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Luke Wallace

Luke Wallace

Gayton,England

Summary

I have worked in the retail and sales environment for many years, I have picked up extensive knowledge and experience of providing great customer care. I always ensure that I can help individuals with any customer needs and if unable to I will support the customer with the correct channels to follow to come to a positive outcome or solution.

I consider myself to be a smart, punctual and a confident individual who is very reliable and honest. I always maintain a high standard and great attitude to any job which I carry out.

I am always willing to learn new aspects to a job, To help progress in further in My career. I'm highly motivated to work alone to reach targets and to overcome obstacles which I face as well as work very well in a team based environment. Over more recent years iv been given the opportunity on many occasions to step in and lead a large team which I feel i did with the upmost professionalism

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

General assistant

Tesco
Fakenham, Norfolk
07.2012 - 12.2019



  • Refilled and rotated items on shelves to maintain well-stocked inventory.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items.
  • Weighed and labelled products.
  • Cleaned grocery shelves, storage area and work areas and kept floors free of spills, water and hazardous debris.
  • Offered product samples, answered questions and helped customers find items.
  • Monitored temperature of cases, shelves and storage areas and reported failures to the appropriate manager.
  • Followed proper standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, refrigeration and sanitation.
  • Developed knowledge about products and sales items to answer shoppers' questions.
  • Processed credit card transactions, checks, gift cards and coupons.

Car sales

RJ CARS
Kings lynn, Norfolk
02.2017 - 12.2019

Handled part-exchange appraisals, using persuasive negotiation skills for mutually beneficial outcomes.

  • Provided first-class service from arrival to sale, communicating attentively to continuously meet customer needs.
  • Carried out test drives, demonstrating comprehensive vehicle knowledge to provide customers with helpful, thorough insight.
  • Demonstrated product usage and features to customers.
  • Accepted card, cash and cheque payments in POS register system.
  • Carried out active selling from initial customer greeting.
  • Totalled bills using maths skills and maintained accurate till count.
  • Recorded make, model and exact location of each parked vehicle for easy retrieval.
  • Conducted full damage checks to protect company reputation.
  • Applied protective and restorative agents to improve vehicle appearance.
  • Followed correct and safe procedures for use of cleaning chemicals.
  • Operated machine polishing equipment with precision.
  • Refitted wheels and roof racks to achieve secure vehicles.
  • Collected and delivered customer vehicles for valeting.
  • Scrubbed vehicle and wheel trim to remove stubborn scum and residue.
  • Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on small and large vehicles.
  • Repaired brakes and changed fluids to deliver safe vehicles.
  • Used automated testing methods to carefully diagnose vehicle faults.
  • Achieved vehicle functionality and longevity through proactive maintenance.

Sales Advisor

Andrew Page
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Used a computer system to quote and confirm the correct items. I also used this system to book stock to dispatch.
  • I had sales and promotional targets to meet on a daily basis. to enhance these targets i would make numerous outbound telephone calls which means i have an excellent telephone manner.
  • Used active listening, communication and relationship-building skills to assess customer needs, build rapport and connect with viable solutions.
  • Answered requests and concerns with a friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card and mobile payments.
  • Received and processed product returns.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations, including scanning items, processing payments and issuing receipts.
  • When needed i covered dispatch which included picking and sorting stock into the correct locations for delivery drivers. I instructed the drivers on which locations and deliveries they would be making
  • When needed i covered delivery driving where i had a strict time scale on reaching the customers with their items.

Sales Advisor

Euro Car Parts
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Warmly greeted customers to establish positive first impressions, enhancing in-store experiences.
  • Used active listening and relationship-building techniques to assess customer needs and deliver viable solutions.
  • Consistently maximised sales revenue through effective upselling and cross-selling of associated products.
  • Delivered outstanding customer experiences through attentive care and faultless service.
  • Maximised sales revenue through effective upselling and cross-selling of associated products.
  • Converted sales leads and opportunities through exceptional persuasion and negotiation.
  • Processed payments promptly and precisely using Point Of Sale (POS) systems, minimising customer waiting times.
  • Successfully applied various sales techniques to steadily expand customer bases.
  • Retained customers by building rapport and delivering tailored product recommendations.

Sales Advisor

PARKERS THE PARTS PEOPLE
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Provided exceptional in-store service, promptly resolving complaints to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Greeted customers warmly, establishing positive first impressions and improving in-store experiences.
  • Maximised sales opportunities by consistently replenishing stock of popular products.
  • Supervised and mentored team members to exceed sales targets regularly.
  • Applied active listening and relationship-building techniques to identify customer needs and deliver effective solutions.
  • Converted sales leads through persuasive negotiation and tailored recommendations.
  • Processed payments accurately using Point Of Sale (POS) systems, minimising customer wait times.
  • Monitored accounts for compliance, flagging violations and performing collections of overdue debts.

Assistant Branch Manager

Parkers The Parts People
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
01.2024 - Current
  • Fostered strong relationships with customers, influencing loyalty and retention.
  • Collaborated with team to enhance customer service experience.
  • Dealt with customer complaints, enhancing satisfaction levels.
  • Maintained daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow.
  • Partnered with Branch Manager to devise effective operational strategies.
  • Contributed towards achieving branch's financial objectives through effective planning and execution.
  • Oversaw employee scheduling, improving overall productivity levels.
  • Handled high-value accounts, ensuring maximum client satisfaction.
  • Provided exceptional in-store service, promptly resolving complaints to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Greeted customers warmly, establishing positive first impressions and improving in-store experiences.
  • Maximised sales opportunities by consistently replenishing stock of popular products.
  • Supervised and mentored team members to exceed sales targets regularly.
  • Applied active listening and relationship-building techniques to identify customer needs and deliver effective solutions.
  • Converted sales leads through persuasive negotiation and tailored recommendations.
  • Processed payments accurately using Point Of Sale (POS) systems, minimising customer wait times.
  • Monitored accounts for compliance, flagging violations and performing collections of overdue debts.

Education

GCSE -

Fakenham High School
06.2012

A Levels - Business-Biology-Physical Education-IT

Fakenham College
Fakenham, Norfolk
06.2015

Skills

  • Motivated team player
  • Quick learner
  • Inventory management
  • Loss prevention training
  • Effective trainer
  • Merchandising and displays
  • Active listening skills
  • Customer-orientated
  • Computer literate
  • POS systems knowledge
  • Stocking
  • Customer care

reference

Work reference

James Miller

Parkers Manager

jmiller689@icloud.com

07956739194


Daryl Jones

Managing Director - Jones Automotive (previously owner of RJ cars)

2 church road Downham market

01366858160

jonesautomotivedm@gmail.com


Personal reference

charlotte Angus

St Douglas

Shouldham road

Shouldham Thorpe

Kings lynn

Pe330ef

charlotteanguswork@outlook.com

07378203471

Timeline

Assistant Branch Manager

Parkers The Parts People
01.2024 - Current

Sales Advisor

PARKERS THE PARTS PEOPLE
01.2021 - 12.2023

Sales Advisor

Euro Car Parts
07.2020 - 01.2021

Sales Advisor

Andrew Page
01.2020 - 05.2020

Car sales

RJ CARS
02.2017 - 12.2019

General assistant

Tesco
07.2012 - 12.2019

GCSE -

Fakenham High School

A Levels - Business-Biology-Physical Education-IT

Fakenham College
Luke Wallace