Head Of Operations
Gamini Homco Pvt Ltd
Total years of experience :15 years, 4 Months
Effectively managed and directed retail showrooms, merchandise, B2B and e-commerce and teams to increase their efficiency and productivity by implementing retail best practices to enhance better service environment for customers.
• Increased LFL overall sales for first three quarters respectively 6%, 18% and 24%.
• Led buying and merchandising efforts, enhanced product assortments, and achieved 12% increase in Gross margin.
• Leveraged e-commerce platforms and digital marketing to expand the customer base and captured online sales.
Brand: William Penn, is South Asia's largest and most definitive place for Luxury lifestyle accessories, fine writing instruments and gifting essentials, and a leader in personalized corporate-gifting. Authorized dealer in International brands like Montblanc, Caran d’Ache, Hugo Boss, Zippo, Sheaffer, Cross, Lamy, Sailor, Fisher Space, Lapis Bard, Pelikan, Parker, Lexon, Moleskine, Jekyll & Hyde, Rubinato and Pennline.
Job Role: Responsible for creation, development and implementation of Sales & Business Development strategy for William Penn Sri Lanka. William Penn is a Multi-Branded retailer to offer fine writing instruments and accessories with world renowned brands. Oversee all disciplines of Sales - Retail Showroom / B2B / Shop In Shop / Online Market Place, Distribution and Operations while effectively managing sales team across locations.
Aviraté is an international fashion brand owned by leading Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer - Timex Garments.
Job Role: Managing the Retail operational services for Avirate Fashions Colombo and Kandy regions. Ensure brand
operational activities meet and integrate with organization objectives. Brand consist with four exclusive boutiques
and six large format stores with a total capacity of 5, 200 sq. ft. and average Net Revenue of Rs.200 Million in
annual sale.
Managed 11 retail locations in Dubai & Northern Emirates, ranging from 1, 400 - 2, 700 sq. ft. with total revenue of AED 22 Million in annual sale. Responsible for maximizing the profitability of the stores through the management and leadership of store managers and over 40 staffs.
Achievements
Best Store of the Year 2012 by Dubai Economic Department - Springfield Safeer Mall Branch
Best Store of the Year 2015 by Dubai Economic Department - Springfield Sahara Centre Branch
Best Service Performance Brand for year 2017 - Springfield for Clothing category
First Division
Grade Point Average: 6.0 Average Grade: A-