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Arjun Bhusal

Arjun Bhusal

abudhabi

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in retail operations management and business development strategies. Demonstrates strong team leadership and building skills, driving sales and marketing initiatives to enhance business growth. Proficient in inventory control, competitive analysis, and new store establishment, with a keen eye for visual merchandising techniques. Committed to leveraging these competencies to achieve organisational success and expand market presence.

Experienced Store Manager with keen focus on driving sales and customer satisfaction. Transformed underperforming stores into top revenue generators by implementing innovative merchandising strategies and fostering team collaboration. Known for improving stock turnover and reducing operational costs through streamlined processes and staff training.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Store Manager

LC Waikiki U.A.E. (Apparel Group)
Abudhabi
11.2023 - 01.2026
  • Spearheading store sales to achieve the budgeted numbers; assessed business potential, devised & executed strategies and plans to meet weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual sales goals
  • Leading operations of a large format store with a team of 18 members
  • Organising competitor analysis by studying market trends & competitors’ activities. Providing feedback to marketing & merchandising teams to help formulate the further strategy.
  • Ensuring controlling budget and operational costs of store
  • Preparing schedules to ensure full coverage of the floor & maintained good grooming standards of the staffs.
  • Managing performance by coaching, counselling, training & developing the team, motivated & conducted appraisals of the team and Trained members for the next level
  • Assuring that the team members are trained on product knowledge, retail standards, customer service & personal grooming
  • Ensuring merchandising as per the planogram.
  • Reviewing stock status, ensuring timely replenishment & Carrying out the analysis on slow moving, fast moving and non-moving items
  • Administering inventory process and ensured damaged & defective goods were processed on time
  • Minimizing shrinkage and damages as per the company norms
  • Ensuring excellent & quality customer service, prompt redressal of grievances, and consistent follow-up through, timely deliveries
  • Ensuring the store looks visually appealing. Implemented all merchandising as per the brand’s V.M. guidelines
  • Co-ordinating with the back office, suppliers, logistics, marketing & merchandising team for new launches.
  • Maintaining ambience of store as per company standards
  • Implementing & adhering to retail standards & SOPs
  • Managing the cash team as per the SOPs & droving sales of gift vouchers & other initiatives of company from cash counters

Store Manager

R&B U.A.E. (Apparel Group)
Sharjah
06.2021 - 09.2023
  • Conducted performance appraisals for staff members, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Developed a team-oriented environment by implementing effective leadership strategies.
  • Collaborated with upper management in strategic planning, contributing valuable insights from ground level operations.
  • Coached underperforming employees improving their job performance significantly.

Store Head

Babyshop U.A.E (Landmark group)
Dubai
04.2018 - 09.2021

Led a 17,000 square foot store with four distinct departments.

Reviewed stock levels and processed replacement and stock requisitions.

  • Collaborated with upper management in strategic planning, contributing valuable insights from ground level operations.

Asst.Store Manager

Babyshop
Dubai
07.2016 - 03.2018

Completed all administrative tasks and standard operating procedures for large 24,000 SQF store.

  • Ensured timely stocking of products on shelves to maintain a well-stocked shop floor.
  • Resolved customer complaints efficiently, ensured customer satisfaction.
  • Handled employee concerns discreetly; fostered healthy working environment.
  • Delegated tasks to staff to meet daily service requirements.
  • Monitored stock levels and ordered popular items to meet customer demand.

Department Head

Babyshop
Dubai
07.2014 - 06.2016

Team Member

Babyshop
Abu Dhabi
03.2012 - 06.2014

Education

Bachelor degree - Education faculty

Tribhuvan university
Nepal

Skills

  • Retail operations management
  • Business development strategies
  • Team leadership and building
  • Sales and marketing expertise
  • Inventory control
  • Competitive analysis
  • New store establishment
  • Visual merchandising techniques

Languages Known

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Nepali
Fluent
Basic Arabic
Intermediate

Accomplishments

  • Promoted from Team member to Store Head Position
  • Maintained NO.1 position in impulse purchase in UAE territory
  • Awarded for achieving an average score of 98% in Mystery Shopping, highest in UAE territory
  • Controlled the shrinkage & managed to keep it below the pre-set target of 0.30%
  • Secured high scores in all retail audits –Internal & BOE.
  • Attained an Award from: Product champion of Babyshop
  • Entrusted with the responsibility of product knowledge trainer for Dubai area stores team.

Trainings Attended

  • Lead Fundamentals for Store Managers in Babyshop
  • SLP (store Leadership programme) in Babyshop
  • ORPOS (used for cash till & billing) & SIM (used for inventory management) in Babyshop
  • First Aid & Fire Safety training in Babyshop

Personal Details

  • Date of Birth: 08th Jan 1991
  • Nationality: Nepal
  • Passport Details: 12046779 (Valid till 04th Jan 2031)
  • Visa Details: Employment Visa
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Present Address: Flat No. 55, Al Shattaf Building, Sharjah (U.A.E.)
  • Permanent Address: Madhulia,5,Rupendhi Butwal Nepal

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Store Manager

LC Waikiki U.A.E. (Apparel Group)
11.2023 - 01.2026

Store Manager

R&B U.A.E. (Apparel Group)
06.2021 - 09.2023

Store Head

Babyshop U.A.E (Landmark group)
04.2018 - 09.2021

Asst.Store Manager

Babyshop
07.2016 - 03.2018

Department Head

Babyshop
07.2014 - 06.2016

Team Member

Babyshop
03.2012 - 06.2014

Bachelor degree - Education faculty

Tribhuvan university
Arjun Bhusal