Jigarkumar Patel

Experienced Sales Assistant with a proven track record in retail environments, currently contributing to Savers since June 2022. Demonstrates expertise in customer service, retail merchandising, and inventory management. Successfully assisted customers in product selection, collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets, and organised store displays to enhance shopping experiences.

Previous role at Karim Ltd t/a Treats involved managing till operations, handling cash transactions accurately, and fostering customer loyalty through personalised service. Proficient in POS systems, electronic point-of-sale systems, and retail software. Career goal includes advancing within the retail sector by leveraging strong technical product knowledge and multitasking efficiency.

Sales Assistant at Savers (2022-06 – Present)

• Assisted customers in selecting products, offering detailed advice to meet their needs.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and improve store performance.
• Rotated stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses.
• Participated in staff training sessions, continually improving product knowledge and sales techniques.
• Monitored inventory supply and salesfloor stock to increase availability and customer convenience.
• Organized front-end and window displays, applying merchandising standards to enhance shopping experiences.
• Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
• Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
• Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
• Offered personalised shopping advice to enhance customer experiences.
• Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
• Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback and loyalty.
• Trained new staff members, fostering a supportive working environment.
• Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.

Sales Assistant at Karim Ltd t/a Treats (2018-11 – 2022-06)

• Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
• Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
• Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
• Offered personalised shopping advice to enhance customer experiences.
• Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
• Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback and loyalty.
• Trained new staff members, fostering a supportive working environment.
• Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.

Master of Business Administration in Business Administration – University of Wales

Master of Science in Technology Management – University of Bridgeport

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – A. D. Patel Institute of Technology