Azra Nazreen Iqbal
Kochi
Summary
I'm a retail professional with 8+ years of experience, currently serving as a Cluster Manager at Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd. I manage a diverse portfolio of 16 stores-8 US Polo Assn. , 6 ARROW, and 2 FLYING MACHINE-spread across company-owned (COCO) and franchise-operated (FOFO & FICO) formats. specialize in end-to-end hiring and training of operational teams, keeping an eye for brand fitment, target setting, merchandise norms setting, franchise management, P&L handling, manpower budgeting, and planning ROI for franchise partners. Successfully driving significant growth over years in different profiles, focusing on operational efficiency and profitability enhancement.
I'm passionate about building scalable retail operations, sustainable business partnerships and people management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cluster Manager
Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
- Handling a total business of 3.5 Cr, 6 USPA, 6 ARROW & 2 Flying Machine of South Kerala.
- Developing and implementing strategies to optimize resources in order to improve the efficiency and productivity of the assigned cluster.
- Ensuring at least 12% L2L growth. By setting target, stock allocation, staff planning & marketing strategies.
- Coordinating and delegating tasks between stores and measuring the output time.
- Monitoring stock levels and financial transactions of all the locations.
- Acting as a liaison between retail managers and upper management.
- Assisting in recruiting, training & motivating and retaining process for optimal performance.
- Leading and motivating retail managers and employees across South Kerala.
- Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Maintaining good relations with investors & franchise partners.
Retail Store Manager
US Polo Assn. (Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd.)
Cochin
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Handling the mainline store of US Polo Assn. at Lulu Mall, Cochin.
- Team consists of 10 members and overall area of 1700 sq ft.
- Achieving 115% of month targets on an average with 84% like to like growth.
- Achieved ever highest of 67 Lacs in the month of January, 2024.
- Tracking store & staff performance on a daily basis by maintaining all the relevant reports.
- Stock pre-planning & store specific offer/trend planning.
- Market/Trend research that can help business.
- Maintaining a balance between sell through & week cover by constantly keeping a track of stock in hand & in transit with the merchandisers.
- Taking strict initiatives in minimizing inventory shortages.
Retail Store Manager
VEROMODA RETAIL INDIA PVT LTD.
Bangalore
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Handling the prestigious VEROMODA store at Orion Mall, Bangalore which ranks 2nd Pan India in-terms of revenue.
- Team consists of 8 members and overall area of 1500 sq ft.
- Achieving 115% of month targets on an average with 36% like to like growth on comparison with 2019-20 data.
- Maintaining 90% above SOP score & 95% of Mystery audit score.
- Hiring & molding staffs according to brand standards.
Assistant Store Manager
BESTSELLER RETAIL INDIA PVT LTD.
07.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Van Heusen, ADITYA BIRLA FASHION & RETAIL PVT LTD.
10.2018 - 06.2019
Trainee Store Manager/Senior Stylist
Tailorman (MTM), Bengaluru
Bengaluru
06.2017 - 08.2018
Education
Advance Diploma - Fashion Designing
JD Institute of Fashion Designing
Bengaluru06-2019
BBA -
Annamalai University
Kuwait06-2017
12th Std -
India International School
Mangaf, Kuwait01.2012
10th Std -
India International School
Mangaf, Kuwait01.2010
Skills
- Inventory management
- Sales forecasting
- Market analysis
- Financial reporting
- Customer service
- Staff training
- Performance tracking
- Strategic planning
- Problem solving
- Operations management
- Budget management
- Business development
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is correct up to my knowledge and I bear the responsibility for the correctness of the above-mentioned particulars. Azra Nazreen Iqbal
Overseas Experience
- Secretary at Worley Parsons for Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait (2014)
- Executive Secretary at Darwish & Mariano Design Associates, Kuwait (2013)
Affiliations
- Gym
- Bike Riding
- Basketball & Badminton
- Baking
- Exploring
Accomplishments
Nominated as the best store manager during Veromoda, Orion Mall
Participating in the design process by being part of the inner circle team
Achieved the ever-highest sale of 67 lacs during the period as Store Manager at USPA, Lulu Cochin
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Native
Native
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Kannada
Beginner (A1)
A1
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Cluster Manager
Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
Retail Store Manager
US Polo Assn. (Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd.)
10.2022 - 01.2024
Retail Store Manager
VEROMODA RETAIL INDIA PVT LTD.
04.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant Store Manager
BESTSELLER RETAIL INDIA PVT LTD.
07.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Van Heusen, ADITYA BIRLA FASHION & RETAIL PVT LTD.
10.2018 - 06.2019
Trainee Store Manager/Senior Stylist
Tailorman (MTM), Bengaluru
06.2017 - 08.2018
Advance Diploma - Fashion Designing
JD Institute of Fashion Designing
BBA -
Annamalai University
12th Std -
India International School
10th Std -
India International School
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