Shakul Thapliyal
About Shakul Thapliyal
Shakul Thapliyal is a Manager of Ecommerce at Orient Electric, responsible for integrating online and offline sales experiences and creating sales strategies. He holds an MBA from Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication and has extensive experience in e-commerce and sales management across various companies.
Work at Orient Electric
Shakul Thapliyal currently holds the position of Manager - Ecommerce at Orient Electric. In this role, he is responsible for integrating online and offline sales experiences to enhance customer engagement. He plays a significant role in the creation and implementation of sales strategies and plans, including sales forecasting and annual operating plans.
Previous Experience in E-commerce Management
Prior to his current role, Shakul Thapliyal worked at Artsana Group as Ecommerce Manager from 2015 to 2018. He also served as Key Account Manager at KAI India for five months in 2018 and later as Manager - Modern Trade from 2019 to 2021. His experience includes managing e-commerce business across leading portals through marketplace sellers and Flipkart.
Education and Expertise
Shakul Thapliyal earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Marketing and Human Resource from Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication, studying from 2006 to 2008. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from the All India Management Association (AIMA), completed in the same period. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Literature, History, and Political Science from the University of Rajasthan, obtained from 2002 to 2005.
Background in Sales and Business Development
Shakul Thapliyal has a diverse background in sales and business development. He worked as a Sales Executive at Parle Products Pvt. Ltd for seven months in 2009, and as Sales Officer (Modern Trade) at L T FOODS LIMITED for one year in 2008. He also held the position of Business Development Officer at Artsana Group from 2010 to 2012, and as Key Account Executive from 2012 to 2015.
Contributions to Marketing Strategy
In his various roles, Shakul Thapliyal has contributed to marketing plans by setting product prices and sales priorities. He ensures successful product launches through various marketing enablers and maintains a strong focus on acquiring and retaining market information to achieve targeted market shares across different categories.