The programme will be offered under the academic guidance of S.P. Jain Institute of Management Research, the leading premier institute.
The course is divided between 7 months of class-room training and 4 months of operational on-the-job training at Croma's various stores across the country. This programme aims to give an all-round perspective of the Retail world. Not only does it plan to equip students with key skills required for a successful career in Retail, but also helps in understand Retail firsthand, through practical exposure.
Commenting on the occasion Mr. Ajit Joshi, CEO & MD, Infiniti Retail Ltd, said, "Today, the Indian retail industry is evolving at a fast pace and offers you great, never before career opportunities. With the spurt of shopping malls and departmental stores, huge employment opportunities are opening up in India and abroad. There is an unprecedented demand for retail management professionals, who can contribute to the success of an enterprise. There are plenty of openings in the retail sector. This should augur well for the 50 million-strong graduate population in the country."
He further added, "Being a people-oriented business, it is essential that anybody interested in having a long stint in retail must have key skills. In this scenario, we at Infiniti Retail Ltd. are leaving no stone unturned to gear up and provide an International retailing experience in India. It can only be achieved if we train and develop a team of young, talented and confident individuals, backed with a commitment of knowledge and expertise from BCIDS, under the academic guidance of the prestigious S.P. Jain Institute of Management Research. This association aims to equip students with specialised skills and prepare them for employment in the extremely competitive retail industry."
With an employment opportunity with Croma, at the end of the course, it would provide an opportunity to kick start a career in retail.
Infiniti Retail Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. The company has launched 'Croma', a national chain of mega stores of consumer electronics and durables. Currently they are operating a total of 22 Croma stores in India. With 'Croma', Infiniti Retail Ltd. has entered into a technical and sourcing agreement with Australian retail giant, Woolworths Ltd. Infiniti Retail Ltd., will own and run the retail operations in India, while Woolworths will provide technical support and strategic sourcing facilities from its global network.
