Faiyaz Shaikh

Results-driven Area Operations Manager with 10+ years of experience in retail operations, visual merchandising, branding, audits and multi-location execution. Managed operations across 1,200+ retail stores throughout Gujarat, led teams of 30+ professionals, delivered 100+ new store launches and executed six major retail branding campaigns annually. Recognized with Employer of the Year awards for outstanding leadership and operational excellence.

Area Operations Manager - PP Merchandising Services Pvt. Ltd. (Store Works PVT) - South Gujarat

(2021-10)

• Manage retail operations and merchandising execution across South Gujarat.
• Ensure operational excellence, planogram compliance and store standards across 1,200+ stores.
• Lead 8+ team members while monitoring KPIs, MIS and productivity.
• Coordinate 2 vendors and oversee campaign execution, fixtures and branding.
• Support 100+ new store launches with merchandising layouts and retail readiness.
• Lead merchandising and retail operations across South Gujarat.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely project execution.
• Lead campaign execution and support store productivity initiatives.
• Review weekly reports and ensure operational excellence across stores.

Audit & Branding Supervisor - Rui Chuang Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Vivo Gujarat) - Gujarat

(2020-03 - 2021-10)

• Managed Gujarat audit operations and retailer payout processes.
• Led branding deployment and field audit teams across multiple zones.
• Worked closely with sales teams to improve retail visibility and compliance.

Area Branding Manager - Rui Chuang Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Vivo Gujarat) - South Gujarat

(2018-01 - 2020-03)

• Led branding deployment across South Gujarat and coordinated agency execution.
• Coordinated field teams and agencies for successful campaign execution.
• Managed branding deployment across South Gujarat.
• Ensured timely reporting and adherence to head office guidelines.

Visual Merchandiser - PP Merchandising Services Pvt. Ltd.

(2015-09 - 2018-01)

• Executed Samsung merchandising campaigns and maintained visual merchandising standards.
• Maintained store fixtures and ensured campaign compliance.
• Captured field execution data and maintained merchandising standards.

Master of Commerce - Commerce - VNSGU

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - VNSGU