Soham Pathak
Pune
Summary
Results-driven Learning & Development Manager with a solid background in training and team leadership. Delivers customized training programs that enhance individual and organizational performance. Commits to creating a culture of continuous learning, driving business success through effective talent management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning & Development Manager
Palmonas
Pune, India
02.2026 - Current
- Design and implement training programmes.
- Identifying skill gaps and building learning strategies.
- Managing onboarding and leadership development initiatives.
- Track training effectiveness and employee performance.
- Working closely with HR and leadership.
- Tracking employee performance by creating competitions.
- Experienced Instructional Designer.
- Setting up effective KRAs for regional trainers and implementing them.
Regional Training Manager
HONASA Consumer Ltd.
Kolkata
07.2024 - 02.2026
- Conducting impactful training sessions on Behavioural, Product, Process, and in-store methodologies.
- Leading a team of Buddy Trainers across the East, North East, West, and certain Central Zones.
- Creating tailored content and customising programmes for specific requirements.
- Driving national initiatives within Learning Management Systems (LMS) aimed at enhancing knowledge and productivity.
- Managing content and training operations for brands including Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, BBlunt, and conducting technical interviews for Store Managers and Beauty Advisors.
Central Trainer
Lenskart Eyetech Pvt. Ltd
Bengaluru
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Overseeing the end-to-end New Hire Training (NHT) and integration processes by delegating weekly store visits for learners during On-the-Job Training (OJT).
- Updating and maintaining PowerPoint content to ensure all materials are current and relevant.
- Facilitating product knowledge and retail training sessions.
- Conducting research and development alongside fellow trainers in the Retail Academy to enhance content efficiency and effectiveness.
- Managing mock store inventory and visual merchandising (VM).
- Achieved a consistent monthly target of 15 out of 50 with all batches since the Department of Joining (DOJ) in the organisation.
- Successfully trained over 300 individuals while maintaining a failure rate of less than 1%.
Assistant Manager - Training and Development
Fossil India Pvt. Ltd
HYDERABAD
03.2019 - 03.2023
- Delivered training programmes within stipulated timeframes, ensuring comprehensive skill acquisition.
- Mentored learners to enhance their subject confidence and competencies.
- Executed both offline and online training sessions for Fossil, Armani Exchange, Emporio Armani, Skagen, and Diesel Watches.
Store Manager
Splash Gulf L.L.C
Abu Dhabi
07.2016 - 03.2019
- Managed men's and women's beauty segments, overseeing reputable brands such as NYK, L'Oréal, and Bourjois.
- Oversaw operations in a large-format retail outlet spanning 25,000 sq. ft.
- Directed a diverse team of 26 multilingual personnel to achieve operational excellence.
- Pioneered the first omni-channel store in Abu Dhabi, enabling customers to select styles not displayed on the sales floor through an interactive system.
- Also contributed to Centrepoint (Yas Mall and Marina Mall), managing major brands within the Landmark Group, including Splash, Lifestyle, and Homecentre.
- Supervised employees to ensure exceptional store operations and service delivery.
Assistant Store Manager
Arvind Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
06.2011 - 05.2016
- Joined as a Retail Management Trainee in the ARROW/IZOD/GANT store, progressing rapidly through development.
- Promoted to Assistant Store Manager through the 'Talent Development Programme'.
Education
B.Sc - Hospitality and Hotel Administration
Institute of Hotel Management
Kolkata, India07-2011
MBA - Retail Management
Manipal University
Jaipur, India04-2026
MBA - EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG MANAGERS
Indian Institute of Management
Calcutta, West Bengal, India03-2016
Skills
- Developing Effective learning Strategy
- Course development
- Lesson planning
- Training programme design
- Coaching and mentoring
- Classroom training
- Advanced Excel
Certification
- Organizational Learning & Development, LinkedIn Learning, 2016
- Instructional Design: Adult Learners, LinkedIn Learning
- AI-stimulated advanced Excel report creation techniques
- Culture of Kaizen, Gemba Academy
- Six Sigma Foundation, LinkedIn Learning
- Six Sigma: White Belt, LinkedIn Learning
- Six Sigma: Green Belt, LinkedIn Learning
- Six Sigma: Black Belt, LinkedIn Learning
- Time & Team management, Landmark Group
- Store Leadership Programme, Landmark Group, 2017-01-01
- Customer Service Orientation, Landmark Group
- Lead Fundamentals, Landmark Group, 2016-07-01
Timeline
Learning & Development Manager
Palmonas
02.2026 - Current
Regional Training Manager
HONASA Consumer Ltd.
07.2024 - 02.2026
Central Trainer
Lenskart Eyetech Pvt. Ltd
04.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Manager - Training and Development
Fossil India Pvt. Ltd
03.2019 - 03.2023
Store Manager
Splash Gulf L.L.C
07.2016 - 03.2019
Assistant Store Manager
Arvind Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd
06.2011 - 05.2016
B.Sc - Hospitality and Hotel Administration
Institute of Hotel Management
MBA - Retail Management
Manipal University
MBA - EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG MANAGERS
Indian Institute of Management