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Shaibal Dutt

Kolkata

Summary

Dynamic General Manager with extensive experience at Goodricke Group Ltd, adept in strategic planning and operations. Proven track record in transforming sales and distribution, enhancing brand visibility, and optimizing tea garden operations. A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the tea industry, committed to driving growth and identifying opportunities.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager - Operations

Goodricke Group Ltd
Kolkata
03.2018 - Current
  • Handle the Operations of Goodricke gardens in Dooars , Assam & Cachar
  • Strategic planning and implementation in Goodricke Operations
  • Have been responsible in turn around of several difficult properties such as Jiti , Sankos , Chulsa , Koomber & Coombergram

National Sales Manager

Goodricke Group Ltd
Kolkata
01.2012 - 12.2017
  • Handled Pan India sales for the Branded tea division
  • Part of the core team which was responsible for transformation of the Goodricke branded tea division which included setting up Sales and Distribution infrastructure , New Depots , Marketing and Brand building , Online retail and starting of the Goodricke tea pots
  • During tenure, sales grew from 5 to 8 million kgs.
  • Was part of the Aquisition process of Godfrey Philips brand

Regional Manager

Goodricke Group Ltd
Bhopal
12.2009 - 12.2011
  • Handled sales of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
  • Walked the streets and understood the sales and distribution model
  • Revamped the Goodricke business in the state
  • Was instrumental in setting up the first Goodricke retail outlet at DB Mall in Bhopal

Senior Assistant Manager - Tea Gardens

Goodricke Group Ltd
Tea Gardens
01.2005 - 11.2009
  • Handled the overall operations of tea gardens from Field activities to Manufacture , labour management , accounts and administration

Assistant Manager - Tea Gardens

Goodricke Group Ltd
Tea Gardens
08.1994 - 12.2004
  • Started at Danguajhar Tea garden as a Trainee Assistant Manager
  • Learnt and aquired skills in Field Management and growing and cultivation of tea
  • Factory and manufacturing processes
  • Labour management and handling
  • Accounting and stock keeping
  • Key operational drivers of the business

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science ( Hons )

Hindu College
Delhi University
03-1994

High School CBSE - Arts

The Air Force School
New Delhi
03-1991

Class 10th -

St.Michael's School
Patna
03-1989

Primary School -

Air Force Bal Bharti
New Delhi
03-1984

Skills

  • Well versed in Agriculture and Manufacture operations of Tea gardens
  • Understand key drivers and operational ratios and has a keen eye for strengths and weaknesses and can quickly identify opportunity areas
  • Deep understanding of Branded tea , Sales and distribution processes and key drivers for the business
  • Understands Brands and Advertising
  • Has a good understanding of the Tea Industry in the country and the layers within
  • A Strategic and creative thinker
  • A hardworking, committed, and loyal employee of the group
  • Understands company evolution , culture and ethos

Affiliations

  • I have been a sportsman throughout my life, participating in athletics, volleyball, and table tennis
  • He was an active sportsman and runner during the tea garden days
  • Later, I took up running at the amateur level and have run 4 full marathons, 13 half marathons, and countless 10 km races Extremely proud of my personal best timings 5km - 20.38 , 10 km - 43.58 , Half marathon - 1.37.24
  • Have completed one Olympic distance triathlon in Delhi in 2017
  • Have also been an avid Motorcyclist and have done several long distance trips into the Himalayas . Was also Lead ride for Royal Enfield at thier marquee ride RE Himalayan Odyssey in 2015
  • Currently run and cycle for fitness
  • Recently did a long distance bike packing trip from Nagrakata - Lava - Kalimpong - Bagdogra - Kolkata cycling over 800 kms in 5 days in February 2024

Timeline

General Manager - Operations

Goodricke Group Ltd
03.2018 - Current

National Sales Manager

Goodricke Group Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2017

Regional Manager

Goodricke Group Ltd
12.2009 - 12.2011

Senior Assistant Manager - Tea Gardens

Goodricke Group Ltd
01.2005 - 11.2009

Assistant Manager - Tea Gardens

Goodricke Group Ltd
08.1994 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science ( Hons )

Hindu College

High School CBSE - Arts

The Air Force School

Class 10th -

St.Michael's School

Primary School -

Air Force Bal Bharti

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