Amit Katke Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

United Arab Emirates

Spearheading Retail Store Development & Business Expansion for assigned UAE & GCCregions with accountability for profitability• Developing P&L structures designed to assure achievement of agreed-to volume, market share and profit objectives.• Formulating Strategic Plan with budgets in place for the current term based on dynamic market conditions.• Conducting project feasibility study/ market research for analyzing commercial feasibility of upcoming project /new stores.• Identifying and exploring locations for new stores, market dynamics, increase market share & quarterly update to be given to of ops, CFO & CEO.• Conduct research to identify the new markets and to take calls on the non-viable locations.

• Handling the leasing for all properties across UAE, Bahrain, Oman, and Egypt.• Collated and compiled data by generating reports and reviewing the P&L of the loss- making stores.• Re-negotiating rentals and closing the locations which turn non-viable.• Conducted feasibility analysis for New /Existing Business, Leasing and Presentations detailing business development activities to management.• Identified business opportunities for ensuring consistent and sustainable growth in company revenue and improve bottom line.• Provide trustworthy feedback to the operations and marketing.• Developed and executed business plan using SWOT analysis resulting in achievement of established quotas for operation team.• Documented and compiled monthly and yearly P&L reports to facilitate stakeholders in decision-making along with GMROI / GMROF

Store Handled: - Al Barsha Mall, Mega Mall, Mushriff Mall, Burjuman Mall, IBN Mall, Mankhool store, Mirdiff City Centre Mall.• Leadership, briefings, and performance reviews. Implementation of SOP, inventory management, cash handling & banking, customer service and visual merchandising.• Handled turnover of AED 650+ Million/year out of the complete turnover of AED 2 billion.• Stellar role in development and control of operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies on monthly basis• Worked as Profit Center Head with overall responsibility of P&L to achieve store revenue• Led, guided, and mentored the team; involved in hiring & training department managers.• Lead the Omni Channel Operations through vending machines, OMS (Order Management System) and by converting 7 big box locations as fulfillment centers for the online business.

Store Handled: - Deira City Centre and Times Square Centre Mall• Leadership, briefings, and performance reviews. Implementation of SOP, inventory management, cash handling & banking, customer service and visual merchandising.• Handled turnover of AED 450+ Million/year out of the complete turnover of AED 1.7 billion.• Spearheaded operations encompassing inventory control processes, back-stock restoration, cost control and maintenance of sales floor levels to meet customer needs• Identified and analyzed customers need basis their feedback; maintained current knowledge of consumer preferences• Worked in close coordinated with various vendors for renting gondolas end caps and promotional spaces• Actively involved in organizing of weekly activity & sales forecasting as per target

Store Handled: - Times Square Centre Mall• Maintained close track of the customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions; consistently worked towards refining strategies and achieving the sales goals• Led and managed team of 0 members including Merchandiser & Department Staff• Kept self-updated about the latest products and market trends by attended Retailer & Distributor Product / Sales Training Events• Benchmarked targets and over-achieved sales goals & business objectives by creating a sustainable and cordial environment which inspired staff and promoted target products• Managed daily sales floor operations, including one-on-one and coaching to improve customer loyalty and strengthen brand

Store Handled: - Times Square Centre Mall.• Successfully met or exceeded sales objectives on consistent basis to drive growth• Trained new sales team based on company policies, customer acquisition strategies and successful sales techniques

B.Com Graduated, Accounts And Business Management

Iso Certification, Auditor