Mukesh Kumar Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Developing marketing strategies to establish the company identity and its image.• Developing innovative product profile to reach to untapped market.• Leading market research and competitive analysis.• Market segmentation and customized approach to different landscape.• Leading team and guiding them to achieve the target for the company

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Overall product development across all categories (Men, Women and kids) and sourcing for various clients and heading the merchandise team to execute the order.• Business Development and Expansion in Mena Region. Highest contributor (Approx. 60% of total Volume).• Additional Responsibilities to explore and develop Europe region based on high performance.• Generates leads via professional networking and conducting telephone-based or Virtual sales meetings or other sources and… Show more • Overall product development across all categories (Men, Women and kids) and sourcing for various clients and heading the merchandise team to execute the order.• Business Development and Expansion in Mena Region. Highest contributor (Approx. 60% of total Volume).• Additional Responsibilities to explore and develop Europe region based on high performance.• Generates leads via professional networking and conducting telephone-based or Virtual sales meetings or other sources and develop relationships with Decision makers within targeted markets and sectors.• Manage client expectations throughout the sales cycle and closing process.• Maintains healthy professional working relationship with other support related departments like production and supply chain within the company. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Menswear Head (Buying and Merchandising) – “Apparel group” Dubai, UAESeptember 2020 – Present• Planning, development and sourcing of more than 15000 Options of Menswear product which includes Sportswear, Youth, Denim, Smart, Essential, Plus size, Innerwear and Accessories. • Develop/decide the product assortment, merchandise point of view, key item positioning, and promotional plans; ensuring that the collection is compelling, commercially viable and supports overall business… Show more Menswear Head (Buying and Merchandising) – “Apparel group” Dubai, UAESeptember 2020 – Present• Planning, development and sourcing of more than 15000 Options of Menswear product which includes Sportswear, Youth, Denim, Smart, Essential, Plus size, Innerwear and Accessories. • Develop/decide the product assortment, merchandise point of view, key item positioning, and promotional plans; ensuring that the collection is compelling, commercially viable and supports overall business objectives • Responsible for obtaining materials/goods from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need• Analyze competitors' marketing, selection, and pricing and implement strategic changes. • Coach and develop the buying & merchant team through strategic thinking and customer centric approach Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Brand Manager / Buyer – Men’s Formals ( Apparel and Accessories) at Splash, Landmark Group, Dubai, UAE• Full P&L responsibility managing $30M revenue across 200+ stores and E.com Portal• Conceptualizing “Splash Formals” from Inception. End to End Formulating and Launching Men’s Formal wear Category in Splash. • Development of new product concepts, Business Casual , Leisure Tailoring, and YOGA Formals.• Transform complete Range to Sustainable Fashion… Show more Brand Manager / Buyer – Men’s Formals ( Apparel and Accessories) at Splash, Landmark Group, Dubai, UAE• Full P&L responsibility managing $30M revenue across 200+ stores and E.com Portal• Conceptualizing “Splash Formals” from Inception. End to End Formulating and Launching Men’s Formal wear Category in Splash. • Development of new product concepts, Business Casual , Leisure Tailoring, and YOGA Formals.• Transform complete Range to Sustainable Fashion (Eco-responsible).• Expanded the supplier base from India & China to Bangladesh, Myanmar and Turkey to have price advantage and better product aesthetics and quality.• Development of local sourcing (UAE) to cut down the lead time and fulfil the requirement of close to season buy.• Complete responsibility and accountability for buying, Assortment planning, stock management, pricing, OTB, brand management and team management • Range building- To create Lifestyle look including Formal accessories .Responsible for delivering best possible range for the Brand , based on market profile and current Trend • Trend Awareness- Market & competition awareness by visiting market, exhibition (PITTI UOMO)&trade fairs (HK Fashion week) etc.• Formulate buying and Supplier strategy. Analysing consumer buying behaviour and spending patterns to predict future sales trend.• Retail Management-Maintaining strong relationship with Territory Concept Mangers and Inventory controllers for smooth functioning of business• Team leadership- Create a strong pool of resource to have a succession planning by realizing and working on the strengths and improvement areas of each team member in the team.• Realizing the new potential and opportunities and delivering them to grow the business Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Assistant Brand Manager / Assistant Buyer – Splash Basics (Men and Women) at Splash, Landmark Group , Dubai, UAE• Handled turnover of 70 Million USD across 150+ stores .• Sales forecasting and OTB planning, Month wise, and Product category wise. • Range planning of all the product categories and negotiating with the vendors for cost and lead-time. • Product pricing, performance analysis, margin delivery to optimize brand sales & growth. • Communicate Design brief – to… Show more Assistant Brand Manager / Assistant Buyer – Splash Basics (Men and Women) at Splash, Landmark Group , Dubai, UAE• Handled turnover of 70 Million USD across 150+ stores .• Sales forecasting and OTB planning, Month wise, and Product category wise. • Range planning of all the product categories and negotiating with the vendors for cost and lead-time. • Product pricing, performance analysis, margin delivery to optimize brand sales & growth. • Communicate Design brief – to create & develop product lines for the season, based on the sales analysis. • To plan & select product range keeping specific regional preference into consideration to optimize sell through. • Co-ordination with suppliers & sourcing to ensure timely delivery. • Identified and liaised with new suppliers to source region specific products and ranges• Stock distribution planning, sales and stock analysis and control of stocks for better returns. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Brand Planner – Splash Youth (Men and Women) at Splash, Landmark Group , Dubai, UAE

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

General Management Program ( Gmp )

Master'S Degree, Fashion Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mathematics