Paritosh Srivastava
Delhi,India
Summary
A strategic and energetic professional with a proven track record in driving business growth and fostering high-performing teams. Demonstrates deep understanding of market analysis and financial planning, complemented by strong leadership and decision-making skills. Committed to achieving impactful results and advancing organizational success. Dedicated to leveraging expertise to contribute to the growth and success of the company.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategic Business Unit Head
Jindal Lifestyle Limited (Arttdinox)
11.2023 - Current
- Strategic Planning: Developed comprehensive strategies for establishing the Cookware vertical, covering assortment, pricing, marketing, and team building
- Account Management: Set up trade, modern trade, ecommerce, and D2C business; maintained key client relationships for ongoing satisfaction
- Contract Negotiation: Collaborated with clients to create mutually beneficial contracts and terms
- Product Planning: Planned new product assortments, ensuring a healthy inventory mix and efficient logistics
- Operational Excellence: Established backend processes and operations, focusing on warehouse management, automation, and digitization
- Training & Development: Oversaw training and recruitment initiatives
Senior General Manager (Head Modern Trade)
Bergner India
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Strategic Planning: Developed strategies for managing key client accounts (Reliance, Dmart, Spencer's, Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle), including forecasting and budgeting
- Account Management: Maintained relationships with key clients to ensure ongoing satisfaction
- Contract Negotiation: Collaborated with clients to establish mutually beneficial contracts
- Product Planning: Planned new product assortments, ensuring a healthy inventory mix and efficient logistics
- Team Leadership: Led a team of account managers, providing guidance and direction
- Training & Development: Managed training and recruitment initiatives
Zonal Business Head (North and East)
Bergner India
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Planning & Budgeting: Set budgets to achieve business targets in North and East India
- Market Development: Expanded market presence through distribution and dealer channels
- Promotions: Conceptualized and executed localized promotions for brand building
- Inventory & Logistics: Planned inventory and logistics to ensure optimal product mix
- Go-to-Market Strategy: Developed strategies to increase market share
Category Head North
Future Retail India Ltd
09.2011 - 01.2021
- Buying & Sourcing: Managed procurement for cookware, kitchenware, storage, glassware, cleaning, home linen, luggage, toys, and sports
- Store Operations: Oversaw operations, merchandising, and profitability
- Product Lifecycle Management: Managed the entire product lifecycle
Assistant Store Manager
Future Value Retail India Ltd
12.2009 - 09.2011
- Category Management: Oversaw homeware, luggage, apparel, electronics, furniture, toys, and stationery categories
- Sales Strategies: Planned and executed strategies to enhance sales and profitability while ensuring adherence to SOPs
- Team Leadership: Managed a team of 80 employees
Branch Manager (Giordano & Roncato)
Elite Brands
12.2007 - 12.2009
- Outlet Management: Oversaw exclusive brand outlets, department stores (Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop), multibrand outlets, and institutional sales in the northern region
- Brand Promotion: Planned and implemented brand promotion strategies through local advertising and consumer offers
- Recruitment & Training: Managed recruitment and training of store managers, sales executives, and brand staff
- Branch Operations: Handled operations to optimize branch profitability
- Market Development: Monitored new developments and interacted with developers for planning new stores
Assistant Manager
H&R Johnson India Ltd
05.2004 - 12.2007
- Expanded retail network by opening outlets and adding dealers
- Managed showrooms in Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Jaipur, and Lucknow
- Conducted stock forecasting and planning to minimize inventory costs
- Enhanced branding through wall paintings, in-shop design, and local promotions
Education
PGDBM - Sales and Marketing
GHSIMR (founded By JK Group)
04.2001
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Assortment & Merchandise Planning
- Product Development & Trend Analysis
- National/Key Accounts Management
- Channel Sales & Retail Operations
- Vendor Management & Negotiation
- Inventory Management & Optimization
- Sales Process Improvement
- Team Development & Leadership
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Organizational development
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- Successfully launched the brand across all verticals simultaneously.
- Executed a comprehensive marketing plan using ATL, BTL, and digital strategies.
- Built a strong sales team across all markets.
- Achieved 2X growth consistently over two years.
- Doubled retailer base within one year.
- Launched business in all Smart Cities of North and East India.
- Recorded highest festive sales in company history.
- Recognized as the best zone for 4 consecutive years in sales and margin achievement, with optimal stock turnover.
- Commended for innovative display ideas.
- Enhanced category mix through ticket size offers and cross merchandising.
- Achieved highest northern region sales in March 2008, 100% growth for the year.
- Improved service levels by streamlining C&F operations.
- Promoted to oversee operations for all of North India after one year.
- Added 20 new dealers to the network.
- Contributed to a 78% growth in sales.
Certification
- Train the Trainer Assessor Certificate Program Future Retail India Ltd. April 2016
- Leadership Excellence and Advancement Future Retail India Ltd. June 2017
- Strategy and Performance Scorecard Gallup April 2018
Awards and Recognitions
Best Sales Officer - 2002
Best Category - 2014
Best Category - 2015
Best Category - 2016
Selected for Chairman's Club - 2017
Timeline
Strategic Business Unit Head
Jindal Lifestyle Limited (Arttdinox)
11.2023 - Current
Senior General Manager (Head Modern Trade)
Bergner India
01.2023 - 11.2023
Zonal Business Head (North and East)
Bergner India
02.2021 - 12.2022
Category Head North
Future Retail India Ltd
09.2011 - 01.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Future Value Retail India Ltd
12.2009 - 09.2011
Branch Manager (Giordano & Roncato)
Elite Brands
12.2007 - 12.2009
Assistant Manager
H&R Johnson India Ltd
05.2004 - 12.2007
PGDBM - Sales and Marketing
GHSIMR (founded By JK Group)
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