover.
  • Merged key partnerships with other luxury brands to increase brand awareness and generate walk-ins.
  • Team consistently met quarterly and annual sales target and won awards.
  • Merchandise management and strategic reporting analyzing trends across various merchandise categories, across various SKUs.

STORE MANAGER

Burberry India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
04.2014 - 03.2018
  • Led and managed a high-performing team to achieve store objectives.
  • Engaged customers to enhance shopping experiences, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Elevated team capabilities through strategic recruitment, development, and succession planning.
  • Cultivated a learning culture that strengthened team connection to brand values.
  • Scheduled weekly store meetings to align team on promotions, inventory status, and employee concerns.

ASST. STORE MANAGER

Burberry India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
04.2013 - 03.2014
  • Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning.
  • Led operational excellence initiatives to improve store efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented planning strategies that improved overall store performance.
  • Analyzed product and sales performance to optimize inventory sales and meet customer needs.

SUPERVISOR

Burberry India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
04.2012 - 03.2013
  • Cultivated brand engagement and passion within store team, reinforcing brand identity.
  • Cultivated excellent product knowledge within team, ensuring consistent standards.
  • Oversaw inventory and receiving operations, ensuring optimal stock levels aligned with customer demand.

SR. FASHION CONSULTANT

Burberry India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
05.2010 - 03.2012
  • Cultivated long-term customer relationships to drive loyalty and repeat business.
  • Integrated digital assets to enhance customer experience and engagement.
  • Generated consistent revenue to meet year-to-date targets.

FASHION CONSULTANT

Alfred Dunhill
Bangalore
03.2009 - 04.2010
  • Served as the primary client service representative at Dunhill, enhancing my network with top professionals in Bangalore.
  • Oversaw back-end operations and inventory management processes.

Education

Bachelor's - Commerce: Marketing & Retail Management

Christ University
Bangalore
01.2008

12th Grade -

St. Josephs High School
Bangalore, Karnataka
01.2005

10th Grade -

Bethany High School
Bangalore, Karnataka
01.2003

Skills

  • Revenue generation and sales
  • Target achievement
  • Leadership and management
  • Training and development
  • Effective communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • Consultative selling
  • Business development
  • Client prospecting
  • Team development
  • Coaching and feedback
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Adaptability and assertiveness
  • Data reporting

Accomplishments

  • Highest conversion on experiences delivered.
  • Achieved the annual seeding goal at Zoya within the first 8 months of the FY.
  • Acquired highest number of private clients for H1 across the brand.
  • Successfully achieved financial budgets for three years and ranked No: 1 as most profitable store pan India.
  • Nominated for the 'Best Store' award and represented Burberry India in London.
  • Developing Exceptional Talent: Nurtured 2 team members who earned pan-India recognition as 'Brand Ambassadors'.
  • Training: Nominated as the torchbearer of TCE (Transforming Customer Experience) by Burberry India for delivering exceptional customer service, elevated luxury experience and redefined standards.
  • Represented the State (Karnataka) Football Team in 2003.

Languages

English, Hindi, Kannada & Tamil

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishanth-bandekar-16853284/

Timeline

CLIENTELING & CLIENT DEVELOPMENT – TRAINING & DELIVERY

TITAN COMPANY LIMITED | Zoya
01.2026 - Current

OWNER & PARTNER

Karma & Kurry Restaurant
09.2024 - Current

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGER (PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP)- SOUTH

TITAN COMPANY LIMITED | Zoya
08.2021 - 09.2024

GENERAL MANAGER - SALES

Woodkraft India. Pvt. Ltd
01.2020 - 10.2020

STORE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Burberry India Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 12.2019

STORE MANAGER

Burberry India Pvt. Ltd
04.2014 - 03.2018

ASST. STORE MANAGER

Burberry India Pvt. Ltd
04.2013 - 03.2014

SUPERVISOR

Burberry India Pvt. Ltd
04.2012 - 03.2013

SR. FASHION CONSULTANT

Burberry India Pvt. Ltd
05.2010 - 03.2012

FASHION CONSULTANT

Alfred Dunhill
03.2009 - 04.2010

Bachelor's - Commerce: Marketing & Retail Management

Christ University

12th Grade -

St. Josephs High School

10th Grade -

Bethany High School
Nishanth Bandekar