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Ben Edwards

Ben Edwards

Shrewsbury,Shropshire

Summary

Results-driven Senior Sales Advisor with extensive experience in retail sales and team leadership. A proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets and delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in mentoring, training, and motivating teams to achieve high performance. Expertise in product knowledge, problem-solving, and driving revenue growth, with the ability to take on leadership responsibilities. Seeking to leverage experience and skills to transition into a management role, contributing to strategic planning, team development, and business success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior sales associate

EE
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
03.2020 - Current

As a Senior Sales Advisor at EE, I played a key role in driving sales performance and delivering outstanding customer service within a dynamic retail environment. My primary responsibilities included leading a team of sales advisors, ensuring they were motivated, well-trained, and consistently meeting individual and team targets. I took ownership of customer inquiries, ensuring a personalized experience that matched their needs, whether that was for mobile, broadband, or additional services.


I worked closely with the management team to strategize and implement sales initiatives that boosted store performance and customer satisfaction. Additionally, I regularly handled stock management, merchandising, and store operations to ensure a smooth, efficient workflow. My commitment to building strong relationships with customers and my in-depth knowledge of EE’s product range contributed significantly to both customer loyalty and revenue growth. Throughout my time in this role, I demonstrated leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment, making me a valuable asset to the team and helping the store exceed performance targets.

Team leader

Tesco
Welshpool, Powys
12.2016 - 03.2020

As a Team Leader at Tesco, I was responsible for overseeing daily store operations, managing a diverse team, and ensuring excellent customer service standards were met consistently. I led by example, providing guidance, training, and support to team members to drive productivity and enhance team performance. My role involved coordinating shifts, managing stock, and implementing visual merchandising standards to optimize the store’s layout and presentation. I also handled customer queries and complaints, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining a positive shopping experience. Through effective communication and problem-solving, I fostered a collaborative team environment, which contributed to meeting store targets and achieving high customer satisfaction scores. Additionally, I took part in stock control and ordering processes to ensure the store remained fully stocked and operations ran smoothly.

Education

Level 3 BTEC - Business Studeies

Shrewsbury Colleges Group
Shrewsbury
09.2016 - 08.2018

Level 3 BTEC - Music Technology & Engineering

Shrewsbury Colleges Group
Shrewsbury
09.2019 - 08.2021

GCSEs - Maths, English, Sciences

Welshpool High School
Welshpool, Powys

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Stock management
  • Visual merchandising
  • Staff mentorship and training
  • Staff rota management
  • Complaint handling
  • Customer service skills
  • Working to KPI targets
  • Product knowledge expertise
  • Business-To-Business sales
  • Microsoft office
  • Time management

Timeline

Senior sales associate

EE
03.2020 - Current

Level 3 BTEC - Music Technology & Engineering

Shrewsbury Colleges Group
09.2019 - 08.2021

Team leader

Tesco
12.2016 - 03.2020

Level 3 BTEC - Business Studeies

Shrewsbury Colleges Group
09.2016 - 08.2018

GCSEs - Maths, English, Sciences

Welshpool High School
Ben Edwards