Mantri Square launches a unique retail training initiative - Mantri Square Edge

Bangalore, November 9, 2010: Mantri Square Shopping Mall today launched Mantri Square Edge, a unique retail training initiative conceptualized by the Mall’s management Team in close association with the Indian Retail School and RetailSpark. The Mantri Square Edge is the first-of-its kind retail training and mentorship initiative in the country by any shopping mall. The objective of this training program is to empower and add an edge to people employed in the retail sector by providing thoughtful mentoring, insightful training and meticulous grooming.

Realizing the importance of and the growing need for polished retail professionals in the country, Mr. Jonathan Yach, CEO Mantri Square Mall, said, “Well trained staff makes for a stronger workforce, better management teams, and impacts business hugely. We recognized the need-gap that exists in the fast paced Indian retail industry for adequately skilled manpower and decided to create this unique training program to meet the demand. We want the entire retail sector to benefit from this program and have therefore invited participation from our in-house retail tenants to enroll their staff members and kick-start the program.”

The Mantri Sqauare Edge training program comprises of an elite panel of some of the country’s finest trainers in the retail space, with practical hands-on experience in a wide range of niche categories. The trainings are holistically developed and begin with identifying specific training needs and then designing, developing and delivering suitable training solutions.

Corporate trainings at Mantri Square Edge include trainings on Retail Fundamentals, Personality Development, Sales & Marketing Skills, Smart U and Communication Skills amongst others. These trainings encompass all the key learning needed for a fulfilling career in the retail sector. Whether the employee is a new sales recruit or an experienced sales manager, the Edge has modules that will sharpen and hone their skills.

The In-store Retail Assessment and Training which is a part of the Mantri Square Edge training program includes observation, guidance and refinement in day-to-day tasks such as body language, communication and team work. The In-store training also focuses on specifics such as identifying the target customer to visual merchandizing, inventory control, conversion rate and even handling complaints. The training modules at Mantri Square Edge involve a rigorous honing of sales and marketing skills, unique personality traits, retail fundamentals, social etiquette, communicative abilities and inter-personal and business relationship skills. The Mantri Square Edge will empower your employees to take greater pride in their work and emerge real winners.