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Abhishek Parikh

Surat

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven National Sales Head with over [11+] years of experience in leading high-performing sales teams and driving substantial revenue growth across diverse markets. Proven track record in developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies, optimizing sales processes, and building strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders. Adept at analyzing market trends, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering actionable insights to enhance performance. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, budget management, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Committed to achieving and exceeding sales targets while delivering exceptional customer service and operational efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

National Sales Head

Ayaani Diamonds, Surat
Surat
11.2022 - Current
  • Achieved Record Sales Growth: Led initiatives that resulted in a 35% increase in national sales revenue, exceeding annual sales targets by 20%.
  • Expanded Market Presence: Directed the opening of 8 new flagship stores in major urban centers, including Mumbai, Delhi, and Ahmedabad.
  • Enhanced Sales Strategy: Developed and executed a national sales strategy that improved sales conversion rates by 20%, increasing from 15% to 18%, and boosted customer retention by 15%, from 70% to 85%.
  • Led High-Performing Team: Recruited, trained, and managed a national sales team of 60+ professionals, achieving a 95% employee retention rate and increasing individual sales performance by 30%, which contributed to a 15% growth in team-generated revenue.
  • Optimized Inventory Management: Improved inventory management processes, leading to an 18% reduction in stock holding costs and a 25% decrease in stock-outs, which resulted in a 10% increase in sales volume.
  • Implemented Data-Driven Insights: Leveraged CRM and sales analytics to analyze customer behavior, resulting in a 30% increase in lead generation and a 12% boost in sales through targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Exceeded Sales Targets: Regularly exceeded quarterly sales targets by 25%, achieving an average of 25% above target sales and contributing to a 20% increase in overall company profitability.

Store Manager

CaratLane – A Tanishq Partnership, Surat
Surt
05.2020 - 10.2022

- Managing customer relations.

- Managing the sales and operations of the retail store online and offline.

- Managing Try at home (TAH) department.

- Manage Online Meetings with Franchises.

- Deciding on product management, sales and promotion strategy to be followed for the store.

- Tracked and analyzed sales and customer trends in order to maximize sales and revenue while minimizing expenses in all 3 locations.

- Grew sales by 25% through implementing an endless aisle.

- Introduced Strategies that increased sales by 30%.

- Prepared daily work schedules for and assigned tasks to the team, scheduled deliveries, and enforced company policy.

- Implemented system of mystery shoppers whose feedback lead to a 20% increase in satisfaction among both customers and employees.

- Develop marketing concepts and maintain optimal workflow.

- Creating sales strategy and working accordingly.

- To achieve the daily, weekly and monthly Store targets.

- To satisfy customer needs and expectations in terms of advance product information.

- To provide Training - Sales and Systems.

- Efficient Showroom Operation

- Managing a team of sales professionals to meet set targets.

- Handled the majority of customer complaints using a new System which increased customer satisfaction by 5% monthly.

- Applied retail KPI knowledge to make strategic commercial decisions that lead to exceeding sales targets by 10% a quarter.

- Managed retail staff recruitment and onboarding.

Assistant Manager

National Jewelry LLC, Dubai, UAE
Dubai
10.2018 - 05.2020

- Assistant store manager in all leading works

- Specialist in diamond and gold jewelry

- Quickly responding to customer complaints, requests and comments.

- Effectively maintaining stock levels and ensuring the quality of supplies.

- Conducting morning meetings and resolving the problems of staff.

- Handling all the categories of products.

- Maintaining inquiry & feedback books.

- Handling the Partner Sales and Corporate Sales.

- Helping sales staff to convert inquiry to sales.

- Part of my duties included maintaining internal visual merchandising and in-store displays and ensuring store appearance met company standards at all times.

- Providing a friendly and helpful service to customers.

- Excellent product knowledge.

- Dealing with resolving customer’s company policies and procedures.

- Support manager by providing control as well as supervising staff.

- Basic math skills for purchase payment transactions as well as end of shift sales reporting.

- Self-motivation and ability to train and delegate effectively.

Customer Service Representative

Kanz Jewelry, Dubai, UAE
Dubai
08.2015 - 09.2018

- Selling gold jewelry & luxury watches, buying old gold and jewelry, providing customer service.

- Handling key counters and shop password at gold & Diamond Park.

- Responsible for sales planning.

- Buying old gold at a good margin.

- Planning and coordinating with sales staff to achieve targets.

- Monitoring proper display and price tags.

- Time and accurate reporting to concerned authorities.

- Ensuring smooth operations, accountable for strategic utilization and deployment of available resources.

- Analyzing sales figures and forecasting future sales volumes to maximize profits.

- Part of my duties included maintaining internal visual merchandising and in-store displays and ensuring store appearance met company standards at all times.

- Diamond Grader

Shairu Gems Diamond Pvt Ltd, Surat, Gujarat
Surt
01.2012 - 05.2015

- Managing diamond Stocks.

- Evaluate a diamond and determine the initial clarity, polish and symmetry grades in accordance with GIA standards

- Follow standard grading methodology and examination techniques to evaluate a diamond using proper tools and devices (i.e. microscope, loupe, tweezers, etc.)

- Apply basic knowledge of GIA policies and procedures to identify characteristics present in the diamond, and electronically map observations onto a diagram by using GIA s proprietary systems.

- Participate in ongoing professional training and testing for continuous grading development

- Meet required Diamond Grader (L4) qualification criteria (quality and quantity) within specified timeline

- Perform other duties as assigned or per business needs

- Must complete GIA Graduate Diamonds Program within 9 months of training start date

- Working with diamond recognition, color, cut, clarity, and carat weight

Education

Diploma - , Masters in Polish And Rough Diamond Grading

Indian Diamond Institute
Surat, Gujarat
06-2015

Diploma - Diploma in Civil Engineering

Vidyabharti Trust Institute
Umrakh Bardoli, Gujarat
08-2013

High School Diploma -

TM Patel
Surat, Gujarat
06-2010

Skills

- Leadership and Interpersonal Skills

- Excellent Customer Service

- Result Oriented

- Presentation Skills

- Inventory and Ordering

- Team Management

- Adaptability and Flexibility

- Team Player

- Marketing, Sales, Online and Offline Strategies

- MS Office (Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, Presentation)

- Multilevel Management

- Strong decision maker

- Active Listening

- Time Management

- Rapport Building on the Call

- Buyer-Seller Agreement

- Objection handling

- Closing Techniques

- Post-Sale Relationship Management

- Service-focused

- CRM, POS, ERP knowledge

Client Relations Management

Languages

Gujarati
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
C2
Russian
Intermediate (B1)
B1

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Father’s name: Devanshu Parikh

 Mother’s name: Sonal Parikh

 Spouse Name: RashmiParikh 

Date of Birth: 09th May, 1994

 Sex: Male

Nationality: Indian 

Marital Status: Married

Address: B 1101, Akshar Plaza Apartment, Near Sarita sagar sankul, Adajan Surat, 395009

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

National Sales Head

Ayaani Diamonds, Surat
11.2022 - Current

Store Manager

CaratLane – A Tanishq Partnership, Surat
05.2020 - 10.2022

Assistant Manager

National Jewelry LLC, Dubai, UAE
10.2018 - 05.2020

Customer Service Representative

Kanz Jewelry, Dubai, UAE
08.2015 - 09.2018

- Diamond Grader

Shairu Gems Diamond Pvt Ltd, Surat, Gujarat
01.2012 - 05.2015

Diploma - , Masters in Polish And Rough Diamond Grading

Indian Diamond Institute

Diploma - Diploma in Civil Engineering

Vidyabharti Trust Institute

High School Diploma -

TM Patel
Abhishek Parikh