Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline
StoreManager

Sanu Santhosh

2/34 Don Croot Street, Auckland,Morningside

Summary

Passionate and results-driven sales master with over 6 years of proven success in the liquor industry. Known for smashing sales targets, leading high-performing teams, and developing new business opportunities. Skilled at combining exceptional customer service with smart sales strategies to deliver record-breaking results, loyal customer networks, and sustainable business growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

BlackBull Liquor GreyLynn
09.2023 - Current
  • Led team in achieving sales targets through effective inventory management and customer engagement strategies.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.

General Store Manager

Ibwis Mart
11.2021 - 07.2023
  • Delivered excellent customer service, ensuring positive shopping experiences and customer satisfaction
  • Met with supplier representatives to maintain strong business relationships and negotiate deals
  • Managed stock orders, inventory control, and regular stocktaking
  • Designed and implemented offers and promotions to increase sales and customer engagement
  • Supported checkout operations and managed online deliveries during peak business hours
  • Prepared staff rosters, assigned duties, and supervised daily operations to maintain efficiency
  • Represented the store in franchise meetings, contributing ideas and feedback to improve performance
  • Implemented business development tactics to drive growth and expand market presence

Store Manager

St Luke’s Liquor Centre
03.2019 - 01.2021
  • Delivered excellent customer service, building strong customer relationships and ensuring satisfaction
  • Met with supplier and brand representatives to negotiate and strengthen partnerships
  • Managed stock orders, inventory control, and ensured accurate stocktaking
  • Set up competitive pricing strategies to maximize sales and profitability
  • Prepared staff rosters, assigned duties, and supervised team performance

Duty Manager/ Asst Store Manager

Merchants Liquor Orewa & Albany
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Customer Services
  • Entering Invoices
  • Stock Order
  • Pricing & Labelling
  • Stock Taking
  • Assigning shifts for staff

Clinical Support Service, Acting Supervisor (Casual)

Waitakere Hospital (WDHB), Henderson
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Carpet Cleaning
  • Hospital Cleaning
  • Orderly Service

(Convention Centre & Bar) F&B (part time)

Alexandra Park Epsom, Auckland
03.2015 - 12.2015
  • Keeping property neat and clean
  • Vacuuming, Carpet cleaning.
  • Cleaning Bar Table

Food & Beverage Attendant (Trainee/ internship)

The Langham Hotel, Auckland
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Table setting
  • Coffee Making
  • Dishwashing & Glass polishing
  • High tea stand setting in charge
  • Serving Food
  • Tea Bag Making

Receptionist (part time)

Club Mahindra Holidays Kerala, India
02.2014 - 11.2014
  • Answering correspondence and phone calls
  • Data Entry
  • Welcoming the Customers to Office
  • Ordering stationery and keeping office supplies in stock
  • Dealing with Electricity, Rent and Telephone Bills
  • Other administration Supports

Trainee

Euro Air Voyages & Tours Pvt. Ltd. Kerala, India
05.2013 - 06.2013
  • Air Ticketing
  • Booking
  • Answering correspondence and phone calls

Education

Duty Manager Certificate -

Auckland Council

Nz Cleaning Certificate Level 3 - undefined

01.2017

Graduate Diploma - Hospitality Management

Auckland Institute of Studies
12.2015

Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ) - undefined

Auckland Institute of Studies
06.2015

Bachelor of Commerce - Travel & Tourism Management

MG University
07.2014

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Customer relations
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Store operations
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team leadership
  • Cash management
  • Inventory management
  • Sales strategies
  • Retail sales techniques

Interests

  • Listening to podcasts for continuous learning and personal growth
  • Trading and exploring financial markets
  • Content creation and Vlogging
  • Spending quality time with kids and family
  • Travelling and experiencing new cultures
  • Script Writer

Timeline

Store Manager

BlackBull Liquor GreyLynn
09.2023 - Current

General Store Manager

Ibwis Mart
11.2021 - 07.2023

Store Manager

St Luke’s Liquor Centre
03.2019 - 01.2021

Duty Manager/ Asst Store Manager

Merchants Liquor Orewa & Albany
03.2018 - 03.2019

Clinical Support Service, Acting Supervisor (Casual)

Waitakere Hospital (WDHB), Henderson
02.2016 - 02.2018

Food & Beverage Attendant (Trainee/ internship)

The Langham Hotel, Auckland
09.2015 - 12.2015

(Convention Centre & Bar) F&B (part time)

Alexandra Park Epsom, Auckland
03.2015 - 12.2015

Receptionist (part time)

Club Mahindra Holidays Kerala, India
02.2014 - 11.2014

Trainee

Euro Air Voyages & Tours Pvt. Ltd. Kerala, India
05.2013 - 06.2013

Nz Cleaning Certificate Level 3 - undefined

Graduate Diploma - Hospitality Management

Auckland Institute of Studies

Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ) - undefined

Auckland Institute of Studies

Bachelor of Commerce - Travel & Tourism Management

MG University

Duty Manager Certificate -

Auckland Council
Sanu Santhosh