Overview
Work History
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Stephen Mulungwe

Lusaka

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Stephen Mulungwe
09.2006 - Current
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
  • Organized special events such as seasonal sales promotions to drive foot traffic into the store and increase sales opportunities.
  • Developed and implemented successful staff incentive programs to motivate employees.
  • Assessed local market trends to make informed decisions regarding product assortment adjustments or pricing changes based on consumer demand patterns.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.

Timeline

Store Manager

Stephen Mulungwe
09.2006 - Current
Stephen Mulungwe