Area Retail Associate-Karnataka and Kerala (Third Party)
Job Description
YOUR MISSION
Reporting to: Assistant Manager Sales MBO Karnataka and Kerala
Position Summary: The Area Retail Associate (ARA) supports the Area Sales Manager by ensuring operational excellence, brand consistency, and sales performance across multiple PUMA SIS in a designated region. This role acts as a bridge between store teams and area leadership, helping drive store execution, training, and compliance.
Key Objectives:
1.Store Support & Operations:- • Assist multiple SIS with day-to-day operational requirements.
2.Sales Performance & Targets:- • Track SIS-level KPIs • Support SIS Staff in achieving sales targets through improved service and selling skills. • Analyze SIS performance and share insights with the Area Sales Manager.
3.Visual Merchandising:- • Ensure VM standards are implemented consistently across all SIS. • Coordinate with VM team for execution of seasonal updates, campaigns, and product launches. • Audit SIS display quality and provide corrective action plans.
4.Inventory & Stock Management:- • Assist SIS in stock replenishment, stock counts, and shrinkage control. • Identify fast/slow-moving products & support stock balancing across stores. • Report stock gaps and discrepancies to the Area Manager.
5.Training & Team Development:- • Conduct on-floor training for new and existing Retail Associates. • Reinforce product knowledge, customer service expectations, and selling skills. • Support performance coaching for SIS staff.
YOUR TALENT
Eligibility Criteria And Functional Competencies Required:
2 to 5 years in retail operations.
Experience handling multi-store/SIS/LFR or supervisory retail roles is an advantage.
Field-based role, requires daily/weekly travel across assigned stores.
Flexible hours, including weekends and retail peak seasons.
Education:
Graduate (Preferred: Business, Retail, Marketing).