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Vinu Nagarajan

Vinu Nagarajan

Karur

Summary

Dedicated and customer-focused retail manager with a keen eye for detail. Committed to delivering exceptional service and increasing sales. Skilled in inventory management and visual merchandising, consistently exceeding sales forecasts and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Store Manager

Royaloak
04.2022 - Current
  • Successfully managed a 16,000 sqft international furniture store, maintaining cleanliness and ensuring optimal product displays to elevate the customer shopping experience.
  • Conducted daily sales team meetings to analyze previous day's sales, set daily goals, follow up on customer inquiries, and stay abreast of new product arrivals, ensuring alignment with daily objectives.
  • Efficiently coordinated critical deliveries to customers and handled customer service calls, enhancing satisfaction and fostering trust.
  • Orchestrated strategic procurement and display order management to optimize inventory levels, minimize overstocking, and enhance cash flow in the business.
  • Implemented ATL/BTL marketing strategies within allocated budget constraints, driving effective promotion and engagement initiatives.
  • Generated leads through targeted field marketing campaigns, focusing on new house construction, schools, engineers, and architects.
  • Analyzed sales and customer trends to optimize revenue and minimize expenses, ensuring efficient store operations.
  • Conducted frequent sales role-play sessions to enhance team performance and product knowledge, driving sales conversion rates.
  • Recruited staff with incentive-driven motivation, resulting in a 20% sales increase by clearing discontinued models and introducing new arrivals, optimizing sales per square foot and maximizing retail space efficiency.


ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Best Store Manager of the Year in TN Region For Best Operations KPI- 2022-2023
  • Best Store Manager of the Month - April 2022 100% (34Lakhs Achieved / 30 Lakhs TGT) in 15 days.
  • Achieved Ever Highest Secondary sales of 68 lakhs.
  • Achieved Ever Highest Invoice of 80 lakhs in December 2022.
  • Highest Single day Sales Order value of 11 lakhs.
  • Organized and led a Technical Seminar in collaboration with two Civil Engineers Associations, engaging over 200 architects and engineers, which led to a notable 30% sales surge within a month.

Retail Store Manager

ROYALOAK
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.

Furniture Sales Consultant

ROYALOAK
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Successfully communicate product features and benefits to meet the needs of potential customers.
  • Excel in negotiating terms and closing deals effectively.
  • Implemented effective strategies for lead generation and expanding the customer base.
  • Provide exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
  • Updated customers on scheduled deliveries of furniture to homes.


Accomplishment


  • Consistently exceeded sales targets by over 100% for six consecutive months.
  • TN Region Topper for achieving sales of 23 lakhs against a target of 15 lakhs.
  • Made an individual sales contribution of 1.10 cr to store revenue in 9 months

Recreation Associate

Kochi Marriott Hotel
01.2019 - 03.2021
  • Create and customize fitness programs tailored to the needs and goals of hotel guests, ensuring variety and effectiveness in workouts
  • Provide one-on-one training sessions to hotel guests, offering personalized guidance and support to help them achieve their fitness objectives.
  • Provide exceptional customer service by assisting guests with equipment setup, answering questions, and offering guidance on fitness-related inquiries
  • Proficient in overseeing spa opening and closing procedures, billing, and strong focus on managing phone communications and facilitating spa reservations.


*Accomplishment*


Certification of Appreciation for Best employee of the month.

Education

ME - Computer Science & Engineering

M Kumaraswamy College of Engineering
Karur
03.2024

BE - Computer Science & Engineering

VSB College of Engineering
Karur, India
03.2008

Skills

  • Retail Employee Training
  • Promotional planning
  • Retail Operations
  • Goal Setting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Cost Control
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff recruitment
  • Strong multi-tasking
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Retail Store Manager

Royaloak
04.2022 - Current

Retail Store Manager

ROYALOAK
02.2021 - 03.2022

Furniture Sales Consultant

ROYALOAK
11.2020 - 08.2021

Recreation Associate

Kochi Marriott Hotel
01.2019 - 03.2021

ME - Computer Science & Engineering

M Kumaraswamy College of Engineering

BE - Computer Science & Engineering

VSB College of Engineering
Vinu Nagarajan