Vir***nia
Education
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (2013 - 2015)
- Degree: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
- Field of Study: Marketing
- Description:
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (2009 - 2013)
- Degree: B.Tech
- Field of Study: Engineering
- Description:
Diwan Ballubhai School (2008 - 2009)
- Degree: Higher Secondary
- Field of Study: Science
- Description:
Skills:
Business Operations, Business Development, Sales Management, Business Insights
Work Experience:
Co-Founder at Sportomic
- Location: Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
- Duration: 2024-07 to Present
- Description: Leveraging my extensive B2B and Retail experience to revolutionize Booking & CRM for Sports Venues, promote wellness and community engagement through sports.
Head - Buying Planning & Merchandising at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
- Location: Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
- Duration: 2023-08 to 2024-07
- Description: Responsible for Merchandise Strategy & Inventory Planning across network of 400+ stores in Small Towns for Peter England
Category Lead at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Duration: 2021-01 to 2023-08
- Description: On the journey to create tomorrow’s growth Engines for Peter England ! Using the experience from previous roles to understand consumer behaviour, sales trend & competition landscape. Enabler for scaling up top line & bottom line with Channel Activation, Portfolio enhancement & Supplier Management. Innerwear | Loungewear | Accessories | Activewear | Footwear | Bags - Product Development, Performance & Sourcing - Sales, COGS & Gross Profit - Post Purchase Feedback - Sale thru and Innovation - Design, Quality, Cost & OTIF Open to enquiries for Supply & distribution
Active Franchise Sales Manager at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
- Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Duration: 2018-09 to 2021-01
- Description:
Sales Manager - Key Channels at Coffee Day Beverages
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Duration: 2018-04 to 2018-08
- Description: Since 2017, 6 verticals (Key Channels) became growth engines for Coffee Day vending! a> Automobile b> Education c> Hospitals d> Modern Retail e> Health & Wellness f> Jewellery As the Sales Manager, I led key channels team for Mumbai to tap above listed verticals. - Devised approach to segregate prospects based on their business potential - Connected and interacted with CXOs of the industry to present portfolio of solutions ranging from a Coffee Machine, coffee beans and tea bags to Plug & Play Coffee Corner setup - Piloted projects across outlets to showcase the convenience and / or cost savings to clients - Negotiated with client purchase and administration teams to finalize central rate contract across country to be followed by all their outlets (E.g. Automobile dealerships, Retail Stores, Salons etc)
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
There are no meaningful gaps between roles; the candidate transitions smoothly from Coffee Day (short initial stint) to ABFRL with multi-year tenures, then to a co-founder role.
Career roots in retail/fashion and beverages show strong consumer and B2B sales/ops experience, while current venture is in sports-tech. This is a diversified trajectory, which is common for growth-focused leaders but reduces industry continuity.
Most roles span multiple years; one early short stint (4 months) exists. Overall, the pattern shows stability with progressive responsibility, though the very short initial tenure slightly lowers stability.
IIM Kozhikode credential aligns well with strategic operations, merchandising, and leadership roles across consumer goods and a technology-enabled platform; the education supports the career path.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Operating Officer (COO) - SportTech / Consumer Tech Platform95% fit
Direct entrepreneurial experience as a co-founder, combined with extensive operations, sales, and strategy leadership in retail; highly suitable for scaling a tech-enabled platform in the US market or globally.
Vice President of Growth & Partnerships - SportsTech / RetailTech88% fit
Strong track record in B2B sales, channel development, and strategic partnerships across multiple industries; aligns with driving user acquisition, venue/partner ecosystems, and revenue growth.
Head of Merchandising & Planning - Global Fashion/Retail83% fit
Deep expertise in merchandising strategy, inventory planning, supplier management, and product portfolio optimization; fits senior merchandising leadership in global brands or multi-market retailers.
Director of Operations - Multichannel Retail78% fit
Operational leadership across store networks, vendor management, and OTIF/fulfillment; strong fit for scaling operations in a multinational retail or omnichannel context.
Senior Manager / Head of Channel Sales & Franchise Development72% fit
Experience in franchise sales and channel development; suitable for leadership roles overseeing partner networks, franchise strategy, and go-to-market execution.
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