KARTIK PANCHBHAI
Wardha
Summary
Retail professional with 6+ years of experience in organised retail across Marks & Spencer, Shoppers Stop, and Reliance Retail. Strong exposure to store operations, sales KPIs, people management, inventory control, shrinkage reduction, VM execution, and audit compliance. Managed high-contribution departments delivering ~₹40L monthly sales and led multi-level teams. Currently in transition due to store closure and seeking a Store Manager role in structured retail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Manager
Marks & Spencer
Nagpur
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Managed Menswear, Lingerie & Kidswear contributing ~60% of total store sales (~₹40 Lakhs/month)
- Led a 10-member team including third-party staff
- Achieved lowest regional shrinkage at 0.15%
- Drove key sales KPIs via floor leadership
- Ensured VM execution and audit readiness
- Supported 2 new store launches
- Led daily operations to ensure high standards of customer service.
Department Manager
Shoppers Stop Ltd.
Pune
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed 40 associates across high-footfall sections
- Led team meetings to communicate goals and expectations clearly.
- Awarded Best Department Manager for two consecutive months
- Handled inventory of ₹1+ crore with 25,000+ SKUs
- Drove loyalty enrolments and omni-channel support
Assistant Store Manager
Reliance Retail Ltd.
Pune/Nagpur
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Handled end-to-end store operations
- Led 40 associates
- Supported 5 new store openings
- Improved profitability via loss control
- Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth store functionality.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated stock replenishment activities.
Education
Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology -
Tuli College of Hotel Management
NagpurSkills
- Store Operations & Compliance
- Sales KPIs (Conversion, UPT, ASP, ABV)
- Team Leadership & Productivity
- Inventory Management & Shrinkage Control
- Visual Merchandising Execution
- Customer Experience & Escalation Handling
- Audit, SOP & FHS Compliance
Languages
Marathi
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Section Manager
Marks & Spencer
08.2023 - 12.2025
Department Manager
Shoppers Stop Ltd.
06.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Reliance Retail Ltd.
04.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology -
Tuli College of Hotel Management