Nitin Yadav

Head of Product Management @ Midea Middle East

About

With a strategic leadership role at Midea Consumer Appliances, my tenure encompasses driving product management for esteemed brands such as Toshiba and Midea. Proficient in distributor management and P&L analysis, we've propelled our brands to the forefront of the home appliance industry. Our team's efforts have significantly optimized product line-ups, ensuring competitive edge and market responsiveness. Previously, as Regional Business Manager, my focus was on market expansion within the UAE and Kuwait, mastering the intricacies of sales and product management. This role sharpened my acumen in identifying and capitalizing on Middle East market trends, which has been instrumental in launching innovations tailored to our consumer base. Our strategic initiatives have consistently fostered growth and customer satisfaction in a diverse and dynamic market landscape.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Category Management, Vendor Contracts, Promotion Planning, Vendor Negotiation, Training, Team Development, Coaching, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Market Share, Product Development, Product P&L, Product Strategy, Distributor Management, Product Management, Retail, Sales Management, Sales, Team Management, Forecasting

Experience

Head of Product Management

Midea Middle East

2022-4 - 2025-7 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Heading Product Management - Home Appliances Brands - Toshiba, Midea, Master kitchen, Comfee & Eureka

Regional Business Manager

Midea Middle East

2018-10 - 2022-4 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Regional Business Manager - UAE & Kuwait Product Management - Midea Brand - Middle East Region

Regional Business Manager

Midea Middle East

2017-2 - 2018-10 · 1 yr 9 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sales & Product Management - Kitchen Appliances Division - Handling GCC Markets

Category Manager / Buyer

Al-Futtaim

2015-4 - 2017-1 · 1 yr 10 mos

Dubai

• Managed the Appliance and Personal Care categories across Plugins Stores, optimizing product assortment and planograms. • Negotiated supplier agreements, achieving improved margins and securing additional revenue streams through rebates and marketing initiatives. • Monitored daily sales and margins, implementing corrective actions to enhance performance and meet budgetary goals.

Assistant Manager

Al-Futtaim

2010-7 - 2015-3 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Supervised retail operations for Al-Futtaim, managing a diverse workforce of over 100 employees. • Implemented effective visual merchandising strategies, enhancing showroom layouts and displays to drive customer engagement. • Ensured compliance with company regulations and SOPs, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. • Achieved significant reductions in stock losses while maintaining cost control measures, contributing to overall profitability.