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Niamh Sweeney

St Kilda,VIC

Summary

Reliable and upbeat Sales Assistant successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing and marketing.

The work i have done in Australia has been via a temp agency in the legal industry , however, i have a proven sales background and a passion for interacting and helping people.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Secretary

Carter Newell Lawyers
10.2023 - 11.2023

Provided legal support to a team of Lawyers, Barristers and Special Counsel.

Legal Secretary

The Public Trustee Of Queensland
09.2023 - Current

Provided legal support to a team of Lawyers, Barristers and Special Counsel.

Legal Secretary

31 West Chambers
08.2023 - 08.2023

Provided legal support to a team of Lawyers, Barristers and Special Counsel.

Legal Assistant

Hill House Legal Partners
08.2023 - 08.2023

Provided legal support to a team of Lawyers, Barristers and Special Counsel.

Insurance Consultant

A Plan Insurance
11.2021 - 04.2023

• Generated quotes and proposals for clients to match individual needs.

• Attended various shows and worked on the stalls to promote the brand.

• Took a high number of inbound calls as well as making outbound calls to clients to follow up.

• Provided comprehensive product knowledge and guidance to help clients on product selection. Over 100 insurance products and features memorised.

• Negotiated contracts with clients to establish best coverage with lowest cost.

• Developed sales strategies to increase sales of insurance policies.

• Comfortably worked against KPI’s and exceeded targets weekly.

Sales Assistant

Virgin Media
09.2019 - 07.2021

• Keeping up with Virgin Media products and services in order to give relevant customer service and sales advice.

• Contribute to high customer contract retention by listening to customer concerns and providing advice.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.

Paralegal

NFU Mutual
09.2019 - 07.2021

Waitrose Supermarket Assistant

Waitrose
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
  • Communicated with customers and staff politely and professionally to uphold store standards.
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
  • Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.

Education

Cert CII In Insurance Practitioner - Insurance Legal And Regulatory.

Chartered Insurance Institute
03.2021

GCSES & A Levels. -

Alcester Grammar School
08.2019

Skills

  • Sales Expertise
  • Payment Processing
  • Stock Management
  • Upselling Strategies
  • Shop Organisation
  • Proven background of working towards and exceeding KPI's

Timeline

Legal Secretary

Carter Newell Lawyers
10.2023 - 11.2023

Legal Secretary

The Public Trustee Of Queensland
09.2023 - Current

Legal Secretary

31 West Chambers
08.2023 - 08.2023

Legal Assistant

Hill House Legal Partners
08.2023 - 08.2023

Insurance Consultant

A Plan Insurance
11.2021 - 04.2023

Sales Assistant

Virgin Media
09.2019 - 07.2021

Paralegal

NFU Mutual
09.2019 - 07.2021

Waitrose Supermarket Assistant

Waitrose
03.2019 - 01.2020

Cert CII In Insurance Practitioner - Insurance Legal And Regulatory.

Chartered Insurance Institute

GCSES & A Levels. -

Alcester Grammar School
Niamh Sweeney