THOMAS MICHEAL

Experienced retail manager with 7+ years at Bata India Limited, overseeing high-footfall mall locations with complete P&L responsibility. Skilled in increasing turnover, maximizing margins, and streamlining inventory management while controlling labor expenses. Proven ability to deliver strong business results and maintain operational excellence.

• 2023 – Stabilization & Control
• Took complete charge of store operations and delivered ₹1.56 Crore annual turnover.
• Maintained Gross Margin of 5.8% while operating in a high-rent mall location.
• Achieved Sales per Sq. Ft. of ₹31, ensuring efficient utilization of selling space.
• Maintained Average Stock Value of ₹8.13 Lakhs with Stock Turn of 2.0 times.
• Controlled Manpower / Remuneration Cost at 8%.
• Delivered Average Sale per Bill (ASP) of ₹1,105 with UPT of 1.3.
• 2024 – Growth & Efficiency
• Improved annual turnover to ₹1.64 Crores, achieving year-on-year growth.
• Increased Gross Margin to 8.2%, significantly improving profitability.
• Reduced Manpower Cost to 3%, improving ROI and operational efficiency.
• Improved Sales per Sq. Ft. to ₹41, reflecting higher productivity.
• Managed Average Stock Value of ₹10.44 Lakhs with Stock Turn of 1.5 times.
• 2025 – Consistency & Maturity
• Sustained annual turnover above ₹1.64 Crores, maintaining business stability.
• Maintained Gross Margin at 6.7% despite market and competitive pressure.
• Improved Stock Turn to 2.0 times, reducing slow-moving and aged stock.
• Continued strict Manpower Cost control at 3%.
• Maintained Sales per Sq. Ft. at ₹41 with stable ASP and conversion.

• Manpower planning & cost optimization
• Inventory planning, audits & compliance
• Category mix management & margin protection
• High-footfall mall operations