Manager Sales

ALMAS ALI

**** ********* ****** *****, *** York *0472 718-***-**** email: *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To secure a full-time, challenging position, utilizing my extensive, hands on work experience, with the opportunity for career advancement.

WORK EXPERIENCE

STOP & SHOP FOOD AND VARIETY DISCOUNT INCORPORATED, NY, NY 5/12 to present

Store Manager

Oversee the management of up to 12 staff members within this retail sales establishment specializing in the sale of health and beauty aids, housewares, food and beverages, etc.

Utilize various resources for the achievement of goals including human resource management, networking, budgeting, information technology, etc.

Interview and hire new prospective employees, delegate various work responsibilities and ensure timely execution of tasks

Coordinate timesheets, prepare payroll and ensure adequate work coverage on a consistent basis

Compile semiannual evaluations, execute terminations and make recommendations based on findings

Reconcile accounts receivable, troubleshoot and resolve financial discrepancies and make daily bank deposits

Interface with vendors and suppliers and oversee the maintenance of store inventory

Supervise the shipment of incoming merchandise ensuring compliance of product standards and timely disbursement to floor displays

Utilize various marketing and promotional strategies, successfully increasing annual revenue by 10%

Create display areas and seasonal themes and utilize swing/promotional areas to increase overall profitability

Assist customers with various inquiries, requests, complaints, order discrepancies, etc.

Display a professional, versatile demeanor in a diverse body of circumstances, effectively contributing to the expedient resolve of company challenges

RITE AID PHARMACY, New York, NY 2/00 to 8/11

Store Manager

Oversaw the management of up to 42 staff members within this retail sales establishment comprised of 10000 square feet, generating up to 10 million dollars annually

Provided overall supervision on a daily basis, developing a collaborative working environment among assistant store managers, shift supervisors, bookkeepers, merchandisers, cashiers, pharmacy staff members, stock personnel etc.

Maximized the use of directives through streamlined operations and innovative practices, effectuating policies and force commands effectively

Developed and implemented operational directives in the training of department managers, assistant managers and store mangers conducive to corporate performance levels

Established meaningful incentives for elevated performance levels, successfully increasing annual revenue by more than 12%

Forecasted annual budget projections, ensuring cost effectiveness and proper allocation of funds

Review profit and loss statements and generate monthly quota reports delineating achievement of sales goals and profitability

Oversaw merchandise flow, flush and fill procedures, receiving, overstock defective merchandise, vendor returns, recovery programs, etc.

Effectuated shrinkage techniques and conducted on site audits

Opened and closed establishment, implemented company policies and ensured the compliance of all OSHA standards and corporate procedures

Attend management seminars and workshops and conduct staff meetings on a weekly basis

Achieved vast success in the increase of store volume and consistently achieve above expectations reviews

Additional responsibilities included those outlined as store manager above

Almas Ali pg. 2

EDUCATION

Madan Mohan College, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Bachelor of Arts

Major: Liberal Arts

Minor: Business Management

AWARDS

Rite Aid Pharmacy

Increased Sales Recognition – 12%

Outstanding Work Performance

Shrinkage Control

MEMBERSHIPS

American Bangladeshi Business Association

Biswanath Foreign Affairs Association – President/Member

SPECIAL SKILLS

Exemplary leadership/managerial/interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting and problem resolution

Collaboration/independence; cultural diversity

Oral and written proficiency; computer friendly

MULTI LINGUAL

English/Hindi/Urdu/ Bengali/Arabic (oral/written)

Spanish (working knowledge)

REFERENCES

Available upon request

I am interested in securing a full time, challenging position within your organization.

I am confident I can be an important asset to your existing team due to the expansive, hands on work experience and diversified knowledge I have acquired throughout the course of my career.

Additionally, my superiors have always recognized my leadership skills and strong interpersonal and organizational abilities, working efficiently with a diverse population of professionals. I have consistently proven my ability to work well in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment, managing multiple assignments simultaneously.

I have attached my resume for your review and look forward to meeting with you personally. Given the opportunity, I will further demonstrate my professionalism, proficiency and innovative directives, contributing to the achievement of your company goals.

Please contact me at your earliest convenience.

Thanking you in advance,

Almas Ali

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