Business Development Manager

• Roles & Responsibilities
• Job Purpose:
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• To manage the store operations of the respective store efficiently and run it as a successful unit through effective stock management, visual merchandising and achieve the desired sales targets while ensuring the customer service of highest standards.
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• Job Context & Major Challenges:
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• A store manager has to manage the storel operations, and at the same time achieve the sales target within a stipulated budget allocated for the store. The store manager has to manage the relationship with the visual merchandising team, projects ,HR ,buying team to ensure that the upkeep training, recruitment, the maintenance of the store are proper, and has to report to the regional manager .
• The major challenges of the jobholder are:
• Lack of responsibility shown by the CCAs after few months of recruitment, low discipline levels • Screening of right candidate for accurate hiring
• Consistency of the sales inspite of daily challenges
• Consistency in delivery TC Experience daily
• Inventory management
• Rostering / people management / grievance
• Accountabilities
• Establish rapport with potential and actual customers on a daily basis • Ensure clean and safe environment for the customer
• Ensures Daily capture of customer information & Bill linking – identify gaps and suggest improvement
• Looks into pattern of information and draw inference on customer types /likings/trends /quality of information captured
• Thank you cards / Calls – process adhered to ( Tracking and ensuring business results and quality call outs
• Ensure every customer gets TC delight 100% adherence of experience delivered
• Ensure that customers become repeat customers once they enter the store.Personally develop relations with top 50 customers of the store • Track customer sales closely across segments /types on a weekly basis • Supervise customer needs and looks at new ideas to delight.
• Performance chats on a monthly basis with individuals
• 24 hours resolution for crew grievance /if escalation to close within 7 days
• Take the initiative at the store level to improve the employee engagement
• Ensure Development plan for Coache’s and their teams is managed well on a quarterly basis..
• Appraisals – Quarterly chats on performance as per KRA
• Ensure there is development plan prepared for all store

People Management

Motivate the staff during the morning briefing about daily sales targets • Rostering , Schedule shifts and ensure punctuality of staff

HR Overview

• Screening for New hires as per Evaluation matrix
• Closure of timely recruitments
• Monthly StoreTraining Calendar adhered to , and gaps are filled on a monthly basis
• Weekly Audits and check on understanding on new joinee training • Ensure 100% adherence that every customer get TC Delight - manages evaluations and trainings for the team - issues with customers sorted within 24 hours - Observes coaches and ASM and take inputs for their Teams - Training needs identified and discussed with L&D for resolution

Visual Merchandising

• Implementation of the plan along with the VM champ
• VM changes at the suitable times in the store
• Replenishment of stocks on the floor
• Ensure VM Guidelines are met before store opening and during the day • Ensures daily actions are taken on VM opening checklist
• Window Maintenance – Ensures standards are met – does a walk thru twice a day
• Gives feedback on sections before pictures are taken and sent to HO • Display change – ensures activity done and time lines adhered to • Fixture maintainace –ensures problems are timely fixed.
• New GTM Window installations – timely done
• Track sales from merchandise going to stylists

Standard Operating Procedures

• Ensures that store opening/closing standards are followed properly,if gaps helps improve system
• Drives Store PnL
• Responsible for personnel planning, work hours, store / team holiday plan
• Inventory management and planning for each product category • Drives Store CRM Managements
• Ensure Timely closure on MIS / Reports Etc Ensure that the housekeeping staff follows the checklist properly
• Control mechanical maintenance of lights, air-system, electrical equipment

Accountabilities

• Reports property damage, request needed repairs within company time frames
• Conducts monthly meetings with different stakeholders
• Ensure proper installation of signage display façade properly cleaned • Daily Counts – Supervision of accuracy and timely reports sent. • Inward /Outward – Resigters maintained ,weekly supervision on dispatch / signs off on compliance
• Manages External Relations –Landlords / Mall team/ vendors

Cost Management

• Schedule the expenditures for the month(petty cash management)
• Follow the preventive maintenance schedule to reduce the costs
• Maintain the safety, energy consumption, and expenses reports
• Control costs incurred on the services provided by the vendors
• Control cash deposits and submission of credit slips on a daily basis
• Maintain records pertaining to customer discounts, schemes
• DMS – Supervision of DMS entry weekly and sufficient funds for store to run

Achievement of sales targets

• Explain & drive the sales targets to Managers on a daily basis • Coordinates with RM on Monthly Targets
• Contribute to the team efforts for accomplishing desired results by setting objectives and directions for KPI’s ,category revenue, competiton analysis,market trends
• Analyze sales very 3 hours to better daily performance
• SMS to be sent to the RM as required
• Motivate store team to achieve daily targets
• Understand Business on a MTD/WTD/FTDbasis and briefs coaches .

Shrinkage control

• Ensure the global count is done accurately on a daily basis and reports sent to HO
• Ensure that nobody from the staff indulges in pilferage and other activities
• Co-ordinate with security guard & staff to keep a watchful eye on customers
• Anticipate problems & preempt them by coming up with creative solutions
• Constantly identifies areas of improvement, takes initiative to drive them

People Management- Demonstrates ability to holistically monitor various HR analytics like workforce planning, staffing levels, engagement scores, salary costs, attrition levels

Competencies- Works with individuals to identify areas of development, works to improve them

Work Standards- Sets standards for excellence to achieve a high level of quality • Accepts responsibility of outcomes of one’s work; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts

Provides encouragement and support to others in accepting responsibility; does not accept others’ denial responsibility without questioning

Raises the bar and repeatedly encourages the team to continually improve. Allocates appropriate resources to get the work done • Provides clear, thorough & timely feedback on work performance to individuals.

Gets Results- Raises the bar and repeatedly encourages the team to continually improve. Allocates appropriate resources to get the work done • Provides clear, thorough & timely feedback on work performance to individuals

Customer Relations- Works to educate the customers so that they are fully aware of products Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued

Handles upset customers by hearing the customer, empathizing, apologizing, and taking personal responsibility for resolving customer problems/issues

Team Work- Builds strong teams that capitalize on differences in expertise, competencies

Champions collaborative team working across departments/ functions • Proactively works with colleagues to develop solutions to their issues

Who are we?

Founded with the mission to radically accelerate enterprises business transformation, JIFFY.ai’s intelligent platform empowers business users to adapt to change and innovate faster. We strive to create applications with delightful user experiences backed up by automated middle and back office capabilities. The platform employs the cognitive capabilities of no-code-based software development, Intelligent Document Processing, Natural Language Processing, RPA, Machine Learning, intuitive user interfaces and AI along with an overarching human-in-the-loop approach to power the next generation of enterprise applications. Explore further on www.jiffy.ai.

Success in the Role:

This role is an opportunity for an Engineering Leader looking for their next growth opportunity. As a leader, you will help us build and scale our team as our product grows and reaches new customers. This role requires technical and interpersonal skills to work with multiple teams, passion for solving problems, a focused approach towards growing people, expertise in product quality, automation and for delivering results.

As an Engineering Director, you will:

Lead the teams that enables our customers to build the middleware and backend of their products using our no code platform. We are a SaaS platform that allows our customers from different domains to build web scale applications online.

In this position, you are responsible for people management and product deliveries. It requires hands on Java and/or Golang development experience. Your responsibilities include

• Hire, mentor and motivate your teams.
• Plan and manage scrums and deliveries.
• Knowledge of cloud deployments, security and scalability concerns.
• Contribute to the design and develop of Java and GoLang based micro services.
• Expertise in scalable systems, including APIs, middleware and database systems.
• Create efficient development, build, packaging and deployment processes for Java and GoLang micro services.
• Review code and enforce best coding, security and test practices.

Work Experience and Skills required:

• Overall 15+ years of experience
• Experience in managing technical teams for 5 years.
• At least 10+ years of Java and/or Golang development experience in the relevant domain
• Worked on a product or SaaS platform
• Good communication and negotiation skills

What is leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like?

This role will be reporting to the VP, Engineering. Our team’s focus is on challenging the status quo by innovating in a Jiffy. We believe in building a high performing organization and committing to make our customers successful.

We have cross functional teams organized around different platform components with clear responsibility and accountability. At the same time, engineers with horizontal technical skills like Java and GoLang development report to one leader to bring consistency and best practices across the entire platform.

What are the benefits and perks of working at JIFFY.ai?

• Hybrid Work : We have a hybrid working environment with at least 3 days in the office
• Programmes tailored for our people - People Development programmes, Appreciation programmes, Leadership & Mentorship programmes, Communication Programmes, Engagement programmes (JoyofJIFFYians)
• Workplace practices made for people well-being - Weekend Work Monitor, Low Call/No Call Wednesday, and Knowledge Sharing Sessions.
• Token of Appreciation-Early appraisal guaranteed with best Pay-Per-Performance Policy. Compensation off and overtime benefits are offered
• We appreciate the efforts in bringing in top talents -Our people receive generous monetary benefits for successful referrals as a Referral Bonus.
• Grants- Different allowances and perks are designed to support and benefit JIFFYians.
• Medical Coverage, Retirement, and Parental Leave Plans for All Family Types

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement embedded software applications for IoT devices using C programming language.
• Develop and maintain firmware for Raspberry Pi-based systems, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility with various IoT sensors and peripherals.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define and document system requirements and specifications.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of embedded software to identify and resolve any issues or bugs.
• Optimize code and improve system performance to enhance the overall user experience.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in embedded systems and IoT development.
• Work closely with the product management team to translate customer requirements into technical specifications.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the team during the development and deployment phases.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in C programming language with a solid understanding of embedded systems.
• Experience developing software for Raspberry Pi or similar single-board computers.
• Knowledge of IoT protocols and technologies such as MQTT, CoAP, TCP/IP, and wireless communication (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.).
• Familiarity with various sensors, actuators, and electronic components commonly used in IoT devices.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues in embedded systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in developing IoT applications or working on IoT projects is a plus.

• Familiarity with the ASP.NET framework, SQL Server and design/architectural patterns (e.g. Model-View-Controller (MVC)
• 5 years of development experience using C# .NET
• Knowledge of at least one of the .NET languages (e.g. C#, Visual Basic .NET) and HTML5/CSS3
• Familiarity with architecture styles/APIs (REST, RPC)
• Understanding of Agile methodologies
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
• Knowledge of REST and RPC APIs
• Able to work well in a team setting

Responsibilities

• Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials.
• Design web pages, brochures, logos, signs, flyers, advertisements, and other communication materials.
• Design social media promotion graphics with copy, and short 30 second videos or gif animation.
• Communicating with clients about layout and design.
• Creating a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites with software such as Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, XD.
• Produce drafts for review by clients and make revisions based on feedback. Reviewing final layouts for errors and ensure that final products reflect client specifications and suggesting improvements when necessary.
• Create website and mobile app user interface designs in XD / Photoshop.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or formal arts field.
• Experienced in UI design.
• Ability to make short 30 second videos or animation for Social Media promotion.
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency with desktop publishing tools, like Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, XD.
• A strong eye for visual composition.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of marketing, production, advertisements, and multimedia design.
• Effective communication and proficiency in English.
• Open to give and receive constructive criticism.

• Experience implementing large-scale ETL processes using Informatica PowerCenter.
• Design high-level ETL process and data flow from the source system to target databases.
• Strong experience with Oracle databases and strong SQL.
• Develop & unit test Informatica ETL processes for optimal performance utilizing best practices.
• Performance tune Informatica ETL mappings and report queries.
• Develop database objects like Stored Procedures, Functions, Packages, and Triggers using SQL and PL/SQL.
• Hands-on Experience in Unix.
• Experience in Informatica Cloud (IICS).
• Work with appropriate leads and review high-level ETL design, source to target data mapping document, and be the point of contact for any ETL-related questions.
• Good understanding of project life cycle, especially tasks within the ETL phase.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task to meet critical deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Effectively worked on the Onsite and Offshore work model.

Role Description :

- Good Understanding of Java 8 with proven hands-on skills
- Experience in Spring Framework - Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring REST
- Experience in Spring Reactive
- Experience in Git, Gradle / Maven
- Practitioner of clean code and SOLID principles
- Able to test drive features
- Can debug code at ease and ensure quality code is produced
- Knowledge of design patterns
- Comfortable with agile practices, user stories and task breakdown
- Understands REST principles and Micro services
- Experienced with technologies such as
- Required Java, Spring Boot
- Good to have Maven, GIT, Swagger, PCF, Rabbit MQ
- Good API skills technology such as Rest Webservice
- Good foundation in data structures, algorithms and OO Design with rock solid programming skills
- Experienced on creating unit test using JUnit, Mockito or PowerMock
- Experienced on mark up language such as JSON and YML
- Experienced on using Quality and Security scan tools such as Sonar, Fortify and WebInspect
- Experienced on agile methodology