Team working & Leadership
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During my placement at Jacobs Hardware Store I worked as part of a team in the sales department, sometimes under great pressure. Here flexibility and initiative were essential.
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Built team spirit as a team leader and then duty manager at ABS bank by ensuring staff were supported so that sales targets were achieved.
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Working as telesales team leader for G T Finances Ltd meant I had to work under immense pressure to meet and exceed weekly targets whilst motivating a team of 5 to achieve their own sales targets. Arranged staff away days and implemented bonus scheme to motivate staff to meet sales targets.
Communication skills
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At school I was a member of the after school Math’s club which consisted of 20 members. Due to my confidence and innovative ideas I was soon appointed deputy chair.
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The opportunity allowed me to speak to the group about my ideas and opinions on various matters and has given me the confidence to express myself clearly and confidently in a group situation.
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I chaired regular weekly meetings, produced minutes of the meetings and designed various promotional materials.
Sales Management
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Trained and motivated a team of 200+ sales staff, organised holiday, covered sickness and absences and devised staff rotas.
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Attended monthly meetings with regional sales managers and produced reports to show that sales targets were met in line with company objectives.
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Introduced a new incentive scheme for staff which resulted in sales growth from 30% to 50% of overall company revenue.
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Received the Shining Star Sales award for the year 2011 & 2012 for best performing sales manager.
Time Management skills
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Whilst at school I worked part time at the local supermarket in order to earn an extra income. I worked mainly weekends but did work additional hours when I was asked to do so.
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Despite the demands of my part time job I was still able to juggle my school work with my job. As well as handing my assignments and course work on time I was also able to meet and stick to tight deadlines at work. My ability to strike a balance between my academic life and work life earned me a top student award at school.
Customer Service Skills
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During the summer holidays I worked at a hardware store where I held a front line position dealing with customers directly. My day to day duties involved serving customers, dealing with returns and advising customers about the range of products on offer I have completed an OCR level 2 in customer care and I am currently in the process of completing a course in conflict resolution.
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Twice won employee of the month for outstanding achievement.
Computer Skills
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Completed ECDL course at Bingley Technology College during the evenings. The course has enhanced my knowledge and practical use of various Microsoft Office applications including Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel. I can confidently create databases and spreadsheets.
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Regular user of the internet for research purposes and social interaction. I have also designed a basic web page to promote my weekend gardening business.
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OCR level 1 Web designing for dummies.
Sales
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Increased sales by 25% resulting in a £200,000 profit increase.
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Trained new and existing staff in various methods to increase sales skills to improve product sale.
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Ordered new stock and designed shop floor in a meticulous way in order to promote new designs and sales items.
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Assisted the sales manager in organising advertising campaigns regionally and locally.
Organisational Skills
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Responsible for organising outings and activities at the home where I work as a volunteer. This involves negotiating what is possible, liaising with staff, planning each outing, organising other volunteers to help, ordering the minibus and leading the group.