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Vineet Kumar

@vineetkumar2

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Results-oriented merchandising and business development professional.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role that fosters growth and innovation.

I am a results-oriented merchandising and business development professional with a strong background in brand sourcing, buying, e-commerce, and retail management. My career has been marked by a commitment to driving revenue growth and launching successful product lines, which has allowed me to build valuable vendor partnerships. I am passionate about leveraging my strategic vision and industry expertise to contribute to a dynamic team.

Throughout my career, I have held key positions such as Key Accounts Manager and Business Development Manager at COMO, where I successfully launched and managed multi-designer fashion stores in Goa and Nepal. My experience as a Senior Buyer and Merchandising professional at Big Indian Wedding Pvt. Ltd. involved sourcing brands for ethnic wear and launching in-house labels, showcasing my ability to plan assortments and ensure inventory availability. I have also established partnerships with premium brands during my tenure at 99labels.com, further enhancing my expertise in brand sourcing and merchandising.

In addition to my professional experience, I have a strong educational background with a Masters of Fashion Management from NIFT Bangalore and various certifications in digital marketing and artificial intelligence. I have also contributed to academia as a faculty member and panelist, sharing my knowledge and experience with aspiring professionals in the field.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Key Accounts Manager & Business Development Manager

COMO

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Assisted in the launch and management of multi-designer fashion stores in Goa and Nepal. Handled store fulfillment and profitability, ensuring smooth operations and financial success. Responsible for MOU terms, renewal, payments, sales reports, and stock consolidation across different stores.

Business Development retail management Vendor Management Sales Reporting Inventory Management Negotiation

Sr. Buyer & Merchandising

Big Indian Wedding Pvt. Ltd

Nov 2011 - Feb 2013 (1 year 3 months)

Sourced brands for ethnic wear, resort wear, jewelry, and accessories, ensuring a diverse and appealing product range. Planned assortments and ensured inventory availability to meet customer demand. Drafted and negotiated MOUs with prominent designers and launched in-house labels 'Naisha' and 'Rouge'.

Sourcing Merchandising Assortment Planning Inventory Management Product Launch Campaign Management Fashion Buying Market Analysis

Asst. Buyer (Brand Sourcing & Merchandising)

99labels.com

Aug 2009 - Sep 2011 (2 years 1 month)

Established partnerships with premium and designer brands, expanding the company's product offerings. Planned flash sale calendars and coordinated marketing and merchandising for brand campaigns. This role involved strategic brand sourcing and effective campaign execution.

Product Sourcing Merchandising Partnership Development Flash Sales Marketing Strategy Vendor Relations Product Management

Assistant Manager / Business Analyst

Landmark International

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009 (2 years 11 months)

Monitored sales performance daily, weekly, and monthly, and controlled budget costs to optimize financial efficiency. Prepared comprehensive business and market reports across departments. Achieved ₹2.56 Cr in sales in 15 days as Takeover Store Manager.

Sales Performance Budget Management Business Reporting Market Analysis KPI Tracking retail management Financial Reporting Strategic Planning Operations Management Data Analysis

Asst. Merchandiser

Ebony Retail Holdings

Jan 2003 - Dec 2005 (2 years 11 months)

Assisted in merchandising operations, contributing to product selection and display strategies. Supported the merchandising team in inventory management and sales analysis. This role provided foundational experience in retail merchandising.

Merchandising Inventory Management Sales Analysis Product Selection Retail Operations Visual Merchandising Supply Chain Market Research Trend Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

NIFT Bangalore

Masters of Fashion Management, Fashion Management

Completed a Masters in Fashion Management, gaining expertise in various aspects of the fashion industry. Focused on strategic vision and industry expertise to drive revenue growth and manage vendor partnerships.

Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, New Delhi

B.Com, Commerce

Pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree, building a strong foundation in business principles. Developed skills essential for merchandising, business development, and retail management.