Nikhil Sharma

Vice President at Karnival

Nikhil Sharma has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Nikhil currently holds the position of Vice President at Karnival, where they focus on providing an opportunity for brands and retailers to connect with their store customers and build lasting relationships. Nikhil'sresponsibilities include bringing retail customers online and utilizing proprietary marketing tools to acquire, manage, engage, and retain customers. Nikhil has worked with notable clients such as ABFRL, Pantaloons, TITAN Co, and FabIndia. Nikhil is also involved in the development of Smart Receipt, a proprietary technology that enables post-purchase customer engagements.

Prior to their current role, Nikhil worked as a Principal Consultant at PurpleTree Consulting and Coaching for a brief period in 2021 and 2022. Nikhil also served as General Manager of Ecommerce at Ferns N Petals Pvt. Ltd from December 2020 to March 2021, where they contributed to the growth of the company's online presence. Additionally, they held the position of General Manager Retail at the same company from December 2017 to November 2020, overseeing retail operations.

Before joining Ferns N Petals, Nikhil gained experience as an Assistant General Manager at Numero Uno Clothing Ltd. from July 2016 to December 2017. Nikhil then joined V2 Retail Ltd from November 2015 to April 2016, holding the role of DGM (Category)-Kidswear and also serving as the Department Head for E-commerce & Marketing. During this time, they played a key role in the rebranding of Vishal Retail to V2 Retail.

Nikhil also has experience as a Management Consultant, having worked independently as an entrepreneur from May 2011 to October 2015. Nikhil worked on various projects, including the launch of the business club "club d'eyott" in Kolkata.

Earlier in their career, Nikhil worked at Grasim Textiles Ltd (Aditya Birla Group) as Sr. Manager of Marketing & Sales from August 2010 to April 2011. Prior to that, they served as a Brand Manager at the same company from May 2008 to July 2010. Nikhil also held roles at Reebok as a Regional Marketing Executive from December 2005 to May 2008, Shoppers Stop as a Department Manager in 2005, and Vishal Ratail Ltd as a Manager of Business Development in 2004.

Nikhil Sharma's extensive work experience showcases their expertise in various areas such as marketing, sales, ecommerce, retail management, and business development.

Nikhil Sharma's education history is as follows:

- From 2019 to 2020, they attended the Indian Institute of Management Kashipur, where they pursued an eMDP (Executive Management Development Program) with a focus on Strategic Management.

- In 2015 and 2016, they completed a Certificate in Business Acumen from INSEAD.

- In 2005, they obtained a PG Diploma in Retail Operations & Management from the Indian Retail School.

- Between 1994 and 1998, they attended Sri Aurobindo College, although the specific degree obtained and field of study are unknown.

- From 1992 to 1994, they studied at Kendriya Vidyalaya, completing their high school education with a focus on PCMBE (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and English).

- Lastly, from 1986 to 1992, they attended Vidya Niketan Sr. Secondary School, but no specific degree or field of study information is available.

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Timeline

  • Vice President

    April, 2021 - present