Cluster Manager-Hyderabad

kushals.com; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kushal's in Hyderabad seeks an experienced Cluster Manager to oversee operations of multiple fashion retail stores in Hyderabad and nearby regions. You will set store targets, supervise store managers, and drive regional performance.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, KPI-driven performance, and collaboration with marketing and operations. Willingness to travel up to 75% is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as area manager, store manager, assistant manager or similar managerial role (5–6 stores) in fashion retail, at least 2 years (overall 6+ years).
• Knowledge of retail performance evaluation metrics and KPIs.
• Experience with ERP software.
• Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and proven track record of meeting sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating existing operations and developing strategies to increase standards.
• Monitor SOP adherence and implement new SOPs to optimize efficiency.
• Communicate and regularly achieve sales targets for store managers across the region.
• Train and motivate store managers and staff in effective sales techniques and supervision.
• Evaluate performance by store and employee, and propose improvements.
• Report to senior executives on progress and issues.
• Assist upper management in expansion or acquisition decisions.
• Travel to stores to conduct duties on-site and report progress.

Skills

Store management

ERP software

Sales targets

Leadership

Analytics

Education

BSc/BA in business administration, retail management or similar field

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and driven Cluster Manager to oversee the operations of a number of stores in Hyderabad (and more which are going to open in and around the region soon). You will assume responsibility for the overall success of the stores by setting employee-level targets, supervising store managers, and ensuring success in every measure.

Our average store size is 1200 sqft with one of our largest ones in Jubilee Hills which is 3000 sqft.

We consider ourselves pioneers in the fashion jewellery industry for our excellent customer service and loyal customer base.

If you have a strategic mindset and consider yourself an excellent leader in retail this job is for you.

You will have a lot to meddle with and Kushal’s can serve as a platform to grow in your career.

The goal is to ensure our stores will meet and exceed expectations of business development and

Responsibilities:

• Evaluating existing operations and developing appropriate strategies to increase standards of
• Monitor existing SOP adherence and implement new SOPs/alter to optimize operations to ensure high efficiency
• Communicate and regularly achieve sales targets for a team of store managers while working with high standards of operations across the region
• Training and motivating store managers and store employees in effective sales techniques and supervisory techniques and thus lead your team to provide the best customer services
• Evaluate and analyse performance both—store-wise and employee-wise, using key metrics and come up with solutions to improve them
• Report to senior executives on progress and issues
• Assist the upper management in decisions for expansion or acquisition
• Detecting, investigating, and remedying discrepancies in sales across region, if required
• Traveling to stores to conduct your duties on-site, as needed. Informing your Manager of progress and pitfalls on a regular basis
• Perform detailed analysis of new market trends, consumer behavior and competition in the market
• Assist marketing team in carrying out promotional activities
• Acknowledge escalated customer queries timely and effectively

Requirements

• Proven experience as area manager, store manager, assistant manager or similar managerial role (handling 5-6 stores) in a reputed organization for a fashion retail brand for at least 2 years (overall at least 6 years of experience)
• Knowledge of retail performance evaluation metrics and principles
• Sound understanding of optimization of store operations and standards for success including knowledge of KPIs like sales/sqft, gross margins return on investment, average transaction value, customer retention, conversion rate, foot traffic, inventory turnover.
• Experience working with an ERP software
• Strong supervisory, interpersonal, and collaborative skills
• Strong business acumen with a strategic orientation
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• A voice of reason, especially in trying circumstances
• BSc/BA in business administration, retail management or similar field
• Willing to travel up to 75 percent of the time
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets