Sukhdev Puri Email & Phone Number

Gurugram, Hr, In

Gurgaon, India

• I have been engaged in Resume Writing/development for the last 4+ years (April 2019-Present) and have completed 5000+ resumes for global resumes for an international client and top / senior / middle management professionals in India and overseas.

Gurugram, Haryana, India

I was a consultant to a local business group on setting up of an “A Senior Citizen Care Home” (Aug 2018-Mar 2019). Prepared and presented options for business plans and assisted them in the identification of Space and collaborations.• Advised a jewelry retailer with a small workshop on business development, marketing, and sales collaboration with different jewelry manufacturers (Sep 2018-Mar 2019). Developed and implemented a successful social media campaign.• I was involved in setting up and operation of a Supermarket (with a total of 3 stores) in Delhi/NCR Region during 2014-2018.• Assisted in setting up a supermarket of 25,000 sq. ft. at Dar-e-Salaam, Tanzania (2013-2014)

Nairobi, Kenya

• I was Responsible for sales, profits, organizing, planning, and operations of 20+ retail shops/supermarkets and two first/business class lounges for leading international airlines, with an annual turnover of US $ 20 million.• Managed a team with 250 staff (including 10 ex-pats and 230+ local Kenyans), and 24x7 operations at airports in Kenya. • Involved in preparation and implementation of business plan/sales forecasting/demand planning, vendor development, and customer retention & incentive plans.• Achievements: Achieved a consistent growth in sales and profitability by implementing strategic marketing promotions Developed a strong relationship with key suppliers/vendors and received active participation support in sales promotions from our duty-free shops Assisted in setting up of duty-free shop at Harare International Airport, Zimbabwe

Gurgaon

• I was responsible for marketing, retail sales, merchandising, sourcing and procurement of diamond and gold jewelry brands, and create a new vertical in furniture, fashion, and specialty retail at different locations, manufacturing and repairing set up for gold and diamond jewelry.• Developed and implemented Business Plans with primary goals, operating plans, organizational structures, policies, and processes, and short and long-range objectives for the organization. • Represented organization to business associates and Exhibitions/Jewelry Shows, key accounts, government agencies, and the customers.• Created and implemented an annual marketing promotion plan based on events and festivals• Carried out a massive media buying/coop/barter arrangement with leading publishing houses for advertising in newspapers, leading radio & TV channels. • Achievements: Launched a unique concept of multi-brand jewelry retail store in Delhi/NCR, and other Jewelry stores Expanded retail network – identification/acquisition of property, agreements, planning, and execution of interior of the stores/manufacturing units. Set up a manufacturing unit for gold jewelry at Kochi. Introduced a new format of retailing of imported furniture and artifacts, with two large stores at Kochi and Ludhiana.  Identified and sourced merchandise from China for these stores.

Bahrain

• I was responsible for overall operations of the organizations, Luxury retail with stores at key locations, Duty-free retail at Bahrain Seaport, and Travel Retail with Gulf Air Sales on Board.• Developed and implemented sales, marketing & promotion strategies, procurement plans, retail operations and merchandising, and a systematic launch of new products/brands.• Optimized profits by a selection of merchandise on-board duty-free gulf air twice a year • Developed, sourced, procured, and introduced private label products like Swiss Watches, French perfume, gift items with attractive packaging for onboard retailing.• Supervised merchandising and operations for Bahrain Seaport duty-free shop. Business development through ship chandeliers and supply to American ships and naval base.• Achievements Revitalized and expanded stagnant marketing and sales and achieved a consistent increase in revenue and profitability in the operations every year  Developed relationships with top luxury brands in Europe/Gulf, to negotiate margins, promotions, and annual incentive plans. Introduced an exclusive store for United Colors of Benetton from Seef Mall.  Launched a minimum of 10+ private label items every quarter in onboard Duty-free  Initiated alternate revenue generation by publishing Duty-free magazines twice in a year and revenue generation by selling advertising space. I represented the organization with all major exhibitions/shows in Hong Kong, Dubai, France, Italy, and Switzerland.

New Delhi Area, India

 Expanded distribution/dealer network Pan India to achieve sales of Rs. 25 crores  Established Brand building for Media in Video Games  Revamped all advertising set up and brought in new advertising agencies of national fame. Launched emergency lights and torches in FMCG segments

Noida Area, India

 Introduced a new product in flooring  Brand building – Villa Nova through Trade specific magazines/newspapers  Created a sales and distribution set up for All India with focus on metros Penetrated the influencers/decision makers - Architects/Interior designers/builders with a very strong and persistent Sales team of young managers

Sahibabad, Ghaziabad

 Managed a team of over 250 persons in production, QC, Procurement, Distribution, Personnel and labour management  Introduced cost effective techniques  Improved distribution set up to ensure perfect delivery

New Delhi Area, India

 Created All India B2B set up through distributors in metros, A and B cities  Brand building of T-Series in television and audio systems Set up a strong sales team at regional and zonal levels in each state. Achieved a Sales figure of 10000 TVs per month in the first year.

New Delhi Area, India

 Set up two manufacturing units in Noida and Calcutta as Project Manager in record time of two months  Headed UP and Northern region for Sales based at Kanpur and Delhi and Institutional sales of SONY TVs through Duty free shop and Hotels. Also introduced OE suppliers for Televisions/music systems and other vendors for various components. Introduced Sony Professional Video equipments’ in India for producing TV software

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Business Administration And Management, General

Diploma In International Marketing, Marketing

Pg Diploma In Busines Management, Business Management

Higher Secondary

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business/Commerce, General