Innovative Visual Merchandiser with 14 years of experience in creating compelling retail experiences across PAN India. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, implementing seasonal campaigns, and driving brand excellence through strategic design solutions.

Professional Experience

Head of Visual Merchandising

Royal Classic Mills

Chennai, India

Aug 2021 - Present
  • Managed 32+ stores across PAN India with 400+ large format retail locations
  • Led 15+ NSO teams for project readiness and execution
  • Designed and implemented 12+ seasonal campaigns including festivals and EOSS
  • Built comprehensive SOPs eliminating operational inefficiencies by 40%
  • Coordinated with Projects, Design, Operations, and Marketing teams

Visual Merchandising Manager

Miniklub Retail Pvt Ltd

Bangalore, India

Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
  • Oversaw visual merchandising operations for 50+ premium stores
  • Increased sales by 25% through strategic product placement and visual storytelling
  • Managed team of 12 visual merchandisers across multiple regions
  • Developed brand-specific visual guidelines and training programs

Projects and Visual Merchandising

VIP Industries Limited

Chennai, India

Mar 2017 - Dec 2018
  • Executed seasonal visual campaigns for 25+ department stores
  • Collaborated with buying teams to optimize product presentation
  • Implemented VM guidelines ensuring brand consistency across locations
  • Trained junior staff on visual merchandising best practices

Regional Visual Merchandiser

Flemingo Duty Free

Chennai, India

Jun 2015 - Feb 2017
  • Managed visual merchandising for hypermarket format stores
  • Developed promotional displays increasing footfall by 30%
  • Coordinated with category managers for optimal space utilization
  • Implemented cost-effective visual solutions within budget constraints

Projects and Visual Merchandising

Hasbro Clothing Pvt Ltd

Chennai, India

Feb 2013 - July 2015
  • Assisted in visual merchandising for fashion and lifestyle categories
  • Created window displays and in-store visual elements
  • Maintained visual standards across multiple store formats
  • Supported senior team in campaign planning and execution

Visual Merchandising

Future Value Retail Limited

Chennai, India

Apr 2012 - Feb 2013
  • Learned fundamentals of visual merchandising and store design
  • Assisted in daily VM operations and seasonal changeovers
  • Supported fixture installation and maintenance activities
  • Gained hands-on experience in fashion retail environment