
Sunil Pillai
ID: CCE983992
Sunil Pillai
ID: CCE983992
- Area manager, Skechers
- Gujarat, India

Sunil Pillai
ID: CCE983992
- Area manager, Skechers

About Sunil Pillai
Versatile, accomplished retail operations professional with 26+ years of rich leadership experience with reputable organizations in India and the Middle East seeks a senior management assignment to leverage multifaceted competencies and deliver outstanding, value-adding results aligned to corporate goals and objectives.
Employment History

Skechers Invite company
10th Mar 2023 to 15th May 2025
Area manager
10th Mar 2023 to 15th May 2025
Salary Package
Salary Hidden
Roles & Responsibility
Managing 10 Stores across South Gujarat region of Skechers Master Franchise in Gujarat with Annual Turnover of 40 Crores annually.
Verification Pending

Shivera Lifestyle Pvt Ltd (TDR/XTep – Reebok & MinisInvite company
1st Mar 2023 to 30th Nov 2024
Area manager
1st Mar 2023 to 30th Nov 2024
Salary Package
Salary Hidden
Roles & Responsibility
Managing 13 Doors currently of – TDR/XTep – Reebok & Miniso Brands portfolio – across Entire Gujarat Region – of Turnover worth – 35 Cr Annualized. Opened recently – 5 Stores newly launched of XTep, Reebok & Miniso – at Surat, Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar. Responsibilities include reporting to General Manager and Directors, leading the sales team, conducting reviews, liaising with departments, planning marketing events, and ensuring operational support.
Verification Pending

Shivera Lifestyle Pvt Ltd (TDR/XTep – Reebok & MinisInvite company
1st Mar 2023 to 30th Nov 2024
Area manager
1st Mar 2023 to 30th Nov 2024
Salary Package
Salary Hidden
Roles & Responsibility
Managing 13 Doors currently of – TDR/XTep – Reebok & Miniso Brands portfolio – across Entire Gujarat Region – of Turnover worth – 35 Cr Annualized. Opened recently – 5 Stores newly launched of XTep, Reebok & Miniso – at Surat, Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar. Responsibilities include reporting to General Manager and Directors, leading the sales team, conducting reviews, liaising with departments, planning marketing events, and ensuring operational support.
Verification Pending

Zion Lifestyle Pvt Ltd, PUMAInvite company
1st Oct 2022 to 10th Mar 2023
Area manager
1st Oct 2022 to 10th Mar 2023
Salary Package
Salary Hidden
Roles & Responsibility
Managed 16 Doors of Puma Brands across Gujarat with Annual Turnover of 45 Cr. Involved in budget planning, store openings, and hiring. Achieved highest monthly turnover of 5.35 Cr in Dec 22. Responsibilities included reporting to Directors, working with brand partners, and leading store managers.
Verification Pending

Tablez Retail Pvt Ltd (GO Sport)Invite company
1st Sep 2019 to 30th Jun 2022
Store manager
1st Sep 2019 to 30th Jun 2022
Salary Package
Salary Hidden
Roles & Responsibility
Managed GO Sport brand philosophy and increased average monthly sales revenue. Reported to Area Operations Manager, collaborated with various departments, led sales team, and supervised customer service. Involved in product management and marketing events.
Verification Pending

Future Lifestyle Fashions – CentralInvite company
1st Mar 2018 to 1st Apr 2019
General store manager
1st Mar 2018 to 1st Apr 2019
Salary Package
Salary Hidden
Roles & Responsibility
Led a team of 100 and managed the flagship store of Central brand in Vadodara with annual turnover of INR 100 crore. Achieved 95% of the target for FY 2018-2019 with 8% positive EBIDTA. Enhanced staff competencies and facilitated growth of department managers.
Verification Pending

Al Mana Fashion Group – Sports Division (GO Sport)Invite company
1st Mar 2016 to 1st Mar 2017
Store manager
1st Mar 2016 to 1st Mar 2017
Roles & Responsibility
Managed operations of the GO Sport store in Villagio Mall, Doha. Achieved 92% of YTD sales target and delivered record daily sales during EOSS campaign. Ranked among the Top 5 Stores in the world of GO Sport France.
Verification Pending

Landmark Group – Sports OneInvite company
1st Mar 2015 to 1st Mar 2016
Concept manager
1st Mar 2015 to 1st Mar 2016
Roles & Responsibility
Participated in the launch of the new Sports One store in Gulf Mall, Doha. Managed day-to-day store operations and implemented marketing activities. Achieved 95% of YTD targets.
Verification Pending

Apparel Group LLC – Shoe StudioInvite company
1st Dec 2013 to 1st Jan 2015
Retail manager
1st Dec 2013 to 1st Jan 2015
Roles & Responsibility
Managed the Shoe Studio chain in the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain & Qatar. Participated in opening of new store in Barka, Oman. Implemented strategic plans to improve store operations and customer service.
Verification Pending

Sun & Sand Sports LLCInvite company
1st Jul 2011 to 1st Sep 2013
Area operations manager
1st Jul 2011 to 1st Sep 2013
Roles & Responsibility
Managed 9 Factory Outlet stores in Dubai and Northern Emirates. Participated in the launch of Abercrombie & Fitch brand. Achieved 100% increase in turnover and earned promotion from Area Operations Manager.
Verification Pending

Landmark Group – SHOEMARTInvite company
1st Mar 2002 to 1st Jun 2011
Area manager
1st Mar 2002 to 1st Jun 2011
Roles & Responsibility
Worked with SHOEMART in the UAE and Qatar. Managed operations of 12 stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Contributed to retail projects including opening of new stores.
Verification Pending
Education
Bachelor of Commerce – Cost Accounting
Bangalore University
1st Mar 1991 to 1st Apr 1994 (Expected)
Expertise
Merchandizing and Inventory Control
5/5
Teamwork and Leadership
5/5
Human Capital Management
5/5
Systems/Processes Optimization
5/5
Store Safety and Security
5/5
Customer Service Excellence
5/5
New Store Set-up
5/5
Store Operations Management
5/5
Project Management
4/5
Marketing and Promotions
4/5
Retail Management
4/5
Visual Merchandizing and Store Layout
4/5
Brand Management
4/5
Product Management
4/5
Strategy Planning and Execution
4/5
Budgets and Cost Management
4/5
Stakeholder Relations
4/5
Regional Business Operations
4/5
Principal/Vendor Relations
3/5
Lingo
English
Verbal
5/5
Written
5/5
Gujarati
Verbal
3/5
Written
3/5
Hindi
Verbal
4/5
Written
3/5
