SAAKSHI SHARMA
HEAD OF SALES
HYDERABAD
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
2022-till Date
NO GREY AREA
12.2022 - Current
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Utilizing metrics to modify low-performing sales and marketing programs and plans to increase effectivness.
- Attending industry shows , conventions and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
- Maintaing marketplace visibility by participating in collaborations and pop ups.
- Developing and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales -marketing plans that complemented overall corporate operating plan.
- Preparing sales analyses report on monthly basis.
- Generating monthly reports for better planning of each quarter.
- Working closely with ecommerce team for timely uploads via Shopify.
- Working with the CRM team for smooth customer relationships.
- Working with the design team closely by guiding the right merchandise to be introduced and to work according to market demands.
- Ensuring new third party additions per season.
Head of Sales
Aisha Rao
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Negotiated contracts with major clients, securing long-term partnerships that generated significant revenue streams.
- IEnsured brand consistency across all communication materials by working closely with marketing colleaguesi.
- Mentored junior sales staff, fostering professional growth and contributing to overall team success.
- Communicated customer feedback and complaints to team members to promote proper resolution.
- Streamlined sales processes, resulting in enhanced efficiency and increased productivity.
- Increased sales revenue by implementing innovative marketing strategies and optimizing team performance.
- Scheduled and monitored sales team members' workloads to meet customer needs.
- Developed strong client relationships for improved customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Collaborated with product development teams for continuous improvement of offerings based on customer feedback and evolving market needs.
- Coordinated with other departments to provide smooth execution of sales initiatives.
- Provided leadership, guidance and direction to sales team members, offering assistance with any need at any time.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Utilizing metrics to modify low performing sales and marketing programs and plans to increase effectiveness.
- Doing sales analyses + applying strategies to obtain quarterly sales target.
Head of Sales
Namrata Joshipura
06.2020 - 01.2022
- IEnsured brand consistency across all communication materials by working closely with marketing colleaguesi.
- Mentored junior sales staff, fostering professional growth and contributing to overall team success.
- Communicated customer feedback and complaints to team members to promote proper resolution.
- Streamlined sales processes, resulting in enhanced efficiency and increased productivity.
- Increased sales revenue by implementing innovative marketing strategies and optimizing team performance.
- Implemented effective CRM tools to track leads, maintain accurate customer data, and optimize the sales process.
- Drove international business expansion by establishing global distribution channels and forging strategic alliances with overseas partners.
- Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
- Developed strong client relationships for improved customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities for business expansion and growth.
- Utilized metrics to modify low-performing sales and marketing programs and plans to increase effectiveness.
- Coordinated with other departments to provide smooth execution of sales initiatives.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and improve customer service.
- Managed key accounts effectively, ensuring ongoing satisfaction while identifying upsell opportunities to drive additional revenue growth.
- Leading creation of Merchandise/Seasonal planning with Design teambased on insights gained from merchandise analytics , customer preferance , current fashion trends.
- Monitored daily sales performance.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Senior Design Associate
Fab India
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Established user-friendly design system to increase user experience and satisfaction.
- Developed new product design system to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Assisted in the recruitment process of new designers by analyzing portfolios and conducting interviews, resulting in a stronger creative team overall.
- Built strong vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials.
- Collaborated closely with developers to ensure seamless integration of design elements into functional digital platforms.
- Developed prototypes for testing and presentation purposes.
- Assisted in development of new materials for design projects.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive library of design assets for easy access and reuse.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
- Researched and implemented innovative design techniques and strategies to reduce production costs.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Coordination with QC team.
Head Retail Merchandiser
Amit Aggarwal
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams such as marketing, operations, and buying departments.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Analyzed sales data to determine best-selling items, leading to more effective merchandising decisions.
- Collaborated with store management to develop promotional events that increased foot traffic and sales revenue.
- Planned and implemented product launches and promotions for assigned stores.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and devised action plans to increase sales.
- Reduced out-of-stock occurrences by consistently monitoring inventory levels and proactively ordering new merchandise.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Streamlined inventory management process by organizing products for easy accessibility and restocking.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Boosted team productivity by providing ongoing training and support to retail staff members.
- Optimized product placement within the store to maximize visibility, resulting in higher sales conversion rates.
- Identified opportunities to increase store sales and developed actionable strategies.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Managed inventory levels and product rotation to maximize sales and minimize out-of-stock items.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Retail Merchandiser
Namrata Joshipura
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Coordinated closely with marketing teams to create cohesive in-store visuals that aligned with brand identity and promotional campaigns.
- Introduced new scheduling system to improve tracking of actual plant capacity, automating data entry process.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
- Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and devised action plans to increase sales.
- Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
- Managed inventory levels and product rotation to maximize sales and minimize out-of-stock items.
- Checked product levels and recommended new purchases.
- Implemented data-driven strategies for optimizing product assortment and placement, resulting in increased sales.
- Collected, analyzed and modeled sales trends and customer preferences data to inform inventory development decisions.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Collaborated with store managers to develop seasonal merchandising plans, maximizing revenue potential.
- Identified and tracked slow-moving inventory, recommended promotions and determined optimal replacements.
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders, and resolve item issues.
- Optimized product turnover rate through regular evaluation of stock levels, clearance sales strategies, and targeted markdowns.
Merchandiser
Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna
03.2011 - 07.2017
- Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays.
- Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.
- Researched current industry trends and competitor activity to stay abreast of resources, technology and best practices.
- Trained new team members in merchandising best practices, ensuring a cohesive approach across the store.
- Monitored store traffic and customer engagement to determine display effectiveness.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
- Boosted sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.
- Analyzed customer feedback and shopper trends to inform display designs.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion
Amity University
Noida 04.2001 -
Skills
Self-Directed
undefinedTimeline
2022-till Date
NO GREY AREA
12.2022 - Current
Head of Sales
Aisha Rao
02.2022 - 12.2022
Head of Sales
Namrata Joshipura
06.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Design Associate
Fab India
01.2020 - 06.2020
Head Retail Merchandiser
Amit Aggarwal
01.2018 - 12.2019
Retail Merchandiser
Namrata Joshipura
09.2015 - 12.2019
Merchandiser
Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna
03.2011 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Fashion
Amity University
04.2001 -
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