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Areta Aufai

Auckland,Mt Wellington

Summary

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

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager (Various Stores)

The Warehouse Group
10.2002 - 10.2023
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.

Skills

  • Talent Recruitment
  • Store Merchandising
  • Operations Management
  • Team Development
  • Employee Training
  • Hourly Shift Management
  • Promotional Planning
  • Supply Ordering
  • Cash Management
  • Retail Inventory Management
  • Partnership Building
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Retail Merchandise Quality Standards

Languages

Samoan
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Store Manager (Various Stores)

The Warehouse Group
10.2002 - 10.2023
Areta Aufai