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Head of Retail Partnerships | Founding Team @ UONEX | GTM Strategy & Retail Network Expansion

About

I lead Retail Partnerships at UONEX as part of the Founding Team, where I am responsible for building and scaling our retailer and brand ecosystem across India. My focus is on driving strategic partnerships, go-to-market execution, and commercial growth by connecting retailers, brands, and technology. I own the complete partnership lifecycle—from enterprise outreach and partner acquisition to onboarding, activation, account growth, and long-term relationship management. Working closely with leadership, product, and operations teams, I help translate market opportunities into scalable partnerships that strengthen UONEX's retail network and accelerate business growth. I enjoy collaborating with retailers, brands, technology partners, and founders who are shaping the future of offline commerce through innovation and measurable business outcomes. Always open to connecting with professionals across retail, commerce, technology, and the startup ecosystem. 📧 goutham.krishnan@uonex.ai

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

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gemini

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openai

Gamma

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Work experience

Head of Retail Partnerships | Founding Team at UONEX, May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos, Bengaluru, • Own retailer and brand acquisition across priority retail categories. • Build and manage the enterprise partnership pipeline. • Convert strategic discussions into long-term commercial partnerships. • Lead partner onboarding and activation. • Drive expansion of live stores and connected product catalogues. • Develop GTM initiatives for retail network growth. • Manage retailer relationships and commercial success. • Guide and mentor the Retail Partnerships team. • Maintain pipeline visibility, reporting and business reviews. • Work closely with Product, Marketing and Leadership to scale partner success.

Sr Sales Marketing Manager at Golden Square Serviced & Virtual Office, Feb 2024 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, Led branch and company-level sales and marketing initiatives focused on occupancy growth, customer acquisition, and revenue generation. Drove end-to-end sales conversations with startups, SMEs, and enterprise clients for office space and business solutions. Managed occupancy growth through strategic lead generation, consultative selling, and client relationship management. Oversaw marketing campaigns across digital channels including content, listings, promotions, and performance tracking. Worked closely with senior leadership on GTM initiatives, expansion planning, and market positioning. Strengthened customer retention and repeat business through high-trust client engagement and solution-led selling. Supported brand visibility and demand generation across multiple business centres.

Sales and Operations Manager at Golden Square Serviced & Virtual Office, Mar 2020 - Jun 2023 · 3 yrs 4 mos, Bengaluru, Managed branch sales operations, customer onboarding, and day-to-day commercial performance while supporting growth initiatives. Handled inbound and outbound sales enquiries, site visits, proposals, and customer closures. Led onboarding and retention efforts to improve customer experience and long-term occupancy. Coordinated branch operations to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction. Supported digital outreach, listings management, and local marketing campaigns to generate leads. Acted as liaison between on-ground teams and central leadership for execution and process improvements. Contributed to branch growth through disciplined sales execution and operational efficiency.

Account Executive at AyurVAID Hospitals, Feb 2013 - Sep 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, International Marketing, Christ University, Bangalore