Aakash Parikh
Queenstown,Jacks Point
Summary
Experienced and self-motivated Manager bringing forth valuable industry experience and a passion for management. Results oriented with a proven track record of working collaboratively with team members to achieve goals. Experienced in both retail and outdoor settings, and adept at effectively managing all operations. After working for 5 years in retail with more than 4 years of managing experience. With an outstanding and updated knowledge base of the progress and innovation in the field of recreational outdoor activities. High-energy Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Calvin Klein
05.2023 - Current
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Assessed local market trends to make informed decisions regarding product assortment adjustments or pricing changes based on consumer demand patterns.
- Managed financial aspects of store operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and accurate record-keeping to maintain fiscal responsibility.
Store Manager
The North Face
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Served as a successful leader, promoting and achieving store success with keeping KPI target in mind
- Encouraged employees to do their best, and increased store productivity immensely
- Handling trade shows in local outdoor events
- Identified and maximized sales opportunities, and increased customer retention rates
- Successfully handled visual merchandising, and worked to promote company vision
- Led recruitment efforts and training of new employees
- Handling weekly and monthly performance report.
- Organized special events such as seasonal sales promotions to drive foot traffic into the store and increase sales opportunities.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Grounds crew and parachute packing
Nzone skydive
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Front line sales and photography sales handling
- Harnessing customer and safety briefing
- Parachute packing
- Jet aircraft refilling and flight following.
Photography/sales
Skyline
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Photography and sales management
- Customer service and industry software management
- Lift operation.
Education
Outdoor Photography workshop -
Southern photography adventure
04.2021
Adventure tourism management -
Queenstown Resort collage
07.2019
Electronics and communication Engineering -
Charusat University
10.2016
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- General Management
- Problem Solving Skills
- Business Development Strategies
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Multitasking Skills
- Organizational Structuring
- Operations Management
- Team Building and Leadership
- Payroll Management
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Panjabi; Punjabi
Marathi
References
- Clare Saville, The North Face, clare.saville@truealliance.co.nz, 034429446
- Kirsty Dugdale, Queenstown resort collage, kirsty.raubenheimer@qrc.ac.nz, 0221841011
Hobbies and Interests
- Snowboarding
- Hiking and Alpine climbing
- Badminton
- Adventure Photography
- Astrophotography
Timeline
Store Manager
Calvin Klein
05.2023 - Current
Store Manager
The North Face
02.2020 - 04.2023
Grounds crew and parachute packing
Nzone skydive
05.2018 - 11.2018
Photography/sales
Skyline
11.2017 - 03.2018
Outdoor Photography workshop -
Southern photography adventure
Adventure tourism management -
Queenstown Resort collage
Electronics and communication Engineering -
Charusat University
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