Anjali Dongre

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Creative Head at Reliance Retail

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Anjali Dongre is a seasoned fashion designer currently serving as the Creative Head for Indo-Fusion at YOUSTA, a Reliance Retail brand. Her career spans from senior design roles at luxury labels like Rohit Bal to leading design at YRFs cinema-inspired couture brand, divani, showcasing a deep expertise in the Indian fashion landscape.

She is a collaborative leader who publicly emphasizes the value of teamwork in achieving great product outcomes. Her work demonstrates a passion for brand building within major retail ecosystems, as seen with her focus on Ajio and YOUSTA.

Anjali once co-designed a collection for divani that was showcased by nine leading Bollywood actresses on the ramp.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Strategic Planner

Deliberate Doer

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Indo-Fusion Fashion
As the Creative Head for Reliance Retail's Indo-Fusion brand, YOUSTA, she is at the forefront of blending traditional Indian and contemporary Western styles for a youth audience.
Youth Fashion Retail
Her current role involves shaping the creative direction for YOUSTA, a major youth-centric fashion brand under the umbrella of Indian retail giant, Reliance Retail.
Couture & Cinema
Previously served as Design Head for YRF - diva'ni, a unique venture that merged the worlds of high fashion and Bollywood cinema.

Media Appearances

Anjali has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2014
Creative Head at Reliance Retail
7-2013 - 8-2014
Design Head at YRF - diva'ni
8-2006 - 6-2013
Senior Designer at Rohit Bal Pvt. Ltd.
8-2005 - 7-2006
Designer at VHAI KALA APRAJITA
1-2005 - 8-2005
Designer at Indigo Crafts

Education

Education details unavailable from Presentation Convent School

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Exp : 21 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Creative Head at Reliance Retail
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Insights For Selling To Anjali

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Anjali is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Anjali

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Anjali move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Anjali take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Anjali

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