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Pawel  Kijenski

Pawel Kijenski

Rochdale,Greater Manchester

Summary

Highly driven and customer-centric professional with over a decade of experience in automotive sales, retail, and call centre environments. Possesses a natural aptitude for building rapport and managing complex customer journeys, ensuring exceptional care. Expertise in automotive after-sales processes and complaint resolution, making me an ideal fit for a remote Service Advisor role. Fully committed to enhancing customer satisfaction and driving positive business outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Customer Experience Specialist

Marks & Spencer (M&S)
Rochdale
04.2025 - Current
  • Proactively engaged customers, quickly building rapport to understand and satisfy their needs.
  • Managed complex customer queries and escalated complaints across various channels, ensuring professional and timely resolution for continued satisfaction.
  • Processed transactions, refunds, and exchanges efficiently, ensuring all company procedures were followed.
  • Provided expert guidance on products, leveraging exceptional communication skills to enhance the in-store experience.

Senior Sales Executive

Brayley’s
Oldham
06.2022 - 03.2025
  • Drove all stages of the sales process, including effective after-sales follow-up and long-term customer relationship management.
  • Collaborated closely with the Service Manager and Workshop team to maintain full awareness of vehicle service and repair stages, enabling accurate and timely communication with customers.
  • Mentored junior team members on achieving sales targets and best practices for customer engagement.
  • Consistently achieved and exceeded sales targets across all products and services.
  • Effectively handled daily customer meetings, sales calls, and account management tasks, improving sales team efficiency.

Sales Executive

Premier Automotive
Hyde
01.2017 - 05.2022
  • Contacted and converted potential customers via telephone, email and in-person enquiries.
  • Achieved and exceeded sales targets in line with client growth across all products and services.
  • Delivered outstanding after-sales care through regular communication with customers.
  • Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.

Retail Sales Associate

Debenhams
Manchester
02.2012 - 12.2016
  • Engaged customers to enhance in-store experience and provide outstanding customer service.
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
  • Stocked, replenished and organised shelves to ensure consistent levels

of product availability.

  • Followed company procedures and guidelines for smooth retail operations.
  • Tagged products quickly and accurately with price tags and stickers.

Customer Sales Consultant

Maplin
Manchester
07.2009 - 01.2012
  • Delivered professional representation of brand during interactions with customers.
  • Built relationships with customers through friendly interaction and assistance.
  • Maintained shop floor cleanliness for an inviting shopping environment.
  • Balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously without compromising on quality of service provided.
  • Enhanced customer engagement by offering product knowledge and advice.
  • Managed stock level for effective store operation.

Customer Sales Advisor

HMV
Manchester
02.2007 - 06.2009
  • Built relationships with customers through friendly interaction and assistance.
  • Maintained shop floor cleanliness for an inviting shopping environment.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within the retail environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily sales targets.
  • Executed visual merchandising displays to increase product appeal.
  • Assisted customers to make informed purchasing decisions.
  • Managed stock level for effective store operation.

Call Centre Agent

CarCraft
Manchester
08.2005 - 01.2007
  • Handled customer queries focused on first-call resolution.
  • Managed and escalated complaints effectively, resulting in positive customer outcomes.
  • Processed complaints professionally, seeking effective, timely solutions for continued customer satisfaction.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Business and Management

University
Gdansk

Digital Marketing and Advertising

Skills

    Exceptional Communication (Verbal and Written)

    Negotiation and Complaint Handling

    Automotive Aftersales Knowledge (Service/Workshop Process)

    Self-Motivation / Independent Work Readiness

    Relationship Management (Client relationship building)

    Sales Process Management & Goal Attainment

    Payment Processing & Refund/Exchange

Timeline

Customer Experience Specialist

Marks & Spencer (M&S)
04.2025 - Current

Senior Sales Executive

Brayley’s
06.2022 - 03.2025

Sales Executive

Premier Automotive
01.2017 - 05.2022

Retail Sales Associate

Debenhams
02.2012 - 12.2016

Customer Sales Consultant

Maplin
07.2009 - 01.2012

Customer Sales Advisor

HMV
02.2007 - 06.2009

Call Centre Agent

CarCraft
08.2005 - 01.2007

Diploma of Higher Education - Business and Management

University

Digital Marketing and Advertising
Pawel Kijenski