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RAJ KIRAN MIRASKAR

RAJ KIRAN MIRASKAR

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic Regional Manager with proven success at GOPIZZA, driving market expansion and operational excellence. Expert in business strategy and revenue forecasting, I led initiatives that increased sales and profitability while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for developing high-performing teams and implementing cost optimization strategies to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Manager

GOPIZZA
04.2023 - Current
  • Administering the entire GOPIZZA business planning and driving new store set-up initiatives, formulating corporate goals, short & long-term budgets, developing business plans for accomplishment of target & goal of organization
  • Streamlining the systems to enhance store’s operational effectiveness and meet operational goals within cost, time & quality parameters
  • Leading the development and execution of the store sales strategy and setting the sales direction in alignment with the overall market strategy and goals
  • Increasing management’s effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, training, and disciplining new team members
  • Working towards market segmentation to identify new customer groups to market various range of products and increase market share
  • Safeguarding business & ensuring sustained growth, focusing on achieving or surpassing sales targets; expanding business reach and creating new sales
  • Conceptualizing & implementing competitive strategies for driving sales; developing & expanding distribution for achieving of revenue & profitability targets
  • Formulating strategies for maximizing profitability & revenue generation & realizing organizational goals
  • Liaising with Senior Management and working towards annual revenue/sales forecasts, operational budgets (cost, expense, headcounts & project)
  • Establishing, promoting cross-functional collaboration within the team to be aligned to the business vision to be achieve the profitable growth
  • Developing and executing an expansion plan to establish the brand in targeted cities; identifying, evaluating, and securing prime real estate locations for new store openings
  • Working closely with online partners to drive sales and execute marketing initiatives; analyzing market trends and competitor activities to refine business strategies
  • Conducting monthly sales planning for all outlets to drive revenue growth; monitoring store profitability and prepare monthly P&L reports for financial analysis .
  • Identifying a new location for the upcoming stores and finalising the rentals.
  • Developing New SOP for the brand and creating new strategies to increase the topline & Bottom line

Zonal Business Manager

Coffee Day Group
09.2005 - 08.2020
  • Managed 51 stores across Bengaluru, overseeing daily operations with a team of 345 employees, including 5 Area Managers reporting directly; controlled the top-line and bottom-line performance of all stores
  • Ranked among the Top 10 Managers in South India during the 2007 Manager Contest
  • Awarded for achieving the highest sales in Dec’09
  • Handpicked to work at Coffee Day Square in 2010, a premium segment of the brand
  • Secured a Top 5 position in All India Internal Coffee Competition (2011) for creating the best signature beverage
  • Winner of IICF Award (2010 & 2011) for store upkeep and operational excellence, recognized as best store nationwide
  • Co-authored an article with the CCD Director, published in the Indian Express (2012)
  • Certified as an On-the-Job Facilitator for the Promise Workshop, enhancing staff training and service standards
  • Recognized as the 'Coffee Leader of the City' for conducting coffee training sessions and upskilling staff

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Periyar University
01.2012

ITI - Mechanical Engineering

KKMP
01.2005

MBA -

Jain College
Bangalore

Skills

  • Business strategy and execution
  • Growth strategies
  • Initiative development
  • Cost optimization
  • Market expansion
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Operational management
  • Employee training and development
  • Store profitability management
  • Budget preparation and management
  • Tactical planning
  • Quality assurance
  • Human resources management
  • Revenue forecasting

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 05/31/87

Languages

Marathi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
kannada
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Regional Manager

GOPIZZA
04.2023 - Current

Zonal Business Manager

Coffee Day Group
09.2005 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Commerce -

Periyar University

ITI - Mechanical Engineering

KKMP

MBA -

Jain College
RAJ KIRAN MIRASKAR