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Anthony Forbes

Wollongbar,NSW

Summary

I have had 38 yrs experience in retail first at kmart then gracebros/myer for 30 yrs .Then working at uni for 7 years and currently volunteering at the salvation army

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

Myer
09.1986 - 09.2016
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers at checkout.
  • Developed strong relationships with repeat clients, leading to increased loyalty and return visits.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets consistently.
  • Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically, attracting more customers to the store.
  • Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
  • Utilized upselling techniques to promote additional products and increase sales.
  • Promoted special offers and events by engaging with customers on the sales floor, driving awareness of promotions and boosting sales conversion rates.
  • Increased sales revenue through effective product recommendations tailored to individual customers.
  • Consistently met personal sales goals through proactive engagement with customers and upselling techniques when appropriate.
  • Contributed to loss prevention efforts by maintaining vigilant awareness of potential theft risks on the sales floor and reporting suspicious activities as required.
  • Participated in storewide audits, ensuring accuracy of inventory counts and identifying areas for improvement in stock management processes.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various product categories resulting in becoming a go-to resource for customers seeking advice on product selection.
  • Supported store leadership in implementing new merchandising strategies which led to improved product positioning and overall visual appeal.
  • Provided constructive feedback during team meetings, fostering collaboration among colleagues towards shared objectives in-store performance improvements.
  • Aided managers in planning effective staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours while considering employee availability constraints.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Education

Hsc -

Edmund Rice College
Wollongong, NSW
1977

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Assistance
  • Customer Engagement
  • Retail Sales
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Product Knowledge
  • Relationship Building
  • Professional Appearance
  • Stocking and Receiving
  • Store maintenance
  • Phone Etiquette
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Sales expertise
  • Policy and Procedure Adherence
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Stock replenishment
  • Display Setup
  • Product Recommendations
  • Brand representation
  • Fitting room maintenance
  • Product Merchandising
  • Sales Goals Attainment
  • Merchandise Display
  • Sales trends
  • Point of sale operation

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate

Myer
09.1986 - 09.2016

Hsc -

Edmund Rice College
Anthony Forbes