AKHIL R
KOLLAM,India
Summary
Results-driven MBA graduate with 2 years in retail sales and management. Expertise in managing operations, leading teams, and implementing strategies to enhance customer experience and drive revenue growth. Strong analytical skills support market trend analysis and process optimisation. Committed to continuous improvement and open to collaboration with professionals to explore challenging opportunities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant manager (RETAIL & ECOMMERCE)
LULU GROUP INTERNATIONAL
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA
2024.05 - 2026.07
- Managing store operations of B LEVEL hypermarket
- achieved daily sales of 6 lacs through targeted promotional efforts and team engagement
- leading a staff team of 35 members
- scrutinizing the displays,merchadising , floor clearing
- managing the inventory control by shop rotation
- developed display strategies that increased customer footfall and enhanced shopping experience
- Processed store openings and closings to keep daily routines accurate.
- Managed product displays to maintain clear, consistent customer shopping routes.
- Controlled budgets by tracking spend against set store targets each shift.
- Coached team members with regular feedback to lift performance steadily.
- Supported continuous improvement culture through short coaching conversations with staff.
- Monitored stock levels and submitted supply requests promptly for replenishment.
- directed stock control procedures that optimised inventory levels and increased sales potential
- Built stronger product knowledge across teams to drive higher store sales.
- Delivered promotions and events according to company standards.
- Created eye-catching storefronts and interiors using visual merchandising standards.
- Analysed sales figures to spot improvement areas and apply remedial action.
- Managed inventory within minimum and maximum levels to protect finances.
- Replenished merchandise by reviewing stock and actioning timely orders.
- Coordinated stock control routines to keep shelves available for customers.
- Oversaw store operations across online aggregators including Hunger Station and QuickCommerce.
- Resolved customer issues at front end to improve shopping experience.
Marketing executive
VARUN BEVERAGES PVT LTD(PEPSICO)
SOUTH KERALA, INDIA
2023.01 - 2024.03
- Devised creative content for advertising purposes, increasing consumer engagement.
- Executed engaging promotional events that successfully attracted target audiences and potential customers.
- Utilised data analytics tools to monitor campaign performance and make necessary adjustments for maximising effectiveness.
- Implemented efficient CRM systems to streamline customer interactions and communications.
- Identified potential market opportunities through extensive market research and analysis.
- leading marketing activities in south kerala as providing signages, flexes of branding of different skus of pepsico items in shops
- in-house branding
- conducted marketing campaigns in sabarimala season , attukal pongala.
Sales executive
ABAD FOODS
KOLLAM & PATHNAMTHITTA, INDIA
2021.02 - 2023.01
- Navigated challenging negotiations, achieving successful deal closure without compromising on profitability.
- Increased customer engagement by delivering high-quality product demonstrations.
- Managed key client accounts meticulously, ensuring consistent delivery of service excellence leading to nurturing long-term partnerships.
- Maintained an extensive knowledge of all products offered, assisting in informative customer interaction.
- managing two districts as sales executive for frozen category in supermarkets,hypermarkets, cold storages
- merchandisng and providng adequate display of skus in freezers
- expiry checking and stock control measures.
- sales generation and opening new prospects as supermarkets,hypermarkets .
- collecting payments etc.
Education
MBA - FINANCE & MARKETING
TKM INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
KOLLAM 2018.01 - 2020.03
BCOM - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
KOLLAM 2014.01 - 2017.03
PLUS TWO - COMMERCE
TRINITY LYCEUM
2012.01 - 2014.03
Skills
- Marketing strategies
- Merchandise optimisation
- Inventory management
- Retail sales analysis
- new store setup
- SAP ERP
- Analytical skills
- customer relationship management
- customer retention
- Supplier collaboration
- Team leadership
- leadership
Languages
English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
HINDI
Upper intermediate
ARABIC
Intermediate
Accomplishments
RECEIVED FIRST PRIZE IN FINANCE GAME CONDUCTED BY NIT CALICUT
Certification
MS OFFICE
Timeline
Assistant manager (RETAIL & ECOMMERCE)
LULU GROUP INTERNATIONAL
2024.05 - 2026.07
Marketing executive
VARUN BEVERAGES PVT LTD(PEPSICO)
2023.01 - 2024.03
Sales executive
ABAD FOODS
2021.02 - 2023.01
MBA - FINANCE & MARKETING
TKM INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
2018.01 - 2020.03
BCOM - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
2014.01 - 2017.03
PLUS TWO - COMMERCE
TRINITY LYCEUM
2012.01 - 2014.03