Area Retail Associate – Tamil Nadu (Third Party) Full Time NEW

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YOUR MISSION:

Reports To: Area Sales Manager / Regional Manager

Location: Tamil Nadu- Multiple Store Locations within Assigned Territory

Role 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 Responsibilities:

• Store Support & Operations:-
• Assist multiple SIS with day-to-day operational requirements.
• Tracking competition to keep abreast of new developments in the market and providing regular feedback to ensure constant improvement in the product offering
• Sales Performance & Targets:-
• Deliver targeted sales nos. from SIS & Bi-brand stores by driving desired Puma Retail standards
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 and Merchandising team
• 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.
• Franchisee management
• Handle Key accounts and franchisee

Working Conditions:

• Field-based role. Requires daily/weekly travel across assigned stores.
• Flexible hours, including weekends and retail peak seasons.

YOUR TALENT:

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Graduate (Preferred: Business, Retail, Marketing).

Experience:

• 3- 5 years in retail operations.
• Experience handling multi-store/SIS/LFR or supervisory retail roles is an advantage.

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