Lara Mahmoud

Motivated and customer-focused Sales Assistant with experience in retail environments, including high-volume customer interaction and product demonstrations. Skilled at engaging with customers, driving sales through product knowledge, and delivering excellent customer service. Proven ability to consistently exceed sales targets, handle cash transactions accurately, and maintain attractive store displays.

A proactive team player with strong communication and organisational skills, currently studying Accounting & Finance and eager to contribute to a dynamic retail team.

DEMONSTRATOR & SALES ASSISTANT - hamleys - london

(2025-10)

• Interacted with 200–600 clients every day, persuading them to buy the product by emphasising its features and benefits.
• Regularly surpassed the £1200/2000 sales benchmarks, earning up to £100 in commission each shift and producing £2000–4000 in sales every day.
• Worked with teammates to develop strategies for efficient demonstration methods, increasing client conversions by 10% to 20%.

SALES ASSISTANT - debra uk - london

(2021-12 - 2023-02)

• Organised, folded, and prepared donated clothing by pricing items, tagging them, and placing them neatly on the shop floor.
• Assisted customers with enquiries and provided friendly service while operating the till and handling cash and card transactions.
• Maintained an attractive store environment by arranging clothing displays and helping create engaging window displays.

Degree - ACCOUNTING & FINANCE - SOAS university of london (2025-09 - 2028-06)

A-LEVELS - Wimbledon high school (2023-09 - 2025-06)