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Mohammed Shaikh

Mohammed Shaikh

Summary

Dynamic Store Manager with a proven track record at Birkenstock, excelling in store operations management and employee training. Achieved a remarkable 19% conversion rate while fostering a high-performance team culture. Bilingual in English and Arabic, adept at optimizing customer experiences and driving sales growth through strategic initiatives.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Birkenstock
05.2022 - Current

*Achieving the targets & goals set by the organization.
*Achieving the KPIs set by the organization.
*Recruiting, training, and supervising store staff
*Planning and implementing marketing strategies to attract customers
*Coordinating daily customer service operations (e.g. sales processes, orders and payments)
*Developing the team to run the operations & preparing them for next level.
*Monitoring and maintaining store inventory to ensure product availability.
*Minimize the ageing stocks.
*Making sure the targets for all the categories are achieved.
*Maintained 19% conversion for the 2nd consecutive year.
*Registered 17% growth with a 27% degrowth in the traffic.
*YOY growth of 16% for the 3rd consecutive year.
*Addressing customer complaints and issues in a timely and effective manner
*Setting and achieving sales and profit targets
*Maintaining outstanding store conditions and visual merchandising standards
*Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
*Preparing detailed reports on buying trends, customer requirements, and profits
*Organizing and conducting regular staff meetings to ensure all team members are aligned with the store’s goals
*Conducting regular training on topics affecting the revenue.

Store Manager

Rain Natural Skincare
04.2020 - 04.2022
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Store Incharge

Al Rasasi Perfumes Dubai
03.2016 - 04.2020
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.

Store Manager

Sportsman Company For General Trading & Contracting W.L.L
09.2012 - 04.2016
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback, and rewarding superior performance.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.

Senior Sales Associate

Pantaloons
01.2010 - 02.2012
  • Monitored sales processes to identify areas in need of improvement and implemented systems to rectify issues.
  • Trained new sales personnel on company policies, customer acquisition strategies and successful sales techniques.
  • Met or exceeded sales objectives on consistent basis to drive company growth.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.

Education

BBA - Marketing

Punjab University
Kuwait City, Kuwait
04-2015

Skills

  • Store operations management
  • Shift scheduling coordination
  • Employee training
  • Budget management
  • Bilingual (English & Arabic) Kuwaiti dialect

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Store Manager

Birkenstock
05.2022 - Current

Store Manager

Rain Natural Skincare
04.2020 - 04.2022

Store Incharge

Al Rasasi Perfumes Dubai
03.2016 - 04.2020

Store Manager

Sportsman Company For General Trading & Contracting W.L.L
09.2012 - 04.2016

Senior Sales Associate

Pantaloons
01.2010 - 02.2012

BBA - Marketing

Punjab University
Mohammed Shaikh