Shafiq Sonday

About Shafiq Sonday

As a Store Director at Meijer, I oversee a $150 million annual sales facility with a team of managers and associates who deliver excellent customer service and operational efficiency. I have more than 25 years of experience in retail management, leading multi-unit regions, and driving market penetration and product transformation in highly competitive sectors.I am a Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certified and a Strategic Organizational Leadership professional who creates cohesive, cost-effective solutions to systemic issues, driving double-digit sales growth and brand visibility in both established and emerging markets. I am passionate about enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty, positioning the brand, and developing the talent and skills of my team. I enjoy driving new business opportunities and collaborating with diverse stakeholders across retail, luxury, automotive, and FMCG environments worldwide.

Experience

1. Store Director

   Meijer

   Sep 2025 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US

   As Store Director at Meijer, I leveraged my retail leadership to create a thriving store environment. I focused on delivering exceptional customer service while mentoring my team to achieve and exceed their goals. My commitment to fiscal responsibility and community engagement strengthened our brand presence in Grand Rapids, MI.• Led the store team by exemplifying retail leadership and service expertise, fostering a positive environment. • Maximized sales while maintaining fiscal responsibility through strategic analysis of financial data. • Mentored and coached team members to exceed performance goals, ensuring a well-trained workforce. • Cultivated community relationships to enhance the Meijer brand and support local engagement.

Education

• The Indian High School Dubai UAE

  High School, Commerce

  1981 — 1994

• Strayer University

  Executive MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2014 — 2016

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Business Administration and Business Entrepreneurship

  1995 — 1998

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Pricing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Financial Reporting
• Budgets
• Finance
• Project Management
• Merchandising
• Negotiation
• Business Development
• Forecasting and Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Retail
• Government Contracting
• Auditing
• Process Improvement
• Leadership
• Forensic Accounting
• Customer Service
• Marketing
• Audit and Assurance
• Smarter Pricing
• Building Key Client Relationships
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Profit
• Public Speaking
• Accounting
• Management
• Team Building
• Store Management
• Teamwork
• Loss Prevention
• Financial Analysis
• Customer Focused Sales Strategies
• Microsoft Excel
• Performance Management
• Employee Training