Sandeep Sridhar
Coimbatore
Summary
Energetic leader successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Country Marketplace Leader
Decathlon Sports India
Bangalore
04.2021 - Current
- Generated leads and capitalized on valuable business opportunities to bring in new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Managed all aspects of client accounts including contract negotiations, project planning, budgeting, invoicing and payment processing.
- Lead weekly meetings with executive leadership team members to discuss progress toward goals.
- Recruited, Trained & Managed the team of Key Account Managers & Business Developers to meet the key objectives
Retail Site Manager - Head Quarters Store
Decathlon Sports India
Bangalore
04.2021 - Current
- Defined the vision of the site, strategies, hired & trained the team
- Managed relationships with external partners including clients, vendors, suppliers.
- Engaged external vendors or consultants where appropriate to support the development of new strategies.
- Presented findings from analyses at executive meetings and other forums as needed.
- Test, validate & duplicate new strategies to enhance business across 100+ stores in the country
Retail Store Manager
Decathlon Sports India
Dehradun
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals. Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
Country Brand Manager
Decathlon Sports India
Bangalore
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Analyzed market trends, customer requirements and competitive strategy to identify opportunities for increasing customer and business value.
- Directed internal teams on how best to represent the brand in communications both internally within the organization as well as externally with partners or customers.
- Managed the buying to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities for each product category.
- Negotiated agreements with suppliers to manage inventory, quality and cost.
- Maintained records of item cost, retail and gross profit and margin dollars to determine category sales and gross profit results.
Country Commercial Manager
Decathlon Sports India
Bangalore
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Implemented commercial strategies established by company objectives targeting growth opportunities.
- Promoted exemplary leadership by communicating company's goals and strategic vision.
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify business opportunities, dramatically increasing expansion.
- Analyzed competitors' products and services offering and pricing models to identify gaps and capitalize upon them.
- Designed marketing campaigns for product launches, promotions and advertising initiatives.
Manager of Store Operations
Decathlon Sports India
Delhi
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
- Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
Department Manager
Decathlon Sports India
Bangalore
12.2013 - 04.2015
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
- Created and maintained sales environment to support business objectives.
Education
Bachelors of Engineering - Computer Science -
Karpagam College of Engineering
01.2014
Skills
- Business Development
- Team Management
- Project Management
- Budgeting and Finance
- Stakeholder Management
- Staff Development
- Market Analysis
- Campaign Planning
- Brand Positioning
- Problem-Solving
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Affiliations
- Trekking
- Backpacking
- Gardening
Languages
English
First Language
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Accomplishments
- Generated 170% of the target EBIT at the store as Store Manager
- Increasing the choice available for customers by 150% by applying new strategies
- Recipient of company-wide recognition for consistently generating innovative ideas that streamlined processes and enhanced team performance - 2017, 2021, 2022
- Acquisition of 20% new users, 45% reactivation of churners by the launch of marketplace project
Timeline
Country Marketplace Leader
Decathlon Sports India
04.2021 - Current
Retail Site Manager - Head Quarters Store
Decathlon Sports India
04.2021 - Current
Retail Store Manager
Decathlon Sports India
07.2018 - 04.2021
Country Brand Manager
Decathlon Sports India
01.2017 - 07.2018
Country Commercial Manager
Decathlon Sports India
04.2016 - 07.2018
Manager of Store Operations
Decathlon Sports India
04.2015 - 04.2016
Department Manager
Decathlon Sports India
12.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelors of Engineering - Computer Science -
Karpagam College of Engineering
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