Christian Loxton

Results-driven retail sales professional with experience in pet retail, merchandising, inventory control and customer service. Proven ability to build strong customer relationships, exceed sales targets and deliver outstanding in-store experiences.

Sales Assistant (Full-time) at Food Lovers (2026-04 – 2026-07)

• Assisted customers with pet nutrition and product recommendations.
• Processed sales transactions accurately and handled cash.
• Maintained merchandising standards, stock levels and store presentation.
• Achieved daily and monthly sales targets through excellent customer service.
• Built long-term customer relationships by providing expert product advice.
• Managed stock replenishment and ensured product availability.

General Assistant (Contract) at Food Lovers (2026-02 – 2026-04)

• Assisted with stock receiving, unpacking and shelving.
• Maintained cleanliness and organisation of the store.
• Supported daily store operations and merchandising.
• Conducted regular stock counts and inventory checks.
• Assisted with opening and closing store procedures.
• Ensured pricing and shelf labels were accurate.

Petshop Science Controller at Checkers (2024 – 2026)

• Coordinated and supported the Petshop Science brand to deliver outstanding in-store service and operational excellence.
• Managed stock ordering, inventory control and supplier relationships.
• Handled invoices, orders, credit notes and returns processing accurately.
• Analysed sales trends to maintain optimum stock levels.
• Trained and mentored new staff on products and store procedures.
• Planned merchandising layouts to maximise sales.

Retail Sales Assistant at About Cats And Dogs (2023 – 2024)

• Maintained accurate invoicing and customer inquiries professionally.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective service and product knowledge.
• Increased sales through add-on selling and product recommendations.
• Maintained attractive product displays and merchandising standards.
• Managed stock replenishment and inventory accuracy.
• Processed point-of-sale transactions and cash balancing.

Sales Representative at To'nett's Trading (Pty) Ltd (2015 – 2020)

• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients.
• Achieved and exceeded sales targets through effective sales strategies.
• Conducted product presentations and identified new sales opportunities.
• Managed customer accounts and after-sales service.
• Negotiated pricing and promotions with clients.
• Prepared quotations and processed customer orders.

NCV in Information Technology And Computer Science (Level 4) – Boland College – Stellenbosch (2019 – 2021)