Rahul Raman Sahu

About Rahul Raman Sahu

From Fibre to Fashion: My Journey of Growth and DiscoveryAs I reflect on my journey, I\'m reminded of the humble beginnings that shaped me - a textile engineer with a passion for innovation and leadership. My story began in the fibre-to-yarn production sector, where I developed a deep understanding of the industry\'s intricacies. But I didn\'t stop there. I pursued an MFM from NIFT, where I honed my management skills and discovered my true calling in buying and merchandising.My career has been a thrilling ride, taking me from production to sales and business development, and now, to leading Various Brands across North, West, and East regions. Along the way, I\'ve navigated the complexities of offline and online channels, B2C and B2B models, and built strong relationships with customers, distributors, retailers, and manufacturers.From apparel to cosmetics, FMCG, and footwear, my expertise spans multiple industries, each with its unique challenges and opportunities. But it\'s not just about the industries I\'ve worked in - it\'s about the skills I\'ve developed, the lessons I\'ve learned, and the people I\'ve met along the way. My journey has taught me the value of hard work, adaptability, and continuous learning.Today, I\'m driven by a passion for driving growth, innovation, and excellence. I\'m excited to leverage my skills and experience to make a meaningful impact and create value for the organizations and people I work with.

Experience

1. Area Business Manager

   Metro Brands Limited

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Managing CG,OD,JH,VD.

Education

• Krishna Public School Bhilai , Chhattisgarh

  11th and 12th

  2009 — 2011

• NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, KOLKATA

  Master of Fashion Management (M. F. M) , Marketing, Retail Merchandiser,Retail Planning, Marketing,Export Merchandising

  2016 — 2018

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  Executive Development Programme, Sales Forecasting and Demand Planning

• Indian Institute Of Carpet Technology

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Carpet and Textile Technology

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Retail Management
• Customer Service
• Management
• Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Negotiation
• Research
• Retail
• Data Analysis
• Apparel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Product Development
• Fashion Merchandising
• Textiles
• Merchandising