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Elena Ienciu

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Detail-oriented and commercially aware retail professional with experience in luxury environments. Strong understanding of customer behaviour, product performance and visual merchandising, with the ability to support sales analysis and operational processes. Highly organised, confident working with data and Excel, passionate about beauty, trends and product innovation. Looking to develop a career in Buying and Category Management within fast-paced head office environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Sales Advisor

Hugo Boss
London
04.2025 - 04.2026
  • Consistently exceeded daily sales targets (£3,000 vs £2,000), demonstrating strong commercial awareness and understanding of product performance
  • Supported stock management and product flow, ensuring product availability aligned with demand
  • Monitored sales trends and customer behaviour to identify opportunities to increase revenue and units per transaction
  • Contributed to visual merchandising execution to optimise product visibility and drive sales
  • Handled customer queries and complaints, maintaining high service standards and protecting brand reputation

Luxury Brand Ambassador

Avolta
05.2023 - 04.2025
  • Represented prestigious luxury brands including Tom Ford, Gucci, Prada, and key beauty brands in a high-traffic international retail environment.
  • Achieved 46% customer engagement (vs 38% target) by understanding customer needs and aligning product recommendations
  • Developed strong product knowledge across categories, supporting informed selling and customer decision-making
  • Developed extensive product knowledge across luxury fragrances and beauty products to provide personalised shopping experiences.
  • Ensured accurate representation of the brand by maintaining consistent messaging and visuals across all promotional materials and presentations.

Front Desk & Administrative Intern

Chase on the Lake Resort & Spa
Minnesota, USA
06.2022 - 10.2022

As part of my university studies, I completed an internship in a busy hospitality environment, supporting reception and administrative tasks.

  • Provided front desk support in a busy hospitality environment
  • Utilised Microsoft Office Suite proficiently to streamline administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by professionally handling queries and complaints over the phone or via email.
  • Helped prepare onboarding documents and supported the induction process for new employees
  • Maintained employee records and ensured information was accurate and up to date

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

University of Westminster
London, United Kingdom

Skills

  • Organisation & time management
  • Commercial awareness & sales performance analysis
  • Quick learner with the ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
  • Visual merchandising & product presentation
  • Supplier and brand awareness (luxury retail exposure)
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Team support & collaboration
  • Strong awareness of current beauty trends

Timeline

Sales Advisor

Hugo Boss
04.2025 - 04.2026

Luxury Brand Ambassador

Avolta
05.2023 - 04.2025

Front Desk & Administrative Intern

Chase on the Lake Resort & Spa
06.2022 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

University of Westminster
Elena Ienciu