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ATTIQ AHMED

ATTIQ AHMED

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Offering strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills honed through various roles. Knowledgeable about streamlining processes, improving team performance, and managing projects under tight deadlines. Ready to use and develop problem-solving, strategic planning, and team management skills in listed below experience role.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Hypermarket Operation Head / Business Development

NRB Group- MM Hypermarket & E-commerce (Discount Bazaar)
SHARJAH, UAE - QATAR
2024.01 - Current
  • Managed full P&L; for hypermarket AED 1.8 M to 2.5 M (4.5– 6 Cr monthly turnover)
  • Oversaw store size of approx. 12,500–13,000 sq ft
  • Led cross-functional teams across FMCG, Fresh, and Non-food departments
  • Category Contribution:
  • - FMCG: 40–50% of total revenue
  • - Fresh/Frozen (Fruits, Vegetables, Meat): 20–25%
  • - Non-Food (Household, Electronics, etc.): 25–30%
  • Implemented Promotions/ Rentals with adding increasing footfall by 15%+
  • Handled vendors/ suppliers negotiations improving margins and supply efficiency
  • Supported expansion, store setup, and business growth initiatives
  • Developed supplier partnerships for improved supply chain management.
  • Improved customer retention rate from 65% to 85% by identifying and addressing concern team for shortfalls.
  • Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
  • Elevated daily floor operations to consistently meet monthly KPIs and SLAs.

Retail Area Manager- Hypermarket

GMAX HYPERMARKET (Al Suwayed Group of Companies)
DOHA, QATAR
2018.10 - 2023.12

Assist in maintaining effective stock management by coordinating stock value control, out-of-stock orders, and merchandise deliveries with team members.

Encourage team proactivity and support strategies aimed at achieving area store targets each month, quarter, and year.

Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and productivity by monitoring aging stock and shrinkage at regular intervals.

  • Monitored key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement across all stores.
  • Oversee & Manage all area market rental agreements and ensure timely renewals with all suppliers and vendors.
  • Attending conferences and industry events & Training business development staff on a regular interval.
  • Carried out regular audits, ensured strict adherence to health and safety guidelines across all stores.
  • Prepared detailed market analysis reports for informed decision making by senior management.
  • Maintaining the SOP standard to ensure smooth operation among all the new and existing staff.
  • Ensure and Handle daily hypermarket checklist and weekly reports including sales, customer service, stock status, handling slow-moving & fast-moving item list and proper merchandising list among the respective each outlet concern team.
  • Maximised profitability through meticulous cost control measures.
  • Developed promotional plans for increased sales during festive periods.
  • Built strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders for seamless business operations.
  • Performed various store operations including opening and closing procedures, product display management and budget control.

Hypermarket Floor Supervisor

Union Co-operative Society
DUBAI, UAE
2008.12 - 2011.11
  • Assisted in recruitment processes to build a reliable and competent workforce.
  • Collaborated with management on strategic planning for seasonal sales events.
  • Ensured cleanliness, resulting in an improved health and safety record.
  • Executed promotional strategies at store level, improving product visibility.
  • Handled customer complaints, leading to higher satisfaction levels.
  • Monitored floor activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Ensuring all the price tag should be displayed on respective shelfs gondolas & pallets.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, maximizing employee skill utilization.
  • Handling & submitting the daily/ weekly/ monthly reports to head office.

Business Development Manager

GCT PERFUMES
Bangalore , Karnataka, INDIA
2015.01 - 2018.08
  • Researching, planning, and implementing new target market initiatives
  • Contacted and converted potential customers via telephone, email and in-person enquiries.
  • Developing quotes and proposals for prospective clients
  • Support team in implementing sales tactics and in achieving growth objectives and sales targets.
  • Handling & submitting the weekly & monthly reports to country head manager.
  • Managed key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Generated leads to bring in new client revenue and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Supported front-line sales teams with well-coordinated administrative operations.

Education

B.COM - Business Administration & Management

University of Bangalore
Karnataka, India
1997.06 - 1999.05

Honor's Diploma - Software Technology & System Management

NIIT
BANGALORE, INDIA
1997.11 - 1998.12

Skills

  • New Hypermarket Expansion & Setup
  • P&L; Management
  • Inventory & Shrinkage Control
  • Team Leadership (100 staff)
  • Category Management (FMCG/Fresh-Frozen/Non-Food)
  • Vendor Negotiation & Contracts
  • Forecasting & Market Analysis
  • Recruitment and hiring capabilities
  • Develop Sales Strategies
  • Loss prevention strategies
  • Floor Planogram (POG)
  • Handling KPI's & SLA's

Accomplishments

  • Best Performance & Dedication of the Year 2019, from Al Suwayed Group of Co. Qatar.
  • Best Performance & Dedication of the Year 2020, from Al Suwayed Group of Co. Qatar.
  • Outstanding Performance of the Year 2021, from Al Suwayed Group of Co. Qatar.
  • Certificate been Awarded For Retail Selling Skills conducted by Sofitel Group, Represented By Rasasi Perfume Industry in Year 2002 at Deira City Centre, Dubai.
  • Certificate been awarded for Service Excellence Energizer Skills conducted by Sofitel Group, Represented by Rasasi Perfume Industry in Year 2002 at Deira City Centre, Dubai.
  • Certificate been awarded for Basic Food Hygiene training conducted by Al Safa Consultancy & Feasibility, Represented by Union Cooperative Society-Hypermarket, in Year 2010 at Dubai.

Contact

  • Phone: +97156- 7938826
  • Email: attiq.ahmed077@gmail.com
  • Present Location: Dubai, UAE
  • Working Location: Bangalore (Preferred)

Languages

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Kannada
Intermediate
Arabic
Advanced

Affiliations

  • Reading, Music, Pool-Billiards, Travelling

Timeline

Hypermarket Operation Head / Business Development

NRB Group- MM Hypermarket & E-commerce (Discount Bazaar)
2024.01 - Current

Retail Area Manager- Hypermarket

GMAX HYPERMARKET (Al Suwayed Group of Companies)
2018.10 - 2023.12

Business Development Manager

GCT PERFUMES
2015.01 - 2018.08

Hypermarket Floor Supervisor

Union Co-operative Society
2008.12 - 2011.11

Honor's Diploma - Software Technology & System Management

NIIT
1997.11 - 1998.12

B.COM - Business Administration & Management

University of Bangalore
1997.06 - 1999.05
ATTIQ AHMED