Manju Bisht

Managed category and planogram capabilities, extracting and analyzing Nielsen and customer movement data to make fact-based shelf adjustments and improve category performance. Led a team of 6–7 associates and transitioned PGDM Benefrux from third-party vendor operations to in-house while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction.

Maintained visual merchandising standards across store operations, including window displays, promotions/events, sourcing, sampling, vendor management, and price negotiations. Delivered measurable commercial results by organizing a skin makeover camp that achieved 180% YoY profit growth with zero budget and earned multiple VM awards.

Oversaw visual merchandising for the West Zone, managing seven stores and designing/implementing display concepts aligned to brand identity and available stock. Spearheaded store events and promotional activities across multiple categories and achieved recognition for Best Visual Merchandising.

Worked in the Planogram team for Steave & Berry’s, supporting merchandising execution across celebrity lines and multiple store sections. Handled mannequin layering and styling for men’s, women’s, kids, and accessories areas to ensure cohesive on-floor presentation.

Supported end-to-end product design and production for denim and cotton trousers across men’s, women’s, and kids categories for export buyers in the UAE and South Africa. Managed buyer coordination, fabric procurement, vendor management, sampling, production oversight, and quality compliance to ensure timely shipments.

Completed an MBA with a specialization in Retail from Sikkim Manipal University between 2007 and 2010.

Completed a PGDM program at SASMIRA Institute with a specialization in Apparel during 2005 to 2006.

Earned a BA from the University of Mumbai with a specialization in English Literature from 2002 to 2005.