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Sufian Shafaqat

“Luxury professional with expertise in client relations & sales, delivering exceptional service and results.”
About

A hard-working, conscientious individual who enjoys overcoming obstacles and barriers both personally and professionally.I am excellent at problem solving and willing to take on any challenges that are offered. An enthusiastic and independent worker, who is driven towards success and perseveres even when tasks get difficult whether this is working in a team or on own initiative. A fast learner who enjoys working in a busy, evolving and inspiring environment. A rational thinker who is calm and collected and very importantly good at listening to others.

Previous Brands
Tiffany & Co.
Alexander
AMI
Dolce & Gabbana
Harvey Nichols Luxury Department – 1st Floor
House of Fraser
Roja Parfums
Harrods
Work Experience
Seasonal client advisor
Oct ‘23 - Dec ‘23
Tiffany & Co.

RFL: Contract Finished Key responsibilities • Deepen the relationship with clients to drive lifetime loyalty and spend. • Consistently achieve or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual store sales plan. • Capture client data. • Cultivate new and existing client relationships. • Deliver a significant portion of sales through repeat client business. • Drive business through key product pillars. • Elevate in store experience by consistently delivering memorable moments to every client. • Demonstrate passion as a Tiffany brand ambassador during every selling ceremony using the Tiffany Touch; your personal touch. • Client Experience Behaviours identified within the TEl program (Voice of Client Survey) and with Tiffany client experience vision. • Execute best practices by optimising hospitality and store amenities to create unique experiences and take action on TEl performance and client feedback.

Sales Associate
Jun ‘23 - Oct ‘23
Alexander

RFL: To work in London due to personal reasons Key Achievements • Team size: 12 • Store Turnover : £410,000 month • Personal UPT and ATV: UPT 1.7 ATV: £450 • Personal monthly turnover: £60.000 • Biggest personal transaction in store: 20,000 in one transaction. • I had a client who originally was only browsing for 1 suit . Who ended up leaving with 8 Suits . I spent a couple of hours with this client but it was a win situation for both of us he left with an amazing purchase and I had an amazing outcome for the month . • Doing a £20,000 sale • Building a clientele • Getting Great Feedback daily from clients this was through taking there emails at the till and then they would get an automated email telling them to take a survey on my customer service and a vast majority of my clients would take the survey and give a 10/10 Key Responsibilities • Opened and closed the department by completing security, cleaning and financial checklists. • Responsible for the department's banking and transmission. • Addressing to the Sales Manager for any issues unable to resolve. • Handled special customer requests to locate out-of-stock items. • Processed and loaded deliveries and back-stock onto store shelves. • Gained extensive knowledge of product inventory to aid customers with enquiries. • Replenished items and organised displays to keep stock looking professional. • Operated register to process payments via cheque, cash and cards. • Handled incoming calls with professional and knowledgeable telephone manner. • Assisted in annual stocktaking through counting, record-keeping and documenting. • Very hands on with CRM as the store is very focused around that, using a work phone and the CRM database to help expand the costumer pool and inform on new releases.

Sales Associate – Temporary Contract
May ‘23 - Jun ‘23
AMI

RFL: Contract finished. Key Achievements • Team size: 15 • Personal UPT 2.2 • ATV £2K • Personal monthly turnover: £135k Key Responsibilities • Offering outstanding customer experience and supporting clients with their needs while also keeping the store running with all other tasks due to fast pace. • Supporting with the pop-up operations. • Received strong product training across all categories to enhance brand knowledge. • Supported with BOH duties when needed (Stock, Deliveries, etc). • Displayed flexibility and innovation when reacting to changing business environments, particularly during peak trading periods, by adapting to new situations and prioritising customer needs. • Deliver exceptional customer service to high-end clientele, resulting in increased sales and customer satisfaction.

Sales Associate
Nov ‘22 - May ‘23
Dolce & Gabbana

RFL: Left to support Ami with their pop up as he would love to be part of their potential store opening. Key Achievements • Team size: 20 • Personal monthly turnover: average £30K • Personal client book: I had a mobile where I would contact clients and speak to them about stock and products via WhatsApp business. • Biggest personal transaction in store: £15 000. I served a Middle Eastern family where their 4 daughters were buying shoes and handbags and in total, I sold around 12 units. • Hitting my target every month • Learning about the stock. Dolce and Gabbana are very well known for their loud prints so getting to know the stock is very important in a brand like dolce and Gabbana. • Working for a well-known luxury fashion brand • Always have positive feedback from the clients about my service. Key Responsibilities • Provide exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers with their requirements. • Demonstrated excellent product knowledge. • Ensured all customer information is up to date with company CRM. • Ensured the shop floor remained clean and tidy for customers. • Consistently achieving individual and department targets. • Received strong product training across all categories to enhance brand knowledge. • Supported with BOH duties when needed (Stock, Deliveries, etc). • Displayed flexibility and innovation when reacting to changing business environments, particularly during peak trading periods, by adapting to new situations and prioritising customer needs.

Part-Time Sales Associate
Jul ‘22 - Nov ‘22
Harvey Nichols Luxury Department – 1st Floor

RFL: Was studying while also working, wanted to move to a full time position. Key Responsibilities • Consistently achieving individual and department targets. • Received strong product training across all categories to enhance brand knowledge. • Supported with BOH duties when needed (Stock, Deliveries, etc). • Displayed flexibility and innovation when reacting to changing business environments, particularly during peak trading periods, by adapting to new situations and prioritising customer needs

Part-time optical assistant
Jul ‘22 - Nov ‘22
Scrivens Opticians

Key Responsibilities RFL: Was working two roles at the same time and also studying in college • greeting customers, taking and making phone calls • helping customers select the correct frame for their lenses • measuring the frames and ensure they fit perfectly • ordering prescription glasses and contact lenses in for the customer • making follow up appointments for customers • making adjustments to the frames when the customer collects their glasses • carrying out pre-screening tests such as retinal imaging and pressure and visual field testing • explaining offers and products to customers • taking payments from customers.

Part-Time Key-holder
Sep ‘21 - Jun ‘22
Suit Direct

RFL: Was working two roles at the same time and also studying in college. Key Responsibilities • Offering outstanding customer experience and supporting clients with their needs while also keeping the store running with all other tasks due to fast pace. • Supporting with the pop up operations. • Received strong product training across all categories to enhance brand knowledge. • Supported with BOH duties when needed (Stock, Deliveries, etc). • Opened and closed the boutique, while also taking care of tilling, cleaning the shop floor and replenishing the stock.

Part-Time Sales Associate
Sep ‘21 - Jun ‘22
House of Fraser

RFL: Was working two roles at the same time and also studying in college. Key Responsibilities • Provide exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers with their requirements • Demonstrated excellent product knowledge • Ensured all customer information is up to date with company CRM • Ensured the shop floor remained clean and tidy for customers • Consistently achieving individual and department targets

Languages
Urdu
English
Recommendations
Anonymous
Senior colleague - Senior staff, Tiffany & Co.
Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

I had the pleasure of working with Sufian at Tiffany & Co., where his professionalism, warmth, and dedication truly stood out. Sufian has an exceptional talent for building genuine connections with clients, understanding their needs, and delivering an elevated luxury experience that exceeds expectations. His sales acumen is matched by his approachable personality, making him both a trusted colleague and a valued team member. Beyond his impressive results, Sufian brings positivity, reliability, and a collaborative spirit to every interaction. He’s a true asset to any team in the luxury sector.

London, UK