Ashish Khandelwal
602, 6th Floor,
Shubh Sandesh Chs.
16 Hansraj Lane
Byculla East
Mumbai 400027
OBJECTIVE
A challenging Manager position that would utilize my proven abilities in directing the operation for quality services, profit, growth, promotion, public relations, new business development and my interpersonal skills.
STRENGTHS
Organized, dedicated, excellent public relations with client, management and colleagues. Handle complex and multi-aspect responsibilities from planning, execution, and problem solving.
EXPERIENCES
Gold24 Jewellery Pvt. Ltd. – www.gold24.in
Vendor Manager
Gold24 is an international jewellery online jewellery megastore with more than 7 years of experience of selling jewellery. Business in Russia (gold24.ru), Ukraine ( gold.ua), India (gold24.in) and have direct contracts with USA, Europe, Hong Kong and Isarel manufacturers.
Vendor Manager Since 2015 till date.
Vendor Development, Management & Negotiation
Getting sellers onboard, negotiating on the best of commission and getting maximum brands in all categories. Roping in vendors who are not listed on other marketplace to list products on International & domestic markets.
Relationship Management, Price negotiations & Bulk Discount
Rapo building & strong relationship with all the vendors for long term partnering. Price negotiations with vendors wherever applicable and have managed to get the best price, thus maximising the company profit and revenue. Also everday I try to save money for the company by getting best price from the vendors by negotiating price with them. Doing constant market price research to make sure we are competitive in our prices. This in turn promises better sales. Also getting discounts on bulk orders has been one of my key competency.
Catalog – New Products, Price & Inventory Update
Sending all the catalogs as soon as we receive them for update & upload after checking them without any delays. Also follow up with the content team for quick and correct upload of catalog.
Vendor Payments
Ensured vendor payment details are up-to-date and also follow-up with our accounts team to make sure payment are not delayed. Checking and approving payment sheets as soon as i get them.
Promotions – Brand, Store & Exhibition
Always taken additional discounts and schemes from the venodrs so as to promote their brands. This not only helps in our sales figures, it also ensure a good vendor relation. Also, getting additional discounts ensured more profit for the organization. I had always taken initiatives in all store promotion. Recently there was Gold Mela in which I had actively done all to ensure sufficient sku’s were brought in. Took part in all types of promotion and sales activites with the best B2B rates.
Assisting all internal entities
Assisted Customer Service Team in getting customized quotation on jewellery, getting jewellery certified, etc, getting additional discounts wherever possible to make sure the sale is not lost. Also speak to vendors on any urgent order and making sure the order does not slip away. Assisting logistics team and fulfillment team with issues wherever and whenever they arise. Assisted B2B manager with catalog short-listing, vendor terms to call products on consignment, etc.
Communication & Networking
Constant communication and building rapport with vendors and understanding challenges providing solution.
Ownership & Accountability for Results
Always taken ownership for any given task & accountable for the same.
Ejohri Jewel Hub Pvt. Ltd. – www.ejohri.com
R. S. Diamonds Pvt. Ltd. – www.divinesolitaires.com
E-Commerce Manager
Divine Solitaires is the first & only loose solitaire brand in India which provides its consumer with the world’s finest & perfectly crafted solitaire diamonds.
E-Commerce Manager From 2014 to 2015.
CRM – New Customers , Old Customers, Follow ups, Phone calls, live chat, emails, estimates, orders, payments, delivery, excel update. Co ordinate with stock, manufacturer, quality check, admin.
Social Media –
Social media strategy
Create the social media strategy
• Create budgets for social media activities
• Plan social media campaigns
• Work with internal departments
Social media implementation
Manage social media campaigns and day to day activities
• Manage presence in social networking sites
• Brand advocacy
• Post and comment on relevant blogs
Facebook, instagram, twitter, pinterest, google plus, youtube, blogs.
Monthly content, festival content, news & events, boosting posts, promoting videos, contest, testimonials, infomercials & videos etc.
Google Adwords – Selecting the right keywords or relevant keywords, competitive keywords, negative keywords, making adds, improve ranking.
Google Display Network – Media plan – find out best placement sites, review each and every placement sites. Finalise the list.
Search Engine Optimization – On page & off page optimization to improve organic traffic to our website. Business listing submission.
Co branded post – Sending emails to all PJs, following up with all PJs, checking all PJs website & facebook, updating new logos, co ordinate with RMH for CDR logo files.
Website – Review website, update home page, videos, spi, press coverage, news & events, exhibition, testimonials, FAQs, Uploading jewellery with all details.
Store locator – I have made this page on our website with the help of the agency and created google business page & adding all there details for all our PJs.
I have been keeping the store locator page updated regularly.
Mobile App – Checking Content, updating images, videos, updates, adding new features.
Ejohri – Design & layout of each page, filters, uploading jewellery details, getting all images edited for the website. editing logos for the website, making new banners, Vendor management, updating excel sheet with all details.
Amrit Corporation – Diamond Rocks India, UAE & UK.
EXPORTERS, IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS-DIAMONDS, PRECIOUS STONES &
JEWELLERY
General Manager-Sales & Marketing February 2013 to August 2014
This has given me a great deal of exposure in planning, developing www.diamondrocks.in & www.diamondrocks.ae .
I am responsible for Coordinating with Client on their needs by conducting client meetings, relaying of information to teams on client needs and suggestions, supervising teams to achieve required client requirements.
Supervising various teams like Client Servicing, Project Managers, Designers, Copywriters, Programmers and Vendors to ensure all phases of the project are executed.
To randomly check if product is as per customer requirement.
Ensure milestones/deadlines are met as per plans.
Mentoring team members on new media / emerging technologies.
Took initiative to get the website redesigned with all the latest features like
Virtual Try On which is first in India
Introduced new product range and categories
Introduced Matrix designs with many variations to save cost to the company
Tied up with new vendors to reduce cost
Tied up with no one electronics company Samsung for cross promotions in Mumbai and Goa
Developed, maintained and updated the website.
Achievements
Received several awards & Certificates for Sales
Won more than ten international trips to UK, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore,
Hongkong & UAE for Highest Sales in Mumbai
Also won Gold for Sales
PERSONAL
D.O.B. 2nd Jan 1973 . India
ADDRESS
602, 6th Floor,
Shubh Sandesh Chs.
16 Hansraj Lane
Byculla East
Mumbai 400027
Mobile No +91 9820037013
Email Id – ashishkhandelwal73@gmail.com
LANGUAGES: Fluent in English and Hindi
Can understand Gujrati & Marathi
EDUCATION:
MBA WELINGKAR MUMBAI 2016
DIAMOND GRADING COURSE MUMBAI 2005
BCom LALA LAJPATRAI COLLEGE MUMBAI 1994
HSC LALA LAJPATRAI COLLEGE MUMBAI 1991
ICSE CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL MUMBAI 1989
WORK EXPERIENCE:
GOLD24 JEWELLERY PVT. LTD. www.gold24.in
JEWELLERY ONLINE MEGA-STORE
DESIGNATION – VENDOR MANAGER
PERIOD – SINCE 2015 TILL DATE
EJOHRI JEWEL HUB PVT. LTD. www.ejohri.com JEWELLERY MARKETPLACE
R. S. DIAMONDS PVT. LTD. www.divinesolitaires.com
DESIGNATION-E-COMMERCE MANAGER
PERIOD- FROM 2014 TO 2015
SOLITAIRE DIAMONDS & DIAMOND JEWELLERY
AMRIT CORPORATION- DIAMOND ROCKS INDIA, UAE & UK
DESIGNATION-GENERAL MANAGER SALES & MARKETING PERIOD- 1 & ½ YEAR FEB 2013 TO AUG 2014
EXPORTERS, IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS-DIAMONDS, PRECIOUS STONES
& JEWELLERY
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
DESIGNATION-PROCESS ASSOCIATE PERIOD- 1 YEAR (2011 TO 2012)
INTERNATIONAL BPO
INTELENET GLOBAL SERVICES PVT. LTD.
DESIGNATION-SR. CSE
PERIOD- 6 MONTHS JUNE 2010 TO JAN 2011
INTERNATIONAL BPO
AMRIT CORPORATION-(AMRIT GROUP OF COMPANIES)
DESIGNATION –SALES MANAGER
PERIOD –1 YEAR (2009 TO 2010)
EXPORTERS, IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS-DIAMONDS, PRECIOUS STONES
& JEWELLERY
KHANDELWAL TELECOM- VODFONE MINI STORE
DESIGNATION –SALES MANAGER PERIOD–12 YEARS (1997 TO 2009)
FRANCHISE OF VODAFONE
GARODIA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.
DESIGNATION –AREA SALES MANAGER PERIOD –2 YEARS (1995 TO 1997)
DEALING IN MEDICAL SOFTWARE & HARDWARE PACKAGES
UNITED COLOURS OF BENETTON
DESIGNATION –SALES MANAGER PERIOD–3 YEARS (1992 TO 1995)
DEALING IN INTERNATIONAL CLOTHING
I know I can make significant contribution to any organization. Should any questions arise regarding the information on my resume, or if you need personal or professional references, please do not hesitate to contact me at the address or telephone numbers listed on my resume.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking or meeting with you soon.
Ashish Khandelwal