Sathish Kumar Srinivasan
SALES AND MARKETING SPECIALIST IN HOME TEXTILES (BED LINEN | TABLE LINEN | KITCHEN LINEN)
Mumbai,MH
Summary
A Textile Technologist from IIHT with 23 years of expertise in sales and marketing with deep understanding of business strategies.
An excellent track record in managing home textile business with crosses functional coordination skills. I am an energetic, result driven team player in managing business relationships
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager-Sales and Marketing-Bed Linen
Alok Industries Ltd
07.2023 - Current
- Handling Wal-Mart USA and Revival USA business
- Product costing, Production & Protocol testing follow-ups, Co-Ordination with Shipping and Logistics for shipments,Handling buyer visits,On time delivery and profitability. Updating quote and production data in Wal-Mart Retail Link software.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Held monthly/weekly/daily meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
Manager- Sales and Marketing-Bed Linen
Himatsingka Linens
01.2013 - 07.2023
- Handled Costco- USA, Bed Bath & Beyond- USA, Wal-Mart USA and Marmaxx-USA Businesses
- Product costing, Production follow-ups & Protocol testing follow-ups, Co-Ordination with Shipping and Logistics,Handling buyer visits,Scheduling buyer inspections,On time delivery and profitability. Updating quote and production data in Wal-Mart Retail Link software and Handling SAP ERP Procedures for Production
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Manager- Sales and Marketing Table & Kitchen Linen
Sabare International Ltd
06.2006 - 12.2012
- Handled Wal-Mart USA & International, IKEA-UK, Tesco-UK, H&M, S Oliver-Germany, Zara Home-Spain
- Order Follow-up, Sample development, On time delivery of Shipments and Sampling, Ensured smooth flow of communication to all the cross functional areas
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Textile Product Development Designer- SGSY Project
National Institute Of Fashion Technology
12.2003 - 05.2006
- Creating new designs in CAD, Given training to Hand loom weavers to convert those designs into fabrics
- Trained them on complex weaving techniques
- Conduct Exhibition in NIFT and Selected district in Tamil Nadu with those fabrics
- Submitting MIS and Achievements of Trained members to Ministry of Textiles
- Presented product prototypes to clients for feedback, incorporating suggestions into final designs to ensure client satisfaction and maximize sales potential.
- Developed custom textile designs for clients based on specific requirements, successfully meeting or exceeding their expectations in terms of aesthetics, functionality, and budget constraints.
Production Coordinator- Woven Fabrics
A.Thankavel Fabrics Private Ltd
06.2001 - 11.2003
- Handled Triburg and Inter Market Account.
- Order Follow-up, Sample development, On time delivery of Shipments and Sampling
- Coordinated with production team to support productivity targets and deadline management.
- Coordinated communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Created and maintained detailed reports and schedules of all production tasks.
Education
Bachelor Program in Textile Engineering - Textile Sciences And Engineering
R.M Institute (Branch of NIMT)
New Delhi, India 04.2001 -
Diploma in Handloom And Textile Technology - Textile Sciences And Engineering
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HANDLOOM TECHNOLOGY-IIHT
Salem, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Protocol Testing
Merchandising
Market Research & Analysis
Sourcing, Shipping & Logistics
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Sourashtra
Advanced (C1)
Software
SAP
RETAIL LINK
MICROSOFT
NEDGRAPHICS
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureWork from home optionPersonal development programsTimeline
Senior Manager-Sales and Marketing-Bed Linen
Alok Industries Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Manager- Sales and Marketing-Bed Linen
Himatsingka Linens
01.2013 - 07.2023
Manager- Sales and Marketing Table & Kitchen Linen
Sabare International Ltd
06.2006 - 12.2012
Textile Product Development Designer- SGSY Project
National Institute Of Fashion Technology
12.2003 - 05.2006
Production Coordinator- Woven Fabrics
A.Thankavel Fabrics Private Ltd
06.2001 - 11.2003
Bachelor Program in Textile Engineering - Textile Sciences And Engineering
R.M Institute (Branch of NIMT)
04.2001 -
Diploma in Handloom And Textile Technology - Textile Sciences And Engineering
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HANDLOOM TECHNOLOGY-IIHT
04.2001 -