Rishabh Kumar
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Dynamic Visual Merchandising professional with extensive experience in corporate operations for leading retail brands. Proven track record in managing large-scale VM projects, executing campaigns, and enhancing customer experiences. Skilled in budget management, vendor coordination, and innovative prop development. Seeking to leverage expertise in a Corporate Management Trainee role to drive impactful visual merchandising strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, VM Corp. Operations
Reliance Retail
05.2023 - Current
- Managed daily VM operations for over 570 stores averaging 10,000+ sq. ft.
- Led new Trends 3.0 format stores, integrating digital and ESL assets.
- Oversaw campaign activations, planogram execution, and store audits.
- Enhanced customer experience through strategic VM tools.
- Handled central development and procurement of props/prototypes and managed vendors.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs effectively.
Manager & Lead, Visual Merchandising
Damensch Apparel Pvt. Ltd.
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Led new store openings with comprehensive VM elements.
- Directed planogramming, merchandise displays, styling, and store stock planning.
- Managed GTM / campaigns to elevate customer experiences using VM tools.
- Innovated and executed prop design and installations.
Assistant Manager, Visual Merchandisin Ops & Renov
Max Retail
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Planned and budgeted VM infrastructure for new store openings and store refreshes/refits.
- Centralized prop procurement and managed vendor negotiations for innovative materials.
- Oversaw VM financials for seasonal budgets and OPEX management.
- Conducted audits and quality reviews for nationwide VM execution.
Assistant Manager, Visual Merchandising Projects
Pantaloons
07.2015 - 10.2020
- Spearheaded planning and execution of VM infrastructure for 190+ new stores and 50+ store refreshes.
- Managed vendor negotiations and innovative signage solutions.
- Oversaw financials and CAPEX budgets for new store openings and refits.
Senior Executive
Lifestyle International Private Ltd.
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Assist in developing and executing visual merchandising strategies aligned with the brand's image and objectives.
- Collaborate with senior VM managers and cross-functional teams for seamless integration of campaigns across stores.
- Support the creation and implementation of planograms, display guidelines, and seasonal store layouts.
- Participate in new store openings, ensuring adherence to corporate VM standards and branding.
- Monitor and evaluate store performance and VM effectiveness through audits and feedback loops.
- Assist in managing prop development, procurement, and vendor negotiations for cost-effective solutions.
- Work closely with marketing teams to synchronize campaign launches with VM activities.
Education
Bachelor in Design (Fashion Design) - Fashion Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Patna, India05-2014
M.A. Diploma - Fine Arts
Pracheen Kala Kendra
Chandigarh, India05-2014
+2 - Science
Don Bosco Academy
Patna, India04-2010
10th - Science
Don Bosco Academy
Patna, India04-2008
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Visual Merchandising Strategy and Operations
- Budget and Cost Management
- Vendor Management and Negotiation
- Campaign Activation and Planogram Design
- Customer Experience Enhancement
- Prop Development and Quality Control
- Corel Draw , MS Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
Accomplishments
- PACE Emerging Leader Award 2020 (ABFRL)
- GEM Distinguished Contributor Award 2020 (ABFRL)
- Executed graphical design and layout for the Pantaloons office ground floor.
- Developed vendor training modules for remote docket execution.
- Led top-to-toe store design and fixture innovation at Damensch.
Timeline
Manager, VM Corp. Operations
Reliance Retail
05.2023 - Current
Manager & Lead, Visual Merchandising
Damensch Apparel Pvt. Ltd.
10.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Manager, Visual Merchandisin Ops & Renov
Max Retail
10.2020 - 10.2022
Assistant Manager, Visual Merchandising Projects
Pantaloons
07.2015 - 10.2020
Senior Executive
Lifestyle International Private Ltd.
07.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor in Design (Fashion Design) - Fashion Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology
M.A. Diploma - Fine Arts
Pracheen Kala Kendra
+2 - Science
Don Bosco Academy
10th - Science
Don Bosco Academy
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