Rajesh Menon has over 10 years of experience in retail management and sales management roles with Choppies Supermarkets in South Africa and Botswana. He is currently the General Manager overseeing the operations of two provinces in South Africa. Prior to this, he held roles as Branch Manager and Retail Sales Manager with the company. He has a background in business administration and electrical engineering.

1. CURRICULAM VITAE
RAJESH MENON
CHOPPIES SUPER MARKETS
19 Walter Sisulu Street
MIDDELBURG, MPUMALANGA ,
0790
SOUTH AFRICA
0027845251142
E-mail: rajeshmenonambady@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Possessing disciplined Sales Management skills and a proven performer in Retail
Management, Retail Operations and Sales Supply Chain Hyper Market, consistently
achieving significant year on year sales growth. Committed to providing an atmosphere
of exceptional employee morale and encourages developing business cultures that
promote prolific and exciting working environments. Diplomatic management style and
encouraging a self development culture motivating and inspiring other managers to
provide impeccable customer service. Believing that strong team leadership, delegation
and good approach to management ensure optimum progress and profits.
CAREER PROFILE
 Educated, Well Trained, Certified and Experienced Professional in the areas of
Retail Salesand Management, Advertising, Warehousing and Distribution.
 TeamLeader, Quality Control,Supply Chain Management and Liaison with
others.
 Strong Ability to Plan, Forecast, Set-Up Goals, Implement Solutions,
Coordinate various operational groups day-to-day activities.
EDUCATION
 MBA - MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONS (NIBM National
institute of business management ) still studying not yet completed
 DBA- Diploma in Business Administration (NIBM National institute of
business management )
 Diploma in Electrical engineering (Luna Institute of Engineering
Technology )
ComputerKnowledge
 Knowledge of Ms Office and Internet Concepts and Excel

2. MILE STONES
 September 2013 onwards
Choppies Group of companies
(Choppies Supermarkets South Africa Pty Ltd.)
103, RedfordCenter, Dahl Street, PB No: 564,Polokwane, Limpopo 0700, South Africa.
Republic of South Africa
Role: General Manager
Choppies Group of Companies one of the leading FMCG Chain Super Markets in
Botswana and South Africa .The group at present have90modern sales outlets spread
all over Africa.
 Promoted as sixth General Manager for Choppies Supermarkets SA from
September, 2013
 Responsible for operations of 4 stores at beginning and handled up to 6 stores in
different provinces of SA
 Currently handling the operations of two provinces
 Negotiations and approval of quotes for the maintenance and new projects
 New projects purchase and stock arrangements
 Key member in new stores opening team
 Senior management member next to CEO and Operation Director
 Holding key position in framing the marketing strategies and advertising
techniques
 Direct negotiations with farms avoiding middlemen for procurement of fresh
vegetables
 HMR (take away) Department Head for the whole group as additional charge
Since 2013 until now
 May 2010 to April 2012
Choppies Group of companies
(Choppies Supermarkets South Africa Pty Ltd.)
Shop no 1,16 voortrekker street,groblersdal.Limpopo, provience.
Republic of South Africa
Role : Branch Manager

3. May 2012 to September 2013
Choppies Group of companies
(Choppies Supermarkets South Africa Pty Ltd.)
Shop no 6,19 Water sisulu street, middelburg . MPUMALANGA , provience.
Republic of South Africa
Role : Branch Manager
 Modification and execution of management systems procedures, administrative
and managerial policies and functioning procedures
 Wide knowledge about merchandising of manufactured goods and demonstration
techniques, coordination of updated trend, style, and retail management
 Making use of the most innovative procedures, techniques and creativity which
will enhance the maximization of sales of both fashionable and other products
 Over all management of Store with total responsibility
 Instructing, setting up, evaluating and monitoring personnel
 Total Inventory Management
 Implementing brand promotion strategies
 Responsible for the pricing of the products and services
 Supervision of all the departments relating to purchasing, sales, accounting &
marketing
 Negotiations with the suppliers for the deals and prices
 Prepare plans and reports according to business requirements
 Activities for improvement of staff relationships and communication
 Diplomatic liasoning with trade unions
 Motivate and train staffs according to the business policies and employment laws
to carry out the responsibilities to the required standards
 September 2006 to April 2010
Choppies Group of companies
(Choppies Supermarkets Botswana Pty Ltd.)
P/Bag 00278, Gabarone Botswana.
Republicof Botswana
Role:Retail Sales manager
Choppies Group of Companies one of the leading FMCG Chain Super Markets in
Botswana and South Africa .The group at present have90modern sales outlets spread
all over Africa. Was responsible for the overall retail sales activities.

4. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Retail management Accounting operation
Sales maximization Profit maximization
Strategic planning Setting sales growth
Loss prevention initiatives Leadership
Motivational training Purchasing
Cost control strategies Merchandising & Advertising
Stock control Business development
Personal details
Nationality : Indian
Sex : Male
Age and date of birth : 30,23.01.1985
Name of father : A.GOPALAKARISHAN
Permanent address : Ambady House, M.G. ROAD
Thrissur, Kerala,India, Ph:0019-487-211851
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Setswana.
Passport details
Passport No : L 9842864
Date of issue : 26.05.2014
Date of expiry : 25.05.2024
Place of Issue : JOHANNESBURG
Work permit details
Work Permit No : A 00914154
Place of Issue : Pretoria
Issued by : Department of Home Affairs, South Africa.
Date of expiry : 10.04.2018
Designation : Retail sales Manager
Reference: Available up on request
(Rajesh menon )