Siddharth Sharma — Associate Partner
My biggest lesson in business didn’t come from an MBA class or a corporate training program — it came from a local kirana shop owner. He knew over 100 families in his neighborhood by heart — their favorite fruits, the dish they’d cook over the weekend, the brand they wouldn’t switch from. He built loyalty not on discounts, but on trust. His rule was simple: the closer you are to your customer, the stronger your business becomes. That insight has shaped my career across B2C and B2B retail. From apparel and jewellery to eyewear and footwear, I’ve worked with ABFRL/ABLBL, Tanishq, Titan Eyeplus, and Udaan, applying the same philosophy of customer-centric growth. Today, I lead Retail Planning for Van Heusen, driving scale and efficiency across 400+ stores. My experience spans: + Designing and executing retail planning & growth strategies + Category management across lifestyle products + Business development and network expansion + Enhancing customer experience across diverse markets (metros & beyond) + Collaborating with franchisees and leading large teams (100+ direct/indirect reportees) What drives me: + Turning customer insights into growth strategies + Launching new categories, products, and channels + Crafting initiatives that balance scale with customer intimacy I believe unconventional growth doesn’t come from playing safe — it comes from making bold, asymmetric choices that put the customer at the center. At heart, I still carry that kirana shop lesson: whoever gets closest to the customer, wins.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a retail management expert with a focus on customer experience and business development.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 8 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Category Management
- Retail Planning
- Business Development
- Retail Management
- Customer Experience
Career Highlights
- Expert in customer-centric retail strategies
- Proven track record in driving sales growth
- Strong leadership in managing large teams
Work Experience
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited
Group Manager - Retail Planning Head - Van Heusen (11 mos)
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
Group Manager - Retail planning head - Van Heusen (6 mos)
Senior Manager - Buying & Merchandising for Men's Casuals, Van Heusen (1 yr 4 mos)
Leadership Program (5 mos)
udaan.com
Category Development Manager - Strategic Brands (Footwear) (9 mos)
Titan Company Limited
Area Business Manager at Titan Eyeplus, Mumbai (8 mos)
Area Business Manager at Tanishq, Upcountry Maharashtra (2 yrs 3 mos)
Management Trainee (9 mos)
Summer Intern (2 mos)
Cube Wealth
Internship (1 mo)
KARMYO
Management Intern (1 mo)
Greenway Grameen Infra
Design Engineer (GET) (7 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Symbiosis Centre For Management and Human Resource Development
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at University of Mumbai
at D.A.V. Public School, Airoli