Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Abdul Lateef

Hyderabad,Telangana
Abdul  Lateef

Summary

As a highly experienced Store Manager with over 14 years of experience in Retail management & World class restaurant management, I have developed a strong track record of success in managing all aspects of Store operations. With a proven ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve exceptional results, I have consistently exceeded sales targets, increased profitability, and maintained high levels of customer satisfaction. My expertise in budgeting, inventory management, and staff training has enabled me to streamline operations and improve efficiency, while my strong communication and interpersonal skills have allowed me to build strong relationships with customers, employees, and stakeholders. Overall, I am a results-driven leader with a passion for delivering exceptional service and driving business growth.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
4
Certification

Work history

Tesco Stores
MAIDENEHAD, UNITED KINGDOM

Team leader - Store operations
02.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Responsible for creating, improving & developing strong base for sustainability of stores stores in high challenging & competitive regions.
  • Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and coaching.
  • Drove team to consistently exceed critical Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets by up to 74%.
  • Implemented safe working methods and practices by conducting regular audits and workplace inspections.
  • Set and monitored weekly targets for operational team to increase product sales and revenue.
  • Trained and empowered staff to resolve complaints appropriately to maintain customer satisfaction.

Avenue Supermarts Limited
HYDERABAD, India

Store Manager
09.2016 - 02.2023

Job overview

• People management at varies levels including managers, officers, Sales Associates, Facility staff, Housekeeping & Brand Promoters for 300+ employees working in my store.

• Established a top notch on customer experience by investigating and introducing new varieties/ categories at lowest price in my trade area resulting in Sales growth of the store from INR 1.2 Billion turnover in 1st FY to INR 2.16 Billion in 3 years.

• Developed Liaison with Govt Authorities for smooth operation of store.

• Improved store ranking by identifying performance gaps.

• Reached optimal productivity by analysing processes and updating team training.

• Strengthened team performance by attracting and developing top talent.

• Coached and mentored store team members to achieve multiple promotions.

• Oversaw stock audits to achieve accurate inventory by reviewing weekly & monthly PI reports.

  • Upheld positive and proactive approach to challenges, using initiative and demonstrating commitment and flexibility.
  • Optimised store performance through continuous evaluation of existing processes and identifying improvement opportunities in KPI increasing scores from 63% to 83%.

Yum Restaurants India
Hyderabad, India

Restaurant General Manager
06.2009 - 09.2016

Job overview

• Delivered World class operations throughout my RGM journey in 4 Restaurants within 4 years.

• Developed and maintained staff to provide hospitable, professional service while adhering to policies and business initiatives.

Handled escalated customer complaints to provide full resolutions and promote loyalty

  • Provided monthly staff training, effectively utilizing cross-training methods to maintain the highest levels of productivity.

• Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.

Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers, implementing positive changes based on key insights

Education

Global Institute of Hotel Management & CT
Hyderabad

Bachelors of Hotel Management & CT from Food & Beverage Service, Housekeeping, Front office, Hotel Law, Environmental Science,
06.2006 - 05.2009

Skills

  • Customer relationship management - Inculcate exceptional customer service behaviours' in the store through role modelling, empowering team and strengthen training plan execution
  • Decision making - Conducting comparative analysis of proposals from different departments to achieve store goals
  • Leadership - Identify team goals and coach and support team to achieve within timeline
  • Problem solving - Collaborate with departments to develop solutions to meet business requirements
  • Effective delegation of tasks to team to met goals within desired timeline
  • Great Interpersonal skills - Able to communicate with wide range of people with different diversities by ensuring trust and carefully listening to there voices Strong presentation & demonstration skills, confident,
  • Retail inventory management
  • Team building

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)

Accomplishments

    • Improved store sales with 1.2 Billion growth over 2 years span

    • Developed 3 Store Managers & 21 Officer in 3 years.

    • Reduced shrinkage of 3.8 million in 5 months in flagship store.

    • Received Super Glue Award for "ZERO" employee turnover from Managing Director Mr.Niren Chaudhry during RGM tenure.

    • Achieved Gold results in Audits during RGM tenure.

    • Developed managers to Restaurant managers and Team members to Shift managers.

  • Among top 40 Restaurant General Managers @ Yum Restaurant India Private Limited. Gold performer in Audits sores of the company.

Certification

  • Key Accounts Management
  • Certified First Aider, Greencross
  • Certified in Lean Six Sigma
  • Certified in Finding Your Leadership purpose, LinkedIn


Timeline

Team leader - Store operations

Tesco Stores
02.2023 - 09.2023

Store Manager

Avenue Supermarts Limited
09.2016 - 02.2023

Restaurant General Manager

Yum Restaurants India
06.2009 - 09.2016

Global Institute of Hotel Management & CT

Bachelors of Hotel Management & CT from Food & Beverage Service, Housekeeping, Front office, Hotel Law, Environmental Science,
06.2006 - 05.2009
Abdul Lateef