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Danish Ashraf

Manchester

Summary

An organised, results-oriented professional within the sales and customer service industry. Industry with an excellent track record of significantly increasing service quality, sales and customer portfolios. Outstanding communication, relationship-building and influencing skills, competent in building customer relationships which inspire confidence and loyalty. I have proven to identify issues quickly to develop solutions in line with customer and business objectives. Showcasing top skills in customer relations, identifying vulnerability, problem-solving and proactively finding creative solutions to conflicts and complaints. Detail-orientated and adept at making critical decisions. Comfortable in diffusing issues using outstanding communication and conflict resolution skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Retail Sales Assistant

Sports Direct
Manchester
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Carried out back-of-house maintenance, for clear, easy-to-navigate stockroom management.
  • Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
  • Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through customer service interactions.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
  • Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.
  • Maintained knowledge of products and features to provide recommendations to customers.

Temporary Sales Assistant

Flannels
Manchester
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Upsold additional products to increase average transaction values.
  • Exceeded weekly targets through dedicated service and selling.
  • Resolved customer objections and disputes with patience and professionalism to promote repeat business.
  • Warmly greeted customers to maintain service efficiency.
  • Employed visual merchandising skills to present in-store displays of new products.
  • Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.

Customer Sales Assistant

Shonn Brothers LTD
Manchester
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Handled customer enquiries promptly and professionally, consistently exceeding satisfaction KPIs.
  • Interacted and engaged with customers, providing guidance and expert advice to influence purchase decisions.
  • Stocked, replenished and organised shelves to ensure consistent levels of product availability.
  • Managed shop capacity to ensure compliance with Covid-19 regulations.
  • Continuously improved product knowledge to maintain highest levels of service quality.
  • Designed appealing and convincing sales presentations, receiving ongoing recognition from management.
  • Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.

Education

A-Levels - Art And Design Graphics

Holy Cross College
Manchester
09/2021 - 05/2023

SVQ Level 3 - Information Technology

Holy Cross College
Manchester
09/2021 - 05/2023

SVQ Level 3 - Business Studies

Holy Cross College
Manchester
09/2021 - 09/2023

Skills

  • Cash handling
  • Stock replenishment
  • Point of Sale (POS) systems
  • Excellent communication
  • Store opening and closing duties
  • Stock counting
  • Complaint management
  • Sales techniques
  • Customer service
  • Stocking shelves
  • Refund processing
  • Business development
  • Returns
  • Promotions
  • Cash management
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Working under pressure
  • Time management
  • Customer service oriented
  • Self-motivated
  • Outgoing and enthusiastic
  • Just In Time stock control

Languages

English
Fluent
Urdu
Advanced

Timeline

Retail Sales Assistant

Sports Direct
06.2022 - 09.2022

Temporary Sales Assistant

Flannels
10.2021 - 01.2022

Customer Sales Assistant

Shonn Brothers LTD
05.2020 - 08.2020

A-Levels - Art And Design Graphics

Holy Cross College
09/2021 - 05/2023

SVQ Level 3 - Information Technology

Holy Cross College
09/2021 - 05/2023

SVQ Level 3 - Business Studies

Holy Cross College
09/2021 - 09/2023
Danish Ashraf