Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Retail Expertise
Certification
References
Timeline
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Sanjay Verma

Sanjay Verma

NEW DELHI

Summary

Dynamic Retail Operations Leader with a proven track record at Lenskart Solutions, driving over 100 successful store launches and achieving 90% compliance in audits. Expert in retail operations and team development, I excel in enhancing Sales Performance and operational efficiency through strategic training and effective vendor management.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Visual Merchandising Lead - North India

Lenskart Solutions Pvt Ltd
NEW DELHI
01.2021 - Current
  • Directed visual merchandising for over 440 stores across North India.
  • Executed more than 100 new store launches featuring brand-consistent displays.
  • Achieved compliance exceeding 90% in visual audits.
  • Managed vendor dispatches and visual merchandising material budget under strict timelines.
  • Trained over 200 store staff on updated visual merchandising standards and seasonal adjustments.

Manager - Merchandising (West India)

Lenskart Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw merchandising replenishments and stock planning for over 150 stores across West India.
  • Managed vendor partnerships to execute projects cost-effectively.
  • Implemented space management strategies to enhance layout and drive category growth.
  • Supported regional sales initiatives by standardizing visual merchandising practices.
  • Launched flagship stores, including Select City store and MGF Metropolitan Gurgaon.

Area Manager - North India

Lenskart Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Managed revenue and operational efficiency across 20+ stores, enhancing overall profitability.
  • Trained and evaluated over 50 team members to achieve service excellence standards.
  • Led store P&L responsibilities while spearheading key business development initiatives.
  • Transformed John Jacob Khan Market store, generating monthly sales of 25 Lacs.
  • Executed BTL activities to boost store foot traffic significantly.
  • Trained store teams on retail KPIs, emphasizing conversion rates and individual sales growth.

Area Manager - North India

United Colors of Benetton with Franchisee partner - Nijhawan Travel Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Managed 15 stores, ensuring teams met retail KPIs including conversions and sales growth.
  • Trained store teams to enhance average transaction value and category performance.
  • Directed merchandising strategies across all locations to maximize visual impact.
  • Transformed Crown Plaza Faridabad Store, achieving consistent monthly sales of 16 lacs.

Store Manager - Calvin Klein | Adidas | UCB | Levi's

Lenskart Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2011
  • Achieved year-over-year growth in high-footfall stores throughout Delhi NCR.
  • Oversaw full operations, including visual merchandising execution, hiring, and inventory management.
  • Minimized shrinkage and enhanced stock rotation for over four flagship stores.
  • Directed merchandising strategies for Nike division with SSIPL Retail Pvt Ltd.

Retail Associate to Assistant Manager

Westside | UCB
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Achieved promotion through consistent performance and dedication to excellence.
  • Developed expertise in POS systems, stock audits, and effective customer handling.
  • Initiated improvements in customer service processes to enhance shopping experience.

Education

Retail Operations Certification -

Adidas India
01.2010

Retail Management Certification -

RMS Bangalore
01.1996

Bachelor of Arts -

Skills

  • Visual merchandising strategy
  • Store launch and planogram execution
  • Retail operations management
  • Audit and compliance oversight
  • Vendor management and cost control
  • Team training and development
  • Sales enablement techniques
  • Inventory management

Affiliations

  • Achieved the Best Merchandiser award in 2017, and yearly target achievement
  • Best Sales Achievement - Store Manager, Levis, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Retail Expertise

  • Experienced in POS System, cash handling.
  • Knowledge of visual merchandising and product placement strategies.
  • Maintains clean, organized, and compliant sales floor
  • Customer Service Skills

Certification

Retail Management Certification

Retail Operation Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Visual Merchandising Lead - North India

Lenskart Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - Current

Manager - Merchandising (West India)

Lenskart Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2021

Area Manager - North India

Lenskart Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2015

Area Manager - North India

United Colors of Benetton with Franchisee partner - Nijhawan Travel Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2014

Store Manager - Calvin Klein | Adidas | UCB | Levi's

Lenskart Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2011

Retail Associate to Assistant Manager

Westside | UCB
01.2000 - 01.2003

Retail Operations Certification -

Adidas India

Retail Management Certification -

RMS Bangalore

Bachelor of Arts -

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