Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Languages
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
Generic
Varun Sharma

Varun Sharma

Bangalore

Summary

Strong People leader with a customer first approach, Focused on minimising revenue, Improving passengers/Customer engagement developing high performing teams and maintaining excellent store standards.

Overview

1
1
Language
1
1
year of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager -Retail

April Moon Retail Ltd
Bangalore
06.2024 - Current

Revamped sales strategies, resulting in increased customer engagement and revenue growth.

Monitored stock levels to maintain product availability and optimize inventory management.

Maintained store standards to create an inviting shopping environment.

Directed team initiatives to enhance collaboration, resulting in improved workflow and morale.

Compiled reports to support business analysis and decision-making..

Passenger & Customer Experience

Airport Operations & Compliance

Showroom Manager -Counter & Network

Brij Bi Wheelers Pvt Ltd
Mathura
04.2022 - 07.2024
  • Developed connections with customers and network dealers to improve service delivery.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to enhance productivity and ensure timely task completion.
  • Developed expertise in product offerings and value proposition to facilitate sales and purchases of used two-wheelers.
  • Developed tailored solutions to effectively address consumer problems.
  • Engaged with internal departments to improve overall productivity and meet deadlines for various tasks.
  • Developed and launched customer service initiatives and managed promotional planning.

Showroom Manager -Furniture & Decor

RoyalOak Incorporation Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
12.2018 - 03.2022

Manage complete store operations with responsibility for sales, customer experience, manpower and profitability

Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets through effective sales planning and execution.

Manage customer enquiries, complaints and escalations to ensure high customer satisfaction.

Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams for stock movement and timely customer deliveries

Coordinate with HR, Finance, Warehouse, Logistics, Category/Merchandising and Regional teams for smooth business operations.

Business Manager-Fashion & Lifestyle

The Raymond Shop-Raymond Retail Ltd
Chennai
09.2017 - 10.2018

Managed store operations to consistently achieve daily, monthly, and annual sales targets.

Manage premium customer experience and ensure high standards of service.

Manage complete store operations and ensure achievement of daily, monthly and annual sales targets.

Monitored stock availability and replenishment, ensuring accuracy and minimizing damages.

Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports to effectively communicate business performance.

Store Manager -Fashion & Lifestyle

Nike India Ltd-Kapil Agencies
Gurgaon
03.2016 - 08.2017

Lead, Motivate and Develop the sales team

Drive Upselling, Cross-Selling and add-on sales

Set individual sales targets and monitor Target vs Achievement.

Deliver excellent customer service and personalised product recommendations

Monitor stock availability, SOH, replenishment and stock ageing.

Created a visually appealing store environment to enhance customer shopping experience.

Identify performance gaps and implement corrective action plans.

Drive loyalty-program enrolment and customer database development.

Store Manager -Retail

Vishal Mega Mart-AirPlazs Retail Ltd
Bhatinda
05.2013 - 02.2016

Managed daily store operations, ensuring efficient functioning across all departments

Drive achievement of daily, monthly and annual sales targets

Monitored key retail KPIs including sales, ATV, UPT, conversion, category contribution, and productivity to drive performance

Lead, motivate and develop the store team to achieve individual and store targets.

Ensure excellent customer service and resolve customer complaints and escalations

Conducted daily team briefings, training sessions, and performance reviews to enhance team effectiveness

Monitor cash handling, POS operations, billing accuracy and daily cash reconciliation.

Store Manager -Lifestyle

Reliance Retail Ltd
Bangalore
10.2011 - 04.2013

Oversaw sales and revenue processes to enhance financial performance.

Focused on customer experience to foster loyalty and satisfaction.

Led team to achieve goals through motivation and support.

Oversaw retail operations to ensure smooth daily functioning.

Oversaw inventory management to ensure product availability and accuracy.

Developed visual merchandising displays to attract customer attention.

Performed business analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Managed technology and systems to improve business processes.

Store Manager -Life Style & Maternity

Mom & Me-Mahindra Retail Ltd
Bangalore
11.2007 - 09.2011

Manage complete store operations and ensure achievement of Daily, Monthly & Annual Sales targets.

Drive sales through customer engagement, upselling, Cross-Selling and product recommendations.

Monitor stock availability, replenishment, ageing, damages and inventory accuracy

Ensure compliance with company SOPs, security procedures and statutory requirements.

Minimized shrinkage by implementing effective loss prevention strategies. and support overall store profitability.

Ensured showroom was well-presented to enhance customer experience and brand image., Hygiene, Discipline and Brand standards.

Store Manager -Apparels

Reid & Taylor -Brand House Retail Ltd
Mumbai
02.2005 - 09.2007

Lead, motivate and develop the store team to achieve individual and store targets

Monitor key retail KPIs including Sales, ATV, UPT, Conversion, Category Contribution and Productivity.

Analyse category-wise and department-wise sales performance and identify growth opportunities.

Analyze category-wise and department-wise sales performance and identify growth opportunities.

Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly MIS and business performance reports.

Executive -Business Development

Zapnetgains Pvt Ltd
03.2002 - 12.2004
  • Engaged potential clients to secure new business and achieve quarterly targets.
  • Developed strategies and targeted unexplored market segments for business expansion.
  • Sought potential markets to expand the company's reach and enhance profitability.

Education

Diploma - Customer Service

MerritTrack Academy

Diploma - Web Designing & Web Marketing

Zap Digital Design Academy
Bangalore
08.2001 - 07.2002

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Fulinfaws College

Intermediate School -

Kendriya Vidyalaya Hebbal

Skills

Sales & Revenue Management

Passenger & Customer Expierence

Team Leadership

Retail Operations

Inventory Management

Visual Merchandising

Airport Travel Retail Skills

Business Analysis

Technology & Systems

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Accomplishments

  • Retail Category First Position Bangalore International Airport Annual Highflier Competition Q3-2025 recognised for outstanding retail performance & Business results
  • Recognised by the organisation for achieving exceptional Month-on-Month (MoM) and Year-on-Year (YoY) growth
  • Won Nakshatra - Hero Motocorp-Annual Sales Contest in the Year 2023 To 2024 with highest sales & customer service & support

Languages

English

Hindi

Personal Information

  • Hindi
  • English

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hindi
  • English

Timeline

Store Manager -Retail

April Moon Retail Ltd
06.2024 - Current

Showroom Manager -Counter & Network

Brij Bi Wheelers Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - 07.2024

Showroom Manager -Furniture & Decor

RoyalOak Incorporation Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - 03.2022

Business Manager-Fashion & Lifestyle

The Raymond Shop-Raymond Retail Ltd
09.2017 - 10.2018

Store Manager -Fashion & Lifestyle

Nike India Ltd-Kapil Agencies
03.2016 - 08.2017

Store Manager -Retail

Vishal Mega Mart-AirPlazs Retail Ltd
05.2013 - 02.2016

Store Manager -Lifestyle

Reliance Retail Ltd
10.2011 - 04.2013

Store Manager -Life Style & Maternity

Mom & Me-Mahindra Retail Ltd
11.2007 - 09.2011

Store Manager -Apparels

Reid & Taylor -Brand House Retail Ltd
02.2005 - 09.2007

Executive -Business Development

Zapnetgains Pvt Ltd
03.2002 - 12.2004

Diploma - Web Designing & Web Marketing

Zap Digital Design Academy
08.2001 - 07.2002

Diploma - Customer Service

MerritTrack Academy

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Fulinfaws College

Intermediate School -

Kendriya Vidyalaya Hebbal
Varun Sharma