Lokesh Shloka's Profile
Lokesh Shloka | |
Branch Manager/Regional Manager, RPG GROUPS | |
 | RPG GROUPS   |
Professional summary
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Previous Experience:
Regional Manager, Spencers retail ltd ,
Branch Manager/Regional Manager, RPG GROUPS
Asst Manager, Aditya Birla Retail Ltd
Asst Manager, Home Solutions Retail Limited
Sr Executive, Pride Of Kashmir Dubai UAE
Sr Executive, Cottage Industries Exposition Ltd
GO GO International pvt
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6.0 Years
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Visual Merchandising
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Contribution score:(42 points)
- Contacts: 1 following, 1 followers
Lokesh Shloka's Experience
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Regional Manager, Spencers retail ltd , |
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| Bangalore | ||
Worked from 2010 to 2011 | ||
Brief summary :
Company: Spencers retail ltd, Bangalore Feb10 - Till date Regional Manager - Visual Merchandising Scope: Concepts and creation of a VM setup comprising 4 hyper market stores across Karnataka. KRA: Making it easier for the shopper to locate the desired category and merchandise. Making it easier to the shopper to self-select. Providing information on sizes, colors and prices. Informing about the latest fashion trends by highlighting them at strategic locations. Creating festive mood during the major festivals. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company: | ||
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Branch Manager/Regional Manager, RPG GROUPS |
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| Retail Chain/Logistics | ||
Worked from 2010 to 2011 | ||
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Asst Manager, Aditya Birla Retail Ltd |
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Worked from 2007 to 2010 | ||
Brief summary :
Aditya Birla Retail Ltd, Bangalore/Hyderabad Dec07 - Jan10 Asst Manager - Visual Merchandising Scope: Formulation of VM strategy and initiatives for the chain along with design direction for entire south zone new stores. KRA: The entire Visual Merchandising planning, budgeting and formulation of strategies for the company. VM support for new store openings and revamps. Handling south region new stores VM projects. Generating monthly budget plan, costing report and material utilization report. Innovative Product displays for key promotions, Attractive communication to help conversion of high ticket items. Work with Zonal Marketing Manager to create the VM plan to support the mktg plan and category plan for the month. Tracker on expense maintenance with monthly update of provisions basis actual sales. Creating an execution checklist for VM elements with schedules basis the monthly docket received from Head Office. Regular training and input to Store Operations on VM. Practices and procedures in relation to products and their proper display, on visual merchandising standards and processes for new and existing stores. Achievements: Was instrumental in planning and executing the entire VM setup for almost 90 new stores across south India. Successfully opened the new stores on time with all VM inputs as per the company standards. Spearheaded the initiative to make the VM team creatively self sufficient, cost effective and to function independently. Been a part of a successful team which has won the companys first BEST VM IDEA award.. Designed and standardized the new store opening VM docket got circulated across India. Independently handled the planning, designing and execution of more. outlets with new model across AP stores with record delivery time of 30 days (103 stores). Designed the VM training manual and also did the training program for our sales staff across 4 cities on the proper utilization of SEL stationeries to take printouts on new SEL software at store level. Successfully reduced the cost for VM new store openings without compromising on the brand standards. Preparing store wise bubble diagram and visual plan for ordering the materials. Continuous R and D on new material / vendor base / cost reduction strategies. Preplanning and limiting of ad hoc expenditures. Identify new vendors and new materials for cost effective options. Created and enhance vendor relationships with the aim to back up during festival and high seasons. Execution of VM plans at store level and Train store staff on standards and execution on monthly basis and drive continuous improvement. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company: | ||
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Asst Manager, Home Solutions Retail Limited |
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| India | ||
Worked from 2006 to 2007 | ||
Brief summary :
Home Solutions Retail India Limited, (Future Group), Bangalore/Mumbai Jan06 - Dec07 Asst Manager - Visual Merchandising Scope: The entire strategy and creation of a VM setup for ezone, Collection-I and Hometown stores - A then new venture of Future Group. Handling process from HO. KRA: The entire Visual Merchandising planning, budgeting and formulation of strategies for the company. Creating art work for exterior/interior communications. VM support for new store openings across pan India. Execution of VM activities across the Zone as per the VM Calendar and briefing the Store team about the same. Order and procure materials for timely implementation at stores. Ensuring the quality of all printing and hardware as per standards. Preparing new store opening docket. Coordinating with zonal VMs and generating prospects. Achievements: Successfully opened 9 Ezones, 6 Collection Is and 2 Home town stores on time with all VM inputs as per the company standards. Been a part of a team which has won the BEST STORE and BEST WINDOW DISPLAY award for Hyd Ezone and Collection I respectively at VM POP ASIA07/08 award ceremony. Maintaining VM standards across the chain. The entire Visual Merchandising planning, budgeting and execution based on the formulation of a VM calendar. Execution of VM plans at store level and training store staff on standards and execution on monthly basis and drive continuous improvement. Spearheaded the initiative and successfully completed new store VM setup at Blr-3 ezone and 3 collectionI, Indore-2 Ezones, Kolkata-2 Ezones and 2 collection I, Mumbai-2 ezones and 1 collection I. Initiated and implemented a national vendor management system for Vm rolls outs across pan India. Been a part of a team initiating the VM standards/strategy and driven the same across the chain. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company: | ||
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Sr Executive, Pride Of Kashmir Dubai UAE |
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Worked from 2005 to 2005 | ||
Brief summary :
Pride of Kashmir, Dubai, UAE Jan05 - Aug05 Sr Executive - Visual Merchandising Scope: The entire strategy, concepts and creation of a VM setup. KRA: Creating window displays, concept displays, theme displays, abstract displays and natural displays. Changing the displays on weekly basis for better look. Achievements: Conceptualized, designed and implemented POK new store at Dubai. Was instrumental in setting up flagship stores at world trade centre and City centre. Specializing in concept color display for furniture and carpets. Got an appreciation from many foreign clients/customers on displays. Successfully crossed the budgeted sale on couple of promotions. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company: | ||
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Sr Executive, Cottage Industries Exposition Ltd |
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| Bangalore | ||
Worked from 2002 to 2004 | ||
Brief summary :
Cottage Industries Exposition Ltd, Bangalore Sep02 - Dec04 Sr Executive - Visual Merchandising Scope: Concepts and creation of a VM setup comprising 4 lifestyle handicraft stores. KRA: Creating window displays, concept displays, theme displays, abstract displays and natural displays. Changing the displays on weekly basis for better look. Achievements: Successfully completed company provided VM training under specialized faculty from Bangkok for a period of 30 days at Chennai branch. Independently handling Bangalore and Goa stores. Specializing in draping and swags. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company: | ||
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GO GO International pvt |
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| Bangalore | ||
Worked from 1999 to 2002 | ||
Brief summary :
GO GO International pvt ltd, Bangalore Nov99 - June02 Asst. Production planning and control Scope: Held responsibility in production planning and control. KRA: Production planning for all the departments from cutting section till dispatch section. Allocation of monthly production for all branches, generating and analyzing production report. Setting targets for production. Analysis of fabric consumption. Achievements: Strategic inputs and support to the production team for in time production. Formulation and maintenance of MIS. Implemented time and motion study to increase productivity. Designed and standardized fabric consumption report. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | ||
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