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Sara Faroque Akter

Beauty Advisor | Skincare & Makeup Specialist | Luxury Retail Experience
About

With over 3 years in premium beauty retail, I specialise in consultative sales, personalised skincare and makeup advice, and team leadership. Skilled in cash handling, stock management, and thriving in fast-paced settings, I excel at delivering exceptional service and building client loyalty on the shop floor.

Previous Brands
KIKO MILANO
The Ordinary, Selfridges
Glossier
Work Experience
Keyholder & Beauty Advisor
Apr ‘25 - Now
KIKO MILANO

Trusted keyholder responsible for store opening and closing, daily banking, and accurate cash management Led and supervised a team of 4-5 beauty advisors, providing day-to-day guidance and support on the shop floor. Delivered product training for new makeup, skincare and haircare launches, ensuring the team could confidently advise customers. Provided expert consultations across makeup, skincare and haircare, tailoring recommendations to each customer's needs and budget. Built genuine client relationships through warm, knowledgeable service, encouraging repeat visits and brand loyalty. Managed stock control, deliveries and inventory accuracy to keep the store well-stocked and organised at all times.

Seasonal skincare advisor
Oct ‘24 - Jan ‘25
The Ordinary, Selfridges

Delivered tailored skincare consultations with deep knowledge of The Ordinary's formulations and ingredient philosophy. Guided customers through personalised routines based on skin type, concerns and goals, driving confident purchasing decisions. Maintained exceptional product knowledge and stayed current with brand launches and industry trends. Managed stock, deliveries and store organisation to ensure shelves were always well-presented and fully stocked. Collaborated with the team to consistently meet sales targets in a high-footfall luxury department store environment.

Makeup and skincare advisor
Sep ‘22 - Jun ‘24
Glossier

Provided personalised beauty consultations across skincare and makeup, building genuine connections with customers. Built a loyal client base through warm, knowledgeable service and consistent product recommendations. Maintained hygiene and tester standards in line with brand guidelines and store expectations. Supported smooth daily operations including till accuracy, cash handling and stock management. Adapted quickly to new product launches, confidently communicating benefits and usage to customers.

Retail Experience
Retail Category
High street
Premium
Work Environment
Department store
Flagship store
High street store
Shopping centre
Product Category
Beauty & Fragrances
Other
Responsibilities
Greeting
Storytelling
Styling
Product demos
Client Advising
Upselling
Transactions
Cash register
Returns & Exchanges
Packaging
Online orders fulfilment
Product labelling
Product setup
Inventory control
Delivery processing
Stockroom management
Stock control
Order preparation
Store Maintenance
Open/closing store
Health & safety
Languages
English - Native
Spanish - Fluent