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Sooraj VV

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic Regional Manager with a proven track record at VIRGIO, driving market share growth and profitability. Expert in operational oversight and staff training, successfully opened 7 stores while implementing effective SOPs. Recognized for strategic business development and enhancing customer relationships, resulting in significant sales improvements.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Manager

VIRGIO
Bangalore
12.2024 - Current

Opened 7 Stores starting from scratch to setting up of store making of store KPI, Meeting brand standards

  • Creating a unified system for SOP and store management.
  • Implemented the Wondersoft billing system and executed the online order process in the store.
  • Run a Successful anti sale campaign for the brand 2nd Anniversary where all the 5 stores achieved the highest sales and KPI.
  • Introduced Pet Pooja & Tango Eye for the standardization of day to day operations of the brand and staff.
  • Introduced day to day operation KPI Checklist for smoot running of the stores.
  • Did the hiring of the store in charge and staff involve aggressive interview rounds.
  • Developed and executed successful business plans that resulted in improved market share and profitability within the region.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term objectives, drive growth initiatives, and align regional efforts with corporate goals.
  • Expanded regional presence by researching potential markets, developing strategic partnerships, and opening new locations.

Store General Manager

Forever 21
Bangalore
09.2021 - 11.2024
  • Led a team of 22 members, enhancing sales performance, and reducing staff attrition.
  • Gave a year-over-year growth of 64%. Which was the highest for any of the Forever 21 Stores.
  • Store monthly average improved from 20 to 25 lakhs to 60 to 65 lakhs.
  • I have driven the brand stores in Chennai and Bhartiya City to EBITA.
  • Awarded the Best Store Manager Award out of over 2,000 Store Managers, in which only 2 Store Managers were selected.
  • Improved Sales for Bharatiya City, Sharath City & Express Avenue Chennai Store overall sales and Performance.
  • Implemented new SOPs to boost staff productivity across the store.
  • Successfully coordinated six CEO visits, ensuring exceptional execution and positive impressions.
  • Oversaw inventory management, cash handling, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Facilitated hiring, training, and mentoring of new staff members for seamless integration.

Store Manager

Louis Phillipe
Bangalore
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Increased sales by sixty percent within three months of joining.
  • Established brand SOPs in alignment with brand standards.
  • Achieved highest L2L store recognition awarded by brand in the country.
  • Recognized as best manager for two consecutive years by ABFRL.
  • Improvised the store during COVID and did various kiosk sales and mask sales during that time for the brand.

Dy. Manager Operations

Vismay Ladies
Bangalore
10.2018 - 09.2020
  • Company Overview: Ethnic wear brand
  • Heading: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, with a total of 22 stores.
  • Improved the overall store growth numbers in all of the stores assigned.
  • I did stock allocation for the brand and uplifted the non-performing store.
  • Opened eight stores after joining the brand.
  • Did franchisee management, stock correction for brand stores.
  • Ethnic wear brand.

Store Manager

Louis Philippe, Van Heusen & Allen Solly
09.2016 - 10.2018
  • Implementation and Adherence to SOPs in the store with all store processes.
  • Improve the operational efficiencies of the store by continuous monitoring, auditing & corrective actions on all store processes.
  • Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls in coordination with the Business Manager.
  • Take proactive steps to control inventory shrinkage.
  • Handling 10 staff.

Restaurant Manager

Aryaa’s Indian restaurant
bangkok
10.2014 - 06.2016
  • Trained and supervised staff on customer service and food safety standards.
  • Managed daily restaurant operations and ensured smooth service delivery.
  • Developed and implemented inventory management procedures for efficient supply control.

Associate

JW Marriott
Bangalore
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Managed guest inquiries and resolved issues to enhance guest satisfaction.
  • Coordinated front desk operations and maintained efficient check-in processes.
  • Assisted in training new staff on hotel policies and customer service standards.

Education

BBA - Bachelors of Hospitality And Tourism Management

ITM IHM
Bengaluru, India
07-2013

Skills

Operational oversight

  • Customer relationship management
  • Store operations

Staff training and development

Performance management

Project management

Business development

Sales expertise

Marketing strategies

Personal Information

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Native
Native
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Telugu
Elementary (A2)
A2
Kannada
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Regional Manager

VIRGIO
12.2024 - Current

Store General Manager

Forever 21
09.2021 - 11.2024

Store Manager

Louis Phillipe
10.2020 - 11.2021

Dy. Manager Operations

Vismay Ladies
10.2018 - 09.2020

Store Manager

Louis Philippe, Van Heusen & Allen Solly
09.2016 - 10.2018

Restaurant Manager

Aryaa’s Indian restaurant
10.2014 - 06.2016

Associate

JW Marriott
01.2014 - 06.2014

BBA - Bachelors of Hospitality And Tourism Management

ITM IHM
Sooraj VV