Shagun Somani

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Vice Chairman @ FOSTIIMA Business School
New Delhi, DL, IN
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New Delhi, Delhi, India, India
About Shagun Somani

A Passionate Sales & Marketing Professional offering 16 years of year-on-year success in driving business development, leading new business setup and providing expert advice for scaling business with an entrepreneurial mindset.Presently working for HMD Global Oy (The Home of Nokia Mobile Phones) - A Global Start Up in Middle East as Head of Sales for KSA & Bahrain, have been a part of the initial team of employees responsible for ramping up the Nokia phones business, right from building the local business plan for the ramp up, to bringing the same to life and making the same a profitable venture in KSA, delivering growth & profitability objectives, both for the organization and the partnerI'm a product of SCMHRD, Pune India a premier MBA institute with over 16 years of experience in sales & marketing. Whereas a significant part of that has been in mobile telephony & FMCG in companies like Nokia & Coca Cola, the important positions held by me in India and the Middle East have so honed my skill sets that they can be gainfully deployed across board. I have an outgoing persona, that takes complete ownership, and is totally dedicated towards my work. The professional summary in my CV spells out my key skillsets. I have ably demonstrated the above in each role in my career and I’m confident that I can replicate the same in your organization.I have single handedly developed and managed large and critically important territories providing end to end solutions to channel partners (online & offline), wholesalers, distributors and retailers. I have been a consistent performer and have built and developed markets from scratch, ramped up sales by giving growth year on year.Showcased excellence in establishing trusted business relationships with skillset of working in global start-ups and mentoring diverse yet cohesive multi-cultural teams in both MNCs & Global Start – Ups and initiating a scalable business modelPerformed business case modelling and analysis including sell-in /sell-through/sell-out/ activation modelling, profitability based on go-to-market, communication, pricing schemes & driving business growth across online and offline channelsA motivational leader with excellent communication and relationship building skills leading to improved customer relationsTop performer in the entire Middle East region for achieving the highest contribution & net sales for the firm.Consistently delivered multiple digit growth of Revenue, Market Share YOY & improved ROI through long-term planning

Shagun Somani's Current Company Details
FOSTIIMA Business School

Fostiima Business School

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Vice Chairman
New Delhi, DL, IN
Shagun Somani Work Experience Details
  • Fostiima Business School
    Vice Chairman
    Fostiima Business School
    New Delhi, Dl, In
  • Tech To Farm Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
    Director
    Tech To Farm Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Jul 2023 - Present
    Gurugram, Haryana, India
    Established a hydroponic farm startup aimed at selling fresh salads across online and offline trade channels, ensuring seamless supply chain management from farm to consumer. Expanded sales distribution of fresh salads to e-commerce platforms, retail grocery stores, and HORECA.
  • Hmd Global
    Head Of Sales (Saudi Arabia & Bahrain)
    Hmd Global Dec 2019 - Aug 2022
    Saudi Arabia
    Managing the setup of the Mobile Devices Business of Saudi Arabia & Bahrain. Spearheading a Team of 10 Direct reports, 70 indirect reports on company payroll plus dedicated distributor manpower of 250+ people.Initiating operations in KSA for the company right from scratch & to effectively formulate, communicate and implement Trade Marketing & Distribution strategies in the region in alignment with the Brand strategy to achieve value share and profit objectives.Boosted the market share in smartphones & reached more than 30% in sub-100$ & 10% in 100 to 150$ price segments, including tabletsLed initiatives which ensured feature phone share at 90%Steered the launch of “Zero Instalment Plan” through a local Fintech partner for independent retail channel which was a firstGrowing the overall Feature phone & Smartphone Business in Net Sales from US$ 50M in 2017/2018 to / US$ 100M in 2022; gross margins were maintained at US$ 10M, this is in spite of regulations on 2G business.Experience in SAAS by selling Mobile Device Management Software "HMD Enable Pro". Key deliverables included sales and profit development, market share development, brand building, network & local supply footprint, which entailed -•Enhancing organizational reach and market share through the application of robust strategies, pricing and client relationship•Optimizing channel functions, partner incentives & pay-outs, BTL schemes & promotions, primary & secondary reporting systems and process automations•P&L management and continuously achieving 150% + on both contribution & net sales•Defining the channel strategy by appointing new partners to ramp up business & drive focus including the largest operator STC & maintaining efficient and effective distribution infrastructure •Building strategic tie-ups with the operators to smoothly help migrate their base from 2G to 4G network•Executing the business plans with direct & in-direct key accounts (Extra, Jarir, Lulu Hyper Market, Amazon, Noon)
  • Hmd Global
    Business Manager
    Hmd Global Feb 2017 - Dec 2019
    Saudi Arabia & Bahrain
  • Legion Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. ( Hinglish, Zerzura & The Pink Room)
    Director & Co-Founder
    Legion Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. ( Hinglish, Zerzura & The Pink Room) Apr 2011 - Jan 2018
    New Delhi Area, India
    Apr’11-Jan’17 Legion Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., as Co- Founder & Director Key Result Areas: Streamlined the daily operations of three New Delhi Restaurant with a total workforce of over 100Managed the business of:Hinglish – The Colonial Café, a casual bistro serving continental and Indian food (480K USD Annually)Zerzura - Mid Eastern Moroccan Lounge establishment in the famous Qutab Hotel (1M USD Annually)CAPSULE by Hinglish, a pub based out of Delhi’s Restaurant Hub in Hauz Khas Village (500k USD Annually)Finalized the outlet location, interiors and ambience, concept and the cuisineUsed various social media and digital marketing tools to maximize trafficImproved the business with the likes of Zomato, Dineout, Nearbuy, Swiggy, Etc.Improved the revenue and profit gains in highly competitive marketplace and supervised the restaurant financials, including P&L & cash flows
  • Nokia India Pvt. Ltd.
    Sales Manager
    Nokia India Pvt. Ltd. Jan 2008 - Mar 2011
    New Delhi Area, India
    Highlights: Streamlined sales activities across retail stores in Mumbai and Pune (2010-2011) and Delhi (2007-2009) averaging 300 Crores in revenue and built relationships with priority dealers and solution partners.Led the retail marketing initiatives for the exclusive Nokia stores, including evaluating and proposing new NPDs and planning activities to increase customer traffic and profitabilityBagged performance excellence certificate for achievements during H108 and secured 14% growth on average monthly turnover to increaseBoosted the promoter productivity by 20% and increased NCS turnover by 30%Achieved WOD from 700 to 900 outlets in 2008Improved the key account efficacy at over 90%, Improved value of the top 10% outlets from 1.1M USD average to 2M USD average
  • Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd
    Area Sales Manager
    Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd Nov 2006 - Dec 2007
    Panaji Area, India
    Highlights: Spearheaded a team of 10 sales executives across new channel development, marketing key accounts, operations, and cold drink equipmentBoosted the market share in the territory from 40% to 60%Contributed to the organization of the Global Bottling Investment Group to leverage Goa as a market leader and bagged the highest activation scores in the country
  • Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
    Deputy Manager Of Sales, Appliance Division
    Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. Jun 2005 - Oct 2006
    Mumbai Area, India
    Highlights: Streamlined the sales of the company's principal product, the Godrej refrigerator, while promoting new productsBuilt strategy and executed tactical planning for new business developmentAchieved consistent month-over-month sales and revenue growth in the Mumbai region

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Shagun Somani works for Fostiima Business School

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Shagun Somani's current role is Vice Chairman.

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Shagun Somani attended Indian School Of Business, Symbiosis Centre For Management And Human Resource Development.

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