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FARHAN IQBAL

Bethpage,NY

Summary

Dedicated with extensive experience directing operations, sales and staffing for numerous locations throughout area. Excellent record of success driving improvements and elevating public profile for brand resulting in increased revenue. Team leader with success guiding, coaching and motivating employees. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO , Fahion Buyer Premium Gear Store’s

Premium Gear
06.2017 - 01.2024
  • Mentored and trained Team to define and exceed field sales objectives
  • Supervised sales strategy, training, team structure and communication of sales program
  • Projected more than $1 million in sales annually and achieved monthly sales target
  • Supported, trained and motivated team of professionals to consistently meet annual goals for sales and production
  • Designed employee motivation strategies and contests
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals bringing exceptional talent and well-developed skills to already successful sales division
  • Produced incremental revenue through cross-selling and upselling additional products and services
  • Initiated and cultivated relations with distributors to realize optimal cost savings.
  • Researched current popular brands; negotiate prices for products and establish long-term relations.
  • Attended tradeshows and conferences to stay abreast of industry standards.
  • Managed and oversaw orders simultaneously by coordinating communication between vendors.
  • Followed and analyzed cutting-edge fashion trends and proposed retail environment concepts.
  • Negotiated prices, quantities, and delivery time scales that fit and bring profits to the company.
  • Created multiple channels of the sales pipeline to increase company exposure and revenue.
  • driven fashion buyer with 16+years of experience in the industry. Proven track record of successfully predicting trends and driving sales. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. Eager to leverage expertise to contribute to the success of the company

CEO , Fashion Buyer , Fashion Designer

INK UNDERGROUND Stores
11.2008 - 01.2022
  • Restructured operational workflows to better capitalize on changing conditions and customer buying habits
  • Cultivated positive rapport with associates and team leadership
  • Produced top sales across 3 quarters through effective planning and implementation of key initiatives
  • Maintains process management, teamwork and productivity measurement's
  • Identified and developed top talent within management structure to promote performance-oriented culture
  • Supervised 3 store’s
  • Collaborated with brands to improve performance and grow sales
  • Devised selling and merchandising programs, enhancing bottom-line profitability
  • Returned stores to profitability by reviewing operations, implementing improvements, restructuring frameworks, hiring talented staff and enhancing training programs.
  • Attended all exhibitions tradeshow’s Las Vegas New York
  • driven fashion buyer with 10+ years of experience in the wholesale, fashion ,retail industry. Proven track record of successfully predicting trends and driving sales. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. Eager to leverage expertise to contribute to the success of Retail

Store Sales Manager

Jimmy Jazz ,SND Stores
09.2006 - 09.2008
  • Monitored and implemented corporate programs, leading store to rank among top performers in sales territory-wide
  • Established culture of friendly competition, maintaining top morale and motivating individuals to surpass goals
  • Analyzed business trends to determine shortfalls and develop performance improvement plans
  • Engaged and motivated team of 17+ sales representatives to achieve individual and store goals
  • Developed and implemented strategic merchandising plans to boost revenues and reduce expenditures while maintaining payroll within budget
  • Mentored employees and instructed on management of complicated sales, complex issues and difficult customers
  • Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations
  • Boosted security throughout store to reduce shrink and discourage theft
  • Monitored team sales targets and addressed deficiencies
  • Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations and rewarded top performers to attract and retain quality personnel.

Assistant Manager

Jimmy Jazz Store, S&D
10.2004 - 08.2006
  • Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies
  • Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.

Education

Skills

Team Building

References

Professional References: Upon request

Timeline

CEO , Fahion Buyer Premium Gear Store’s

Premium Gear
06.2017 - 01.2024

CEO , Fashion Buyer , Fashion Designer

INK UNDERGROUND Stores
11.2008 - 01.2022

Store Sales Manager

Jimmy Jazz ,SND Stores
09.2006 - 09.2008

Assistant Manager

Jimmy Jazz Store, S&D
10.2004 - 08.2006

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