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Elsa Malik

Sales Assistant
About

With retail sales experience at Pandora and Hamleys, I've honed my customer service skills and product knowledge. My adaptability in dynamic settings, combined with British Sign Language proficiency, enhances experiences for diverse customers. Skilled in handling transactions and stock control in premium to luxury retail categories.

Previous Brands
Hamleys Regent Street
Hotel Chocolat
MINISO
Pandora Canary Wharf
Ryday Surgery
SEA LIFE Aquarium
Work Experience
Sales Assistant
Oct ‘23 - Jan ‘24
Pandora Canary Wharf

At Pandora in Canary Wharf, I excelled in a dynamic retail setting, successfully selling a variety of products, including several high value diamonds. My approach combined strong customer service with an understanding of diverse client needs, contributing to the store's overall sales achievements.

Volunteer
Jun ‘22 - Jul ‘23
Ryday Surgery

Accompanied a general practitioner for the day to gain a first hand understanding of daily medical practice. This experience also included a site visit to a local care home facility, Scope, to explore the collaborative relationship between primary care settings and long-term residential care homes.

Admissions Host
Mar ‘22 - Oct ‘23
SEA LIFE Aquarium

• Only British Sign Language communicator across the team- taught teammates basic signs and was a guide for deaf/BSL users to enhance their experience. • Customer-Centric Expertise: Leveraged exceptional customer service and communication skills to provide visitors with a seamless experience, addressing inquiries, managing queues, and ensuring accurate ticketing transactions. • Efficient Administration: Demonstrated strong organizational skills by overseeing ticket sales, managing records, and collaborating cross-functionally, while maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and contributing to a smoothly operating environment.

Sales Assistant
Jan ‘22 - Mar ‘22
Hotel Chocolat

Sales Assistant
Nov ‘21 - Jan ‘22
Hamleys Regent Street

Engaged with customers of all ages, provided expert advice on products, specialised in stitching machine for custom gifts. • Engaged with many customers of all ages and backgrounds, advised on products, ensured a memorable experience. • Experience in a fast-paced environment with an ability to quickly adapt to a new skill on machinery.

Sales assistant
Aug ‘21 - Dec ‘21
MINISO

Retail Experience
Retail Category
Luxury
High-end luxury
Premium
Work Environment
Department store
Boutique
Outlet
Shopping centre
Flagship store
Pop-Up
Product Category
Womenswear
Menswear
Accessories
Watches & Jewelry
Beauty & Fragrances
Responsibilities
Greeting
Client Help
Storytelling
Product demos
Transactions
Upselling
Online orders fulfilment
Returns & Exchanges
Packaging
Client Advising
Product setup
Product labelling
Delivery processing
Stock control
Open/closing store
Languages
English
Education & Training
Queen Mary, University of London
‘22 - ‘25
BSC MEDICAL GENETICS,
Preston Manor High School
‘14 - ‘19
GCSEs