Ashish Singh
Deputy Manager Retail Merchandising Planing And Operations
Gurgaon,India
Summary
A multi-faceted professional with over 11 years of experience in formulating buying, merchandising & sales strategies; skills in establishing new business opportunities; targeting senior level opportunities with an organization of repute smooth day-to-day operations and merchandise planing with hands-on experience of leading large teams to achieve the business objectives Dedicated Retail professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Deputy Manager Merchandising Planing
Delhi Duty Free Services
Delhi, Delhi
03.2016 - Current
- Managing Successfully Merchandising and operations of brands like Dior, Chanel, Estee lauder ,Mac, Tom ford, Hermes, Versace, Givenchy, La prairie and so on with more then 30000 SKU in five stores at IGI airport with leading team of 4+ merchandising members and driving business for budget of approx 220 Crores
- Planned out sales and merchandise cycles to develop and service accounts by using product marketing, prospecting, promotion and merchandising for product awareness and placement
- Set enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands
- Devised, deployed and monitored process to boost long term business success and increase profit level
- Maintained, documented and presented progress report to leaders
- Conducted 30 audit monthly to keep store presentable and functional
- Interviewed hired and trained 10 associates in 5 years
- Stayed up to date on changing product and services options to provide top-notch support to customer and employees
- Supervised and motivated 4 staff employees
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions to forecast needs
- Oversaw activities of 100-person team completing merchandising and operations, disciplining and motivating employees to maximize performance
- Analyzed and reported performance data, translating findings into practical improvement actions
Assistant category manager
Future Retail
North India, India
01.2015 - 10.2015
- North India in Future Retail
- Successfully being part of opening 5 new stored in north India ,with achievement of best merchandise display in store (zone) award Aug’2015.
- Maximized category turnover through proactive management strategies
- Researched, prepared for, and led supplier’s negotiation process for managed category
- Identified and reported key performance indicators to define successful category management
- Incorporated suggested changes to layouts and promotions to drive sales
- Managed 18 stores in future retail for beauty category with YOY 50% growth in north region
- Contacted location manages and department supervisors to assess requirement
- Received inbound phone calls from store manages and facility management associated, creating work orders and purchase orders to replace faulty or unsafe equipment or conditions
- Guaranteeing sufficient merchandise availability, inspecting upkeep of merchandise for categories, assigning targets to sales staff, examine data, and representing business plans
- Re-structuring product displays to improve visibility, ensuring effective selling, managing sourcing over stocked inventory, and highlighting stock levels to department managers contributing towards OTB plans
Assistant manager
Delhi Duty Free Service's Private Limited
New delhi, INDIA
07.2010 - 01.2015
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Helped team members maintain business professionalism by coaching each on methods for delivering exceptional service to every customer.
- Spearheaded daily staff meetings to identify improvement strategies, discuss policy updates and facilitate open communication.
- Enhanced employee management by developing schedules, tracking time and administering payroll.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Leveraged fair evaluation processes, employee reviews and staff mentoring to drive performance and job satisfaction at all levels.
Brand Ambassador
TARZ Distribution India Pvt Ltd
Lucknow, New Delhi, New Delhi
07.2009 - 07.2010
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion.
- Completed floorsets, filled floor and rang up customers.
- Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
- Executed brand activations to standards and with professionalism.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Subharti University
Meerut, UP 03.2021 - 03.2023
Post Graduate Certificate - Retail Management
Annamalai Chennai
Lucknow 01.2009 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English And Econimcs
Lucknow University
Lucknow 03.2006 - 03.2009
Skills
Task delegation
Process and procedure development
Cost analysis and savings
Performance improvements
Purchasing and planning
Decision-making capabilities
Expertise in sales
Recruiting skills
Sales strategics
Additional Information
- Contributions Showcased excellence in: Business transition from ARI as per the global standards . Establishing and managing the Perfumes & cosmetics department of the Delhi duty free stores .
- Was part of opening team of new stores across north India entailing new stores in Uttarakhand, Punjab and Lucknow.
- Opened of 5 new store at IGI airport at terminal three for Delhi duty free.
- Opened new store for Dior at Ansal Plaza New Delhi.
- Opened new Counter for Dior perfumes.
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of Auto replenishment system in Future retail and Delhi duty free.
- Achieved MASTER DATA MANAGEMENT efficiency by introducing TARGiT for MIS tasks in Delhi duty free.
- Achieved ARI STAR year award in 2019 for best performing category in delhi duty free
- Best category award 2019
- Achieved Best merchandising Award by completing effective education of new merchandising technique with accuracy and efficiency in 2015- Future retail
Certification
Leadership Development Training - by Blanchard
Timeline
MBA - Operations Management
Subharti University
03.2021 - 03.2023
Leadership Development Training - by Blanchard
01-2019
Luxury buying and merchandising workshop -LCBS
08-2018
Situational Leadership | Train The Trainer
01-2018
Deputy Manager Merchandising Planing
Delhi Duty Free Services
03.2016 - Current
Assistant category manager
Future Retail
01.2015 - 10.2015
Assistant manager
Delhi Duty Free Service's Private Limited
07.2010 - 01.2015
Brand Ambassador
TARZ Distribution India Pvt Ltd
07.2009 - 07.2010
Post Graduate Certificate - Retail Management
Annamalai Chennai
01.2009 - 03.2010
NCC "B" certificatreTraining
01-2009
Bachelor of Arts - English And Econimcs
Lucknow University
03.2006 - 03.2009