Eilidh Tippen
Summary
A dedicated, passionate & confident sales associate with outstanding customer service skills and relationship-building strengths. Dedicated in providing excellent service in store while delivering sales strategies and meeting store targets.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Consultant
Aesop
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced customer loyalty by offering tailored solutions that met individual needs within skincare and beauty products.
- Maximized sales revenue through personalized recommendations and upselling techniques.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge.
Career Break
Travelling South East Asia
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Achieved my PADI Advanced Open Water Diving qualification, diving to 30 metres.
Established Assistant Buyer - Womenswear
ASOS
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Working on the ASOS LUXE sub-brand on ASOS DESIGN Womenswear.
- Negotiating cost prices to maintain margin targets, contributing to trade and sales meetings, trend reports, and working with the studio teams on branded focus shoots.
- Liaising with suppliers and building strong relationships.
Assistant Buyer - Menswear
Next
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Responsible for my own product area, Menswear Shorts, while also buying Mens Leather Jackets for AW22.
- Managing the Brand Strategy, Sourcing and Supplier Strategy for SS23.
Trainee Buyer
NEXT
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Working on the Menswear, Jackets and Shorts team while taking part in their 12-18 month Trainee Programme.
- Within 6-8 months I took full responsibility for my own sub-group for SS22, from fabric sourcing & product development to hitting margin targets & sign-off.
Resort Representative
Hotelplan UK Ltd
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Responsible for the day-to-day guest experience and guest operations to enhance their holidays.
- Working within a team to tackle all logistical and operational issues for the week, while also working hard to meet weekly sales targets.
Education
Master of Arts (MA) 2:1 - History and History of Art
University of Glasgow
North Berwick High School
Introduction to Fashion Buying & Merchandising -
University of The Arts
Skills
- Communication
- Product recommendations
- Organisation
- Upselling strategies
- Creative
- Team Work
- Negotiating
- Presenting
- Competitor analysis
- Team Player
- Trend Awareness
- Sales analysis
Timeline
Retail Sales Consultant
Aesop
08.2024 - Current
Career Break
Travelling South East Asia
04.2024 - 08.2024
Established Assistant Buyer - Womenswear
ASOS
10.2022 - 03.2024
Assistant Buyer - Menswear
Next
09.2021 - 10.2022
Trainee Buyer
NEXT
07.2020 - 09.2021
Resort Representative
Hotelplan UK Ltd
11.2019 - 03.2020
Introduction to Fashion Buying & Merchandising -
University of The Arts
Master of Arts (MA) 2:1 - History and History of Art
University of Glasgow
North Berwick High School
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