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Suchismita Bar

Suchismita Bar

Summary

High-energy Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Decathlon Sports India Pvt Ltd
Kolkata
10.2021 - Current
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Implemented business strategies , increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets - [ Responsible for 25 CR business - 10% Growth - 2022-23]
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices - [ #5 in the country in CSAT]
  • Managed and coached store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel , working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization - [Lead a Team of 30]

Department Manager and Zonal Merchandiser

Decathlon Sports India Pvt. Ltd
Kolkata
02.2020 - 10.2021
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends - 101% Ambition achieved with 36% Growth in sales [ 2020-2021]
  • Took merchandising actions to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement, and overall sales set-up that adheres to store commerce - Managed Zonal Merchandising with 4 Stores functionally with an addition to the Primary Store [+6% in Average Basket Value]
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement - Coached a Team of 6 and managed a department of 11

Omni Sport Leader

Decathlon Sports India Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata
12.2018 - 02.2020

- Built the Local Sports Market to make the brand accessible to as many as sport users in the catchment by being Omni [ Engaged 1 Lakh users to promote sport to create Brand engagement and visibility]
- Interacted with like-minded sport users and customers with the objective of Satisfied Customers.
- Chose my product range as per the catchment/market analysis.
- Accountable for merchandising and stock of my sports territory.
- Responsible for Piloting, Budgeting, and PnL for my sport [110% Ambition for Brand achieved 2018-19]

Education

Masters in Retail Management - Retail Management

IISWBM
Kolkata
09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

Scottish Church College
Kolkata
06.2015

Skills

  • Goals and Performance
  • Customer Service
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Staff Management
  • Business Growth Initiatives
  • Product Merchandising
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Team Leadership

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Store Manager

Decathlon Sports India Pvt Ltd
10.2021 - Current

Department Manager and Zonal Merchandiser

Decathlon Sports India Pvt. Ltd
02.2020 - 10.2021

Omni Sport Leader

Decathlon Sports India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2018 - 02.2020

Masters in Retail Management - Retail Management

IISWBM

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

Scottish Church College
Suchismita Bar