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Sandeep Sridhar

Sandeep Sridhar

Retail Strategy Leader
Bangalore

Summary

Seasoned retail and buying leader with over 10 years of experience in driving growth through strategic product assortments, supplier negotiations, and client management. Expertise in enhancing customer experience and optimizing inventory. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, executing successful business strategies, and achieving substantial performance improvements. Adept at market research, business planning, and P&L management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Country Marketplace Leader

Decathlon Sports India
Bengaluru
04.2021 - Current
  • Managed client accounts including negotiations, budgeting, and payments.
  • Led strategic meetings, presenting P&L and business roadmaps.
  • Recruited and managed Key Account Managers and Business Developers.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends and opportunities.

Key Achievements:

  • Increased assortment by 25%, attracting 15% new customers.
  • Reactivated 15% of churned customers.

Retail Store Manager

Decathlon Sports India
Dehradun
08.2018 - Current
  • Defined store vision, opened the first store in a state, managed recruitment to gain market share.
  • Managed external partnerships with brands and vendors to drive traffic to the store and boost profitability.
  • Tested and rolled out new business strategies across 100+ stores.
  • Managed product range, buying, and merchandising to enhance customer experience.
  • Responsible for store P&L management.

Key Achievements:

  • Achieved breakeven in 10 months, surpassing targets by 165%.
  • Developed 5 key leaders who later took national roles.
  • 80% of tested strategies were successfully duplicated across stores.

Country Brand Manager

Decathlon Sports India
Bengaluru
05.2015 - 08.2018
  • Led the trekking brand development nationwide with a 5-year business plan.
  • Managed a team of buyers, ensuring optimal stock availability.
  • Conducted market research and organized workshops for product assortment decisions.
  • Oversaw P&L management for the brand.

Key Achievements:

  • Elevated the trekking category from 10th to 2nd in the country by volume.
  • Achieved an NPS of 85 for the brand, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Met all SLT (Strategic Long-Term) targets, driving the brand's growth.

Store Operations Manager

Decathlon Sports India
New Delhi
12.2013 - 04.2015
  • Ensured a safe and secure environment for both team members and customers.
  • Managed inventory and cash flow, optimizing operations for strong financial outcomes.
  • Directed a team of 40 members, overseeing operational expenses and contributing to a healthy P&L.

Education

Engineering - Computer Science

Karpagam College Of Engineering
Coimbatore, India
06.2010 - 04.2014

Skills

  • Store Management

  • Supplier Negotiation

  • Retail Buying & Inventory Management

  • Market Research & Trend Analysis

  • P&L Management

  • Team Management

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Business Strategy Planning

  • Recruitment & Development

Timeline

Country Marketplace Leader

Decathlon Sports India
04.2021 - Current

Retail Store Manager

Decathlon Sports India
08.2018 - Current

Country Brand Manager

Decathlon Sports India
05.2015 - 08.2018

Store Operations Manager

Decathlon Sports India
12.2013 - 04.2015

Engineering - Computer Science

Karpagam College Of Engineering
06.2010 - 04.2014
Sandeep SridharRetail Strategy Leader