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MZINGISI GWAYI

Soweto

Summary

Passionate Retail Sales Advisor skilled in customer engagement for increased sales. Persuasive and knowledgeable for improved conversion rates. Committed team player dedicated to achieving performance KPIs. Reliable Retail Sales Advisor with extensive experience in product and service sales. Builds rapport and relationships quickly to identify and satisfy customer needs. Achieves commercial targets through passionate, persuasive selling. Shop worker attentive to customer needs and ready for high tempo work. Delivers positive and professional service to people of different backgrounds. Accurate in money handling and payment processing.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

Markham's
6 2023 - Current


1. Customer Engagement: Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner. Identify customer needs through effective questioning and active listening.
2. Product Knowledge: Stay updated on the latest cell phone models, features, and accessories. Educate customers about product specifications, pricing, and promotions.
3. Sales Techniques: Use persuasive selling techniques to upsell and cross-sell products and services. Achieve and exceed sales targets and quotas through proactive selling.
4. Demonstrations: Conduct hands-on demonstrations of cell phones and accessories to showcase features. Provide technical assistance to customers during the purchasing process.
5. Customer Service: Address customer inquiries and concerns promptly and effectively. Handle returns and exchanges in accordance with company policies.
6. Inventory Management: Assist with stock management, including receiving and organizing inventory. Ensure the sales floor is well-stocked and visually appealing.
7. Sales Reporting: Maintain accurate sales records and update inventory databases. Report daily sales activities and provide feedback to management.
8. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with team members to enhance the overall customer experience. Participate in training sessions and team meetings to improve sales techniques.
9. Promotions and Marketing: Promote special offers and promotions to attract customers. Contribute ideas for improving store displays and marketing strategies.

Retail Sales Associate

Studio 88
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Worked checkout and floor sales during peak seasonal trade periods
  • Used downtime to clean store floor, rearrange product displays and restock shelves
  • Trained new staff on company's best practices, merchandising and lead development techniques to fulfil sales targets
  • Displayed merchandise at strategic locations and kept fixtures full and tidy to attract visitors and maximise sales
  • Resolved customer queries using active listening and problem-solving skills

Retail Sales Associate

Skipper Bar
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Used downtime to clean store floor, rearrange product displays and restock shelves
  • Displayed outstanding personal presentation and customer service in customer-facing role
  • Resolved customer queries using active listening and problem-solving skills
  • Worked flexibly across multiple customer access points
  • Displayed merchandise at strategic locations and kept fixtures full and tidy to attract visitors and maximise sales
  • Unloaded store deliveries before sorting and displaying items on shelves and displays for purchase

Education

Certificate of Higher Education -

Southview High School
Lenasia South, Gauteng
01.2008 - 12.2013

Skills

Computer literate

Drivinglicense

02/9408075032082, 40240024911V, 02/02/22, 01/02/27

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate

Studio 88
06.2022 - 01.2023

Retail Sales Associate

Skipper Bar
09.2021 - 03.2022

Certificate of Higher Education -

Southview High School
01.2008 - 12.2013

Retail Sales Associate

Markham's
6 2023 - Current
MZINGISI GWAYI