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Katya Apostolou

Hawthorn East

Summary

Retail Sales Assistant with strong customer service skills and experience assisting customers with perfumes, cosmetics, and general retail products. Skilled in delivering a positive and engaging shopping experience in a fast-paced retail environment. Highly motivated, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a keen interest in developing product knowledge in jewellery to further enhance customer service and sales performance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse Hawthorn East
09.2022 - Current

Customer Service Sales Stock Management Cash Register / Till Operations Product Knowledge Store Presentation

  • Greeting customers and offering assistance.
  • Answering questions about products and store services.
  • Helping customers find items in the store.
  • Referring customers to the pharmacist for medical advice or medication-related questions.
  • Handling customer complaints or returns according to store policy.
  • Recommending products based on customer needs.
  • Promoting specials, loyalty programs, and new products.
  • Assisting with sales of items such as skincare, cosmetics, fragrances, vitamins, health supplements, personal care products, and general retail merchandise.
  • Meeting sales targets where applicable.
  • Unpacking deliveries.
  • Putting stock onto shelves and displays.
  • Rotating stock and checking expiry dates, especially for health products and vitamins.
  • Ensuring shelves are fully stocked and presented neatly.
  • Conducting stock counts and inventory checks.
  • Reporting damaged, missing, or expired products.
  • Processing purchases using the till/POS system.
  • Handling cash, card, and electronic payments.
  • Issuing receipts and refunds.
  • Balancing the cash drawer at the end of a shift if required.
  • Maintaining knowledge of Vitamins and supplements
    Perfumes and fragrances
    Cosmetics and skincare
    Personal care products
    First aid items
    General pharmacy retail products
  • Helping customers understand product features and benefits (without giving medical advice).
  • Creating and maintaining attractive displays.
  • Ensuring the store is clean, tidy, and organized.
  • Updating promotional signage and price labels

Education

High School Diploma -

Auburn High School
Hawthorn East
10-2025

Skills

    Customer Service & Sales
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Confident in assisting customers with product selection and purchases
  • Ability to recommend and upsell products such as perfumes, gifts, cosmetics, and general retail items
  • Handling customer enquiries, returns, and complaints professionally
  • Building positive customer experiences and repeat business
  • Retail & Cash Handling
  • POS (till) operation and accurate cash handling
  • Processing EFTPOS, cash, and refund transactions
  • Opening and closing procedures (if applicable)
  • Maintaining transaction accuracy and accountability
  • Stock & Merchandising
  • Stock replenishment and shelf organisation
  • Unpacking deliveries and rotating stock (FIFO method)
  • Setting up and maintaining product displays and store presentation
  • Monitoring stock levels and assisting with stocktakes
  • Product Knowledge
  • Knowledge of perfumes, cosmetics, skincare, and general retail products
  • Ability to explain product features and benefits in a simple and helpful way
  • Awareness of promotional products and seasonal stock
  • Professional Skills
  • Strong attention to detail and presentation standards
  • Reliable, trustworthy, and responsible in handling store products
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Teamwork and time management skills

Timeline

Retail Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse Hawthorn East
09.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Auburn High School
Katya Apostolou