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Nagaraju Reddyraju

Retail Manager | Beauty, Fashion & Home Category Expertise ( Right to work in UK)
About

Passionate Retail Leader šŸ›ļø | 14+ Years' Retail Operations Experience | Drive Results & Excellence šŸš€ | Skilled in Store Management, Team Leadership, and Sales Growth šŸ“ˆ | Excel in Inventory Management & Market Analysis šŸ“Š | Creating Large data Dashboards using Power Pivot | Board Presentation Pro šŸ“¢ | Ready to Elevate Retail Experiences 🌟 | Let's Connect for Opportunities šŸ¤

Previous Brands
Co-op
Apparel Group
Landmark Group
Arvind Limited
Mahindra Retail Pvt.Ltd
Shoppers Stop
Marks & Spencer
Work Experience
Team Manager
Sep ā€˜24 - Apr ā€˜26
Marks & Spencer

Retail Manager - Store Operations & E-commerce
Sep ā€˜23 - May ā€˜24
Co-op

ā— Led a team of 25 employees, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. ā— Conducted regular team meetings, provided training, and addressed performance issues. ā— Resolved customer complaints promptly, ensuring a positive shopping experience. ā— Demonstrated expertise in efficiently managing online orders through platforms such as Coop Online, Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat. ā— Implemented effective picking strategies to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of customer orders, contributing to a 25% reduction in order processing time. ā— Tracked and analysed key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess store performance. ā— Implemented initiatives to boost KPIs, including average transaction value and conversion rates. ā— Ensured store compliance with safety, legal, and operational standards. ā— Managed and optimized the store's commercial performance, surpassing set targets. ā— Spearheaded recruitment efforts and oversaw HR processes. ā— Successfully implemented a loyalty program, resulting in an 20% increase in customer retention. ā— Every Wednesday updates with new promotional displays for fresh ambient products, beer, wine, and ciders ā— Efficiently coordinating holiday hours for all team members, ensuring seamless operations without disruptions ā— Leading and overseeing Costa Coffee and in-store bakery operations.

Business Manager - UAE Sales & Operations ( Beauty, Fashion, Footwear and F&B)
Mar ā€˜23 - Sep ā€˜23
Apparel Group

ā— Led sales and operations for 50+ brands across 450 stores, achieving a substantial turnover of 2.36 Billion Dhs ā— Pioneered the implementation and management of the Business Manager profile, streamlining mall operations for increased efficiency. ā— Provided detailed operational guidance to 450 stores, ensuring steadfast adherence to company policies and standards. ā— Collaborated seamlessly with Regional Business Managers to spearhead growth initiatives and optimize the overall store performance. ā— Played a crucial role in budgeting, forecasting, and conducting audits, ensuring strict store compliance. ā— Led successful initiatives for brand expansion, identifying and entering new markets or launching new products and services. ā— Developed and executed comprehensive expansion plans, considering market trends, competition, and consumer preferences. ā— Ensuring timely fulfillment of 6street.com orders from various malls to the warehouse. ā— Effectively managing and coordinating with 50+ brands for timely implementation of offers and new product launches. ā— Achieved consistent month-on-month results through strategic planning and execution of weekly focuses. ā— Implemented effective reporting practices, presenting key financial metrics transparently to the VP & CFO. ā— Played a pivotal role in budgeting and forecasting processes, contributing to the achievement of financial goals. ā— Conducted audits on On-Shelf Availability (OSA) results, ensuring store compliance with standards, and performed surprise audits on inventory accuracy in collaboration with the inventory controller.

Retail Operations - Lifestyle UAE - OMAN - BAH (Beauty, Fashion, Footwear & Home)
Nov ā€˜21 - Mar ā€˜23
Landmark Group

ā— Spearheaded retail operations for 53 stores across UAE, Oman, and Bahrain, ensuring seamless day-to-day functioning. ā— Led the Glitz Project as Category Head, successfully initiating and expanding it to 101 stores with a turnover of AED 36 Mil from cosmetics brands. ā— Managed P&L for 40 stores, guiding Area Managers to optimize performance and address challenges in loss-making stores. ā— Collaborated closely with Area Managers to drive growth in standalone stores, achieving positive results. ā— Delivered consistent month-on-month results through strategic planning, weekly focuses, and active involvement in budgeting and forecasting. ā— Conducted audits on On-Shelf Availability (OSA) results, maintaining store compliance with company standards. ā— Implemented RFID pilot run in Dubai Hills Mall, conducted surprise audits on inventory accuracy, and worked with Inventory Controller on stock management. ā— Analyzed sales figures, conducted performance audits for the top 15 Store Managers, and implemented daily floor walks and focus initiatives. ā— Created dashboards for events, daily sales, and weekly sales, providing valuable insights for decision-making. ā— Collaborated closely with the CEO and COO to prepare and deliver impactful board meeting presentations, providing strategic insights and key information for informed decision-making by the executive leadership team. ā— Collaborating with buyers and planners on new stock arrivals and VM guidelines alongside the VM team.

Retail Store Manager - Lifestyle UAE
Oct ā€˜18 - Nov ā€˜21
Landmark Group

Mall of the Emirates Flagship Store, Burjuman Centrepoint Store.

Asst Store Manager- Lifestyle UAE
Apr ā€˜15 - Oct ā€˜18
Landmark Group

Alghurair Center, Fujairah Dana Plaza, Sahara Center, Burjuman Centrepoint

Store Manager
Oct ā€˜14 - Mar ā€˜15
Arvind Limited

Floor Manager
Oct ā€˜11 - Oct ā€˜14
Mahindra Retail Pvt.Ltd

CCA Mother care & Elc
Jan ā€˜09 - Dec ā€˜11
Shoppers Stop

Languages
English - Native
Hindi - Native
Telugu - Native
Education & Training
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
ā€˜12 - ā€˜14
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
New Science College (Osmania University)
ā€˜06 - ā€˜11
B.com
Zpss Venkatapur
ā€˜94 - ā€˜04
SSC
135 Varley Road, London, UK