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Elaine Auletta

Ockley,Surrey

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in point of sale operation and technical product specifications, adept at enhancing customer service through effective complaint management and sales techniques. Demonstrates strong product knowledge and stock management skills, ensuring optimal product display tactics and visual merchandising. Committed to advancing career goals by leveraging order processing capabilities to drive business success.

Confident Sales Assistant providing excellent customer service thanks to exceptional people skills and dedicated work ethic. Experienced in book and toy sales, and in providing accuracy and efficiency in day-to-day store tasks. A strong team player, proficient in monitoring security and serving diverse customer needs.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work history

Customer sales assistant

Marks & Spencer
Dorking, Surrey
09.2014 - Current
  • Assisted customers to make informed purchasing decisions.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with prompt complaint resolution.
  • Organised marketing materials, promoting new products and discounts.
  • Enhanced customer engagement by offering product knowledge and advice.
  • Maintained shop floor cleanliness for an inviting shopping environment.
  • Prioritised tasks effectively in fast-paced retail settings.
  • Resolved queries swiftly, contributing to positive customer experience.
  • Executed visual merchandising displays to increase product appeal.
  • Performed accurate inventory checks for continual stock availability.
  • Processed transactions, ensuring accuracy at all times.
  • Handled cash drawer efficiently, supporting end-of-day reconciliation.
  • Managed stock level for effective store operation.
  • Built relationships with customers through friendly interaction and assistance.
  • 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.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Stocked, replenished and organised shelves to ensure consistent levels of product availability.
  • Took interest in customers' needs and concerns to provide throughtful advice and product recommendations.
  • Followed company procedures and guidelines for smooth retail operations.
  • Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
  • Helped to prevent shoplifting by reporting or escalating suspicious activity or known offenders.

Customer service officer

British Telecom
London, london
01.1985 - 08.1999
  • Resolved conflicts quickly whilst preserving positive business relationships.
  • Managed difficult customer situations for maintaining company reputation.
  • Facilitated smooth transactions by accurately processing sales and payments.
  • Prioritised tasks as per urgency, ensuring completion of all tasks within shift.

Education

Bexley Heath Hign School
Bexleyheath, Bexley
03/1971 - 07/1976

Skills

  • Point of sale operation
  • Technical product specifications
  • Product display tactics
  • Cash handling
  • Complaint management
  • Customer Service
  • Sales techniques
  • Product knowledge
  • Stock management
  • Visual merchandising
  • Order processing

Affiliations

  • Walking
  • Swimming
  • Eating out

Timeline

Customer sales assistant

Marks & Spencer
09.2014 - Current

Customer service officer

British Telecom
01.1985 - 08.1999

Bexley Heath Hign School
03/1971 - 07/1976
Elaine Auletta