Siddhant Arora
Retail Manager
Mumbai
Summary
Proactive and result oriented professional with over 7+ years of diversified experience across retail operations and sales, I posses an Analytic mindset and the ability to manage work and professional relationships with both Internal as well as External stakeholders productively.
PGP in management from IMT Ghaziabad | MBA- from Liverpool
John Moores University- 2021.
Passionate about working in a dynamic business environment and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service. Knowledgeable about how to leverage sales strategies to develop and grow customer base. Well-versed in identifying Market Trends and customer needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Retail Store Manager
Rosso Brunello; Da Milano Leathers Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Managing a 4000+ Inventory size for Footwear across Men's and Women's Line.
- Evaluated current processes and recommended a revised model for stock movement, financial record keeping and inventory management for improved business efficiency.
- Implemented and evaluated internal SOP's designed to reduce overall shrinkage levels to less than 0.05%
- Trained team members to utilize communication tools and procedures and provide constant feedback in
order to enhance quality.
Retail Store Manager
Adidas Originals; Matrix Sports Marketing Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long term business success which accounted for an increase in revenue by 26% in 2 quarter's and a year over year growth.
- Responsible for maintaining PnL for Footwear Categories through tracking Sell Thru's, maintaining sufficient and relevant Inventory and forecasting future Demand for Shoes.
- New clients acquired from generating leads, resulting in 100% sell thru of 11 special edition drops in 4 quarters and recording ever-highest target achievement 137%.
- Served as an assistant Franchisee Buyer for apparels and footwear for upcoming season through forecasting past and present trends and demand forecasting.
- Developed strong working relationships, effectively leading to clear communication among cross functional teams and quick reaction to market.
- Redesigned reporting to clearly inform internal stakeholders and senior executives through meaningful visual metrics.
Department Executive
Project Eve; Reliance Retail
Mumbai
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Engage with Category heads and buyers for providing feedback for managing budgets, forecasting sales/Demand and ensuring minimum dead inventory.
- served as an assistant commercials personnel in addition to my departmental responsibilities for additional financial reconciliations involving daily cash and card transactions.
- Prepare and maintain financial reports to analyze daily business on software's like SAP and Excel.
Assistant Store Manager
Tommy Hilfiger Arvind Fashion Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
10.2013 - 01.2017
- Assisting the manager with the store's end-to-end sales operations in order to meet targets, maximize profits and minimize loss.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Served as a Liaison to the company audit team to facilitate internal audits for multiple stores.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Liverpool John Moores University (Online)
03.2021 - 03.2022
PGP - Management
Institute of Management Technology- Ghaziabad
03.2020 - 03.2021
B.Com - Accounting
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India 06.2011 - 03.2014
Skills
Communication
Certification
Tableau 10.2020: Udemy (Data Visualization and Dashboard Creation)
Extra Curriculars
- Team Sport: Played for under 14 Division- Utpal Shanghvi School Team. Individual Sport: Represented Renaissance club Juhu in the Snooker Tournament held in2015.
- Researching and understanding documentaries about the war zones and world affairs. Highly Enthusiastic about American television and series.
- Participated for 'Run for the Ocean' initiative by Parle, powered by Adidas to help against Ocean Plastic.
Timeline
MBA - Marketing
Liverpool John Moores University (Online)
03.2021 - 03.2022
PGP - Management
Institute of Management Technology- Ghaziabad
03.2020 - 03.2021
Retail Store Manager
Rosso Brunello; Da Milano Leathers Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 01.2021
Retail Store Manager
Adidas Originals; Matrix Sports Marketing Pvt Ltd
05.2018 - 02.2020
Department Executive
Project Eve; Reliance Retail
03.2017 - 05.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Tommy Hilfiger Arvind Fashion Pvt Ltd
10.2013 - 01.2017
B.Com - Accounting
University of Mumbai
06.2011 - 03.2014
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