Krantee Daam
Greater London
Summary
Motivated professional with a background in retail merchandising and a strong passion for human resources. Skilled at driving team performance, managing product placement, and supporting recruitment and training initiatives. Adept at analysing consumer trends, coordinating cross-functional projects, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Seeking a Human Resources role with sponsorship where I can leverage my merchandising experience, academic achievements, and interpersonal skills to contribute to organisational success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Merchandising Trading Assistant
Sainsbury's
Highland Village, London
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Manage product assortment, planograms, and promotional displays across multiple departments, resulting in improved sales performance and customer satisfaction.
- Assist HR and store leadership in onboarding and training new team members, delivering induction sessions, and mentoring employees on policies, systems, and customer service standards.
- Participate in recruitment processes by reviewing applications, conducting initial interviews, and providing feedback on candidate suitability.
- Use data analysis to prepare sales and labour reports for management, recommending adjustments to staffing levels and product mixes.
- Maintain compliance with health & safety and employment law, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
- Collaborate with marketing and store managers to execute seasonal merchandising plans and events, strengthening brand image and driving footfall.
Merchandising Trading Assistant
Sainsbury's
Hertford, Hertfordshire
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported the merchandising of groceries, clothing, and home products, organising displays and implementing planograms to increase sales.
- Managed merchandising across multiple product categories, optimizing shelf presentations and inventory levels to increase sales by 15% during peak periods.
- Trained new hires on product knowledge, point-of-sale systems, and customer service, improving team proficiency and reducing onboarding time.
- Analysed sales trends and inventory turnover to assist management in making data-driven decisions on product ordering and promotions.
- Supported HR by coordinating training sessions and communicating policy updates, enhancing team awareness of organisational standards.
Education
Master of Science - International Business Management
University of Hertfordshire
United Kingdom 01.2024 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Commerce (H) - Accountancy
University of Delhi
India 07.2018 - 08.2021
Skills
- HR Assignments & Research – >70% across HR assignments on cross-company and cross-country comparisons
- Negotiation & Persuasion – 90% in negotiation module; adept at closing deals and mediating disputes
- Recruitment & Candidate Evaluation – experience screening CVs, scheduling interviews, and assessing candidate fit
- Training & Onboarding – delivered induction training and mentoring to new hires, enhancing team performance
- Merchandising & Trading Analysis – planograms execution, sales analysis, and inventory management
- Customer Service & Complaint Resolution – ensuring positive experiences and resolving issues efficiently
- HR Policies & Compliance – knowledge of employment law, health & safety, and company procedures
- Communication & Team Leadership – strong verbal and written communication, team coordination, and cross-cultural collaboration
Languages
English
Fluent
Bengali
Native
Hindi
Native
Custom
- Exploring consumer behaviour and fashion retail trends
- Visual merchandising and creative store layouts
- Volunteering in community events and charity shops
- Learning about sustainable and ethical business practices
- Travelling and observing global retail environments
Affiliations
- • Employee engagement and workplace culture. • Learning & development programmes and talent management. • Sustainable business and ethical practices. • Travelling and observing global HR practices. • Volunteering in community events.
Accomplishments
Honoured as Employee of the Month on four occasions for fostering a consistently positive and collaborative workplace environment
Timeline
Merchandising Trading Assistant
Sainsbury's
01.2025 - 08.2025
Merchandising Trading Assistant
Sainsbury's
01.2024 - 12.2024
Master of Science - International Business Management
University of Hertfordshire
01.2024 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Commerce (H) - Accountancy
University of Delhi
07.2018 - 08.2021
Similar Profiles
Natalie WilliamsonNatalie Williamson
Customer and Trading Manager at Sainsbury'sCustomer and Trading Manager at Sainsbury's
Trevor RobinsonTrevor Robinson
Customer assistant at Sainsbury'sCustomer assistant at Sainsbury's
Mohammed Parvez AhmedMohammed Parvez Ahmed
Online Driver at Sainsbury'sOnline Driver at Sainsbury's
BINITKUMAR SHAHBINITKUMAR SHAH
Retail Trading Assistant at Sainsbury'sRetail Trading Assistant at Sainsbury's
Andre GarciaAndre Garcia
Waiter at BaristaWaiter at Barista