Kristie Hunt
Littlehampton,West Sussex
Summary
Results-driven retail professional with expertise in promotion implementation, brand awareness strategies, and point of sale operations. Demonstrates a proven track record in successful up-selling, achieving sales targets, and optimising time management to enhance store performance. Skilled in cash handling, payment processing, and refund/exchange procedures while maintaining a positive attitude and delivering exceptional customer service. Adept at store opening and closing duties with a focus on operational efficiency and price tagging accuracy. Committed to driving business growth through strategic customer engagement and seamless transaction management.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Sales assistant
TGJones
Rustington, West Sussex
2025.09 - 2026.09
- Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
- Demonstrated products effectively leading to increased sales conversions.
- Utilised excellent communication skills to provide detailed product information.
- Improved customer service by efficiently handling queries and complaints.
- Delivered exceptional after-sales service, encouraging repeat business.
- Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
- Trained new staff members, fostering a supportive working environment.
- Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.
- Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback and loyalty.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, keeping store operation seamless during peak hours.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.
- Ensured stock replenishment in a timely manner to maintain product availability.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
- Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
- Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
- Processed returned or exchanged items and provided refunds to customers.
- Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
- Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
Sales assistant
Butlins
Bognor Regis, West Sussex
2022.04 - 2025.09
- Trained new staff members, fostering a supportive working environment.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
- Delivered exceptional after-sales service, encouraging repeat business.
- Offered personalised shopping advice to enhance customer experiences.
- Ensured stock replenishment in a timely manner to maintain product availability.
- Improved customer service by efficiently handling queries and complaints.
- Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
- Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
- Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
- Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
- Followed company procedures and guidelines for smooth retail operations.
- Conducted stock checks, faced-up shelves and recorded out-of-stock items to fulfil customer demand.
- Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
- Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
- Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.
- Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
Sales assistant
Bonmarche
Littlehampton, West Sussex
2011.06 - 2019.10
- Delivered exceptional after-sales service, encouraging repeat business.
- Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
- Demonstrated products effectively leading to increased sales conversions.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
- Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
- Ensured stock replenishment in a timely manner to maintain product availability.
- Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback and loyalty.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, keeping store operation seamless during peak hours.
- Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.
Sales assistant
Superdrug
Littlehampton, West Sussex
2001.06 - 2004.05
- Collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.
- Offered personalised shopping advice to enhance customer experiences.
- Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Ensured stock replenishment in a timely manner to maintain product availability.
- Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, keeping store operation seamless during peak hours.
- Trained new staff members, fostering a supportive working environment.
- Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
- Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service
Chichester College
Chichester 2025.01 - 2025.02
GCSEs -
Littlehampton Community School
Littlehampton, West Sussex 1996.09 - 2001.06
Skills
- Promotion implementation
- Brand awareness promotion
- Point of sale expertise
- Successful up-selling
- Sales target achievement
- Price tagging
- Time optimisation
- Cash handling
- Positive attitude
- Customer Service
- Payment Processing
- Refund and exchange processing
- Store opening and closing duties
Timeline
Sales assistant
TGJones
2025.09 - 2026.09
NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service
Chichester College
2025.01 - 2025.02
Sales assistant
Butlins
2022.04 - 2025.09
Sales assistant
Bonmarche
2011.06 - 2019.10
Sales assistant
Superdrug
2001.06 - 2004.05
GCSEs -
Littlehampton Community School
1996.09 - 2001.06