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Anouska Barratt

Manchester,Lancashire

Summary

A dedicated professional with a strong focus on customer service and engagement, leveraging exceptional communication, active listening, and rapport-building skills to understand client needs and deliver tailored recommendations. Proven ability in resolving customer objections, adaptive selling, and meeting sales goals through effective cross-selling techniques. Committed to nurturing relationships and consistently exceeding expectations with attentive, customer-focused service. Career aspirations include advancing in roles that further enhance selling techniques and customer engagement strategies.

Currently working as a Beauty Advisor for L’Oréal Beauty at Selfridges Exchange Manchester, I specialise in luxury retail sales and client relationship management. In this role, I have developed effective strategies to drive sales growth, strengthen brand loyalty, and deliver outstanding customer experiences. With a strong background in customer service, I excel at creating welcoming, personalised experiences that leave a lasting impression.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Beauty Advisor

L'Oreal
Manchester
11.2021 - Current

•Delivered exceptional customer service by creating welcoming, personalised experiences tailored to each client’s skincare and beauty needs.

•Drove sales growth through expert product knowledge, upselling, cross-selling, and building long-term client relationships.

•Managed client consultations, providing professional advice and recommendations to enhance customer confidence and satisfaction.

•Built and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring repeat business and brand loyalty.

•Demonstrated excellent communication and active listening skills to identify and meet customer needs effectively.

•Maintained luxury retail standards through professional presentation, product merchandising, and attention to detail.

•Contributed to team targets and store performance by adopting proactive sales techniques and delivering consistent results.

Sales Adviser

River Island
Manchester, Lancashire
12.2010 - 11.2021
  • Identified customer needs through effective questioning and recommended appropriate products.
  • Handled customer queries and complaints with professionalism, restoring satisfaction swiftly.
  • Built exceptional customer satisfaction by delivering friendly service.
  • Resolved customer issues and complaints with quick-thinking problem-solving.
  • Collaborated with team members to share best practices and improve overall sales performance.
  • Followed brand guidelines to provide consistent customer experience.
  • Overcame customer objectifications to maximise conversions.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Beauty Therapy

Manchester College
Manchester
07.2018 - 07.2019

A-Levels - Childcare

Ashton Sixth Form
Manchester
07.2011 - 07.2013

Skills

My key strengths include exceptional communication, active listening, and rapport-building skills, which allow me to understand client needs and provide tailored recommendations I am enthusiastic about meeting new clients, nurturing existing relationships, and consistently exceeding expectations through professional, attentive, and customer-focused service

  • Resolving customer objections
  • Responsive listening
  • Adaptive selling
  • Meeting sales goals
  • Cross-selling
  • Customer engagement
  • Selling techniques
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Beauty Advisor

L'Oreal
11.2021 - Current

NVQ Level 3 - Beauty Therapy

Manchester College
07.2018 - 07.2019

A-Levels - Childcare

Ashton Sixth Form
07.2011 - 07.2013

Sales Adviser

River Island
12.2010 - 11.2021
Anouska Barratt