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Wangari Kimaru

Wangari Kimaru

Seasoned retail manager with experience driving revenue growth, operational excellence, and high-performing teams

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NairobiMember since June 18, 2026
Revenue growth and profit optimizationStrategic Planning and ExecutionOperations and Inventory OptimizationCustomer Experience and Service ExcellencePeople Leadership and ManagementLearning and DevelopmentInventory managementVisual merchandising
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Revenue growth and profit optimizationStrategic Planning and ExecutionOperations and Inventory OptimizationCustomer Experience and Service ExcellencePeople Leadership and Management

About

A seasoned retail manager, with experience driving revenue growth, operational excellence, and high-performing teams across multiple retail environments.

Experience

Flagship Branch Store Manager at Text Book Centre (2022-02 – Present)

Leading the company's flagship branch

  • Direct end-to-end branch operations, commercial performance, workforce planning, and customer experience for a high-volume flagship location
  • Inventory management, Visual merchandising, and operations management
  • Training, coaching and developing managers and frontline teams

Regional Manager / Branch Manager at Text Book Centre (2022-02)

Retail Store Manager at Woolworths Kenya PTY LTD (2013-01 – 2017-12)

Led assigned branch to achieve the Most Profitable Store in Africa award.

Assistant Store Manager at Deacons Kenya Ltd (2011-01 – 2013-12)

Sales Manager at Indigo Cosmetics Kenya Ltd (2006-01 – 2010-12)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Textiles, Design and Fashion Merchandising – Maseno University (1998-01 – 2002-12)

CPA 1&2 – Kasneb (2009-01 – 2010-12)

Skills

operational excellenceand high-performing teams

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