Rishi Sehdev
Senior Managerial Professional in Sales & Marketing, Business Development, and Retail Operations
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About
An astute and result-oriented business leader with 28+ years of rich experience in Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Retail Operations, and Merchandising in the Gold & Diamond Jewellery Industry. Proven expertise in P&L management, retail expansion, channel development, brand positioning, and zonal operations. Strong leadership experience managing multi-store retail networks across North India.
Skilled strategist with hands-on experience in wholesale, manufacturing, and retail verticals. Expertise in Lab-Grown Diamond segment and traditional Gold & Diamond Jewellery markets.
Experience
Regional Head – North India - Carbon – A Lab Grown Luxury (Unit of Facets Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd.) - North India
(2024-01)
- Heading North India Retail Operations
- Responsible for revenue growth, expansion strategy, and operational excellence
- Managing P&L, team performance, and brand positioning in Lab-Grown Diamond segment
Business Head – Lab Grown Diamond Division - New Age Diamonds
(2022-12 - 2023-10)
- Managed complete retail operations (3 stores)
- Led brand development, marketing strategy & revenue planning
- Handled end-to-end Lab Grown Diamond vertical
Business Head – Manufacturing & Wholesale Division - MTC Jewellery - North India
(2017-12 - 2022-10)
- Managed factory operations & wholesale division across North India
- Led team of 25 karigars and 10 sales professionals
- Annual turnover approx. 400 kg gold
- Strengthened distribution network and B2B relationships
General Manager (Sales & Marketing) - Hariprasad Gopikrishna Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. - New Delhi
(2013-04 - 2017-09)
- Handled B2B casting jewellery business across North India
- Contributed to company turnover of ₹200 Crores
- Supported launch of Retail Boutique Store – HG Jewels
Zonal Manager - Flucid Jewellery Pvt. Ltd. (Previously Forever Precious Jewellery & Diamonds Ltd., Su-Raj Group) - North India
(1999 - 2012)
Promoted from Store Manager → Area Manager → Zonal Manager (within 7 years). Operations shut down in September 2012 due to management decision.
- Managed 78 Navaras & Carbon Diamond Jewellery Stores + 4 Flagship Stores in North India
- Responsible for Sales Targets, Budgeting, Manpower Planning & Brand Promotions
- Ensured Planogram Compliance & Visual Merchandising standards
- Led stock turn optimization and revenue maximization
- Awarded Best Area Manager for highest regional performance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - B.A. Pass - University of Delhi
