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Yasmeen Sheikh

High Wycombe,England

Summary

Driven Sales Advocate with over 10 years of experience in organisational leadership, seeking to leverage background to take next career step with respected organisation. Highly skilled in sales and Financial Advisory in the Middle East, and fostering relationships with key clients and stakeholders. Implemented proven leadership skills and guided teams towards success in achievement of sales and revenue targets.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Customer service representative

Curate Health
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
10.2024 - 11.2025
  • Offered technical support, leading to enhanced user experience.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by effectively handling complaints and inquiries.
  • Facilitated customer loyalty programmes to enhance customer retention.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge, resulting in effective product promotion.
  • Managed high volume of inbound calls for quick resolution of customer issues.
  • Trained new hires for improved productivity and efficiency on the job floor.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers fostering brand loyalty and repeat business.
  • Assisted customers in making informed decisions by providing detailed product information.
  • Performed administrative duties contributing towards smooth store operations.
  • Processed orders promptly ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers.
  • Resolved customer issues effectively, using strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Handled customer complaints, providing appropriate solutions to guarantee positive outcomes.
  • Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and improved on-hold wait times.
  • Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking.

Real estate consultant

ERE Homes Dubai
United Arab Emirates - Remote contract, England - Remote Contract
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Answered phone calls and emails from potential and existing customers.
  • Coordinated sales through communication with buyers, sellers and solicitors.
  • Managed and rented out rental properties.
  • Managed customer relationships to achieve high satisfaction rate.
  • Updated online platforms with new listings to build buyer interest.
  • Gathered property information using reliable sources.
  • Drafted leasing and sale agreements for tenant signing.
  • Coordinated appointments with prospective buyers to showcase houses and plots.
  • Counselled new buyers to enhance sales opportunities.
  • Advised customer on contract law and property law.
  • Monitored property market trends to accurately anticipate and meet customer demand.
  • Used proven sales and negotiation abilities to achieve optimal sale and rental prices.
  • Guided homebuyers and sellers through process of short sales.

Technical Sales Associate

IQ Glass
Amersham, Buckinghamshire
10.2021 - 06.2022


  • Fast-paced working environment
  • Using Excel internal data base to generate quotes
  • Liaising with suppliers
  • Raising Purchase Orders
  • Assisted in developing innovative service propositions, by providing commercial insight to account teams on basis.
  • Won new businesses for IQ by developing sales pipelines and implementing innovative strategies to expand market appeal.
  • Carried out active selling from initial customer greeting.
  • Designed visually pleasing in-store and window displays to increase footfall.
  • Demonstrated product usage and features to customers.
  • Promptly greeted and assisted customers, tailoring service and sales style to suit personalised requirements.
  • Dealing with large projects day
  • Explained product benefits maximising customer engagement while driving sales.
  • Addressed customer enquiries and concerns, facilitating decision-making and minimising hesitation.
  • re-pricing Customer Orders to maximise close of sales agreement
  • Analysing architectural drawings andassisting with Architects for best glazing systems.
  • Technical advice to enquiries that promoted interest leading to preparing quotes .

Sales Assistant/ Various Departments

John Lewis & Partners
High Wycombe, England
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Won store sales competition for "Black Friday" promotion, resulting in being recognised as "Sales Associate of the Month".Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card, and mobile payments.
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand the customer base and enhance loyalty and retention.
  • Met customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories, and completing purchases.
  • Maintained a detailed understanding of current trends to expertly guide customer purchases.

Senior property consultant/ Feedback Developer

Al Mahran Real Estate
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
07.2014 - 05.2019
  • Coordinated appointments with prospective buyers to showcase houses and plots.
  • Rigorously vetted prospective tenants by collecting references and performing credit checks.
  • Created estate agent and buyer incentives and strategies with other agents, builders and buyers.
  • Assisted clients with corporate relocation services.
  • Fielded client complaints and issues about community.
  • Accessed monthly rental and sales market reports and company databases to identify rental solutions and meet clients' needs.
  • Managed and rented out rental properties.
  • Advertised properties to general public via networking, brochures, adverts and multiple listing services to maximise exposure.


Senior Sales Associate

Principle Equity Ltd
Mayfair, Westminister
02.2012 - 06.2014
  • Provided expert property purchasing advice to prospective buyers, building continued client trust and loyalty.

Handled a large portfolio of rental properties.

  • Administered a portfolio of Residential and Commercial properties, managing assets worth £10,000,
  • Provided outstanding levels of customer care, communicating effectively and professionally to develop a positive company reputation.

Business Development Manager

New World Vision Real Estate
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2008 - 02.2012
  • Acted as listing agent for brokers.
  • Ensure adherence to leases and contracts.
  • Fielded client complaints and issues about the community.
  • Negotiated contracts and coordinated with lenders, solicitors, and inspectors..
  • Showed residential properties and explained thefeatures, value, and benefits of available homes.
  • Guided homebuyers and sellers through the process of short sales.



Education

SVQ Level 5 - Counselling Level 4

NCC Home Learning
High Wycombe

Higher National Diploma - Internet Technology

Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe

A-Levels - English Language, Literature, Art

SIr William Ramsay
Buckinghamshire

GCSE -

SIr William Ramsay
Buckinghamshire

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Customer relations
  • Merchandising
  • Salesforce
  • Online sales
  • Microsoft package
  • Lead development
  • Project Management
  • Returns
  • Client communication
  • Account management

Timeline

Customer service representative

Curate Health
10.2024 - 11.2025

Real estate consultant

ERE Homes Dubai
01.2023 - 08.2024

Technical Sales Associate

IQ Glass
10.2021 - 06.2022

Sales Assistant/ Various Departments

John Lewis & Partners
05.2019 - 01.2020

Senior property consultant/ Feedback Developer

Al Mahran Real Estate
07.2014 - 05.2019

Senior Sales Associate

Principle Equity Ltd
02.2012 - 06.2014

Business Development Manager

New World Vision Real Estate
01.2008 - 02.2012

SVQ Level 5 - Counselling Level 4

NCC Home Learning

Higher National Diploma - Internet Technology

Buckinghamshire New University

A-Levels - English Language, Literature, Art

SIr William Ramsay

GCSE -

SIr William Ramsay
Yasmeen Sheikh