Sales Assistant CV Template + Tips and Download – CV Plaza

Sales Assistant CV Template + Tips and Download

author Sobhan Mohmand, Career Expert         date 18 Apr 2021

Tip: Use the Sales Assistant CV Template below as an example to help you write your own personal and fully-tailored CV.

Amelia James

52 Casper Way
Belford
BH6 1ZT
Mob: 078 0735 0193
Email: [email protected]

Personal Profile Statement / Career Objective

I am seeking a sales-oriented position that enables me to utilise and fortify the attributes, skills and personal qualities I currently have and to make a real, tangible difference in the company that I work for. I have always been an extremely hands-on, practical and energetic worker and am very experienced with providing excellent customer service at all times and in all circumstances. I have a “can-do” attitude, and I enjoy overcoming challenges.

Achievements

  • Junior Sales Person of the Month (2011, Maplin Electronics)
  • Raised £485 for Cancer Research UK
  • Achieved 7 GCSEs at grades A*–C

Education

2006 – 2008Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in BusinessLeeds College

Relevant Modules:

  • The Business Environment (Distinction)
  • Introduction to Marketing (Distinction)
  • Product Marketing Research (Merit)
  • Supporting Business Activities (Distinction)
2004 – 2006GCSEsHarbourne School

Results:

  • English Language (A)
  • Mathematics (C)
  • Business Studies (B)
  • Economics (C)
  • History (A)
  • Information Technology (B)
  • Psychology (A)

Employment and Work Experience

Apr 2010 – PresentSales Assistant         Maplin Electronics

Main duties performed:

  • Opening up and closing the shop for two days a week
  • Assisting with the day-to-day running of the shop
  • Meeting and greeting customers and tailoring services and selected products to meet their needs and expectations
  • Handling customer payments, refunds, complaints, compliments, etc.
  • Meeting sales targets and marketing the company’s special offers
  • Providing training to work experience Sales Assistants from the local schools
  • Liaising with head office and suppliers regarding stock replenishment
Feb 2009 – Apr 2010Sales and Marketing Assistant       Next

Main duties performed:

  • Acting as the first point of contact for the shop’s existing and new customers
  • Till operation, serving customers and directing them around the shop
  • Handling customer queries and complaints on a day to day basis.
  • Recording and maintaining customer records and sales inquiries
  • Keeping calm and professional when dealing with aggressive customers
  • Giving expert advice on product selection to customers
  • Arranging window displays (and special promotions)
  • General cleaning and maintenance of the shop.
Jun 2008 – Feb 2009Receptionist           Vivic Ltd.

Main duties performed:

  • Greeting customers and visitors and acting as the “face of the company”
  • General Admin duties: phoning, filing, printing, photocopying, etc.
  • Dealing with customer complaints & compliments in a professional manner

Professional Training and Qualifications

  • Five-day Sales Bootcamp – Charted Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  • Level 2 Award in Effective Team Member Skills – ILM

Skills

  • Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills
  • Outstanding Persuasion and Negotiation skills
  • Being able to relate to and provide service for customers’ needs & requirements
  • Deep knowledge of the selling process and the ability to put it into practice

Hobbies and interests

I have previously been involved in organised charity events as well as completing short runs to help raise money for events. In my spare time, I surf the web and enjoy spending time with my family and friends and also meeting new people from all backgrounds.

References

Ms Lauren Walsh
Sales Manager, Next.
Address: 76 Boat Lane, Randal, RS3 1TY
Tel: 0223 6235 2730
Email: [email protected]
Mr John Steele
Senior Sales Assistant, Maplin Electronics.
Address: 86 Monks Way, Tonbridge, TN9 3QE
Tel: 0080 6181 2193
Email: [email protected]

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Top CV Tips and Guidelines

  • Always have some sort of work experience on your CV, even if it is just a voluntary part-time position at your local grocery shop. You CV will look so much better once you have some sort of work experience included and CVs with no experience are hardly ever given any attention.
  • Ensure that you mention the most important sales skills that a Sales professional requires in order to do their job to a high standard; Communication, Negotiation, Persuasion and Customer-Service skills.
  • Focus your CV on results rather than on activities. What tangible difference did you make in your previous job? How good of a salesperson were you? Demonstrate that you are excellent at sales by highlighting some of your previous success because that will make the prospective employer think: “s/he has done it before for someone else; s/he can do it again for me.”
  • Final tip: always double/triple check your CV and ask yourself the question: “Would I really give this person [i.e. yourself] such and such salary?” You have to be honest because the first test you will face will not be in the Sales Assistant job, but on how effective you use your CV to sell yourself!

Good Luck!

Written by Sobhan Mohmand
Sobhan is a qualified Careers Advisor and Professional CV Writer with over 10 years of experience in helping job seekers get a job. He is a Member of the Careers Development Institute (CDI) and is listed on the official UK Register of Career Development Professionals. He holds a Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development (QCF).
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