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Anil Kumar

Anil Kumar

Hubli

Summary

Proficient Manager dedicated to hiring top-notch sales associates and maintaining smooth, efficient and highly successful store operations. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity to meet and exceed objectives. Born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Results-driven retail management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Successful at leveraging financial and marketing education to make smart purchasing and merchandising decisions. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and engaging with customers to promote loyalty and drive sales. Customer-focused manager, successfully contributing to company profits by improving team efficiency and productivity. Skilled at effective negotiations and upselling techniques. Utilises excellent organisational skill to enhance efficiency and lead teams to achieve outstanding sales.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Vishal Megamart
Karnataka, India
05.2025 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day store operations, including stock levels and customer service standards.
  • Handled customer complaints, offering resolutions that maintained satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Oversaw inventory management, reducing stock loss through effective control measures.
  • Actioned customer feedback to improve product and service provisions.
  • Coached employees on upselling techniques, significantly increasing average transaction value.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, setting objectives and targets for individual team members.
  • Hired and trained staff for optimum performance against sales and marketing objectives.
  • Implemented theft prevention measures to reduce store losses.
  • Collaborated with HR to recruit, interview, and hire new staff, ensuring a high level of team capability.
  • Reduced waste by offering special prices on goods nearing expiry dates.
  • Oversaw quality control processes, maintaining high standards for all products and services.
  • Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.
  • Investigated issues impacting organisational operations and service delivery to understand root causes, prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
  • Monitored competitor activity, adapting strategies to maintain competitive advantage and market leadership.
  • Analysed current strategies for strengths and weaknesses and adjusted approaches to maintain sales trajectory.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential new locations for store expansion, supporting strategic growth objectives.
  • Analysed market trends and competitor activity to adjust sales tactics and strategies effectively.
  • Oversaw daily operations across several retail locations, maintaining high standards of store presentation and customer service.

Retail Operations Manager

Shoppers Stop
Hyderabad, Telangana
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Handling a business turnover of 110Cr along with Unit Head.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Handling a team of 300 staff.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback, and rewarding superior performance.

Store Manager

Reliance Retail Ltd.
Rajahmundry
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Developed and implemented successful staff incentive programs to motivate employees.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and drive sales.

Department Manager

MAX (Landmark Group)
Hyderabad
04.2019 - 01.2020

· Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees.

· Maintain store staff job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning and monitoring.

· 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.Secure merchandise by implementing security systems and measures.

· Protect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment.

· Provide training to improve the knowledge base of the staff and utilize cross-training methods to maintain productivity when employees are absent.

· Manage stock levels and make key decisions about stock control.

· Respond to customer complaints and comments.

· Update colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues.

· Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing

Department Manager

Pantaloons
Bangalore
03.2015 - 03.2019
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.
  • Created and implemented successful sales campaigns to drive leads and increase sales.
  • Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Contributed to team objectives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.

Education

MBA - RETAIL MANAGEMENT

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATED SCIENCE AND TECH
CHENNAI
07-2018

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

CH. Charan Singh University
Meerut
05-2016

+2 - Commerce

JAIN COLLEGE
HUBBALLI
05-2013

CBSE - SCIENCE

Kendriya Vidyalaya No-2
Hubballi
05-2011

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Shift Checklists
  • Team Leadership
  • Sales Expertise
  • Store Opening and Closing Procedures
  • Inventory Management
  • Goals and Performance
  • Maximizing Profitability
  • Staff Management
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Time Management
  • Staff Training
  • Employee Motivation
  • Replenishment and Recovery
  • Budget Development
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Customer Relations
  • Staff Supervision
  • Cash Management
  • Security System Monitoring
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Retail Merchandise Quality Standards
  • Leadership Development
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Store Displays
  • Marketing and sales strategies
  • Sales techniques
  • Hiring and training management
  • Competitive and trend analysis

Timeline

Store Manager

Vishal Megamart
05.2025 - Current

Retail Operations Manager

Shoppers Stop
08.2023 - 05.2025

Store Manager

Reliance Retail Ltd.
01.2020 - 08.2023

Department Manager

MAX (Landmark Group)
04.2019 - 01.2020

Department Manager

Pantaloons
03.2015 - 03.2019

MBA - RETAIL MANAGEMENT

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATED SCIENCE AND TECH

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

CH. Charan Singh University

+2 - Commerce

JAIN COLLEGE

CBSE - SCIENCE

Kendriya Vidyalaya No-2
Anil Kumar