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Gowthami Akula

Eastwood,NSW

Summary

Proficient Store Manager dedicated to hiring top-notch sales associates and maintaining smooth, efficient and highly successful store operations. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity to meet and exceed objectives. Born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success. Enthusiastic management professional with demonstrated success supervising staff and building teams. Proven history of achieving sales goals by monitoring employee performance and coaching staff on effective sales methods. Skilled in solving complicated issues and making proactive operational changes.

Work History

Retail Store Manager

Coles Express
05.2023 - Current
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
  • Completed routine store inventories.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Developed and implemented successful staff incentive programs to motivate employees.
  • Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.

Education

Master of Public Health - Health And Wellness

Central Queensland University
Sydney, NSW
09.2022

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Southern Institute of Medical Sciences {SIMS}
Guntur , Andhra Pradesh
05.2019

Skills

  • Financial Oversight
  • Cash Counting
  • Operational Systems
  • Environmental Impact Management
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Business Growth Initiatives
  • Corrective Actions
  • Develop Policies
  • Budget Administration
  • Support Oversight

Timeline

Retail Store Manager

Coles Express
05.2023 - Current

Master of Public Health - Health And Wellness

Central Queensland University

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Southern Institute of Medical Sciences {SIMS}
Gowthami Akula