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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Arun Pratap Singh

Gurgaon

Summary

Accomplished Business Development Manager with 13 years of expertise in operations management, organizational growth, and strategic team leadership across diverse industries. Proven ability to design and implement effective strategies that enhance operational efficiency, drive profitability, and foster strong stakeholder engagement. Committed to delivering sustainable business outcomes through meticulous planning and execution

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Vesna INC- Casadenza

Sales & Marketing Manager
11.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Spearheaded business development efforts to expand global market reach for Casadenza’s natural stone veneer products, increasing export sales by 20% YOY.
  • Drove a 25% increase in export sales by identifying and securing new international markets and clients.
  • Built and maintained relationships with over 100+ key stakeholders, including architects, contractors, and distributors, resulting in a 15% increase in repeat business.
  • Organized 15+ presentations to showcase products, resulting in endorsements and placements in 25+ high-end residential and commercial projects.

Gulf Marketing Group

Retail Operations Manager
01.2022 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Evaluated consumer preferences and behaviors , combined with market trends and historical data, to adjust and enhance store's campaign.
  • Ensured 100% DHA's SOP adherence along with controlled & semi-controlled SKU's
  • Monitored 07 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues.
  • Reviewed store sale numbers, cost of inventory, operational expenses and inventory losses.
  • Facilitated workshops and training sessions for staff on new business development strategies and tools.

Apparel Group- LC WAIKIKI

Retail Operations Manager
01.2020 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Managed all-encompassing operational functions with attention to organization and KPI supervision.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by preparing pre-approval of merchandise from brand principal Turkey-team.
  • Guided team of 17 through successful implementation of operational management techniques.
  • Managing inventory control processes to restore back warehouse, control costs and maintain levels to meet needs & brand's requisition.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of KPI's; complicated issues, resulted 99% at DSES survey.

SSIPL Lifestyle Pvt Ltd

Area Business Manager
04.2018 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Managed operations for more than 35 EBO stores of 'LOTTO' across northern India.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase revenue.
  • Managed and aligned a team of 150+ across retail EBOs and shop-in-shop formats, ensuring smooth operations and maximizing performance across multiple channels.
  • Surpassed AOP targets for 5 consecutive months, L2L growth at +14%, making North India - biggest region on sales & profitability.
  • Performed various key functions - including NSO's complete operations adherence + Daily MIS weekly & monthly analysis.

Rare Rabbit- Radhamani Textiles Pvt Ltd

Retail Store Manager
01.2017 - 04.2018

Job overview

  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Multiplied earnings through sales goal achievement, customer service improvements and commitment to team objectives.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.

House of Anita Dongre Limited (AND &Global Desi)

Retail Store Manager
01.2015 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Evaluated sales reports to boost sales performance, manage inventory oversight, and leverage emerging trends.
  • Increased sales 12% through effective sales training and troubleshooting key areas of store business.
  • Exceeded sales goals and business objectives by conducting daily briefing with recognition in between team.
  • Developed second line team of 8 employees for next level growth.
  • Streamlined corrective measures to improve hygiene & SOP's at store is being followed effectively.

Elvy Lifestyle Private Limited

Retail Store Manager
04.2013 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Managed team of 6 including ASM & cashier, & ensured corrective measures to streamline aspects of store operations, including hygiene maintenance and store's look & feel.
  • Increased sales growth 23% (YOY) in financial year.
  • Streamlined processing of defective and clearance items to increase productivity by 12%.
  • Conceptualized and implemented effective strategies to maintain sales at 100% or greater.

Puma Sports India Pvt Ltd

Management Trainee/ Store Manager
06.2010 - 03.2013

Job overview

  • Learned & understood basics of retail business operations & KPI's.
  • Managed all aspects of store operations, including VM, inward/outward, shouldered key responsibilities during absence of store manager.
  • Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using "BE NICE" training tools.
  • Analyzed and settled issues impacting executive leadership and business outcomes across all locations.

Education

Army Institute of Hotel Management

BHM from Business Administration And Management
06.2010

Skills

  • Business Development & B2B Sales Expertise
  • Visual Merchandising & Store Operations
  • SOP Compliance & KPI Management
  • Franchise Operations Management
  • Research & Trend Analysis
  • Marketing Automation Tools & Email Campaigns
  • New Store Openings & Loss Prevention Strategies
  • Recruitment, Retention, Coaching & Mentoring
  • Performance Metrics Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Managed & supervised team of 150+ members- which includes the team of Retail & SIS (Lotto-North India)
  • Training:
    Ensured & executed - Induction/Product training model for sales team, worked closely with the training & development team to enhance productivity.
  • Business Development:
    Created strategies- like feedback book monitoring, loss of sale data due unavailability of product- which resulted in a 12% increase in the L2L basis & 16% growth to - Lotto EBO north business.
  • Business Analysis _
    Prepared and formatted sales, P&L spreadsheets and MIS reports for monthly review.
  • Improved operations efficiency with the implementation of various process like- Service game plan, Store checklist & Hygiene standards.

Timeline

Sales & Marketing Manager

Vesna INC- Casadenza
11.2023 - Current

Retail Operations Manager

Gulf Marketing Group
01.2022 - 06.2022

Retail Operations Manager

Apparel Group- LC WAIKIKI
01.2020 - 08.2021

Area Business Manager

SSIPL Lifestyle Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 08.2019

Retail Store Manager

Rare Rabbit- Radhamani Textiles Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 04.2018

Retail Store Manager

House of Anita Dongre Limited (AND &Global Desi)
01.2015 - 08.2016

Retail Store Manager

Elvy Lifestyle Private Limited
04.2013 - 01.2015

Management Trainee/ Store Manager

Puma Sports India Pvt Ltd
06.2010 - 03.2013

Army Institute of Hotel Management

BHM from Business Administration And Management
Arun Pratap Singh