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Yavor Slanev

Yavor Slanev

Assistant Store Manager
Hedehusene

Summary

Accomplished Assistant Store Manager with 8+ years’ experience driving sales growth, optimizing operations, and leading high-performing teams. Skilled in personnel management, inventory control, and merchandising strategies that boost revenue and customer engagement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Paul Smith
06.2025 - Current
  • Support the Shop Manager in daily operations, driving sales and ensuring efficient shop performance in their absence.
  • Liaise with the Area Manager on financial budgets and reporting; complete and share daily and weekly financial and performance reports with the team.
  • Ensure store compliance with Health & Safety regulations and security procedures.
  • Maintain and grow customer relationships through excellent service, clienteling, and local networking.
  • Act as a brand ambassador within the community and staying informed about key market events.
  • Manage accurate client data entry for analysis and future engagement initiatives.
  • Assist in planning and executing local marketing campaigns and visual merchandising.
  • Monitor stock levels, handling replenishment orders, and ensuring timely deliveries and stock movements.
  • Uphold high merchandising standards through collaboration with the Display & VM Department.
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, performance reviews, and day-to-day HR matters in collaboration with HR and senior managers.
  • Conduct team meetings to align staff with sales, budget, and product knowledge goals.
  • Maintain professional shop appearance, ensuring alignment with the company’s image and brand standards.
  • Serve as communication link with the Buying, Press, Retail, and HR Offices; maintain regular contact with Head Office.
  • Perform ad-hoc duties as directed by Shop or Area Manager to support overall business goals.

Supervisor

Paul Smith
04.2023 - 05.2025
  • Provided full and effective supervisory support to the Shop Manager, including driving sales and day to day shop management.
  • Ensured on a daily basis, housekeeping is maintained to the Company's requisite standards, both on and off the shopfloor.
  • Promoted and complied with the Company's Health and Safety Policy at all times.
  • Drove sales personally and supervised the sales team, working together to achieve sales targets.
  • Ensured a high level of customer service is maintained at all times.
  • Build upon the store's clientele book, emailing and keeping contact with the clients on a regular basis, inviting customers to relevant events and keeping them aware of any new products.
  • Had full product knowledge of items within a specific area and maintaining high standard of product knowledge throughout the shop.
  • Supported the Shop Manager with the development and training of all designated team members.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.

Department Manager

ZARA
09.2021 - 02.2023
  • Used commercial information and product knowledge to drive sales and other activity in the store increasing the annual budget of the department.
  • Designed the ideal schedule to ensure people are in the right place at the right time.
  • Monitored and took corrective actions when necessary to meet the budget or have all procedures in place to make it happen.
  • Had competitor awareness and gave feedback to product managers and regional team.
  • Recruited good profiles that match the store's needs.
  • Guaranteed proper training and identifying potentials.
  • Processed HR sickness and absence management.
  • Solved and managed customer issues as they arise and thrived for customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured high level of customer service is offered in the store leading by example.
  • Provided ongoing staff development opportunities through training programs, workshops, and regular feedback sessions.
  • Opening and closing the store.

Assistant Manager

ZARA
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Acted as a Team Leader of 30 people and ensured all tasks are proceeded correctly and on time. Organized people and daily plans.
  • Processed merchandise and controlled productivity and replenishment. Managed inventories of devices and clothing.
  • Handled direct customer complaints and reclamations and had complete knowledge of the operating system.
  • Coordinated garments accordingly to latest fashion trends and company guidelines.
  • Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
  • Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours

Sales Assistant

ZARA
01.2017 - 09.2018
  • Worked to ensure a neat and attractive environment, and assisted in the setup of visual displays.
  • Provided customer service and build a long and lasting relationships.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Assisted customers in making informed decisions by offering detailed product knowledge and comparisons.

Education

Higher Preparatory Examination (HF) -

20th General School of Athens
01.2016

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Websites

Interests

Fashion, Sports , Stargazing, Fitness

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Paul Smith
06.2025 - Current

Supervisor

Paul Smith
04.2023 - 05.2025

Department Manager

ZARA
09.2021 - 02.2023

Assistant Manager

ZARA
09.2018 - 08.2021

Sales Assistant

ZARA
01.2017 - 09.2018

Higher Preparatory Examination (HF) -

20th General School of Athens

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