Store Manager

Shubhsuki Ventures; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Shubhsuki Ventures Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru invites an experienced Store Manager to own daily store operations, drive sales, manage inventory, and lead a customer-focused team.

The ideal candidate will have retail leadership background, strong communication, and a track record of achieving targets in premium textiles; responsibilities include merchandising, billing, KPIs, training, and brand adherence.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Diploma in Retail Management or related field preferred.
• 15 years of experience in retail/store management, preferably in apparel/textiles.
• Strong sales and customer relationship management skills.
• Experience leading a retail sales team.
• Knowledge of inventory and store operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, POS, billing, and inventory systems.
• Ability to work in a target-driven and fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of daily store operations.
• Drive sales targets and monitor performance.
• Ensure a warm, professional customer shopping experience.
• Lead, train, and motivate the store team.
• Manage inventory, stock, and visual merchandising.
• Oversee billing, cash handling, and payments.
• Coordinate with warehouse, accounts, HR, marketing as needed.
• Prepare daily MIS and KPI reporting.
• Ensure SOPs and brand standards are followed.

Skills

Retail management

Sales leadership

Customer service

Inventory management

Team leadership

Store operations

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Graduate/Diploma in Retail Management or related field

15 years of experience in retail/store management

Tools

Excel

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: STORE MANAGER

Company: Shubhsuki Ventures Pvt. Ltd.

Brand: Kaushah
Industry: Textiles / Apparel Sarees
Role Type: Full-Time | On-site
Location: Bengaluru, India
Position: Store Manager

About the Company

Shubhsuki Ventures Pvt. Ltd., established in 1967, is a renowned name in the manufacturing, trading, and export of sarees. With decades of experience and a strong presence in the Indian and global wholesale markets, the company is now expanding its retail presence through Kaushah, a contemporary saree brand focused on quality, craftsmanship, and an elevated customer experience.

We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Store Manager to take complete ownership of day-to-day store operations, sales performance, customer experience, inventory, team management, and store discipline.

The ideal candidate should be a strong people manager with a sales-oriented mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive the team towards achieving store targets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Store Operations

• Take complete ownership of daily store operations and ensure smooth functioning.
• Ensure the store is clean, organized, well-presented, and customer-ready at all times.
• Ensure proper opening and closing procedures are followed.
• Maintain store discipline, hygiene, safety, and operational standards.
• Coordinate with management and other teams to resolve operational issues.

2. Sales & Target Achievement

• Drive daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
• Monitor individual and team sales performance.
• Develop strategies to improve walk-in conversion, average bill value, repeat purchases, and customer retention.
• Ensure effective product presentation and upselling/cross-selling.
• Track sales performance and take corrective action where required.
• Identify opportunities to increase store revenue and customer footfall.

3. Customer Experience & Relationship Management

• Ensure every customer receives a warm, professional, and personalized shopping experience.
• Understand customer requirements and assist them in selecting suitable sarees and products.
• Handle customer queries, complaints, exchanges, and service issues professionally.
• Build strong relationships with customers and encourage repeat visits.
• Collect and maintain customer feedback and communicate key insights to management.

4. Team Management

• Lead, supervise, and motivate the store sales team.
• Allocate daily responsibilities and monitor individual productivity.
• Conduct regular team briefings on targets, products, offers, and customer service.
• Train team members on product knowledge, selling techniques, customer handling, and store SOPs.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, grooming, discipline, and overall team performance.
• Identify performance gaps and provide coaching and corrective feedback.

5. Inventory & Stock Management

• Ensure accurate stock receiving, storage, movement, and sales records.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with the warehouse/team for replenishment.
• Conduct regular stock checks and physical inventory verification.
• Ensure correct tagging, barcode management, folding, and display of sarees.
• Minimize stock discrepancies, damage, loss, and misplacement.
• Coordinate with the warehouse and management for stock requirements.

6. Visual Merchandising & Store Presentation

• Ensure sarees and products are attractively displayed according to brand guidelines.
• Maintain proper product categorization and display standards.
• Ensure new collections, bestsellers, and promotional products receive appropriate visibility.
• Maintain a premium and consistent store ambience.
• Coordinate with the management/creative team for promotional and visual merchandising requirements.

7. Billing & Cash Management

• Ensure accurate billing and payment collection.
• Monitor cash, card, UPI, and other payment transactions.
• Ensure daily cash reconciliation and proper documentation.
• Coordinate with the accounts team regarding billing discrepancies, refunds, exchanges, and payment issues.
• Ensure compliance with company billing and financial procedures.

8. Reporting & MIS

• Prepare and submit daily store sales reports.
• Track daily footfall, conversion, sales, average bill value, and other relevant KPIs.
• Submit inventory and stock discrepancy reports.
• Maintain records of customer complaints, returns, exchanges, and feedback.
• Share daily/weekly performance updates with management.
• Highlight operational challenges, sales gaps, and improvement opportunities.

9. Coordination & Administration

• Coordinate with warehouse, accounts, HR, marketing, and management teams as required.
• Ensure timely availability of products, packaging materials, and other store requirements.
• Support promotional activities, events, campaigns, and new collection launches.
• Ensure all store SOPs and company policies are followed.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of monthly and annual sales targets
• Daily/weekly sales growth
• Walk-in to purchase conversion rate
• Average bill value
• Customer repeat rate
• Customer satisfaction and complaint resolution
• Team productivity and target achievement
• Inventory accuracy
• Stock loss/damage control
• Billing and cash reconciliation accuracy
• Store presentation and operational compliance
• Timely submission of daily/weekly MIS reports

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Graduate/Diploma in Retail Management, Business Management, Sales, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• 15 years of experience in retail/store management, preferably in apparel, fashion, sarees, textiles, lifestyle, or premium retail.
• Strong sales and customer relationship management skills.
• Experience in managing and motivating a retail sales team.
• Good knowledge of inventory and store operations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of Excel, POS, billing, and inventory systems.
• Strong numerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a target-driven and fast-paced retail environment.

Preferred

• Experience in saree, ethnic wear, fashion, apparel, or textile retail.
• Experience handling premium/high-value customers.
• Knowledge of retail KPIs and sales performance tracking.
• Experience with POS, ERP, barcode, and inventory management systems.
• Experience in visual merchandising and retail store launches.

Key Competencies

• Sales & Business Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Retail Store Operations
• Team Leadership
• Target Orientation
• Inventory Management
• Customer Service
• Communication & Negotiation
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Ownership & Accountability

What We Expect

The Store Manager will be responsible for running the store like a business ownerdriving sales, leading the team, maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring excellent customer experience, and ensuring operational discipline.

We are looking for someone who is highly proactive, target-oriented, customer-focused, and capable of taking complete ownership of the store's performance.