Sales assistant
Milan
About the candidate
As a sales assistant, I support customers throughout their shopping journey, ensuring they have a positive and tailored experience. My role combines customer service, product knowledge, and teamwork to drive sales and build lasting relationships. I assist with product selection, handle transactions, manage stock, and maintain a welcoming and organized store environment.
What I Can Offer
Customer focus: I listen actively to understand needs and provide personalized solutions.
Communication skills: I engage with customers in a friendly, clear, and professional way, creating trust and rapport.
Problem-solving: I stay calm under pressure, handle complaints effectively, and turn challenges into opportunities.
Team contribution: I collaborate with colleagues to meet targets, support smooth daily operations, and maintain high service standards.
Adaptability & efficiency: I quickly learn new systems, adapt to fast-paced environments, and manage multiple tasks at once.
Sales drive: I proactively recommend products, upsell when appropriate, and always keep business goals in mind.
Skills
Customer Service & Sales
Building positive relationships with customers
Active listening and personalized product recommendations
Upselling and cross-selling techniques
Handling complaints and resolving issues professionally
Communication & Teamwork
Clear, friendly, and professional communication
Creating a welcoming store atmosphere
Supporting colleagues to achieve sales targets
Collaborating in fast-paced retail environments
Organization & Efficiency
Stock management and visual merchandising
Maintaining a clean, organized, and appealing store layout
Operating tills, handling cash and card transactions
Time management and multitasking effectively
Adaptability & Problem-Solving
Learning new systems and procedures quickly
Staying calm under pressure during busy periods
Finding practical solutions to customer or store issues
Diplomas
Graduation in Cultural and LInguistic mediation (BACHELOR) and Translation and Interpreting (MASTER).
Job preferences
- ExperienceJunior
- Contract typesPermanent contract, Fixed-term contract
- Working timeFull time
- Language(s) spokenMandarin (Fluent), French (Advanced), Italian (Mother tongue), Spanish (Advanced), English (Fluent)
- Available from02 November 2025
Contact details
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