Vedanta R Manchanda

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India14 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in driving online business growth.
  • Expert in managing key accounts and strategic partnerships.
  • Strong background in e-commerce and retail sales.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2C E-commerce professional with expertise in sales management and strategic partnerships.

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Skills

Core Skills

Account ManagementProject ManagementRetail SalesBusiness StrategySales ManagementKey Account Development

Other Skills

Business PlanningMarket ResearchSupply Chain OperationsMarketing StrategyBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness OperationsCustomer ServiceCustomer ExperienceUser Experience Design (UED)Business Relationship ManagementTeam ManagementSales OperationsE-commerceMarketingEconomics

About

A relationship management and business development professional with experience across Sales and Development, Vendor Management, Seller and Buyer Experience, Category Management and Brand Management. Worked at Snapdeal- India's largest pure-play marketplace; in the Strategic alliance team, as a Brand Manager, for Home Entertainment, Camera, Electronics, ensuring GSV growth for Brands, Seller Alignments, promotion planning and top-line for the category, via negotiating exclusive deals. ex Snapdeal - NKAM and Brand alliances Audio and Cameras ex- KAM head + e-Commerce consultant at Capillary enabling O2O/ OMNI channels for various Key Brands ex-Online business lead for Philips Television and Audio ex-Online business head OnePlus TV & Display ex-D2C Retail business Head OnePlus ex-Online business Head SAMSUNG Display & Audio With an entrepreneurial bent of mind and self-development being the biggest work incentive, I thrive in a challenging, dynamic workspace which affords me the opportunity to take innovative measures to solve everyday problems. Love to listen and play music, A pure technophile , love to keep abreast with the advents and advancement in the world of technology.

Experience

14 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 11 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 5 mos
Current Experience

Oneplus

4 roles

Head | Online biz. - Smartphones

Promoted

Nov 2024Present · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Head | Exclusive Retail

Jan 2023Jun 2023 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Manage 100+ Exclusive ONEPLUS stores nationwide.
  • Head Retail Sales team, fostering partner relationships across ONEPLUS ecosystem.
  • Lead Terminal Imaging team for quality in Exclusive Retail+MT+GT.
  • Head Promoter training team to optimize on-ground staff readiness.
  • Implement OMNI channel in Exclusive Retail outlets.
  • Plan and execute Exclusive Retail expansion.
Account ManagementRetail SalesCustomer ServiceCustomer ExperienceBusiness StrategyUser Experience Design (UED)+2

Head | Online biz. - Television & Display

Promoted

Oct 2021Jan 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Heading a team of Key Account managers and Operations managers for Online TV and Display business
  • Formulating pricing/offer strategy and product road map working closely with the GTM and Product team
  • Category planning, JBP Closures, Offer Negotiations, Pre/Post Sales readiness
  • Spearheading Launches of TV and Monitor category for all Online Channels (Amazon + Flipkart)
  • Working closely with Marketing – ensuring Max RoAS/ROI on platform ads
  • O2D Operations Overview | Order execution | Reconciliations | Affordability Settlements | AR Ageing tracking
Sales ManagementKey Account DevelopmentBusiness Relationship ManagementSales Operations

Online Sales Lead - Television

Dec 2020Sep 2021 · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Category planning, JBP Closures, Offer Negotiations, Pre/Post Sales readiness
  • Spearheading Launches of TV and Monitor category for all Online Channels (Amazon + Flipkart)
  • Working closely with Marketing – ensuring Max RoAS/ROI on platform ads
  • O2D Operations Overview | Order execution | Reconciliations | Affordability Settlements | AR Ageing tracking
Account Management

Samsung electronics

Head | Online biz. - Audio & Display (DGM)

Jun 2023Nov 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Lead online business for Audio and Monitor Categories.
  • Collaborate with Product team for pricing, offers, and roadmaps.
  • Oversee category planning, JBPs, offers negotiation, and sales readiness.
  • Launch planning for AV & Monitors across online channels like Amazon and Flipkart.
  • Streamline inventory and supply chain operations
  • Analyze KPIs for marketplace performance enhancement.
  • Foster partner relationships for joint marketing efforts.
  • Utilize analytics to target customer segments for maximum RoAS and ROI.
  • Collaborate with product marketing for effective platform ad content.
  • Plan ad strategies for peak RoAS and ROI in partnership with marketing.
Account ManagementProject ManagementBusiness PlanningMarket ResearchSupply Chain OperationsMarketing Strategy+2

Tpv

Head | Online biz. - PHILIPS TV & Audio

Jun 2019Dec 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Drive business growth and launch planning for Philips Audio and TV at Online Channels.
  • Collaborate with the product team for consumer insights and product roadmap.
  • Manage end-to-end operations for assigned categories with marketplaces.
  • Conduct regular competition benchmarking and manage brand ad activities on e-commerce portals.
Sales ManagementAccount ManagementKey Account DevelopmentBusiness Relationship ManagementSales Operations

Capillary technologies

Head | Key accounts & Service Delivery - Channel Connect

Dec 2017May 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Plan OMNI channel e-commerce business for enterprises.
  • Collaborative business planning on following platforms
  • (India) Flipkart , Amazon, Myntra, PayTM, Snapdeal, TATA CliQ
  • (Singapore/Malaysia) Lazada , Shoppee
  • Manage delivery and operations for enterprises through a team of 6 DM’s & AM’s.
  • Train team on e-commerce platforms to enhance client relationships and operational efficiency.
  • Consult enterprises on store Geo-fencing, inventory, merchandising, and marketing strategies.
Sales ManagementAccount ManagementKey Account DevelopmentBusiness Relationship ManagementSales Operations

Snapdeal

4 roles

Strategic Partnerships | Brand Manager

Jan 2017Aug 2017 · 7 mos

  • Managing brands with annual top-line of $45 MM across 2 categories (Audio Video & Cameras)
  • Generating EOL/Exclusive deals (with JBL, Sony, BoAt Audio,Canon, Bose etc.) contributing to 25% of overall brand aligned sales
  • Creating and executing New Product launches and Exclusive launches for aligned brands like Sony & Fujifilm
  • Collaborating with brands for investments in customer initiatives like Bajaj Finserve, No Cost EMI
  • Monetized brand partnerships with sales-linked deals & Snapdeal onsite real estate
  • Grew Fujifilm Instax sales by 2x via targeted marketing communications and deals in Q1’17
  • Closed Snapdeal-exclusive No Cost- EMI campaigns and New launch campaigns with BOSE
Sales ManagementAccount ManagementKey Account DevelopmentBusiness Relationship ManagementSales Operations

National Key Account Head - Home Entertainment

Promoted

Jan 2016Jan 2017 · 1 yr

  • P&L and marketplace responsibility for the pan-India Audio-Video category
  • Managing 45 account managers & senior account managers, covering 500+ sellers
  • Own key metrics related to customer satisfaction, seller product quality, gross sales and margin, assortment relevance, shipment parameters, seller & regional de-concentration
  • Create sales plan for sustainable sales growth; manage growth metrics on a national basis
  • Launch planning and execution for all key Audio and Camera brands - BoAt audio, Bose, Philips, Zebronics, Fujifilm etc.
  • Negotiating bulk deals at remunerative margins
  • Managing regional demand-supply for key brands - JBL, Philips, Sony, Sennheiser and BoAt audio
  • Awarded for over achieving targets for the first quarter of 2016
  • Achieved 90% retention out of 400 engaged sellers for January to March 2016.
  • Achieved 80% SD+ Salience (SOR model) nation-wide for the AV Category comprising of 1.5 Lac orders per month, resulting in a better order health and lower returns for sellers
Sales ManagementAccount ManagementKey Account DevelopmentBusiness Relationship ManagementSales Operations

Senior Key Account Manager

Aug 2015Jan 2016 · 5 mos

  • Driving seller engagement, GSV growth, customer experience & NPS for the GM category
  • Increasing seller efficiency, product assortment and ensuring continuous sourcing
  • End-to-end ownership of promotion planning; from incubation to execution
  • Achieved 100% MoM growth for tagged accounts and a category record GSV contribution
  • Central SPOC for sourcing for the A/V Category for the North Region
  • Promoted to National Key Account Manager to take up responsibility on a country level
Sales ManagementAccount ManagementKey Account DevelopmentBusiness Relationship ManagementSales Operations

Key Account Manager

Sep 2014Aug 2015 · 11 mos

  • Revenue maximization for Snapdeal and sellers through inventory and pricing strategy
  • Responsible for handling 70+ accounts contributing to $1.2 MM GSV per month
  • Awarded the Bull’s eye award for over achieving GSV targets in the first quarter of 2015
Sales ManagementAccount ManagementKey Account DevelopmentBusiness Relationship ManagementSales Operations

Hsbc

Fund Accountant (Reviewer)

Mar 2012Dec 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos · Kolkata Area, India

  • NAV & GAV calculations, Bloomberg reporting & evaluation of Hong Kong-based MFs
  • Assist management decisions through Portfolio Valuations & Sale-purchase reports
  • Reporting critical variations in portfolio; booking capital activities & resolving cash breaks
  • Quality control & validations of corporate actions before client communication
  • Enhanced team efficiency by training through knowledge sharing sessions & team huddles
  • In-sourced administration of 250+ funds in 6 months as part of the migration team
  • Promoted to Reviewer within 1 year

Rama paint mart

Business Development & Client management

Jan 2010Feb 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Kolkata Area, India

  • Develop business from new sub-dealers; facilitate market growth
  • Countered supplier’s change in dealer strategy through deeper penetration of the market
  • Improved margins by 4%; fuelled business growth by 10%; reduced credit cycle

Education

University of Calcutta

Bachelor of Commerce (Honors)

Jan 2006Jan 2009

CFA INSTITUTE USA.

Jan 2011Jan 2014

St. Joseph's College

Commerce

Jan 1993Jan 2006

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