Kiran Tarade
Store Manager
Pune
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Reliance Retail, excelling in customer service management and team leadership. Elevated store profitability through strategic inventory management and staff development. Skilled in accurate cash handling and store operations, consistently achieving performance targets.
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
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Store Manager
Reliance Retail
04.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Increased store profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and efficient inventory management strategies.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
Department Manager
Reliance Retail
11.2017 - 03.2023
- Provided ongoing staff development opportunities through training programs, workshops, and regular feedback sessions.
- Coordinated training programs for new employees, significantly reducing learning curve and enhancing productivity.
- Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for growth and areas for improvement.
- Achieve the target continuously
- Handled 30+ staff & Brand staff
- Led a team of professionals to consistently achieve or exceed performance targets.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Hiring candidates to strengthen the department's capabilities.
Commercial Manager
Reliance Retail
09.2012 - 11.2017
- Handle Cash management & inventory
- Daily reconciliation of cards and other payment
- Cash Deposition(total sales) through CMS(cash Management System)
- voucher booking and SAP handling for expenses
- Audits of commercials, process & vouchers as per company policy
- Managing Cashiers to improving overall team performance and recon of cash
- Inventory management through SAP
- Creation of PO (Purchase Order) through SAP
Head Cashier
Future Retail
02.2010 - 09.2012
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Deposits Cash through CMS agency on daily basis
- Reconciliation of Card, sodexo, accor payment
- Assisted in scheduling shifts for cashier team, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Coordinated breaks for fellow cashiers, ensuring continuous coverage during busy periods without compromising productivity.
- Mentored new cashiers, providing comprehensive training that resulted in increased productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Jedhe College
Pune 04.2001 -
Skills
Customer service management
Employee training
Store merchandising
Store operations
Supply ordering
Accurate cash handling
Team building and leadership
Opening and closing procedures
Additional Information
Awarded as Best Department Managers(productivity) in 2019
Awarded Best Store Manager(PAN India) in Sept 2024
Best Store in Laptop Category in June 2020(BTS)
Timeline
Store Manager
Reliance Retail
04.2023 - Current
Department Manager
Reliance Retail
11.2017 - 03.2023
Commercial Manager
Reliance Retail
09.2012 - 11.2017
Head Cashier
Future Retail
02.2010 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Commerce -
Jedhe College
04.2001 -
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