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Vinod Babu is listed as Senior Retail Leader | 20+ Years of Experience | Expert in International Brands & Market Expansion at Haji Gallery, a with 22 employees, based in Bahrain. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Vinod Babu.
Vinod Babu previously worked as Sales Manager at Haji Gallery and Sales Manager at Fulgor Milano - Middle East. Vinod Babu holds Economics, Economics Main from Mahatma Gandhi College, Trivandrum.
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Senior Retail Leader | 20+ Years of Experience | Expert in International Fashion Brands & Market Expansion.As a seasoned Senior Retail Professional with over 20 years of experience in managing international fashion retail brands across the GCC, I have consistently driven business growth and delivered exceptional retail standards. My expertise spans brands from Europe, the UK, New Zealand, and South Korea, managing a portfolio with a turnover exceeding $16M. I excel in leveraging my strong interpersonal and leadership skills to implement turnaround solutions and maximize profits through strategic planning.Key Areas of Expertise:Brand Management: Elevating brand presence and market positioning.Retail Operations Management: Streamlining processes for efficiency.Budgeting / P&L / Cost Control: Full financial oversight and cost management.Multi-Unit Management: Overseeing multiple store operations.Stock / Inventory Management: Ensuring optimal stock levels and turnover.Visual Merchandising: Enhancing product displays to boost sales.Strategic Planning / Sales Initiatives: Crafting and executing growth strategies.Customer Service Initiative: Fostering exceptional customer experiences.New Market / Site Identification: Identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities.Team Development & Leadership: Building and nurturing high-performing teams.Business Development: Expanding business opportunities and market reach.Managing Change & Growth: Leading successful change initiatives.Maximizing Sales & Profit: Driving sales growth and profitability.I am passionate about driving business success through innovative strategies and effective team leadership. Looking forward to connecting with industry professionals and exploring new opportunities in retail management.
Listed skills include Leadership, Customer Experience, Multi Unit Retail Management, Team Building, and 46 others.
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Bahrain
Working with market leaders in Tiles, Sanitary ware, Kitchens and Natural Stones industry like Hansgrohe / AXOR (Germany), Duravit (Germany), Burger Kitchen (Germany), Porcelanosa (Spain) in the Kingdom Of Bahrain.
Capital Area, Bahrain
Successfully increased business volume from $3.1M to $6.9M, achieving a gross profit margin of 60% by Implementing a new automated inventory management system that optimized stock flow, reducing stock outs and overstock situations thus ensuring efficient stock levels to meet customer demand. Completely overhauled the dealer network, which was non functional at the time of joining and recovered $252K out of $371K outstanding.Orchestrated a successful Ramadan promotion by designing attractive offers and targeted marketing campaigns, resulting in 90% terminal stock clearance and maximizing sales opportunities.
Bahrain
Secondment project as Retail Business Consultant at Pure Gold Jewelers, supporting expansion plans in Bahrain.Opened 3 new Diamond/Gold stores within a span of 4 months, overseeing all aspects of store setup including handling contractors, meeting ministry requirements, and managing the import of diamonds/gold.Recruited experienced members from local and international talent pool. Worked with the PRO department to facilitate the opening of new licenses, LMRA registration, visa procedures, and other administrative tasks necessary for operational compliance and business continuity.
Kingdom Of Bahrain
Responsible for brand establishment & expansion in the market by sharp positioning amongst competitors – by efficient buying & merchandising, setting up pricing strategy etc. Focus is to drive sales in order to achieve annual sales and profit targets & KPIs, by high level coaching and influencing skills. Manage stock level in each store and seasonal launch / promotional plans in conjunction with merchandising team. To liaise with different departments to procure permits & approvals from various ministries for operating the stores in a very effective manner. Responsible for setting up OTB for the brands.
Adopting an own business mentality towards driving sales and delivering excellent customer service.Meet and improve upon agreed BusinessFocused upon delivering the Brand / retail standardsDevelopment of own team for (succession) opportunitiesAccountable for controlling stock levels within the store and ensuring stockloss remains within the agreed budget
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Vinod Babu works for Haji Gallery.
Vinod Babu is listed as Senior Retail Leader | 20+ Years of Experience | Expert in International Brands & Market Expansion at Haji Gallery.
Vinod Babu is based in Bahrain while working with Haji Gallery.
Vinod Babu has worked for Haji Gallery, Fulgor Milano - Middle East, Pure Gold Jewellers, Jawad Business Group, and M. H. Alshaya Co..
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Vinod Babu holds Economics, Economics Main from Mahatma Gandhi College, Trivandrum.
Vinod Babu is listed with skills including Leadership, Customer Experience, Multi Unit Retail Management, Team Building, Visual Merchandising, Brand Marketing, Brand Development, and Incentive Programs.
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