Rahul Dutta
About Rahul Dutta
Rahul Dutta is a Category Manager at Zepto, with a career spanning over a decade in retail and relationship management. He has held various positions at notable companies, including Tata Consultancy Services, Bajaj Allianz, and Reliance Retail, and possesses strong leadership qualities.
Current Role at Zepto
Rahul Dutta serves as a Category Manager at Zepto, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, he has been responsible for managing product categories and optimizing inventory to enhance sales performance. His role involves strategic planning and execution to align with market trends and consumer preferences.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Prior to his current role, Rahul Dutta worked at Reliance Retail as a Category Manager from 2018 to 2021. He managed various product categories, focusing on maximizing sales and improving customer satisfaction. His experience also includes five years as Manager Commercial at Wh Smith Retail from 2013 to 2018, where he oversaw commercial operations and strategy.
Early Career and Training
Rahul began his career as an Industrial Trainee at Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited in 2008. He then joined Tata Consultancy Services as a Senior Process Associate, where he worked for two years in Bengaluru. His early roles provided foundational experience in process management and customer relations.
Education and Qualifications
Rahul Dutta holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from IHM, which he completed from 2003 to 2006. He furthered his education with a Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) from the Indian Business Academy (IBA) from 2007 to 2009, specializing in Marketing and Human Resource.
Career Overview and Skills
With over a decade of experience, Rahul Dutta has developed a diverse skill set in retail management and relationship management. His career reflects adaptability, having transitioned from commercial management to category management. He emphasizes leadership qualities that focus on team motivation, skill development, and retention.