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Balbinder Nina Johal

I am a passionate, goal-oriented Beauty and Fragrance Specialist with over 15 years of experience.
About

With over 15 years in luxury retail, I deliver exceptional, personalised customer service and consistently drive sales across fragrance, beauty, and fashion. Experienced in high-end environments, I thrive in fast-paced settings, excel at upselling, and adapt quickly to diverse retail roles and schedules.

Previous Brands
Heathrow
Parfums Christian Dior
Diptyque Paris
Harrods
John Lewis and Partners
Debenhams
Work Experience
Beauty, Fashion and Fashion Ambassador
Aug ‘25 - Dec ‘25
Heathrow

As a brand ambassador, I stand for and promote a company's products, services, or values to increase brand awareness, build customer loyalty, and boost sales. I am proud to be the public "face" for the brand, often through authentic, personal recommendations on social media, at events, or through direct customer interactions. My duties include creating promotional content, providing product feedback, engaging with customers, and educating others about the brands offerings.

Fragrance Specialist/Manager
Sep ‘24 - May ‘25
Parfums Christian Dior

Boosted sales by 150%, transforming a deficit into a surplus and achieving targets through strategic collaboration with the Area Manager. Maintained a consistently positive bronze-ranked counter, outperforming higher-ranked stores and earning recognition in the LVMH retail newsletter. Excelled in upselling and cross-selling, identifying opportunities to increase revenue. Developed account strategies and monitored performance to drive success.

Account Manager
Jun ‘24 - Jul ‘24
Diptyque Paris

Increased sales by 150% from a deficit, achieving a +95% surplus through strategic collaboration. Maintained a successful bronze-ranked counter, outperforming higher-ranked stores and earning accolades in the LVMH newsletter. Identified opportunities for upselling and cross-selling to boost sales. Developed and monitored account strategies to enhance performance.

Fragrance and Beauty Specialist
Feb ‘24 - Sep ‘24
Harrods

providing exceptional, personalised customer service, demonstrating in-depth product knowledge, and driving sales to meet targets. Key duties involve offering expert advice on products like skincare, makeup, and fragrance, building strong customer relationships, and keeping the sales floor well-organised and visually appealing.

Product Specialist
Jun ‘21 - Aug ‘23
John Lewis and Partners

Exhibited deep product knowledge, training new starters in jewellery, beauty, and fragrance. Worked alongside retail stylists in women's fashion to enhance customer interaction. Held roles as Incident Support Manager, Key Holder, and Service Lead, ensuring efficient operations.

Team Manager
Jun ‘18 - May ‘19
Debenhams

Supervised production processes, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to high standards. Recruited, trained, and supervised staff to maintain optimal performance. Managed budgets, statistical, and financial records with precision. Resolved customer queries and complaints, overseeing pricing and stock control.

Account Manager
Mar ‘12 - Apr ‘16
Parfums Christian Dior

Transformed a deficit into a 150% increase in sales, achieving a +95% surplus. Consistently maintained a positive bronze-ranked counter, outperforming higher-ranked stores. Successfully upsold and cross-sold products, identifying opportunities for growth. Developed strategic account plans, monitoring performance to drive success.

Retail Experience
Retail Category
High-end luxury
Work Environment
Department store
Boutique
Shopping centre
High street store
Flagship store
Travel retail
Pop-Up
Product Category
Watches & Jewelry
Womenswear
Leather goods
Footwear
Accessories
Responsibilities
Greeting
Client Help
CRM
Aftercare
Complaint handling
Storytelling
Styling
Product demos
Client Advising
Upselling
Cash register
Transactions
Returns & Exchanges
Packaging
Online orders fulfilment
Product setup
Inventory control
Product labelling
Delivery processing
Stock control
Stockroom management
Store Maintenance
Order preparation
Languages
Hindi - Fluent
Urdu - Work Proficiency
undefined - Fluent
French - Basic
Education & Training
Birmingham City
‘98 - ‘02
Associates
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