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Vivek Sharma, Independent Consultant /

Vivek Sharma

Independent Consultant /·QSR & Retail Operations

India

Master's degree, marketing and operations management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 11 months

Independent Consultant /

July 2025 - Present

QSR & Retail Operations

Jaipur, India Hybrid

July 2025 - Present

Provide strategic advisory services to emerging retail and QSR businesses, specializing in operational
turnaround, workflow standardization, and profitability enhancement.
Partner with stakeholders to design scalable business models, optimize supply chain logistics, and
implement robust loss prevention mechanisms.
Conduct comprehensive operational audits and deliver actionable insights to drive margin expansion and
elevate brand consistency across multiple locations.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Consulting

Area Manager

May 2018 - Present

Avenue Supermart limited

Jaipur, India

May 2018 - Present

The role of an Area Manager at DMart is a senior position responsible for the overall operations, performance, and management of multiple stores within an assigned geographic area, typically 4-5 stores. They act as a link between store operations and corporate functions.
Key Responsibilities
Store Operations Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of all assigned stores to ensure smooth functioning, optimal staffing, and adherence to company processes and safety standards.
Inventory and Stock Management: Monitor daily perpetual inventory checks, coordinate with the Distribution Centre (DC) for timely stock delivery, and implement measures for pilferage control and loss prevention.
Financial and Vendor Management: Handle vendor payments, approve expenses up to a specified limit, and coordinate with external vendors and government officials for various store needs and compliance requirements.
Team Leadership and Development: Manage a large team (approx. 150 staff per store) by conducting performance appraisals, recommending promotions/transfers, facilitating training, and fostering employee engagement activities.
Customer Service: Address and resolve customer complaints, queries, and suggestions to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and service.
Compliance and Administration: Ensure all stores adhere to statutory compliance requirements, manage necessary licenses, and coordinate with different functions for accurate and timely stock takes.
Strategic Planning: Monitor store performance, plan for festivals/seasons, and potentially be involved in media planning for stores during different periods.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Management

Area Manager

May 2018 - July 2025

Avenue Supermarts Limited (DMart)

Jaipur, India

May 2018 - July 2025

Directed comprehensive regional store operations, establishing strategic priorities and enforcing rigorous
adherence to corporate compliance standards.
Spearheaded end-to-end inventory management and loss prevention strategies, instituting robust audit
mechanisms to drastically reduce shrinkage.
Catalyzed sales growth and margin expansion by mentoring store leadership on advanced merchandising,
assortment optimization, and superior guest experience.
Championed human capital development, driving recruitment, performance management, and capability
building for regional management teams.
Collaborated seamlessly across supply chain, merchandising, and finance departments to resolve operational
bottlenecks and maximize bottom-line profitability.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Management

Area Manager, Operations

November 2012 - May 2018

,Jubilant Foodworks Ltd

Hyderabad, India

November 2012 - May 2018

Area Manager work is diverse, focusing on store operations, staff management, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. They are responsible for everything that happens during their shift, acting as a leader and ensuring company standards are met.
Key responsibilities include:
Operational Excellence: Overseeing day-to-day store activities, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards are met, and managing equipment maintenance.
Team Leadership: Recruiting, hiring, training, and motivating team members, as well as creating schedules and handling employee concerns.
Customer Experience: Ensuring high levels of customer service, handling customer complaints with a sense of urgency, and ensuring product quality and consistency.
Financial Management: Controlling costs (food, labor, inventory), managing cash handling procedures, analyzing sales performance, and tracking profitability.
Inventory & Stock: Taking inventory, stocking ingredients, managing bulk product deliveries, and ensuring all products are available.
Marketing: Participating in local store marketing activities and implementing suggestive selling techniques to drive sales growth.
Compliance: Ensuring all company policies, procedures, and health/safety regulations (like HACCP) are followed 100% of the time.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Area Manager, Operations

November 2012 - May 2018

Jubilant Foodworks Ltd. (Domino’s Pizza)

Hyderabad, India

November 2012 - May 2018

Led high-volume regional operations across a matrix of outlets, driving daily store performance, strategic
staffing, and uncompromising brand compliance.
Cultivated high-performing, customer-centric teams through structured talent acquisition, comprehensive
coaching, and standardized leadership development.
Engineered impactful process improvements in inventory and operational cost controls, successfully
eliminating waste and bolstering regional profitability.
Partnered strategically with supply chain and quality assurance teams to orchestrate seamless distribution
and sustain rigorous food safety compliance.
Leveraged data-driven insights from store-level KPIs to formulate corrective action plans and inform
executive-level strategic planning.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Management

Team member

January 1997 - April 1998

Domino’s Pizza India Ltd.

Hyderabad, India

January 1997 - April 1998

A Dominos managers work is diverse, focusing on store operations, staff management, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. They are responsible for everything that happens during their shift, acting as a leader and ensuring company standards are met.
Key responsibilities include:
Operational Excellence: Overseeing day-to-day store activities, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards are met, and managing equipment maintenance.
Team Leadership: Recruiting, hiring, training, and motivating team members, as well as creating schedules and handling employee concerns.
Customer Experience: Ensuring high levels of customer service, handling customer complaints with a sense of urgency, and ensuring product quality and consistency.
Financial Management: Controlling costs (food, labor, inventory), managing cash handling procedures, analyzing sales performance, and tracking profitability.
Inventory & Stock: Taking inventory, stocking ingredients, managing bulk product deliveries, and ensuring all products are available.
Marketing: Participating in local store marketing activities and implementing suggestive selling techniques to drive sales growth.
Compliance: Ensuring all company policies, procedures, and health/safety regulations (like HACCP) are followed 100% of the time.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

NIBMT

January 2025

January 2025

Master's degree, marketing and operations management

India

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

Jaipur National University

January 2017

January 2017

Bachelor's degree, BBA

India

Delhi University

January 1995

January 1995

High school or equivalent, Bcom

India

Central Academy Sector

January 1993

January 1993

High school or equivalent, Commerce

India

Central Academy Sector

January 1991

January 1991

High school or equivalent, Business And Commerce

India

Skills

Mass Recruitment
Expert
Mass Recruitment
Expert
Training
Expert
Training
Expert
Operation
Expert
Operation
Expert
Recruitment
Expert
Recruitment
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Hospitality
Expert
Hospitality
Expert
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE STRATEGY CX
Intermediate
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE STRATEGY CX
Intermediate
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
PROFIT AND LOSS P&L MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROFIT AND LOSS P&L MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
VISIONARY
Intermediate
VISIONARY
Intermediate
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Intermediate
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR FMA
Intermediate
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR FMA
Intermediate
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Intermediate
MARKETING
Intermediate
MARKETING
Intermediate
PROFIT CENTER ACCOUNTING
Intermediate
PROFIT CENTER ACCOUNTING
Intermediate
RETAIL EXPERIENCE
Intermediate
RETAIL EXPERIENCE
Intermediate
SALES OPERATIONS
Intermediate
SALES OPERATIONS
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Training
Expert
Training
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Restaurants Management
Expert
Restaurants Management
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
operations
Expert
operations
Expert
Operation
Expert
Operation
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Project Management
Intermediate
Project Management
Intermediate

Languages

English

Intermediate

Hindi

Native Speaker

Punjabi

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Operations leadership Development program
Jubilant foodwork ltd
Jan 2025