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Vishwanath Nair

Vishwanath Nair

Gurgaon,Haryana

Summary

Accomplished and results-oriented Vice President with 17 years of extensive experience in aligning systems with business requirements, policies, and regulatory standards. Possessing a profound passion for leveraging exceptional organizational and communication skills to effectively manage and lead high-performing teams. Adept at interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive strategic results based on sound overall business judgment.

Key Achievements:

  • Strategic Expansion and Revenue Growth: Spearheaded the implementation of the US business operations within SAPL, transforming it from non-existent to contributing 38% of the company’s total turnover within a remarkable span of four years.
  • Territorial Expansion: Successfully identified and developed new market territories, including the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region and Australia, enhancing the company’s global footprint and revenue streams.
  • Leadership and Team Management: Demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities by fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment, driving productivity and innovation. Effectively communicated organizational vision and strategies, resulting in enhanced team alignment and goal achievement.
  • Business Process Optimization: Skilled in consulting on and optimizing business processes to ensure operational excellence and strategic alignment with overall business objectives. Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable plans that drive measurable results.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Vice President Marketing/Sourcing

AI GLOCAL
Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
07.2024 - Current

Expanded customer base for growing business opportunities

  • Facilitated acquisition negotiations resulting in successful market expansion efforts.
  • Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
  • Formulated marketing strategies, increased customer engagement.
  • Built relationships with local vendors for cost-effective sourcing of resources.
  • Attended networking events for the purpose of talent sourcing and industry benchmarking,.

Vice President

SAPL INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED
BANGALORE, INDIA
04.2017 - 06.2024
  • Quickly ascended from Team Leader to Vice President role
  • Led US operations launch for SAPL contributing 46% to turnover in four years
  • Specialised in marketing strategies, sourcing solutions, and cost analysis
  • Operated and maintained 600 machine in high-paced factory environment
  • Implemented strategies increasing factory efficiency by 21% and surpassing targets
  • Expertly negotiated and drafted contracts with business partners, clients, and vendors
  • Managed full project lifecycle from concept development to marketing and merchandising strategies
  • Supported executive meetings with insights to optimise business outcomes and drive sustainable growth
  • Customers Handled: AEO, AERIE, The Children's Place, Nautica, Lands End,Lucky Brand & Aeropostale.

Senior Merchandise Manager

GOKALDAS EXPORTS
BANGALORE, INDIA
05.2012 - 04.2017
  • Developed creative and innovative visual merchandising solutions to support sales growth.
  • Enabled data-driven decision-making through reliable and timely performance reporting.
  • Analysed sales reports against conversion KPIs and key input metrics to inform merchandising strategies.
  • Reviewed product performance on periodic basis to refine marketing and merchandising strategies.
  • Liaised with customers and other departments to plan timely transportation of goods.
  • Built productive relationships with stakeholders, communicated updates and sought mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Used trend data and financial forecasts to establish accurate budgets aligned with operational needs.

Executive Merchandiser

INDUS INTEX PRIVATE LIMITED
Bengaluru, Karnataka
11.2009 - 04.2012

MERCHANDISER

FIBRES AND FABRIC INTERNATIONAL
Bengaluru, Karnataka
05.2006 - 10.2009

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - SALES & MARKETING

IIM KOZHIKODE
Kozhikode, Kerala
03/2023 -

DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN & MERCHANDISING - FASHION, MERCHANDISING, MARKETING

ALT
Bengaluru, Karnataka
03/2005 - 04/2006

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Integrative negotiation
  • Operations oversight
  • Revenue growth
  • Business administration
  • Targeted marketing
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Business planning
  • Financial Management
  • Negotiation
  • Business Development
  • Budgeting

Clients Handled

American Eagle Outfitters, The Children's Place, Lucky Brand, G-Star, Levi's, Walmart

Timeline

Senior Vice President Marketing/Sourcing

AI GLOCAL
07.2024 - Current

Vice President

SAPL INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED
04.2017 - 06.2024

Senior Merchandise Manager

GOKALDAS EXPORTS
05.2012 - 04.2017

Executive Merchandiser

INDUS INTEX PRIVATE LIMITED
11.2009 - 04.2012

MERCHANDISER

FIBRES AND FABRIC INTERNATIONAL
05.2006 - 10.2009

Bachelor of Business Administration - SALES & MARKETING

IIM KOZHIKODE
03/2023 -

DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN & MERCHANDISING - FASHION, MERCHANDISING, MARKETING

ALT
03/2005 - 04/2006
Vishwanath Nair