Arshad Shaikh
RETAIL PROFESSIONAL
Pune
Summary
Senior Store Manager directing multi-store retail operations, sales growth, and team development across high-volume settings. Oversees sales analysis, inventory management, daily cash control, employee scheduling, and workforce planning while supporting new store openings and training new managers. Builds consistent customer retention and tighter store discipline through coaching, reporting, and clear operating standards.
Overview
4
4
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Store Manager
FOREVER NEW
11.2020 - Current
- Support New Store Opening across the west region while coordinating setup details and launch readiness.
- Lead store teams to deliver strong customer retention, positive brand experiences, and dependable daily operations.
- Coordinate employee scheduling, workforce planning, and merchandise planning to keep coverage aligned with trading needs.
- Oversee accounts receivable, bank deposits, and sales analysis to support accurate reporting and sound store decisions.
- Train new store managers and support regional manager data work with detailed reporting and issue escalation.
- Develop and implement strategic sales initiatives to drive revenue growth, improve market positioning, and strengthen loss prevention and inventory control.
Store Manager
ADIDAS
01.2016 - 10.2020
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and opening and closing procedures to support store operations management.
- Coached and mentored new hires, strengthening team performance through training, positive feedback, and clear communication.
- Drove sales through innovative visual merchandising displays, merchandise planning, and effective store layouts.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally while minimizing shrinkage through standard practices and a loss prevention discipline.
- Developed budget planning, expense tracking, employee scheduling, and workforce planning to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a high-performing team environment.
- Managed daily store operations, including cash control, opening routines, and closing procedures.
Store Manager
REEBOK
08.2013 - 01.2016
- Reconcile daily sales transactions and log revenue accurately to keep store accounts balanced.
- Coach sales associates on product knowledge, selling techniques, and incentives to strengthen customer satisfaction.
- Set employee schedules using forecasted traffic, staff knowledge, and service requirements while managing labor to budget.
- Rotate merchandise, manage displays, and support seasonal events and loyalty programs to drive repeat business and sales opportunities.
- Enforce store policies, support onboarding, and answer front-counter questions to keep service standards consistent.
- Trained sales associates on product knowledge, selling techniques, and customer service expectations.
Store Manager
United Colors Of Benetton
08.2013 - 01.2016
- Analyzed sales trends to adjust inventory levels, prevent stockouts, and keep popular items available.
- Implemented a new stock control system that improved accuracy, reduced waste, and strengthened inventory management.
- Built retention initiatives and recognition practices that reduced turnover and lifted team morale.
- Streamlined communication with corporate headquarters, shared store updates, and coordinated company-wide initiatives with other managers.
- Improved customer experience through faster checkout, stronger store layout, feedback follow-up, and community events.
Asst Store Manager
DERBY JEANS COMMUNITY
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Recommended process changes to streamline opening and closing routines and improve daily store efficiency.
- Analyzed sales data and customer feedback to guide merchandising, marketing, and budget decisions.
- Supervised staff performance, coached team members, and supported skill development toward daily goals and advancement.
- Enhanced store presentation through cleanliness standards and strategic merchandise displays that supported repeat visits.
- Monitored store areas proactively, resolved operational issues, and supported customer traffic through personalized service and loss prevention.
Education
Osmania University - undefined
Osmania University
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HSC Pune University
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SSC Board Pune
Skills
Sales analysis
Inventory control
Employee scheduling
Merchandise planning
Workforce planning
Timeline
Senior Store Manager
FOREVER NEW
11.2020 - Current
Store Manager
ADIDAS
01.2016 - 10.2020
Store Manager
REEBOK
08.2013 - 01.2016
Store Manager
United Colors Of Benetton
08.2013 - 01.2016
Asst Store Manager
DERBY JEANS COMMUNITY
09.2011 - 08.2013
Osmania University - undefined
Osmania University
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HSC Pune University
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SSC Board Pune
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
Urdu
Intermediate (B1)