Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
Professional Qualifications and Training
IT Skills
Timeline
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Poonam Bhaila

London,UK

Summary

Results-driven Line Manager with expertise in planning and coordinating cross-functional teams. Proficient in swiftly resolving operational and relational challenges to maintain workflow efficiency. Dedicated to enhancing team capabilities through targeted training and development initiatives.

Capable Line Manager using strong planning and coordination skills to lead cross-functional teams. Resolves operational and relational issues quickly to limit workflow disruptions. Committed to staff training and development for continued growth in team abilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sales Line Manager

Ikea Greenwich
09.2024 - Current

Developed effective sales strategies that increased customer satisfaction.

  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflows and operational efficiency.
  • Facilitated training programmes to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
  • Resolved team conflicts, promoting a harmonious work environment.
  • Achieved optimal resource allocation through strategic planning and management.
  • Oversaw line management responsibilities to fulfil company objectives.
  • Maintained exceptional customer service standards while driving sales performance.
  • Led high-performing teams to consistently deliver key performance indicators.

Sales Team Leader

IKEA Greenwich
London, UK
12.2023 - 08.2024

• Lead and motivate a team of sales associates across multiple departments.

• Consistently exceeded sales targets by through effective team management and customer engagement strategies.
• Conduct regular training and development sessions, leading to increase in staff performance and morale.
• Oversee daily store operations including opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and inventory control.
• Implement visual merchandising guidelines to enhance customer experience and promote key product lines.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and ensure full compliance with company policies.

Checkout Service Team Leader

IKEA Greenwich
London, UK
12.2022 - 11.2023
  • Team leadership & staff supervision
  • Customer service excellence
  • Cash handling & reconciliation
  • Queue and workflow management
  • Staff scheduling & performance monitoring
  • Conflict resolution and customer complaints
  • Compliance with health, safety & company policies
  • Training and coaching checkout staff
  • Reporting and KPI tracking
  • Activities co-worker

Sales Co-worker, Textile

IKEA Greenwich
London, UK
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Support and lead the TeamSales Co-worker, Textile | IKEA Greenwich
    London, December 2021-December 2022
  • Helping customer
  • Make sure all basic are in place before store open
  • Knowledge of Ikea products in store. Stock accuracy
  • Usually work with commin and activity team actively steer to maximize sales and profit
  • Forecasting, know about top sales product and high marginal profit

Frontliner / Checkout

IKEA Greenwich
London, UK
11.2018 - 12.2021
  • Helping Customer queries, complaints and phone
  • Sale responsible
  • Cash office responsibility; closing and opening
  • Supervision and support to check-out co-workers for smooth running
  • Service duty which involves collaborating with other departments
  • Knowledge about accurate stock inventory

Sales Assistant

Morrison's Supermarket
Thamesmead, UK
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Serving Customers in Cigarette, lottery, parcel dept.
  • Handling customer complaints plus phone queries
  • Handling food order, lottery pay-outs and refunds
  • Occasionally, worked on the tills when required
  • Closing the Kiosk

Education

BBS - Bachelor in Business Studies

Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu, Nepal
01.1996 - 01.1999

BTEC National Diploma - IT

Cardiff Tertiary College
Cardiff, UK
01.2002 - 01.2004

Skills

  • Team Leadership & Coaching
  • Sales Target Achievement
  • Customer Experience Excellence
  • Floor Planning & Merchandising
  • Stock & Inventory Management
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • IKEA Concept & Brand Alignment
  • Sustainability & Operational Compliance
  • Training programme facilitation
  • Team motivation techniques
  • Effective communication

Languages

Nepali (Native tongue)
English
Hindi / Urdu

Hobbies and Interests

Travelling, Walking, Driving, learning languages, Swimming, Reading and movies

Professional Qualifications and Training

  • 2022— ILEAD Training
  • 2021-Fire Warden training
  • 2020-First Aid Training
  • 2001-02 - Cardiff County Council, Cardiff, UK - CLAIT (Word Publishing, Excel, Databases, Desktop Publishing)
  • 1997 - British Council, Kathmandu, Nepal ILETS in English Language

IT Skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft office packages and general IT.

Timeline

Sales Line Manager

Ikea Greenwich
09.2024 - Current

Sales Team Leader

IKEA Greenwich
12.2023 - 08.2024

Checkout Service Team Leader

IKEA Greenwich
12.2022 - 11.2023

Sales Co-worker, Textile

IKEA Greenwich
12.2021 - 12.2022

Frontliner / Checkout

IKEA Greenwich
11.2018 - 12.2021

Sales Assistant

Morrison's Supermarket
04.2018 - 12.2018

BTEC National Diploma - IT

Cardiff Tertiary College
01.2002 - 01.2004

BBS - Bachelor in Business Studies

Tribhuvan University
01.1996 - 01.1999
Poonam Bhaila