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Sarah Somers

Woodford,SA

Summary

Passionate, highly motivated Retail Manager with over 15 years experience leading world class teams in luxury sales, exceptional customers service and brand knowledge in high-end designer stores.

Committed to delivering a world class customer experience every customer, every time.

Obsessed in driving sales through personalised experiences and elite product knowledge..

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

High-End Concept Fashion Business Manager

Daisy Says
06.2022 - Current

Provide exceptional client, customer experiences ensuring satisfaction at every step of the clients journey.

  • Maintain in-depth product knowledge to entice clients and offer recommendations.
  • Obsessed with KPI's achieving and exceeding targets through coaching teams in unmatched customer service and upselling techniques.
  • Immaculate attention to detail through Visual merchandising upholding world class store standards and enhancing product presentation.
  • High-value transactions are handled with meticulous precision for the customer to create a seamless experience.
  • Increased Sales and revenue growth by 20% YOY, acquired over 2000 clients and boosted client retention with 100% satisfaction rating. Reduced operational costs by 15%
  • Resolve 100% of client complaints

Assistant Store Manager

Decjuba
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Managed POS efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among team members regularly.
  • Trained and mentored team resulting in 20% increase in team productivity

Luxury Flagship Manager

Kikki.K
11.2011 - 06.2021
  • Engaged and interacted with clients, customers to positive shopping experiences and drive revenue growth
  • Oversaw, trained and encouraged 20 casual team members, 4 assistant managers and managers, promoting culture of efficiency and performance
  • Generated repeat business by delivering exceptional customer service and positive engagement
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members who brought talent, enthusiasm and experience to already gifted team
  • Developed new store location from ground up by hiring and training efficient team
  • Increased profits over 20% through effective customer world class training
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
  • Analyzed and interpreted store trends with Kepler Analytics to facilitate planning
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs

Assistant Manager

Witchery
11.2009 - 11.2011
  • Focused on employee performance and developed coaching plans
  • Delivered a world class experience to every customer, every time
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and planned daily targets
  • Supported team development and goal attainment by focusing on skill development and job satisfaction
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
  • Provided current employees options for additional training opportunities
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service
  • Coached team on effective upselling and cross-selling methods
  • Monitored employee performance and developed improvement plans
  • Supported staff development and goal attainment by focusing on skill development and job satisfaction
  • Advanced to keyholder and assistant manager-in-charge in manager's absence

Education

Luxury Academy Diploma - Luxury Brand Management

Luxury Academy
London, UK. Online
05.2024

No Degree - Masterclass On Luxury Brand Management

Luxury Academy
London, UK. Online
11.2023

No Degree - Luxury Brand Management

Luxury Academy
London, UK. Online
07.2022

Skills

  • Team Leadership: Coaching for confidence Active listening for ultimate development Superior organisation ability Excellent communication skills
  • Customer Service: Exceptional relationship building with clients to create personalised experiences Outstanding interpersonal communication
  • Product Knowledge: Extensive and detailed understanding of products to create trust with the client
  • KPI's: Constantly meeting and exceeding daily, weekly, monthly targets Goal and performance orientated
  • Visual merchandising: Meticulously detail-orientated strong multi-tasking, decision-making
  • POS: Precises and proficient POS transaction handling, maintaining a seamless experience from start to end of clients journey

Socials

IG: somersofficial

Timeline

High-End Concept Fashion Business Manager

Daisy Says
06.2022 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Decjuba
07.2021 - 06.2022

Luxury Flagship Manager

Kikki.K
11.2011 - 06.2021

Assistant Manager

Witchery
11.2009 - 11.2011

Luxury Academy Diploma - Luxury Brand Management

Luxury Academy

No Degree - Masterclass On Luxury Brand Management

Luxury Academy

No Degree - Luxury Brand Management

Luxury Academy
Sarah Somers