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Key Result Areas: • Handling entire gamut of task entailing visual merchandising planning, budgeting and formulation of strategies for the store.• Managing the day-to-day management of a store in accordance with overall company policy and ensuring that all necessary inventories are available.• Deciding the minimum level and display level of item in all stores & also having the responsibility to implement assortment planning successfully in all stores.• Reviewing category performance & profitability.• Involved in price negotiation, Margin analysis & Gross Marginal Achievement• Ensuring Profitable Performance of the Category and achieving the budgeted Sales & Margin of entire category• Placing products in the agreed assortment, maintenance of stocks at agreed levels of display, • Tracking store level/article wise stocks every day, and take necessary actions for replenishment.• Keeping close contact with local suppliers and ensuring complete service is provided, solving store level issues regarding stocks/service for brands that are serviced through distributors• Maintaining day-to-day data and carrying out analysis for each SKU/Store on sales plan achievement/stock availability /market trends etc.• Driving operational, visual and customer service standards of the store, monitoring and reviewing store performance regularly i.e. in weekly and monthly basis.• Identifying weak areas that to be improved & imparted on time bound training for the co-workers to implement systems & procedures; handling budgeting and Profit & Loss Management also organized and managed special events and promotions within the store.• Accountable for performance and objectives of Store operations, Customer care, Marketing, Logistics, Information technology, Administration, Inventory control and Manpower management.• Addressing various internal issues arising in the premises and resolving them to maintain cohesive working environment.

Key Result Areas: • Implemented all marketing communication activities and strategies such as advertising, copywriting and preparation of promotional collaterals; maintained connections with suppliers to expand business prospects.• Designed all printed materials, press releases, speeches and E-news; handled all social media pages and websites.• Recognized and discussed OOS concerns across all retailers.• Keep track of the store's delivery frequency by region of operation• Ensured that promotional goods and key SKUs of the product are always available• Managed telecom inventory & cash at the head office to distribute stock to the retailers and guarantee constant product availability.• Developed and put into action concepts for marketing initiatives.• Coordinated with suppliers to ensure availability of regular and promotional stock.

Key Projects Handled: • GTC/05/2004 Phase VI for “KAHRAMAA” Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation. Project Value QAR 1.8 Billion• GTC/142J/2006 Phase VIII Cable for “KAHRAMAA” Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation Project value QAR 327.82 Million• GTC/241A/2008 Phase IX for “KAHRAMAA” – Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation. Project value QAR 494.10 Million