GOWTHAM CHANDRASEKAR

Budget Planning & P&L Optimization: Managed and optimized the budget for multiple brands, ensuring financial goals were met while driving profitability.

3-Year Strategic Planning: Developed long-term strategies, focusing on growth, market expansion, and brand positioning.
Multi-Brand Portfolio Management: Led and successfully achieved targets across all brands under my portfolio, ensuring sustained growth and market presence.
New Brand Launch & Development: Successfully launched a new brand in the TR Middle East, supporting its development and establishing a strong foothold in the region.
Competitive Strategy Development: Identified and implemented new strategies to overcome competitors and enhance brand visibility and performance.
Negotiation & Relationship: Negotiated with key clients to secure optimal visibility and shelf space for brands, ensuring maximum exposure in competitive markets through healthy relationship.
Assortment Optimization: Enhanced product assortment based on duty-free passenger flow insights, improving product availability and sales.
Sales Tracker Implementation: Led the implementation and optimization of the Daxium sales tracking tool for all LVMH brands, customized as per brand requirement.

Analysis: Provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights, supporting effective decision-making and performance improvements.

Performance Reporting: Delivered periodic presentations on store and team performance, highlighting key metrics and areas for improvement.
Stock Negotiations: Negotiated with clients to ensure optimal stock levels tailored to the specific needs of each location, enhancing product availability and sales potential.
Team Coordination: Coordinated with the marketing team & Supply team to ensure seamless product launches, aligning promotional efforts with retail strategies.
Client Relationship Management: Developed and maintained strong client relationships, conducting regular follow-ups to foster business growth and identify new opportunities.
Budget Control & Oversight: Managed the team budget, closely monitoring expenditures and alerting the team to any potential overspending to maintain financial discipline.

Proactive Coordination: Collaborated with suppliers and logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery, minimizing delays and maintaining inventory flow.
Negotiation for Cost Savings: Successfully negotiated favorable terms with suppliers and logistics partners, resulting in significant cost savings while maintaining quality and service level.

Stock Monitoring: Monitored stock levels regularly to prevent shortages or excess inventory, ensuring a balanced and efficient supply chain.
Customs Compliance: Ensured all necessary documents were aligned with customs requirements to facilitate smooth international shipments and avoid delays.
Problem Solving: Actively identified and resolved product-related issues, ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction were maintained.