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Tushar Kumar

Tushar Kumar

Noida

Summary

Strategic Business Leader known for high productivity and efficiency in projects. Specialize in strategic planning, market analysis, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive successful business outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

E-commerce Business Leader

Decathlon
Noida
07.2024 - Current
  • Leading the E-commerce Marketplace business for Decathlon India
  • End to end, lead and manage annual turnover of INR 100cr+ across marketplaces like Myntra, Flipkart, Tata Cliq, and more in both inventory and marketplace models.
  • Lead P&L for the business and improved profitability by 4.5% in Q3 2024 by improving Pricing strategy, Reducing returns and improved Supply chain
  • Negotiated and worked on launching in New Marketplaces to grow business and improve reach to Target market by 20%

Marketing Innovations Lead

Reliance Retail
Navi Mumbai
09.2021 - 06.2024

Role 1 - Shopper Marketing Manager, JioSmart Kirana, Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Led Shopper marketing (B2C) programs & initiatives for 6,000+ JioSmart kirana stores, Pan-India.
  • Grown B2C billing on JioPOS by 50X in my tenure with multiple programs & initiatives
  • Worked on Product development, implementation and customer success for Vasy ERP software to aid in B2C Billing in a plug-and-play cloud based format
  • Led the Sales technology development, delivery and adoption for Jio Smart Kirana stores
  • End to end managed Reliance retail's flagship scheme, Jiomart Maha Cashback for 20,000+ Smart kirana stores

Role 2- Marketing Innovations Lead, 7-Eleven India Retail, Jun 2023-Jun2024

  • Lead the New prodDevelopment function for Fresh Foods and Beverages at 7-Eleven India
  • End-to-end manage the product launches across Fresh F&B business working with a cross-functional team spread across Marketing, Finance, Operations, SCM, Packaging, Quality and Culinary
  • Led the launch for Key revenue driving categories such as Burgers, Pizzas, Fried Snacks, Iced Coffee, Fresh Beans based Coffee and Flavored coolers
  • Strategized and led the creation of LTOs as per Season/Events/Festivals as a successful Business model and value proposition for customers
  • Growing the business by net 20%

Seller Success Lead (Key Account Management)

udaan.com
Bengaluru
06.2019 - 09.2021

Role 1 - Category Marketing Lead, Jun 2019 - Oct 2020

  • Led Category marketing for the Home and Kitchen category.
  • Developed private brands like HomeGlow and Clean & Tidy from scratch.
  • Focused on trade marketing, planning, and executing 360 marketing campaigns through various channels to grow category business.
  • Led in-store marketing for aligned brands and private labels.

Role 2 - Seller Success Lead (KAM)- Electronics Category, Oct 2020 - Sep 2021

  • Managed a portfolio of 80+ high-priority marketplace sellers with 10cr+ monthly GMV.
  • Led pricing, selection, and availability at these sellers, along with superior operational metrics among Marketplace sellers cohort.

Manager-Business Solutions Group

Kotak Mahindra Bank
Mumbai
03.2017 - 02.2019
  • Handled end to end Product development, Digital Initiatives and Quality Management for Kotak World Travel cards (KWTC)-Multi currency Forex cards available in 13 currencies
  • Built from scratch a Multi-currency forex, web and mobile application to sell KWTC online

MBA Summer Intern- Marketing

Cummins Inc.
Pune
04.2016 - 06.2016
  • Strategic consolidation of Key accounts for Heavy Automotive Components Business from a sales perspective

Associate- Global Marketing Unit

Castrol
Mumbai
02.2013 - 06.2013
  • As a part of Global Brand Management team worked on launch of a premium Commercial Vehicle Oil- Castrol Vecton across international markets
  • Worked on Global launch and regional launch in Australian, East European and South East Asian markets
  • Played an important role in building key marketing collaterals, Website, Sales app, AVs, print ads etc

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Indian Institute of Management Mumbai
Mumbai
03.2017

Bachelor of Technology - BTech - Electronics and Communication

SRM University
Kattankulathur, Chennai
06-2012

Skills

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Brand Management
  • Shopper marketing
  • New Product Development
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Business Analysis

Awards

Stellar Performer of the month, Reliance Retail, 01/01/23, Awarded for exceptional contribution to B2C Program for Smart Kirana stores in Jan'23

Timeline

E-commerce Business Leader

Decathlon
07.2024 - Current

Marketing Innovations Lead

Reliance Retail
09.2021 - 06.2024

Seller Success Lead (Key Account Management)

udaan.com
06.2019 - 09.2021

Manager-Business Solutions Group

Kotak Mahindra Bank
03.2017 - 02.2019

MBA Summer Intern- Marketing

Cummins Inc.
04.2016 - 06.2016

Associate- Global Marketing Unit

Castrol
02.2013 - 06.2013

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Indian Institute of Management Mumbai

Bachelor of Technology - BTech - Electronics and Communication

SRM University
Tushar Kumar