Sandeep Chandrasekaran

P&L ownership of a $2B Mobiles GMV portfolio at Flipkart, India's largest e-commerce marketplace, delivering 18% YoY GMV growth and +300 bps contribution margin expansion. Led a team of 18; progressed from Senior Category Manager to Associate Director to Director. Structured Joint Marketing Plans (JMPs) and platform-exclusive launches with Samsung, Apple, Nothing, Realme, Vivo and Honor; drove +43% new customer acquisition via premiumisation and co-funded brand marketing.

Led market expansion for Continental Tires across South & West India, achieving $30M annual revenue through channel development, market segmentation, and data-driven product marketing. Managed a team of 48, including 34 sales associates, driving profitability via strategic pricing, channel incentives, and co-marketing investments. Directed an APAC product development initiative leveraging market research, benchmarking, and consumer insights.

Built SmartCare exterior waterproofing into a $120M+ category-leading portfolio through 360° integrated marketing (TVCs, radio, outdoor, performance digital and BTL across 15+ markets) and insight-led repositioning from functional repair to premium protection. Launched Smart Tile Adhesive nationally, scaling demonstrations and contractor engagement across 50+ cities into a $6M+ business. Drove Kerala retail growth of $48M+ through regional marketing and channel activation.