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INTERNATIONAL DRVING LICENSE & VALID USA B1/B2 VISA
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Suketu Mehta

Suketu Mehta

Ahmadabad

Summary

  • Seeking Senior Position across industries, preferably with Retail Operations & Consultancy for handling macro planning, resource orchestration, strategy to be adopted and supervision of task execution in an organization of repute.
  • Career Synopsis : Proactive, diligent, and target focused professional with 23 years’ experience in the areas of Retail Sales management, Marketing Operations, Commercial Management, Brand positioning and Business development. Sensible, with proven managerial sharpness and abilities to withstand work pressures, deliver assignments within specified time frame without compromising on quality benchmarks.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Business & Finance

AKGNI GLOBAL LOGISTICS LLP
Ahmedabad
06.2021 - Current
  • Streamline and improve business processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Implement best practices and operational standards.
  • Oversee the entire supply chain, ensuring timely procurement, and delivery of services.
  • Ensure services meet quality standards and customer expectations. Implement quality assurance and control measures.
  • Allocate resources efficiently to support operational needs.
    Manage inventory, assets, and facilities.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards.
    Maintain a safe and secure working environment.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to achieve revenue targets. Identify new market opportunities and customer segments.
  • Oversee marketing campaigns and initiatives to drive brand awareness and customer acquisition. Use digital marketing, social media, and traditional channels effectively.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and clients.
    Implement CRM systems to manage customer interactions and data.
  • Develop competitive pricing strategies to maximize profitability.
    Analyze market trends and adjust pricing accordingly.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts with partners and affiliates.
  • Set revenue goals and KPIs for the sales and marketing teams.
    Monitor performance and adjust strategies to ensure targets are met.
  • Analyze revenue streams and profitability to identify growth opportunities. Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and strategy adjustments.

As a Business Head I am solely responsible for operations and revenue generation, have focus on optimizing the company's processes and maximizing its income.

Senior Manager - Retail Sales & Operation

ITAN JEWELS LLC
DUBAI
12.2018 - 06.2021
  • Managed a team of 10+ employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
  • Collaborated with external vendors to negotiate contracts that met company requirements while minimizing costs.
  • Implemented customer service excellence standards to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Coordinated with IT department to implement new technologies and systems enhancements.
  • Identified and pursued new business opportunities to expand market presence and revenue streams. Specially become part of Jewellery Exhibition outside UAE (DOHA,MUSCAT,ITALY,USA).
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock of merchandise was available at all times.
  • Performed daily audits of the store's cash drawers ensuring accuracy of transactions.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to resolve issues related to product delivery or availability.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities for growth in store performance.
  • Increased store sales by cross-selling complementary items.
  • Handled high volume sales with cash, credit and gift card transactions, balancing cash draw at end of shift with 100% accuracy rate.
  • Managed a team of sales associates, ensuring high levels of customer service and sales performance.
  • Collaborated with the HR department to recruit, hire, and onboard new sales staff.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations when conducting overseas operations.
  • Prepared detailed reports of all international sales activities on a weekly basis.
  • Communicated with external accounts regarding contract agreements, extensions and compliance issues.

Senior Managar Retail Sales & Oiperation Operation

Style Gallery LLC & Boutique
ABU DHABI
06.2017 - 11.2018
  • Handling Payroll for 100+ staffs including salary transfer account via WPS system every month as per standard company policy
  • Travel desk management for business entity (i.e Style Gallery/Beauty Saloon/Senior Management)
  • Personally assisting Owners in day to day Financial & Administrative job responsibility
  • Handling accounts module like Account Payable Account Receivable, Cash Management, General Ledger, Inventory Modules, Weekly Bank, Cash position and Cash Budgeted statement
  • Strong in interaction with Auditors for Finalization of Accounts
  • Experienced in controlling Debtors & Creditors and preparation of debtors & creditors outstanding list and operating to management
  • Conduct matter related to insurance, Renewal of polices (Co & Staff) placing of claims and settlement
  • Handling self-correspondence with all Business Clients, Suppliers and Banks etc
  • Complete control of administrative activity of Beauty Palace & Villas employee (incl of Visa Renewal/Staff Vacation/Ticketing/Personal Loan/Insurance Renewal etc
  • Preparing Monthly Store Sales Report, Inventory Audit Report, Perpetual Inventory Stock Report, State & Store Performance Report and any other reports asked by management.

Senior Manager (Reporting to the Associated Director)

Shirpur Gold Refinery- Zee Gold (Essel Group)
Mumbai
10.2015 - 06.2017
  • Entrusted with the responsibility of Business Development & Bullion Operations, Associated with clients likes Retail & Whole sellers, Financial Institutes, Gold Loans lenders along with local market bulk sellers
  • Involved in purchasing RAW material (Scrap) of Gold & Silver
  • Coordinated with Bullion Desk/Accounts avoid monitory losses due to the price fluctuations
  • Responsible for the delivery of Valuables (Gold-Silver) to Customers both Inter & Intra city and providing Secured Services based on Clients requirements
  • Associated with Production/LAB/QC team to ensure melting process of scrap (G&S), mixing of alloys to refined bullion for getting the desired purity level.

Senior Manager (Reporting to the Associated Director)

Edelweiss Financial Service (Edelweiss Metals Ltd)
Ahmedabad - Gujarat
06.2014 - 09.2015
  • Entrusted with the responsibility of Business Development & Bullion Operations, Associated with clients likes Retail & Whole sellers, Financial Institutes, Gold Loans lenders along with local market bulk sellers
  • Involved in purchasing RAW material (Scrap) of Gold & Silver
  • Coordinated with Bullion Desk/Accounts avoid monitory losses due to the price fluctuations
  • Responsible for the delivery of Valuables (Gold-Silver) to Customers both Inter & Intra city and providing Secured Services based on Clients requirements
  • Associated with Production/LAB/QC team to ensure melting process of scrap (G&S), mixing of alloys to refined bullion for getting the desired purity level.

Cluster Head (Gujarat-Rajasthan-MP)

Reliance Gems & Jewels
NHQ& Gujarat
11.2007 - 04.2014
  • Ensuring very high standard of store performance, organizing Brand Awareness Programs and following up with different departments for smooth store operations
  • Involved in the proper Execution of in store Visual Marketing, using store data base for business escalation, reviewing seasonal offers & stock liquidation as well as business expansion
  • Responsible for efficient Stock Management, assortment stock, feedback, review & coordinating with category management for necessary changes
  • Assigned responsibility of handling customer/store/staff complaints & redressing the problems
  • Responsible for staff Recruitment & Training, Interview & select the candidates for store sales team
  • Continuous Training of store team on SOP’s/New Process/Management Training etc
  • Store performance & execution of daily store level activities
  • Exercising overall control on AMC, checking, certification and maintenance of daily register of all equipment& instruments as well as statutory documents and display licenses
  • Co-ordinate with HO regarding all payments related to the Store and Store security
  • Tracking retail matrices’ including walk-in and conversion, Average UCP, Studded vs
  • Plain ratio and Average pieces sold to the customers, and conducting price band wise analysis of Stocks vs
  • Sales
  • Preparing Monthly Store Sales Report, Inventory Audit Report, Perpetual Inventory Stock Report, State & Store Performance Report & any other reports asked by Head Office Commercial
  • Consolidating the old gold from stores to central location for recycling and organizing staffs to monitor the old gold recycling process at vendor premises.

Senior Manager

Damas LLC
Dubai (UAE)
09.2000 - 10.2007
  • Responsible for handling diversified business activities concerning Jewellery including Gold, Diamond, Pearl and Precious Stones, Real estate in UAE and On-shores markets with multibillion turnovers
  • Bullion Desk- Dealing with major banks, financial institutions and bullion houses for trade of precious metals and foreign currencies on daily basis
  • Advising customers on gold price quotes, market spot and forward transaction rates
  • Tasked with the preparation of monthly profit and loss reports on the bullion trade to Management and compiling all reconciliation statements with banks, bullion houses and customers
  • Support Function Whole Sales -Preparing purchase orders and processes confirm orders for LC or direct deliveries, and negotiating with suppliers for pricing, credit terms and making follow up for ordered goods
  • Chief Cashier Desk -Handling main cash collected from all retail outlets, wholesale and retail clients and deposit into the banks on a daily basis and accounting of the same
  • Closely coordinating with Banking Department to manage Daily Cash Flow.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reliance Gems & Jewels
NHQ& Gujarat
  • Conducted behavioural based interviewing, discussion with managers over candidate's skills sets, and selection recommendations
  • Maintained contact network for qualified candidate recognition and sourcing, Contacted and interviewed qualified candidates for relevant job positions
  • Utilized applicant tracking system to maintain and track relationships with high potential candidates for future opportunities Utilized online recruiting services in researching and contacting candidates
  • Interviewed prospective candidates on Linkedin, Tradeshows, Job Boards, Internal Database, Social media and Referrals
  • Compiled all salary analysis and recommendations to hiring Managers & Store associates
  • Extended offers and negotiated with applicant
  • Performed all offers and handled all background checks/pre-employment physicals prior to hire
  • Developed weekly recruitment activity reports for management, participated in weekly/monthly recruitment calls with hiring managers, and provided support to HR department
  • Tracked candidates through all phases of the recruitment process
  • Coordinated relocation efforts for new hires, temp housing, and moving and travel arrangements
  • One of the core team member to open 25+ Jewellery Store Openings Nationwide for Reliance Jewels.

Skills

  • Vision & Strategic Planning
  • Sales & Marketing Management
  • Business Development
  • Retail Operations
  • New Concept Development
  • Negotiations
  • Resource Orchestration
  • Deal Structuring
  • Policies & Procedures Formulation
  • Cost Optimization
  • P&L Management
  • Project management
  • Relationship Management
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Trouble Shooting

INTERNATIONAL DRVING LICENSE & VALID USA B1/B2 VISA

DL NO - 2444555 (INTERNATIONAL)

VALID USA B1/B2 VISA (TILL 2026)

Education

Bachelor Of Commerce from Saurashtra University, 1999, Internal Managerial Skill Development, Reliance HQ, 2013, Diploma in Computer Science SAP/In-house jewellery ERP packages development & systemizations

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Gujarati

References

Available on request

Timeline

Head Business & Finance

AKGNI GLOBAL LOGISTICS LLP
06.2021 - Current

Senior Manager - Retail Sales & Operation

ITAN JEWELS LLC
12.2018 - 06.2021

Senior Managar Retail Sales & Oiperation Operation

Style Gallery LLC & Boutique
06.2017 - 11.2018

Senior Manager (Reporting to the Associated Director)

Shirpur Gold Refinery- Zee Gold (Essel Group)
10.2015 - 06.2017

Senior Manager (Reporting to the Associated Director)

Edelweiss Financial Service (Edelweiss Metals Ltd)
06.2014 - 09.2015

Cluster Head (Gujarat-Rajasthan-MP)

Reliance Gems & Jewels
11.2007 - 04.2014

Senior Manager

Damas LLC
09.2000 - 10.2007

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reliance Gems & Jewels
Suketu Mehta