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Gideon Overthrow-Cook

Gloucester,Glouce

Summary

I am a talented sales professional who is always striving to hit sales related targets. I work great in a team trying to push everyone to preform at there best. I am always up to date with local events and try to stay in as much know as possible within my local communities therefor I am a very strong peoples person with a positive mind set for any challenge.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sales leader

The North Face
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
02.2022 - Current
  • Optimised resource allocation, ensuring maximum productivity from the team members.
  • Kept up-to-date with market trends to identify opportunities to improve product and service offerings.
  • Worked within teams to create more sales and hit targets.
  • Trained staff on new products and best ways to sell to customers.
  • Had video calls with brands like Gore-Tex to learn about new technologies.
  • Got called on to work for other North face stores in the south west when they needed support.
  • Mentored junior sales staff, resulting in improved performance levels.
  • Boosted team morale by fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Retail assistant

Homesense
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provided coverage during peak times to manage customer flow effectively.
  • Boosted product sales by offering selection guidance to customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
  • 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.
  • Promoted customer loyalty scheme at checkout.
  • Guided customers towards appropriate products based on their preferences, boosting overall satisfaction.

Education

BTEC Level 3 - Creative Media Study

Gloucestershire College
Gloucester
09.2021 - 07.2023

GCSEs - English language

Gloucester Academy
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
09.2017 - 07.2021

GCSEs - Maths

Gloucester Academy
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
09.2017 - 07.2021

GCSEs - Art

Gloucester Academy
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
09.2017 - 07.2021

GCSEs - History

Gloucester Academy
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
09.2017 - 07.2021

Skills

  • Product knowledge
  • Customer Service
  • Customer relations
  • Social media savvy
  • Understanding buyer behaviour
  • Creative thinking
  • Public Relations
  • Video editing

Affiliations

  • Photography
  • Art
  • Videography
  • Sports
  • Traveling

Timeline

Sales leader

The North Face
02.2022 - Current

BTEC Level 3 - Creative Media Study

Gloucestershire College
09.2021 - 07.2023

Retail assistant

Homesense
08.2021 - 01.2022

GCSEs - English language

Gloucester Academy
09.2017 - 07.2021

GCSEs - Maths

Gloucester Academy
09.2017 - 07.2021

GCSEs - Art

Gloucester Academy
09.2017 - 07.2021

GCSEs - History

Gloucester Academy
09.2017 - 07.2021
Gideon Overthrow-Cook