Arun Aggarwal

Results-driven retail and operations leader with extensive experience managing high-volume grocery, convenience, and retail businesses. Proven success in recruiting, hiring, training, and developing high-performing teams while driving sales growth, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Strong background in workforce planning, coaching, employee relations, and business performance management.

Store Manager - Food Lion - Raleigh, NC

(2025-08)

Lead daily operations of a high-volume grocery store while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.

• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop associates to build a strong and engaged workforce.
• Manage labor budgets, scheduling, payroll, inventory, and operational performance.
• Coach department managers and associates to improve productivity, accountability, and retention.
• Drive sales and profitability through merchandising execution and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Store Manager - Sheetz - Raleigh, NC

(2024-05 - 2025-07)

• Led recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and development of employees in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Improved team engagement and retention through coaching and performance management.
• Developed staffing plans and schedules to support business objectives and customer needs.

Co-Owner - Clarks Food Mart - Dryden, NY

(2022-10)

• Managed recruitment, training, and development of 38 employees supporting $5.5M in annual sales.
• Implemented onboarding processes that improved new-hire readiness and productivity.
• Oversaw vendor relationships, compliance, and daily business operations.

Franchise Owner - Anuja Aggarwal LLC (7-Eleven) - Elmira, NY

(2015-06 - 2023-04)

• Directed recruiting, staffing, and employee development for store operations.
• Maintained low turnover through effective leadership, coaching, and employee engagement.
• Improved customer service and operational efficiency through structured training programs.

Manager / District Adviser - Turkey Hill - Gibraltar, PA

(2007-08 - 2015-06)

• Supported hiring, training, and workforce planning across multiple locations.
• Partnered with field leadership to strengthen recruiting strategies and employee development.
• Managed onboarding programs and performance evaluations.

B.A. - Hotel Management and Business - Institute of Hotel Management, Panipat, India (1990 - 1993)