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Rajesh Rajagopalan

Senior Retial Manager
Chennai
Rajesh Rajagopalan

Summary

A Senior Sales Professional with 30 plus-years of accomplished career track in Channel / Retail & B2B Sales, delivering and sustaining revenue and profit gains in the evolving but fiercely competitive Indian retail Market. Good communicator, a Peoples person, strong negotiation skills and a keen eye for understanding client needs. Specialties: Effective Brand Management. Confident to drive a team. Focussed Approach

Overview

25
years of professional experience
3
Languages

Work History

De Beers India Pvt Ltd

Sr. Retail Manager
07.2016

Job overview

  • Joined the world largest Diamond Mining company De Beers Group under the brand FOREVERMARK Diamonds Pvt Ltd , now called De Beers India Pvt Ltd ,who ventured into Luxury retail segment under the brand name FOREVERMARK in the year 2011
  • Started my career with them from July 15th as Senior Retail Manager heading the Retail Sales for South.

Bhartiya International Limited
Chennai

General Manager - Domestic Sales
04.2013 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Accountable for developing the B2B sales through association with Major fashion retail brands taking care of their private labeling
  • Joined the company one year back and have added 10 new brands into the company with revenue of Rs
  • 80 million
  • Worked on strategies with primary focus on increasing market share and margin
  • Objective is to cater to brands in the Luggage, Fashion Apparel & Footwear industry taking care of their accessory needs.

S.P. Apparels Ltd - Retail Division (Crocodile Brand)
Coimbatore

General Manager - Marketing
08.2006 - 05.2011

Job overview

  • Accountable for all sales and marketing initiatives across Pan India for the Crocodile Retail Division which today generates a revenue of Rs
  • 250 million
  • Developed both long-range and short-range marketing plans, formulated sales strategies with a dual focus on increasing market share and margin, adjusted policy to guarantee competitive yet profitable pricing, and collaborated with the manufacturing and finance team to ensure uninterrupted workflow and an open communications within the leadership team.

Gaja Shoes (Unit of R.Y.Gaitonde & Co.)
Chennai

Marketing Manager
10.2003 - 08.2006

Job overview

  • Formulated new marketing programs and sales strategies, launched new products, and managed a small sales team.

Bellini Fashions Pvt Ltd - Unit of Maxwell Industries Ltd
Chennai

Retail Manager
04.2002 - 09.2003

Job overview

  • Responsible for the launch, promotion and distribution of the foot ware brand BELLINI across the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

DCM Benetton India Ltd
Chennai

Assistant Sales Manager (South)
04.1999 - 03.2002

Job overview

  • Responsible for handling retail operation and promotion of the brand United Colors Of Benetton in the four Southern States.

Coromandel Leathers Pvt Ltd
Chennai

Territory Manager
09.1995 - 03.1999

Job overview

  • In charge of promoting the Shoes & Accessories brand - GAITONDE all over Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Kerala.

Colonac International Pvt Ltd
Chennai

Senior Executive (Business Development)
02.1993 - 08.1995

Job overview

  • Direct selling of chemicals to paper & textile industries
  • Promoting Hops, the main ingredient for beer to Brewery Industries.

Dimpex Designs Pvt Ltd
Chennai

Executive (Business Development)
12.1991 - 01.1993

Job overview

  • Generate enquiries, design approvals, site inspections and negotiations were a few of my responsibility.

Education

D G Vaishnav College, Chennai University

B.Sc (Physics)

National Institute Of sales

PG Diploma (Sales & Marketing Management)

Skills

Strategic Business, Market & Sales Planning and Tactical Planning

Value Offered

Thirty plus years of progressive experience in the Sales & Marketing of Premium Brand Retail Products. Proven track record of driving aggressive growth and exceeding revenue and profit goals. Expert relationship builder, channel developer, negotiator and sales strategist.

Country

India

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 07/06/1971
  • Marital Status: Married

Passport

H5397110 (Indian Passport)

References

Referees available upon request

Interests

Singing, travelling and sports

Timeline

Sr. Retail Manager

De Beers India Pvt Ltd
07.2016

General Manager - Domestic Sales

Bhartiya International Limited
04.2013 - 07.2016

General Manager - Marketing

S.P. Apparels Ltd - Retail Division (Crocodile Brand)
08.2006 - 05.2011

Marketing Manager

Gaja Shoes (Unit of R.Y.Gaitonde & Co.)
10.2003 - 08.2006

Retail Manager

Bellini Fashions Pvt Ltd - Unit of Maxwell Industries Ltd
04.2002 - 09.2003

Assistant Sales Manager (South)

DCM Benetton India Ltd
04.1999 - 03.2002

Territory Manager

Coromandel Leathers Pvt Ltd
09.1995 - 03.1999

Senior Executive (Business Development)

Colonac International Pvt Ltd
02.1993 - 08.1995

Executive (Business Development)

Dimpex Designs Pvt Ltd
12.1991 - 01.1993

D G Vaishnav College, Chennai University

B.Sc (Physics)
1 1991

National Institute Of sales

PG Diploma (Sales & Marketing Management)
1 1995

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