NSNikhilesh Sawant
@nikhileshsawant
Strategic growth consultant with a decade of diverse industry experience.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a decisive individual and enthusiastic team builder with a decade of experience across various industries and roles. My journey has led me to launch eCommerce ventures worth over ₹150 Cr, design AI-first business models, and transform legacy processes into agile, customer-centric systems. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution, blending creativity with data-driven rigor to deliver measurable impact.
As a Strategic Growth Consultant, I have serviced over 21 clients, developing go-to-market strategies and optimizing business processes for startups and established companies alike. My key projects have resulted in significant revenue growth and operational efficiencies, showcasing my ability to build bridges between ideas and outcomes swiftly. I am passionate about mentoring high-performing teams and crafting hyper-targeted go-to-market strategies that drive success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Strategic Growth Consultant
Freelance
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
As a Strategic Growth Consultant, I serviced over 21 clients in various sectors, focusing on go-to-market strategies, business process overhauls, and AI-driven pricing strategies. My efforts resulted in significant revenue generation and operational efficiencies for startups and established businesses alike.
Category Manager
Infiniti Retail Limited (Tata Croma)
May 2022 - Dec 2022 (7 months)
Managed a ₹1,000 Cr GMV portfolio, overseeing pricing, inventory, and P&L. Implemented pricing strategies and optimized inventory, resulting in improved repeat purchases and enhanced working capital through inventory churn.
Lead E-commerce
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Ltd. (Godrej Interio)
Mar 2020 - May 2022 (2 years 2 months)
Spearheaded the setup of a greenfield D2C channel, revamping CRM, OMS, ERP, and CMS. Achieved significant revenue growth and reduced delivery turnaround time through strategic supply chain management.
Category Manager
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Ltd. (Godrej Interio)
Jul 2017 - Mar 2020 (2 years 8 months)
Led the B2B vertical for Social Offices, achieving a 12% CAGR through a Direct-to-Govt model. Enhanced brand authority by publishing white papers and building a substantial project pipeline.
Product Manager
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Ltd. (Godrej Interio)
Jun 2015 - Jun 2017 (2 years)
Managed a global portfolio of over ₹350 Cr, capturing market share through effective PR and channel expansion. Improved partner conversion rates significantly through targeted workshops.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
S(Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE)
Master of Management Studies, Management Studies
2013 - 2015
Pursued a Master of Management Studies, gaining expertise in management principles and practices, with a focus on strategic management.
VUVIT University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics Engineering
2007 - 2011
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics, focusing on various aspects of electronics and communication engineering.
Saraswati Vidyalaya
Class XII & X, Higher Secondary Certificate
2005 - 2007
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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