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Chinmay Kulkarni

@chinmaykulkarni

City Head – Pincode (Mumbai) at Pincode Shopping Solutions

Mumbai

Pincode Shopping Solutions (A Phonepe Product)K J Somaiya Institute of Management and Research

Dynamic Sales Manager with over 7 years of experience in the FMCG, Fintech, and e-commerce sectors. Proven expertise in modern trade, general trade, trade marketing, and channel retail sales. A results-oriented professional with strong people management skills, having successfully led teams of over 50 members and managed warehouse operations across diverse geographies in India.

Experience

City Head – Pincode (Mumbai)

Pincode Shopping Solutions (A Phonepe Product)

Feb 2024 - PresentMumbai

Spearheaded the launch of the Pincode App in Mumbai, overseeing strategic planning, pilot testing, market research, and product execution. Developed and implemented a Darkstore Franchise Model. Built and managed a team of 40 Growth Executives. Onboarded over 300 supermarkets in 6 months, achieving 45,000 monthly orders with a cancellation rate below 1%. Responsible for Category management of Grocery and BTL activities.

Cluster Manager (EDC)

Pincode

Jul 2023 - Feb 2024Mumbai

Leading ONDC Seller App Testing for Mumbai Location. Ensured Pilot Testing on EDC Machine and Successful launch with more than 1000 EDC orders in the first month. Managed Manpower and GTM Planning for the Launch of EDC Machine.

Cluster Manager (KAM – Payment Gateway)

Phonepe

Jun 2022 - Mar 2023Mumbai

Spearheaded the onboarding of merchants for the newly launched Payment Gateway. Managed clients with a Total Payment Volume (TPV) exceeding ₹1 Crore. Established and led an inside sales team of 30 members focused on the SME sector.

Cluster Manager (QR, Soundbox)

Phonepe

Nov 2020 - Mar 2023Navi Mumbai, Thane

Built and led a team of Key Account Executives to achieve merchant acquisition. Successfully launched the Smart Sound Box, achieving a market share of 3% within the first two months through deployment of 10,000 units.

Area Sales Manager- GT & HORECA

Pepsico-Varun Beverages

Jun 2019 - Sep 2020Mumbai

Oversaw warehouse operations, volume management, trade expenditures, and P&L for the Bandra to Jogeshwari region. Managed a team of approximately 150 personnel and an annual turnover of ₹100 Crores. Developed and implemented trade schemes tailored for wholesalers and key outlets.

Area Business Manager

Piramal Enterprises Limited

Jun 2017 - Jun 2019Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan

Managed the Modern Trade sector leading a team of over 15 members. Executed sales strategies across key modern trade outlets including Big Bazaar and Reliance Retail. Previously served as Management Trainee across various geographies in India.

Business Development Executive

Codon Bioscience Private Limited

Oct 2013 - Oct 2014Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa

Responsible for setting up meetings with Individual Research Scientists and research institutions in the field of Biotechnology to outsource research projects. Conducted market research on the export demand of Amla Juice.

Education

K J Somaiya Institute of Management and Research

MBA

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017Grade: 8.0/10

B.V Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Tech

B. Engg

Jan 2013Grade: 8.30/10.0

K V Pendharkar College of Science

Class XII

Jan 2012Grade: 79.33

Sister Nivedita English School

Class X

Jan 2010Grade: 85.07

Licenses & Certifications

Diploma in Digital Marketing

Digital Vidya

Professional Brand Management Degree

Kraftshala

Skills

Modern trade
General trade
Trade marketing
Channel retail sales
Strategic planning
Operational efficiency
Ecommerce
QuickCommerce
Sales Strategy Development
Inbound Marketing
Email Marketing
SEO
SEM
Brand Management