Chris Melonas Email & Phone Number

Cape Town, Wc, Za

South Africa

- Mangage a group of stores through owners/managers by providing support and guidance to ensure all goals/objectives set for the region are met- Ensure all operations are carried out in an appropriate and cost-effective way- Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices- Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee efficiency- Help the organization’s processes to remain legally and compliant- Formulate strategic and operational objectives- Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability- Manage budgets and forecasts- Perform quality controls and monitor production KPI’s- Monitor and ensure the consistant implementation of company policy- Manage risk in the region- Grow market share within the region- Regular branch inspections- Ensure service excellance- Identify gaps and propose business opportunities (e.g. new stores) within the region- Identify possible revamps of old stores- Ensure successful opening of new stores- Identify gaps and propose relevant product ranges for the relevant store profiles- Ensure effective security implementation

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

- Conduct regular Aspirata Audits (Food Safety & OHS)- Ensure the store is functional and presentable- Organizing, planning and implementing strategy- Coordinating retail store operations- Ensuring store schedules and objectives are met by employees- Plan and implementing strategies to attract customers- Manage Management Payroll - Coordinate daily customer service operations (e.g. sales processes, orders and payment requests)- Track the progress of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual objectives (Management accounts). - Monitor and maintain store inventory- Evaluate employee performance and identify hiring and training needs- Monitor retail operating costs, budgets and resources- Communicate with clients and evaluate their needs- Analyse consumer behaviour and adjust product positioning- Handle complaints from customers- Create reports, analyse and interpret retail data, like revenues, expenses and competition- Make sure all employees adhere to company’s policies and guidelines- Act as our store’s representative and set an example for our staff

Pick 'N Pay Corporate

Responsibilities- Completing panel assessments conducted by category specialists;- Completing the On-the-Job Guide (Blue File Training Program);- Leading with store openings/closings, revamps, stock takes and promotions;- Leading in the ordering of stock for various departments;- Product positioning and shelving;- General Departmental Administration (shifting, temperature records, hygiene standards, etc.);- Dealing with suppliers and merchandisers;- Managing staff on various levels of production;- Keeping up to date on store and regional figures, as well as regional and nationaladvertisements;- Problem solving on all store aspects, including staff, administration, floor and service areas

South Africa

Diploma Of Education, Retail Management, Passed With Distinction

Certificate, Occupational Health & Safety

Post Graduate In Marketing And Advertising Communications Management, Marketing And Advertising Communication Management

Activities and Societies: Live industry projects (* 1st in class/** Top 3 in class) - Absolut Vodka (RGBC): Loyalty campaign.

B. Agric, Cellar Management

Subjects up to 3rd year level: Cellar Management; Viticulture; Agricultural Engineering; Agricultural Management; Natural Resource.

Matric Certificate, English Language And Literature Hg, Afrikaans Hg, Math Sg, Biology Hg, Typing Sg, Business Economics

Activities and Societies: Played Hockey Premier League