Experience

Borders

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buyer- Toys

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Working as Toys buyer Working as Toys buyer



Babyshop Landmarkgroup LLC UAE

• Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Department Manager/Buyer

  • May 2017 - Mar 2021

  Achievement:-  Handling 50 stores across UAE and generating the business of 142M where 20M derive from Back to school. 50% of total sales from local buy.  Started new line likes of Confectionary which generates 5M annually and Counter selling a novice concept where customer gets the product on just half price and value is 6M annually.  E-Com generates 8M YTD sales, 5M sales generated from local sourcing.  Launch of Back to School, White Wednesday, Joy of Toys during the month of December which generates 13M of sales. Summer Sales, Weekend Bonanza, DSS/DSF, Monday Mummy on E-Com, time to time promotion on E-Com by sourcing the stock lot. Key Responsibility:-  Analysis and reporting of weekly sales, monitoring the brands, category, class and sub class wise.  Implement the buying calendar for seasonal analysis and range building.  Perform regular competitor survey to identify product gaps, influence lessons learnt and range plan.  Seasonal promotion/event, markdown, sales strategy.  Analysis and reporting of weekly sales, monitoring the brands, category, class and sub class wise.  Implement the buying calendar for seasonal analysis and range building.  Perform regular competitor survey to identify product gaps, influence lessons learnt and range plan.  Seasonal promotion/event, markdown, sales strategy.  Responsible for the look for the season, influence product selection in store VM as per guidelines and layout planning.  Review buying feedback and provide recommendation to top management as to buying strategy for a respective brands/collection.  Drive the seasonal strategy in line with the brand positioning to formulate the Gross margin.  Create the sourcing development plan and action the critical path to deliver timely.  Negotiate with new suppliers on product pricing, payment terms, promotion/events etc.  Formulate seasonal product focus plan with Marketing and VM to drive key product initiative. Show less



Toy Triangle LLC.

• Saudi Arabia
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • Nov 2014 - Aug 2016

  My role includes playing an active role in identifying and finalizing Products and Brands to be included in the portfolio of the company. Visiting International Toy Fairs to plan purchase and follow up with vendors. To assess demand by understanding customer requirements of the Brands, obtaining projections from the Sales Teams across the MENA region, negotiating terms with the suppliers and purchasing the product. Initiate and Monitor Purchases, Sales and Business Development. Preparation of Annual Purchase Budget. Responsible for the seasonal buying budget, sales selection and buying strategy• Marketing Plans. Analysis and Forecasting of Sales Performance. Sales Volume Input. Maintain Competitive Edge. Evaluation of Market Trends and Competitor Activity. Advertising and Promotions. Show less



Landmark Group

• United Arab Emirates
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Store Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Nov 2014

  Responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the store, as well as setting customer service standards, and launching initiatives to hit sales targets. As well as developing and motivating a team, whilst ensuring everyone adheres to company policies and procedures. • Driving operational, visual and customer service standards in store. • Monitoring and reviewing store performance on a regular daily, weekly and monthly basis. • Implementing store compliance and health and safety procedures. • Maximising sales through effective merchandising and marketing. • Deciding on store layouts. • Recognizing and rewarding good staff performance. • Monitoring product availability levels throughout the day and replenish stocks to ensure 100% availability. • Developing business links within the local community. • Working with the visual team to manage displays within the store. • Recruiting the right people with the right behaviours in to the right jobs and ensuring they are given access to the right training. • Actively monitoring competitor activity. • Managing the store profit & loss account within budget. • Getting feedback and capturing data from customers Show less

• Assistant Store Manager

  • Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

• Section incharge

  • Aug 2008 - Jul 2009



Landmark Group

• United Arab Emirates
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr.Sales Associates

  • Mar 2005 - Jun 2007