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THOMPSON M BURIRO

Dar Es Salaam

Summary

Results-driven retail management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Successful at leveraging financial and marketing education to make smart purchasing and merchandising decisions. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and engaging with customers to promote loyalty and drive sales.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Store Manager

Gsm Home
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.

Retail Store Supervisor

Gsm Home
01.2020 - 09.2022
  • Achieved financial objectives by preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, and analyzing variances.
  • Analyzed operational expenses and cost of inventory to identify losses and developed strategies for increased profits.
  • Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
  • Reviewed store sale numbers, cost of inventory, operational expenses and inventory losses.

Retail Delivery Coordinator

Danube Home
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Obtained product specifications along with delivery address, date and contact information.
  • Prepared delivery loads for shipment by overseeing teams, checking containers, and coordinating pickups.
  • Managed, transmitted and filed delivery paperwork.
  • Scheduled deliveries, monitored progress and communicated updates to customers.

Sales Associate

Danube Home
12.2016 - 01.2019
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

Documentation Officer

Spice Visa
06.2016 - 11.2016
  • Assisted compliance officer to gather necessary documentation for new account applications.
  • Identified audit parameters to comply with quality standards.
  • Collaborated with quality assurance team to comply with regulatory requirements.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for Number employees.

Salesperson

Orca Deco
02.2015 - 06.2016
  • Listened to clients and introduced solutions to satisfy business and personal needs.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.

Education

Diploma - Tourism And Hospitality Management

JOSIAH KIBIRA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Bukoba
05.2014

Skills

  • Goal Setting
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Cost Control

Timeline

Retail Store Manager

Gsm Home
10.2022 - 06.2023

Retail Store Supervisor

Gsm Home
01.2020 - 09.2022

Retail Delivery Coordinator

Danube Home
02.2019 - 10.2019

Sales Associate

Danube Home
12.2016 - 01.2019

Documentation Officer

Spice Visa
06.2016 - 11.2016

Salesperson

Orca Deco
02.2015 - 06.2016

Diploma - Tourism And Hospitality Management

JOSIAH KIBIRA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
THOMPSON M BURIRO