Malini Shah

Trailblazer
DISC Type : ID

Head of HR and Assistant Vice President at Reliance Trends Footwear and Acquired Brands

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Malini is the Head of HR at Jaleel Holdings in Dubai, with extensive experience leading HR in the retail sector for major companies like Reliance Trends. An alumna of IIM Calicut, colleagues describe her as a resilient, empathetic, and people-first leader who genuinely invests in her teams growth.

Outside of work, Malini values authentic connections and a healthy work-life balance. She appreciates brands that demonstrate their core principles through their products and enjoys discussions with friends on topics ranging from movies to fashion.

She recently relocated to Dubai, navigating her new role amidst regional complexities and unprecedented weather challenges.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Persuasive

Assertive

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.  They like to keep things under control. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.

Topics They Care About

Inclusive Workplaces
Her profile explicitly states she is an "Advocate for Safe, Inclusive Workplaces" and has been praised for bringing integrity and empathy to internal committee investigations.
People-Centric Leadership
Recommendations consistently highlight her as a "people-first leader" who stands by her team and invests in their growth, particularly during challenging times like the pandemic.
Work-Life Balance
Shared a story appreciating a colleague's humorous out-of-office message during a stressful time, highlighting the importance of managing personal and professional responsibilities effectively.

Media Appearances

Malini has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2019
Head of HR and Assistant Vice President at Reliance Trends Footwear and Acquired Brands
12-2018 - 10-2019
Deputy General Manager - Head Human Resources and Admin at MAS Brands India
4-2017 - 12-2018
DGM at Home Centre
12-2015 - 3-2017
DGM - Human Resources at HR head - Landmark Online India
4-2012 - 11-2015
Sr HR Manager, at Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd

Education

2017 - 2018
EPHRM from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
1999 - 2001
Master from Som Lalit Institute of Business Management

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Insights For Selling To Malini

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Malini is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Malini

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Malini move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Malini take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Malini

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