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Assistant Category Manager at Swiggy | Ex-Key Account Manager | Sales & Business Development | Growth Strategy | Data-Driven Decision-Maker

About

Sales-Driven, Customer-Focused, and Growth-Oriented With 5+years of experience in Key Account Management, Sales Strategy, Category Growth, and Business Development, I specialize in driving revenue, optimizing inventory, and building long-term customer relationships. Currently working as an Assistant Category Manager at Swiggy, I manage product categories by leveraging data analytics, market insights, and sales forecasting to enhance business performance. Previously, as a National Key Account Manager at VKC Nuts, I overachieved a ₹25 Cr sales target by 60%, established strong B2B relationships, and led successful marketing & pricing strategies across PAN India. •What I Bring to the Table: •Key Account Management & Client Retention – Building long-term business relationships to drive revenue. •Sales Forecasting & Business Development – Identifying market trends & maximizing growth opportunities. •Category Management & Procurement Strategy – Ensuring stock optimization & efficient supply chain. •Negotiation & Pricing Strategy – Benchmarking & improving profit margins. •Data-Driven Decision-Making – Using Excel, Power BI, and CRM tools to enhance sales performance. •Marketing & Promotions Execution – Leading brand visibility & promotional strategies to boost conversions. •Passionate about scaling businesses through data-backed strategies and innovative sales models. Open to networking, business opportunities, and collaborations in e-commerce, retail, and category management. Let’s connect!

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

gemini

openai

Work experience

Assistant Category Manager at Instamart, Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Managing product categories with data-backed inventory planning, pricing strategies, and market forecasting. • Leveraging Excel & Power BI to optimize stock levels & drive category performance. • Collaborating with vendors and internal teams to improve procurement, reduce costs, and increase profitability. • Implementing marketing & promotional campaigns to enhance visibility & customer engagement. • Key Impact: Improved supply chain efficiency and boosted category profitability.

Key Account Manager at VKC Nuts Pvt Ltd, Jun 2021 - Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos, • Managed a ₹25 Cr business, exceeding the annual target by 60% through strategic sales initiatives. • Built and maintained strong B2B client relationships across PAN India. • Led pricing negotiations, P&L management, and market expansion strategies. • Developed business growth strategies, improving market share across retail and e-commerce platforms. • Brand Execution & Expansion: Increased visibility & brand presence across major retail chains. • Demand Forecasting & Supply Chain Analysis – Ensured optimal stock availability based on market demand. • End-to-End Sales Management – Driving conversions & optimizing category sales performance. • Data-Driven Insights – Leveraged CRM & analytics tools for customer insights & sales strategies. • Revenue & Volume Targets – Achieved business objectives by focusing on supply chain, pricing, and promotions.

Management Trainee at VKC Nuts Pvt Ltd, Nov 2020 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos, • Hands-on experience in production, quality control, and supply chain management. • PO, Invoice & Payment Tracking – Ensuring seamless procurement and financial operations. • Marketing Campaign Execution – Managed store promotions for festive sales (Diwali gifting campaigns).

Industrial Training at The Zuri White Sands, Goa Resort & Casino 435993, Jul 2018 - Nov 2018 · 5 mos, Goa, • Cross-departmental training in operations, customer service, and hospitality management.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Hotel management, Army Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Nagareshwaranagehalli,Bangalore