Gagan K Singh

About Gagan K Singh

A seasoned professional with over 22 years of experience in retail sales and marketing…

Experience

1. General Manager (Sales and Marketing)

   Vodafone Idea Limited

   Nov 2008 — Present · Indore, IN

   Implementing Retail & Store Management Plans of Large Format Stores, Small Format Store in Urban and Rural areas to achieve predefined targets pertaining to budgets and business plan with full P&L responsibility Formulating strategic annual business plans and conducting business performance / monthly & quarterly reviews; collaborating with team for successful manpower planning, resourcing and deploying expansion/right-sizing Identifying new & appropriate locations in rural areas, coordinating with Distributors for launching new stores and building a robust franchisee network for deeper market penetration, increased footfalls and improving market share Executing marketing & brand standards in visual merchandising, store layout and marketing communication Monitoring availability of stock & inventory and making appropriate arrangements to ensure on time deliveries Ensuring that store adheres to all corporate guidelines & framework, standard operating procedures, and directive on sales, service, cost, standards & people Executing regular training programs for existing staff in the areas Customer Service and Operations; planning manpower requirements, imparting training to staff, tracking performance and sharing valuable feedback Tracking & analysing sales performance, generating performance reports and sharing the same with the management competition analysis through timely comparisons between various retail parameters and preparing improvement strategies accordingly Supporting Distributor and channel partners in regulating key operating costs (store operating cost, & people cost) Building distribution network with reliable dealers & stockiest; appointing them in non-performing areas, developing infrastructure for new channels and optimising their performance levels