Experienced Retail professional bringing 16 years of quality performance in related roles. Skilled in managing store team to deliver exceptional service and building team morale through effective communication and positive performance feedback. Accustomed to defusing customer dissatisfaction and managing competing priorities with superior results. Knowledgeable and dedicated retail service professional with extensive experience in retail service industry. Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Specialize in quality, speed and process optimization. Articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
STORE BUSINESS MANAGER
More Retail Private Limited
02.2013 - Current
Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees
Maintain store staff job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring and appraising job results
Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
Ensure availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories
Market merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion and display plans; analyzing operating and financial statements for profitability ratios
Secure merchandise by implementing security systems and measures
Protect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment
Maintain the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements
Determine marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Maintain operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program, operational and personnel policies and procedures
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Maintain inventory by implementing purchasing plans and staying in contact with vendors and shippers
Develop a schedule of holiday activities and promotions throughout the year strategically designed to bring in more revenue
Provide training to improve the knowledge base of the staff and utilize cross-training methods to maintain productivity when employees are absent
Work with vendors and manufacturers to bring in effective marketing displays for the sales floor and store windows
Manage all controllable costs to keep operations profitable
Manage stock levels and make key decisions about stock control
Analyze sales figures and forecast future sales
Analyze and interpret trends to facilitate planning
Deal with staffing issues such as interviewing potential staff, conducting appraisals and performance reviews, as well as providing or organizing training and development
Ensure standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
Respond to customer complaints and comments
Organize special promotions, displays and events
Update colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues
Tour the sales floor regularly, talking to colleagues and customers to identify or resolve urgent issues
Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing.
ASSISTANT MANAGER C&A
Max Hyper Markets India Pvt Ltd.
01.2011 - 02.2013
Mentored new team members on registers, meeting customer needs, maximizing group performance and maintaining high satisfaction with customers
Helped customers complete purchases locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
Consistently met up sell goals by highlighting target merchandise with strategic promotional approaches
Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels
Performed store opening, closing and shift change actions, including completing accurate shift change logs, to keep operations efficient and current
Trained, mentored and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions
Resolved escalated customer disputes with special actions such as discounts
Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol sales to underage customers
Resolved service issues in timely manner
Developed standard operating procedures
Received and processed customer payments
Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies
Increased customer loyalty and retention
Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests
Educated employees on all job tasks, including register use, merchandising and customer service
Built effective training and coaching strategies to optimize team performance
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, Developed standard operating procedures
Analyzed purchases for signs of fraud
Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walk through to ensure compliance with documented processes
Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance
Investigated discrepancies that were discovered during auditing process
Documented recommendations to improve internal controls
Trained newly hired employees to ensure understanding of company processes, procedures and deadlines
Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews.
ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Future Value Retail Limited (India), Big Bazaar
08.2006 - 07.2011
Resolved escalated customer disputes with special actions such as discounts
Mentored new team members on registers, meeting customer needs, maximizing group performance and maintaining high satisfaction with customers
Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels
Trained, mentored and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions
Performed store opening, closing and shift change actions, including completing accurate shift change logs, to keep operations efficient and current
Kept drawers accurate, current and secure by checking bills for counterfeit markers, storing large bills and keeping adequate change
Consistently met up-sell goals by highlighting target merchandise with strategic promotional approaches
Resolved issues with POS systems, card readers and receipt printers to prevent customer delays
Increased customer loyalty and retention
Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests
Helped management develop employee improvement plans to motivate team members to higher levels of performance, skill and efficiency
Developed standard operating procedures
Analyzed purchases for signs of fraud
Built effective training and coaching strategies to optimize team performance
Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds
Educated employees on all job tasks, including register use, merchandising and customer service
Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies
Resolved service issues in timely manner
Developed standard operating procedures
Analyzed purchases for signs of fraud
Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkv throughs to ensure compliance with documented processes
Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance
Investigated discrepancies that were discovered during auditing process
Documented recommendations to improve internal controls
Trained newly hired employees to ensure understanding of company processes, procedures and deadlines
Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews.
Education
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Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
Meerat, Uttar Pradesh
Master Of Business administration (Mkt & Fin) - undefined
Shobhit Institute of Engineering & Technology
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Skills
Promote the organization locally by liaising with local schools, newspapers and the community in generalundefined
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/09/1985
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
Timeline
STORE BUSINESS MANAGER
More Retail Private Limited
02.2013 - Current
ASSISTANT MANAGER C&A
Max Hyper Markets India Pvt Ltd.
01.2011 - 02.2013
ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Future Value Retail Limited (India), Big Bazaar
08.2006 - 07.2011
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Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
Master Of Business administration (Mkt & Fin) - undefined