Savio D’souza

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Over 15 years of Retail management experience (Etam, Next, Jane Norman, Juicy Couture) brands working in a multicultural and challenging work environment with potential of utilizing my expertise towards product and team development. Actively contributing to expansion of business initiatives relevant to assigned projects, monitoring a highly growing competitive market. A talented individual with a dynamic approach to increasing sales and protecting business profits.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

2020– Current date Asst Merchandiser -Next Brand

Role:

Assist senior merchandiser in everyday product merchandising activities.

Process and monitor invoices and shipments accurately.

Report warehouse and store about stock release, stock return and new arrivals.

Forecast order quantities based on stock level and sales information.

Maintain and monitor stock levels and movements.

Maintain accurate stock, export and shipping related documents.

Generate reports related to sales and profits and new merchandising concepts.

Develop pricing and merchandising strategy to meet sales target.

Manage merchandising calendar to meet deadlines.

Develop merchandising guidelines and reference documents for team members.

Assist in developing merchandising ideas for business growth based on industry trends, market analysis and competitor markets.

Work with sales team to identify new opportunities and improvements.

Identify and resolve merchandising, purchase order and production issues in a timely fashion.

Coordinate with merchandiser to develop seasonal products.

2015 to 2019 Store Manager

Juicy Couture, Avenue Mall, Kuwait.

Majid Al Futtaim Group

Manage, motivate and coordinate with the team to maximize efficiency and achieve store target.

Managing stock levels, monitor sales figure for reporting Operations Manager. Manage stock -take to ensure shrinkage is determined through an accurate inventory count.

Dealing with staff issues, as well as responding to customer complaints, identify and resolve urgent issues.

Organize special promotions, displays and events. Implementing visual merchandising standards/guidelines of the brand.

Implement new initiatives as required by Brand/Operations Management, organizing activities, programs, meetings to ensure successful initiative.

Conduct competitor research and SWOT analysis and Brand feedback reporting on periodic basis.

Conduct in store training on specified topics, continuous coaching of the Team.

2010 to 2014 Store Manager

NEXT – Sharq, Salmiya, Alkout Mall, Kuwait.

Alshaya Co. W.L.L, Kuwait

Maximize business performance, increase sales and reduce cost.

Result focused and customer service orientated

Effective leadership and motivational skills.

Have fashion knowledge and a keen eye for detail and visual presentation.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Ability to work independently and strong decision making skills.

Effective time management and able to prioritize work.

Flexible, adaptable and acceptance of a changing environment.

Persuasive and able to exercise a high degree of influence.

Cultural awareness and sensitivity relating to multi-nationalities.

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2007 to 2010 Asst Store Manager

NEXT – Avenues, Sharq, Marina, Alkout Mall, Kuwait.

Alshaya Co. W.L.L, Kuwait.

2005 to 2007 Head Cashier Marina Mall

Alshaya Co. W.L.L, Kuwait.

2004 to 2005 Asst Head Cashier, Debenhams

Alshaya Co. W.L.L, Kuwait

1998 to 2004 Sales Associate, Debenhams

Alshaya Co. W.L.L, Kuwait

EDUCATION

BA (Economics and Political Science)

Mumbai University.

Computer Skills

MS Office: Excel, Word, Power-point.

Store Operating System: Vendos, Retail Pro, Ares.

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