BIJUMON K.K
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Retail Operations & Business Manager with 16 years of experience in India and GCC markets. Expertise in large-format retail management, P&L accountability, and team leadership. Led high-performance teams, managed multi-brand operations, and implemented effective promotional campaigns to drive sales and profitability. Experienced in overseeing digital retail stores and optimizing inventory control across diverse product categories.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Manappuram Riti Jewellery
Bangalore
2026.05 - Current
- Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
- Developed strategic partnerships with local retailers to expand market reach.
- Determined business development opportunities and implemented effective strategy for client acquisition.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities for growth.
- Conducted presentations to potential clients showcasing product offerings and benefits.
- Led negotiations on contracts, securing favorable terms for the company.
- Collaborated with marketing team to design promotional campaigns for jewelry collections.
- Coordinated events and trade shows to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Participated in weekly meetings with executive leadership team members to discuss progress toward goals.
BUSINESS MANAGER
MYG
, Kerala
2021.09 - 2026.03
- /Managed 10,000+ sq.ft multi-brand digital retail store, overseeing 50+ employees to enhance operational efficiency.
- Driving sales, profitability, stock control and customer satisfaction.
- Drove sales and profitability while ensuring effective stock control and high customer satisfaction across multiple product categories.
- Leading team of 6 Assistant Managers across mobiles, laptops, TVs & appliances.
- Implementing promotional campaigns and store-level marketing initiatives.
- Managed sales of mobile phones, laptops, TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, and various small and large appliances at MYG.
- Handled sales and operations for 5 stores in Kollam district, focusing on business development and strategic growth initiatives.
STORE MANAGER
Reliance Footprint
Bangalore
2019.01 - 2020.03
- Developed sales strategy for international footwear brands, including Adidas, Nike, and Puma.
- Managed daily store operations and ensured high customer service standards.
- Led team of 35 staff in managing store operations for international footwear brands.
- Trained and supervised team members to enhance performance and teamwork.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels.
STORE MANAGER
Al Shaya Group
2008.01 - 2018.01
- Managed international brands: Debenhams (UK), Aurora Fashions (UK), Payless (USA).
- Exceeded sales targets by up to 30% and profit targets by 35%.
- Managed operations across 4000 outlets in 9 countries.
- Controlled inventory, reduced stock holding, improved stock turnover by optimizing reorder processes.
- Achieved SAR 20 million turnover, elevating Abha store to #1 in region through targeted sales strategies.
- Managed inventory levels to optimize stock availability and minimize excess., reduced stock holding & improved stock turnover.
- Led team of 30+ staff to achieve operational excellence and maintain high service standards.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Paragon Footwear India Pvt Ltd
BANGALORE
1999.01 - 2008.01
- Supervised daily operations of footwear production lines for quality assurance.
- Led 20-member production team; coordinated inventory management, dispatch, showroom sales, and Tally operations to ensure seamless workflow.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and production procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Mahatma Gandhi University
KERALA 1992.04 - 1995.01
Skills
- Sales Strategy and Business Development
- Market Development
- Sales Operations
- P&L management
- Competitive Analysis
- Inventory & Stock Control
- Vendor and Supplier Management
- Strategic Growth
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Analytical Decision-Making
- Team leadership
- Persuasive Communication
- Customer experience
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Kannada
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Upper Intermediate
B2
LANGUAGES
Malayalam: First Language, English: C2 Proficient, Hindi: C2 Proficient, Tamil: C2 Proficient, Kannada B2 Proficient
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Manappuram Riti Jewellery
2026.05 - Current
BUSINESS MANAGER
MYG
2021.09 - 2026.03
STORE MANAGER
Reliance Footprint
2019.01 - 2020.03
STORE MANAGER
Al Shaya Group
2008.01 - 2018.01
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Paragon Footwear India Pvt Ltd
1999.01 - 2008.01
Bachelor of Arts -
Mahatma Gandhi University
1992.04 - 1995.01