Prasath Chinnathambi

Results-driven Store Manager with over 12 years of progressive retail leadership experience in high-volume fashion environments. Proven track record in retail operations, P&L management, sales growth, inventory control, and team leadership. Successfully managed flagship retail locations up to 11,500 sq. ft., delivering 36% Like-for-Like (LFL) sales growth and earning PAN India Top Performer recognition.

Demonstrated success in maintaining strict audit compliance (94% score) while fostering exceptional employee retention (0% staff attrition).

Store Manager - Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd. (MAX Retail Division) - Chennai, India

(2023-01)

Direct end-to-end store operations, visual merchandising, and profit and loss (P&L) accountability for an 11,500 sq. ft. fashion retail store.

• Lead, coach, and schedule a high-performing cross-functional team of 26 employees.
• Deliver annual business revenue of approximately ₹1.15 Crore, achieving a 36% Like-for-Like (LFL) sales growth year-over-year.
• Honored as a PAN India Top Performer out of national store leadership.
• Maintained a 94% Audit Compliance Score across operational, financial, and inventory evaluations.
• Implemented inventory control procedures, cutting store shrinkage by 15%.
• Achieved 0% staff attrition through structured employee engagement, coaching, and talent development.

Assistant Store Manager - Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd. (MAX Retail Division) - Chennai, India

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Partnered with Store Manager in driving daily floor execution, inventory accuracy, and staffing schedules.
• Monitored operational KPIs, product availability, and stock replenishment to support revenue targets.
• Executed visual merchandising directives and promotional campaigns to drive floor conversion rates.
• Coached floor associates on service delivery, active selling techniques, and customer issue resolution.

Department Manager - Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd. (MAX Retail Division) - Chennai, India

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

• Managed department sales productivity, margin control, and inventory replenishment cycles.
• Supervised category stock levels and optimized visual standards to maximize sales density.
• Conducted weekly staff briefings, product knowledge training, and employee performance evaluations.

Senior Head Cashier - Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd. (MAX Retail Division) - Chennai, India

(2015-01 - 2017-12)

• Managed front-end Point of Sale (POS) operations, daily cash reconciliation, and financial audit compliance.
• Supervised cashier staff, successfully reducing billing errors and checkout wait times during peak footfalls.

Senior Cashier - Reliance Retail Ltd. - Chennai, India

(2013-02 - 2014-11)

• Processed high-volume daily customer transactions, returns, and POS register balancing with complete accuracy.
• Maintained strict adherence to financial policies, cash handling compliance, and operational standards.

Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com - Bharathiar University (2012) Coimbatore, India