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Suraj Ahire

Suraj Ahire

Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic retail professional with extensive experience at Isha Life Pvt Limited, excelling in sales analysis and strategic planning. Proven track record of driving store profitability and enhancing team performance, achieving a 12% increase in sales through innovative campaigns. Strong leadership and communication skills foster exceptional customer relationships and team collaboration.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Store Manager

Isha Life Pvt Limited
Mumbai
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed daily store operations and ensured staff adherence to company policies.
  • Oversaw inventory management and maintained optimal stock levels.
  • Supervised daily operations of the retail store, including staff scheduling, inventory management and customer service.
  • Executed merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.

Store Manager

Asics
Mumbai
12.2022 - 12.2024
  • Analyzed store performance data to identify areas of improvement and develop strategies to increase efficiency.
  • Created weekly and monthly reports to track store performance and identify potential issues.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
  • Achieved store sales targets by 12% through innovative promotional campaigns and strategic pricing.

Commercial Manager

Hennes & Mauritz
Mumbai
03.2016 - 11.2022
  • Ensure direct customer service  Demonstrate the 5 basic demands to engage with and welcome our customers in the service areas and on the sales floor.
  • Responsible for driving sales and profitability of the store by working closely with the store team.
  • Regularly analyse sales and profit KPI's with the help of commercial reports and make a weekly action plan on the basis of SWOT analysis.
  • Analyse department stock situation and work closely with merchandising team to maintain adequate stock level present in store.
  • Analysing their strength and opportunities on the basis of regular feedback.
  • Develop and maintain a new talent pipeline who are ready for future roles and work on their development plans.

Department Manager

D-Mart
Thane
11.2014 - 02.2016
  • Managed conflicts effectively, resulting in a 30% increase in team morale and productivity
  • Handling a large team across departments like, Cash - Cash sale tracking and ensuring banking to be done without any variance.
  • Store merchandise - Product availability,promotional activity,product display.
  • Timely forecast of the stock in order to ensure the smooth operation of the store.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

McDonalds
Kalyan
07.2010 - 11.2014
  • Developed and maintained a system for tracking and managing health and safety compliance.
  • Inventory management and also analysing stocks through ABC methods.
  • Organising and managing incoming and outgoing material activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and excellent condition of items.
  • Make sure all SOP of the store is followed & MFY adusit shold exceed 90%.

Education

B.sc - Hospitality Management & Hotel Administration

IHM Chennai
Chennai
06.2009

H.S.C. - commerce steam

Maharastra State Board
Kalyan
03.2006

Skills

  • Retail operations
  • Sales analysis
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Communication Skills
  • Strategic planning

Extracurricular Activities

Best Store Manager, Asics, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 03/01/24, Awarded as Best Store Manager of the year for achieving targets & implementing new initiatives in store.

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Retail Store Manager

Isha Life Pvt Limited
01.2025 - Current

Store Manager

Asics
12.2022 - 12.2024

Commercial Manager

Hennes & Mauritz
03.2016 - 11.2022

Department Manager

D-Mart
11.2014 - 02.2016

Assistant Restaurant Manager

McDonalds
07.2010 - 11.2014

B.sc - Hospitality Management & Hotel Administration

IHM Chennai

H.S.C. - commerce steam

Maharastra State Board

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