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Rachel Karlsson

Rachel Karlsson

Chester,Cheshire

Summary

Creative Sales Manager with an impressive track record of improving sales and growing customer bases. Innovative client relationship management, strategic planning and team leadership skills. Specialising in developing corporate relationships, forging strategic partnerships, and delivering compelling proposals, supported by exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Retail Sales Associate

Mango
Chester, Cheshire
04.2025 - Current

Dedicated retail professional with experience in delivering exceptional customer service and driving sales. Proven ability to collaborate with team members to create inviting store environments and memorable shopping experiences. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction and meeting sales targets with creativity and enthusiasm. Knowledge in inventory management and visual merchandising, further supporting store performance and brand presentation.

Business Development Manager

Artezzan Restaurant & Bar
Chester, Cheshire
09.2021 - Current
  • Marketing co-ordination and head of CRM
  • Defined business strategies to drive sales, promotions and marketing projects.
  • Statistics analysis and data retention to evaluate sales gaps and maximise ROI.
  • Drove revenue growth with innovative sales strategies.
  • Handled crises effectively, minimising impact on business operations.
  • Designed strategy to win new business and maximise selling opportunities among existing clients, achieving lucrative results.
  • Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.
  • Generated leads to bring in new client revenue and improve profitability.
  • Identified current market trends, resulting in enhanced product offerings.
  • Developed strategic partnerships for sustained growth.
  • Implemented marketing initiatives for greater brand visibility.

Bookings & Events Co-ordinator

Artezzan Restaurant & Bar
Chester, Cheshire
03.2022 - 03.2023

Education

GCSEs -

The Hammond School
Chester, Cheshire
09/2012 - 07/2017

UAL Extended Diploma in Performing Arts - Acting

LIPA Sixth Form College
Liverpool
09/2017 - 02/2019

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft office, Word, Excel, Teams
  • New account development
  • Email marketing automation
  • Campaign management
  • Project coordination
  • Partnership marketing
  • Sales and market development
  • Brand and Revenue development
  • Cost management
  • Presentations and proposals
  • Product knowledge
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Effective networking
  • Relationship Management
  • Hiring and training management
  • Customer engagement

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate

Mango
04.2025 - Current

Bookings & Events Co-ordinator

Artezzan Restaurant & Bar
03.2022 - 03.2023

Business Development Manager

Artezzan Restaurant & Bar
09.2021 - Current

GCSEs -

The Hammond School
09/2012 - 07/2017

UAL Extended Diploma in Performing Arts - Acting

LIPA Sixth Form College
09/2017 - 02/2019
Rachel Karlsson