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Work History
Education
Awards & Recognition
International Exposure
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Sudipta Jana

Visual Merchandiser
Mumbai
Sudipta Jana

Summary

Highly accomplished and innovative Visual Merchandiser with over 18 years of experience. Demonstrated expertise in Show Window Design, strategic planning, and the execution of impactful activations. Known for researching and implementing disruptive ideas that elevate brand presence and enhance store productivity. Skilled in end-to-end design and execution, trend analysis, and driving VM execution standards to surpass expectations.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

Pantaloons, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd.

Group Manager, Visual Merchandiser.
11.2016 - Current

Job overview

Show Window Design:

  • Conceptualized and executed captivating show window designs that effectively showcased products and attracted customer attention, resulting in increased foot traffic and sales.

End-to-End Activation Design and Execution:

  • Led the design and execution of comprehensive activation plans, ensuring seamless implementation from conceptualization to completion, resulting in enhanced brand visibility and customer engagement.

VM Budget Management:

  • Managed visual merchandising budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring cost-efficient execution of initiatives while achieving desired outcomes.

Strategic Planning:

  • Developed strategic plans for visual merchandising initiatives, aligning with overall brand objectives and market trends to drive brand differentiation and customer loyalty.

Calendar Management:

  • Successfully managed VM calendars, coordinating and prioritizing multiple activations and initiatives to ensure timely execution and alignment with business goals and seasonal trends.

Sustainable Solutions Development:

  • Spearheaded the development and implementation of sustainable VM solutions, reducing environmental impact while maintaining aesthetic appeal and brand integrity.

Trend Analysis:

  • Conducted in-depth trend analysis of consumer behavior and market trends, informing VM strategies and ensuring relevance and competitiveness in the retail landscape.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

  • Provided effective leadership and direction to cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and synergy to achieve collective goals and deliver exceptional results.

Disruptive Idea Generation:

  • Generated innovative and disruptive ideas for VM activations, challenging conventional approaches and driving creativity and differentiation to elevate brand presence and drive sales.

Brand Enhancement:

  • Implemented strategies and initiatives to enhance brand identity and perception through VM, creating memorable and immersive brand experiences that resonated with target audiences.

VM Execution Standards:

  • Set and maintained high VM execution standards, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with brand guidelines across all touchpoints and channels.

Pantaloons, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd.

Deputy Manager, Visual Merchandiser
04.2006 - 10.2016

Job overview

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver Financials:

  • Oversee financial aspects related to visual merchandising activities, including budget allocation, expense tracking, and cost management.
  • Coordinate the preparation of service orders and purchase orders, ensuring accurate inclusion of promotional details and cost booking through Goods Receipt Notes (GRN) or Service Entry.

Vendor Management:

  • Manage relationships with vendors, including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.

New Store Launch:

  • Lead visual merchandising efforts for new store launches, from conceptualization to execution, ensuring alignment with brand standards and strategic objectives.

Docket Execution:

  • Oversee the execution of visual merchandising plans and initiatives, including the installation of displays, signage, and promotional materials, to enhance brand visibility and customer experience.

Education

Arena Multimedia
Kolkata, India

3 Year Post Graduate Diploma in Multimedia
04.2001

University Overview

St Xavier's College
Kolkata

Bachelor of Commerce
04.2001

University Overview

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Recognition

· Achieve PACE Award (Pantaloons Annual Conference for Excellence):

  • Received multiple times:
  • Eminent Achiever – FY18
  • Emerging Leader – FY19
  • Leading through Innovation – FY20

· GEM (Go Extra Mile) Award: Received multiple times


VMRD Retail Design Awards:

  • 2018:
  • Merit Award for "Winter Window"
  • Merit Award for "Festive Window"
  • 2021:
  • Merit Award for "Kids Frozen Window"
  • 2022:
  • Gold Award for "Festive Window"

Merit Awards for "Kids Sea Adventures"

International Exposure

International Exposure

· Euroshop - FY20:

  • Attended Euroshop, a renowned Retail Trade Fair, gaining insights into the latest trends and innovations in the retail industry.

· Dubai Retail Survey:

  • Conducted a comprehensive survey of the retail landscape in Dubai, acquiring knowledge of the market dynamics and consumer behavior.

· Germany - Dusseldorf - Retail Study:

  • Participated in a retail study in Dusseldorf, Germany, exploring best practices and strategies in visual merchandising and retail management.

· Barcelona, Spain - Retail Study:

  • Conducted a retail study in Barcelona, Spain, analyzing retail concepts and consumer engagement strategies in the Spanish market.

Timeline

Group Manager, Visual Merchandiser.
Pantaloons, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd.
11.2016 - Current
Deputy Manager, Visual Merchandiser
Pantaloons, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd.
04.2006 - 10.2016
Arena Multimedia
3 Year Post Graduate Diploma in Multimedia
04.2001
St Xavier's College
Bachelor of Commerce
04.2001
Sudipta JanaVisual Merchandiser