I’m a hardworking, dedicated and passionate professional with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, I’m driven by providing exceptional customer service. With over 20 years in retail I have gained a wide range of skills that I have used in all my roles throughout my career.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Sales Assistant Supervisor
Original Penguin
Livingston , West Lothian
2018.07 - Current
Supported management in developing staff schedules to optimise workforce efficiency.
Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
Trained new staff members, fostering a supportive working environment.
Followed company procedures and guidelines for smooth retail operations.
Maintained knowledge of products and features to provide recommendations to customers.
Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.
Collaborated with sales managers to meet target quotas.
Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and optimal customer service.
Trained new staff on product knowledge and sales techniques to enhance team performance.
Implemented merchandising strategies to improve product visibility and attract customers.
Assisted in training and mentoring new sales assistants to enhance team performance.
Coordinated daily operations to ensure a seamless customer shopping experience.
Store Manager
Jaeger Livingston
2015.01 - 2018.01
Store Manager (was made redundant due to store closure)
Assistant Manager
Jaeger Livingston
2014.01 - 2015.01
Attending quarterly Managers conferences
Recruitment of new staff.
Daily running of the store
Daily Admin
Training of all new staff
Controlling store budgets
Controlling staff costs
Also, all the below
Sunday Supervisor/ Supervisor
Jaeger Edinburgh
2007.01 - 2014.01
Supporting Manager with Daily running of the store.
Daily Admin
Visual Merchandiser and Window Dresser.
In charge of controlling staffing cost's
Loyalty Specialist for Edinburgh
Trainer of new staff
Children's Team leader
Clarks Edinburgh
2004.01 - 2006.01
Daily cash management
Daily set up of the dept
Handing out tasks to my own team of 5
Prioritizing customer service
Fitting Children's shoes to Clarks standards
Merchandising new stock
Supporting teams across 2 other floors
Daily household duties
Optical Adviser
Dollond and Aitchison Livingston
2002.01 - 2004.01
Prioritising Customer service
Making the Daily customer appointments up.
Advising on the correct lenses and best choice of frame.