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Elliott Wade

Colchester,Essex

Summary

Experienced in sales with a strong focus on customer service and salesmanship. Proficient in resource optimisation, promotions and pricing, and stock control insight. Adept at Instagram marketing, merchandise control, and cash management. Skilled in face-to-face selling, public speaking, and sales persuasion. Familiar with stock rotation procedures and sales techniques. Committed to maintaining dress code adherence and effective money handling. Career goal: to leverage extensive skills in a dynamic environment to drive sales growth and enhance customer satisfaction.

Offering strong foundation in customer service and communication, with positive attitude and willingness to learn. Knowledgeable about handling transactions, maintaining store presentation, and assisting customers with queries. Ready to use and develop teamwork, problem-solving, and time management skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Retail worker

Sketchers
Braintree, Essex
12.2024 - Current
  • Displayed wares in temporary structures at markets to attract new customers.
  • Participated actively in staff meetings encouraging team spirit and cohesion.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily sales targets, enhancing store performance.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Conducted stock checks, faced-up shelves and recorded out-of-stock items to fulfil customer demand.
  • Collaborated with sales managers to meet target quotas.

Yard assistant

Chelmsford Plastic Warehouse
Chelmsford, Essex
06.2023 - 10.2024
  • Helped to maintain tidy and organised yard for smooth distribution.
  • Packed orders according to tickets and material packing guidelines.
  • Discarded items unsuitable for recycling into regular refuse-handling streams.
  • Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
  • Transported goods between loading, unloading and storage areas.
  • Attended training sessions to improve knowledge and skills.
  • Assisted with addressing and resolving various customer issues.
  • Handled deliveries promptly, improving turnaround time.
  • Assisted colleagues with heavy lifting to prevent injuries.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships with colleagues and waste collectors.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Kept appropriate stock levels to match expected demand.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Gym instructor

Prested Hall
Colchester, Essex
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Structured group classes for optimal participant interaction and learning.
  • Evaluated clients' abilities and tailored recommendations accordingly.
  • Modelled ideal techniques and movements to help understanding.
  • Worked closely with clients to devise personal workout programmes in line with unique fitness goals.
  • Improved member outcomes, providing education and advice about nutrition and dieting.
  • Built positive relationships with clients to encourage continued class attendance.
  • Designed varied workout routines to achieve diverse fitness goals.
  • Ensured smooth day-to-day operations by efficiently managing gym schedule and resources.
  • Demonstrated use of complex gym machinery to novice users.
  • Boosted member engagement by implementing personalised fitness programmes.

Education

GCSEs -

Colchester High School
Colchester, Essex
09.2016 - 05.2020

Diploma of Higher Education - Sports Science And Personal Training

Writtle University Collage
Chelmsford, Essex
09.2020 - 08.2022

Skills

  • Resource optimisation
  • Promotions and pricing
  • Stock rotation procedure familiarity
  • Instagram marketing
  • Stock control insight
  • Merchandise control
  • Customer Service
  • Face-to-face selling
  • Salesmanship
  • Sales reporting
  • Sales techniques
  • Stress tolerance
  • Public speaking
  • Sales persuasion
  • Cash management
  • Store opening and closing
  • Retail sales techniques
  • Dress code adherence
  • Money handling

Certification

Driving License

Forklift License

First Aid level 2

Timeline

Retail worker

Sketchers
12.2024 - Current

Yard assistant

Chelmsford Plastic Warehouse
06.2023 - 10.2024

Gym instructor

Prested Hall
06.2022 - 04.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Sports Science And Personal Training

Writtle University Collage
09.2020 - 08.2022

GCSEs -

Colchester High School
09.2016 - 05.2020
Elliott Wade