Saurabh Maheshwari
About Saurabh Maheshwari
Saurabh Maheshwari serves as the Senior Vice President of Category & Buying at Zepto, bringing over two decades of experience in sales and retail management. His career includes significant roles at Spencer's Retail, More Retail Limited, and Godrej & Boyce, highlighting his expertise in strategic planning and category management.
Work at Zepto
Saurabh Maheshwari serves as the Senior Vice President of Category & Buying at Zepto, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves overseeing category management and driving strategic initiatives to enhance product offerings. Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, he contributes to the company's growth by leveraging his extensive experience in retail and sales management.
Previous Experience in Retail
Prior to his current role, Saurabh Maheshwari worked at Spencer's Retail as the Assistant General Manager for Processed Food, Dairy, Beverages, and Gourmet from 2012 to 2019. He also held the position of National Category Manager for Personal Care & Home Care at Spencer's from 2006 to 2010. His experience includes a tenure at More Retail Limited as Assistant Vice President from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on retail operations in Mumbai.
Sales Management Background
Saurabh Maheshwari has a solid background in sales management, having worked as a Regional Sales Manager at Nokia India Pvt Ltd from 2010 to 2012. He began his career as an Assistant Sales Manager at Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited from 2000 to 2002. His roles have involved building and managing sales operations, contributing to sustainable revenue growth.
Education and Expertise
Saurabh Maheshwari holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with a specialization in Marketing from Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, completed between 1998 and 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical Engineering from Jai Narain Vyas University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His academic background supports his expertise in strategic planning, brand partnerships, and category management.
Achievements in Project Implementation
Saurabh Maheshwari has a proven track record of successfully implementing and delivering projects as part of cross-functional and cross-cultural teams. His experience encompasses managing retail merchandising operations and driving business growth through strategic initiatives. He specializes in understanding consumer trends and distributor management, which enhances his effectiveness in category management.