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Sunil Doniparthi

Sunil Doniparthi

Ahmedabad

Summary

Dynamic and performance-oriented sales leader with over 21 years of progressive experience in modern trade, CSD/CPC sales, retail operations, and brand building. Proven expertise in launching private labels, driving growth strategies, managing P&L, and leading large, cross-functional teams. Adept at navigating hypermarkets, category management, and sales forecasting to deliver measurable results.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

National Sales Manager | Modern Trade, CSD & CPC

Rasna Private Limited
Ahmedabad
02.2022 - Current
  • Nationally handling over 6,500 outlets for MTs and LMTs.
  • Direct chains dealing with National Buyer Reliance, FK Wholesale, Metro CnC, Lulu International, etc.
  • Indirect chains like D-Mart, Vishal Mega Mart, Spencer, More Retail, Spar, Star Bazaar, Bookers, and V-Mart handle day-to-day operations for primary, secondary, NPI, seasonal loading, and stock review.
  • Leading a team of 60+ (Sales, SCM, and MIS).
  • CSD and CPC sales, listing, and linking with the support of a third-party agency (Army and Police canteen).
  • NPD planning and launching across (Honey, Soup, Chyawanprash, Protein Vita, and Choco Spread).
  • Stock forecasting on chain-wise, product-wise, and depot-wise for all-time availability.
  • The group business size is 250 crore and is handling 30 crore in sales for MT, CSD, and CPC.
  • Achieving the sales plan of primary and secondary products with effective distribution (inter-stock transfer, IGST billing, and proactive planning with the help of chains and stockists' outlook).
  • Outstanding and collection for the direct chains (fortnightly).
  • Seasonal forecasting for summer and winter products, with commercial and SCM.
  • Chain-wise/product-wise realization on the season plan and hands-on DGR.
  • TOT, offers and visibility negotiation for business enhancement with chains.
  • Promoter and merchandiser activity for sampling and selling at the store.
  • Staff recruitment, training, and development for sales.
  • Benchmark report of competitor price and strategy.
  • POs, supply, fill rate, monthly forecast, and stock at depot.

Deputy General Manager | West Zone

Novasatum Foods Private Limited
Ahmedabad
08.2020 - 02.2022
  • Responsible for supply and sourcing, cleaning, grading, processing, packaging, and distribution (grocery - dal, pulses, rice, cereals, whole spices, flour, and dry fruit).
  • Coordinating with the Zonal and Regional Category team for monthly supply, such as Merabo Labs Limited, DealShare, Future Consumer Limited, and Regional Traders.
  • Developing the in-house brand neu.farm for the Staples category.
  • Handling B2C orders.
  • Production and pickup facility ensuring for JioMart, Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho.
  • Close track on stock turn, fill rates, and inventory.
  • Ensuring the day-to-day processes of inward, dispatch, sales, and payments.

Key Achievements

  • 50.0 MT of cleaning and packing was done in 3 days.
  • Production and supply of 91.0 MT with 100,000 plus units in 5 days.
  • For the mega campaign, full load vehicle loading and supply are done day and night (single slot – 14 vehicles for 14 hypermarket stores).
  • 10,000 units of production and supply in a single day.
  • 5,600 orders were processed for the Market Place in approximately 2 working days, worth Rs. 40 lakh value.

Independent Retail Consultant

Self Employed
Ahmedabad
11.2019 - 07.2020

Consulting for Startup Company, Supermarket, and Fresh (Fruits & Vegetables) stores.

  • Fit-outs, planogram, merchandising, offers, vendor negotiations, TOT, BTL, and sampling activity, signage, assortment, etc.
  • Fresh Baqala Super Market, a division of Nine Business India Pvt. Ltd., Vadodara.

Zonal Sales Manager | West Zone

Future Consumer Ltd., Future Group
Ahmedabad
04.2017 - 11.2019

Focused on supply, sales, and profitability for Private Brands, and managing distribution for Big Bazaar, Aadhaar Wholesale, Easy Day-SF, Star Bazaar, HyperCity, Co-Co, and franchisee stores at Gujarat, Rajasthan, Rest of Maharashtra and Pune.

  • Anchored Private Brand's establishment in processed food, home and personal care, staples, and fruits and vegetables.
  • Drive category sales through various initiatives.
  • Ensure excellent availability at the store level.
  • Established key brands as household names.
  • Initiate and implement creative ideas to perform consistently and lead nationally in terms of zonal sales and achievements.
  • Team, Marketing, Finance, HR, and Admin.

Key Achievements:

  • 4X jump in Tasty Treat (Processed Food Brand) numbers since the time of charge taken at the West.
  • Topped Pan-India sales for brands like Swiss Tempelle, Karmiq Munchies, and Sangis Kitchen.
  • I piloted the brand VOOM (detergent liquid and matic) from inception at the zone level, contributing 47% to the national sales.
  • Successfully ran innovative marketing campaigns, and ensured healthy year-over-year category growth.

Category Manager – FMCG (West Zone)

Future Retail Ltd., Future Group
Ahmedabad
04.2013 - 03.2017

Key Areas:

  • Expertise in brand and vendor management.
  • Responsible for top line, margin, and other income TOT and SOS.
  • Negotiations Mapping.
  • New article creation through MDM Inventory Management.
  • ARS / Manual PO.

Key Achievements:

  • Red Bull visibility has been taken for Gujarat and Rajasthan, generating revenue of 200,000 per month.
  • Gujarati Farshan, Gruh Udyog developed sales from 20 lakh to 2 crore businesses within a year for the Gujarat/Rajasthan cluster.
  • Consistent growth over the last year and ABP achievement of FMCG business of 900 Cr annually for the Gujarat/Rajasthan cluster.
  • Managing a portfolio of 300 vendors for the FMCG department of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
  • Appreciation was received from the Zonal Head for the highest year-over-year growth in the Mahabachat promotion by the FMCG department in 2013-14.

Deputy Manager

Big Bazaar
Surat
04.2010 - 03.2013
  • Managing the operations of a store with a business turnover of 50 crores. Additional responsibilities of managing store operations and customer service functions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
  • Led daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and resource allocation.

Assistant Manager

Big Bazaar
Baroda
04.2008 - 03.2010
  • Managing the operations of a store with a business turnover of 40 crore annually. Additional responsibilities of managing store operations and customer service functions.
  • Achieved a target of 10 seconds per bill/item during the large sale campaign period at BB Baroda. Received the Best Store Award at the annual sales meeting for BB Rajkot in the Fresh category sales.
  • Monitored inventory levels and ensured timely ordering of supplies and materials.
  • Coordinated team schedules and managed daily operations for efficient workflow.
  • Assisted in developing training programs to enhance staff performance and engagement.

Operations Manager - Food Bazaar

Big Bazaar
Anand
04.2007 - 03.2008
  • Managing the operations of the Food department with a business turnover of 20 Cr annually.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure efficient store functionality.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to optimize operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust operational strategies.

Key Achievements:

  • National trophy winner for Dhan-Dhana-Goal Food Bazaar contests for 2007-2008.
  • Appreciated as the best store in the zone by top management, MD, and team (hygiene and MPM) 2010.

Department Manager – Food Bazaar

Big Bazaar
Ahmedabad
10.2005 - 03.2007
  • Was responsible for planning, roll-out, and operationalizing new stores of 10 Acres Mall (a Future Group property).
  • Working with various retail tenants for the timely rollout of their stores, feedback and corrective action planned with the fit-out team managed a grand launch for the mall, with over 20,000 attendees.

Business Development Officer

BHW Birla Home Finance Limited
Ahmedabad
06.2004 - 09.2005

Responsible for lead generation through corporate tie-ups for the home loan business.

  • Focused on the fastest loan sanction and disbursement, with no deviation.
  • Delivered a monthly business of 65 lacs (against a 50 lac target) for home loans.
  • Generated additional revenue through the sale of fixed deposit and property insurance products to existing customers.
  • Led the Corporate Commercial Loan tie-up with Kshitij Mall Management to extend loans to its tenants and buyers.

Proprietor

Self-Enterprise
Warangal
12.2001 - 04.2004

Established the distribution network for the portfolio of Samrat Namkeens in the AP market, and managed routine operations with a 4-member team.

  • Built the network of 400 retail outlets in 8 towns and cities in the Warangal district within 2 years.
  • Monthly billing of 10 lakhs for the portfolio.
  • Managing logistics from Gujarat to Andhra Pradesh.
  • Creating and managing trade schemes for the GT market.
  • Marketing activations are planned to increase brand salience in AP.

Education

B. Com - Commerce

Ahmedabad Arts & Commerce College
Ahmedabad
03-2001

Skills

  • Modern trade and general trade
  • Key account and vendor management
  • CSD/CPC channel distribution
  • Brand and private label development
  • Profit center operations
  • Sourcing, supply, and forecasting
  • P&L accountability and budgeting
  • Leadership and people development

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Gujarati
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

National Sales Manager | Modern Trade, CSD & CPC

Rasna Private Limited
02.2022 - Current

Deputy General Manager | West Zone

Novasatum Foods Private Limited
08.2020 - 02.2022

Independent Retail Consultant

Self Employed
11.2019 - 07.2020

Zonal Sales Manager | West Zone

Future Consumer Ltd., Future Group
04.2017 - 11.2019

Category Manager – FMCG (West Zone)

Future Retail Ltd., Future Group
04.2013 - 03.2017

Deputy Manager

Big Bazaar
04.2010 - 03.2013

Assistant Manager

Big Bazaar
04.2008 - 03.2010

Operations Manager - Food Bazaar

Big Bazaar
04.2007 - 03.2008

Department Manager – Food Bazaar

Big Bazaar
10.2005 - 03.2007

Business Development Officer

BHW Birla Home Finance Limited
06.2004 - 09.2005

Proprietor

Self-Enterprise
12.2001 - 04.2004

B. Com - Commerce

Ahmedabad Arts & Commerce College
Sunil Doniparthi