Naihan Ahmed

About Naihan Ahmed

My name is Naihan Ahmed, and I am a creative, strategic thinker and problem solver with decades of experience in multi-unit management and operational expertise. I have successfully driven results, built brands, and maximized profitability for top retailers across the New York Metropolitan Area. My leadership style fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, empowering teams to achieve professional development and organizational success. I am passionate about mentoring individuals, implementing innovative solutions, and delivering operational excellence. I specialize in customer satisfaction, cost control, talent recruitment, and community engagement. With a proven track record in driving transformational change, I excel in creating efficient operating models that increase revenue and streamline processes while reducing expenses. My ability to build strong business relationships and lead diverse teams has consistently delivered measurable results and elevated brand presence. My journey spans roles in pharmacy and retail operations, where I’ve demonstrated expertise in sales management, inventory control, P&L oversight, and employee development. I am particularly proud of my ability to align corporate initiatives with local market needs, creating innovative store concepts and services that resonate with and serve diverse communities. As a trusted leader, I am committed to fostering inclusive environments that inspire teams and drive organizational growth. Feel free to connect with me for professional inquiries or opportunities to collaborate on transformative retail and operational strategies. Let’s make an impact together!

Experience

1. Manager, Pharmacy & Retail Operation

   Walgreens

   Jun 2015 — Present

   As a Manager some responsibilities I have in this role are: Consistently achieve operational excellence by facilitating and fostering a cohesive culture focused on teamwork that supports business growth and drives corporate initiatives. Provide coaching and guidance to maximize employee engagement, enhance overall performance, and promote the development of future company leaders. Support field leaders by delivering the appropriate resources to improve sales, profitability, and image, including merchandising strategies, asset protection procedures, and training plans. Supervise assigned stores and execute routine visits, working with Store Managers to support each store’s operational focus, and implement store-level market strategies. Collaborate with field leaders to create business forecasts and analyses in support of business planning, utilizing root cause analysis to improve scorecard opportunities and set performance and revenue targets. Support effective and profitable cross-business integration throughout the district and execute innovative improvement plans for poor performing locations. Verify that consistently meet visual brand standards and customer interactions surpass expectations. Support district-wide hiring and staffing of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Interns, Store Managers, and Assistant Store Manager Trainees, as well as supporting recruiting events at local career fairs and colleges/universities.

Education

• Comilla Zilla High School, Bangladesh

  High School Diploma

  1992 — 1998

• Ideal College & University, Dhaka Bangladesh

  Associate's degree

  1999 — 2000