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*If you have basic skills of listening and understanding people need *If you are presentable *If you are enjoying connecting new people's These are the only basic skill sets required for a good retail career. You can easily survive and grow in any brand or company. #Retail #Modernretail #premiumretail #skillset

Skills I’ve unintentionally mastered after 10+ years of working in Retail: 1. Multitasking When you’re thinking about amount of tasks you can accomplish simultaneously make it double. You’re not going anywhere without ability to manage daily store operations, while answering phone calls, participating in work chat, dealing with unexpected mall management visits and doing great customer service at the same time. 2. Resilience Another skill you’ll need to survive busy season in top performing store. Black Friday, public holidays, Super Sale, new product drops or unexpected busy hours can be really overwhelming if you are not used to work under pressure in a fast paced environment. 3. Making Customer #1 Priority Always! No matter how busy you are, how many tasks you have to accomplish in the next hour, how tired you are after doing floorset all day or maintaining store visuals during busy hours. No matter how much you already have on your plate always put on your smile and remember the main reason you are here: to help customers!

Lesson I learned from working retail: ➡️ What works in one store in one mall doesn't work in another mall in another region. I used to jump on a weekly call as a key holder at my second retail job. For an hour, I would listen to store managers from across Canada talking about the people coming into their stores and what they were saying. It was fun (and educational) hearing stories and sharing our own store's success stories. But sometimes I would have to jump on a call in the middle of January and hear success stories and then have to explain that's it's -30 in Winnipeg and they're are maybe...20 people that walked into our store that day. Sometimes district managers would understand and other times they would try to help you optimize (lol). Regardless, this experience gave me a lot of time to think about why people weren't coming to the mall (while listening to classic rock) and in turn helped me be a more empathetic and helpful sales person. TLDR: Retail taught me to think about people—what factors impact their lives that stop them from doing the things they need and/or want to do. #retail #YWG

Did you know that retail skills are not just valuable in the retail industry? Check out this insightful blog on Upskilled to discover how the skills you've gained in retail can be transferred to various aspects of your life. From customer service and communication to problem-solving and teamwork, these skills are versatile and applicable across different areas of your life. Embrace the power of your #retail experience! What is one skill you learned in retail that you use outside of work as well?  Share below! https://lnkd.in/deYGYT76 #retailrecruiting  #retailjobs

Did you know that retail skills are not just valuable in the retail industry? Check out this insightful blog on Upskilled to discover how the skills you've gained in retail can be transferred to various aspects of your life. From customer service and communication to problem-solving and teamwork, these skills are versatile and applicable across different areas of your life. Embrace the power of your #retail experience! What is one skill you learned in retail that you use outside of work as well?  Share below! https://lnkd.in/deYGYT76 #retailrecruiting  #retailjobs

Are you aware that, being in Retail should not define who you are. You alone define who you are by your; 👉 Words 👉 Actions 👉 Mannerism 👉 Being Memorable. The last point for me is the most important, as in Retail you need to be a swiss army knife, but no matter which tool you choose to rely on, choosing the being memorable tool will ALWAYS pay off. Being memorable is not always about acting like a fool, but it is about, ⭐ Having prescence when entering a room. ⭐ Doing the unexpected & keeping people on their toes. ⭐ Not regretting being an individual & setting your own pace. ⭐ Breaking free from the perceived mold of what a Retail Manager shou!d be like. ... ⭐️and finally just smiling your way through the day and saying 👋 Hello to everyone you meet. 👍🏼 Be Innocent. 👍🏻 Be Proud. 👍 Throw it to the wind. …and finally just role the 🎲🎲 and see where they land. Worst case scenario they will never forget who you are and how you made them smile at that moment. Now that’s what memorability is all about 😃 Hey! Being BiPolar has also brought with it many unexpected moments in my career such as slurring presentations, doubting myself and having rapid speech, but it has made me memorable and I would not trade it for the world even though ironically this quirk also pisses me off on a daily basis, 🤓🤓🤓 I am still here as myself and prouder than ever….faults included. And as always, and most importantly. Have a PHENOMENAL 🤩 Day. _______________________________________ If you would like to learn more about me and what I do, here is a link to my portfolio: 🤓 https://lnkd.in/eHQQFtyy

Retail is the largest private-sector industry in the country, and 24% of all jobs in Maryland are supported by the retail industry. Check out the National Retail Federation's report here about the value and potential to be gained from a career in retail.

The first in our series highlighting our team's unique journeys is Sara, our Retail Merchandiser & Inventory Manager. What inspired you to move to London, and how has this city influenced your career and personal growth? I had been telling my parents that I would move to London since I was 13 years old. Back then it was just pure fascination with the idea of London and everything you see on TV… also, all the concerts were in London and that’s all I cared about! As I finished school and needed to figure out what to do with my life, it also started to become a place where I could see a lot of opportunities I didn’t have back home. There's always something happening in London, that was the main reason why I wanted to be here. From a career perspective, I could never have achieved what I have achieved here if I had stayed in Italy. I was given the opportunity to learn and to grow while working, which helped me build my confidence and got me to where I am today.   How does working at Lina Stores align with your dreams and goals when you decided to move to London? Beyond my imagination. I didn’t have a clear dream job or goal when I first started looking. When I joined Lina as an Office Manager that’s as far as I thought I would go, but thanks to the opportunities that I was continuously given, I started to be a little greedier! I guess you can say that the job shaped my goals as time went by and exceeded all the expectations I had back then! What challenges did you face when you first arrived in London, and how did you overcome them? I had barely spent any time outside of Italy when I moved to London. I was 20 years old and suddenly had only myself to rely on so adapting to that was a little tough. I had a good support system here already, which helped me navigate the city and all the things I wasn’t used to doing. I was also relieved when I finally found high-quality pasta at Lina Stores to cook, as food is such an important part of making yourself feel at home. I was very quickly over the pasta from Asda that my host parents were feeding me when I first moved! Can you share a memorable experience or learning moment at Lina Stores that has shaped your career or outlook on life? As annoying as it is to be talking about COVID still, it’s probably 2020 when we all had to go into lockdown. We had very little time to change everything we knew about how we were operating the business until then and find a way to adapt to the new normal. That was kind of a big realisation moment for me, because what I could do for the company really had an impact on the future of the business. What advice would you give to others who are considering moving to a new city for better opportunities, based on your experience? Pushing your boundaries can be scary but it can also open many doors you never would have thought you could walk through.

One of the greatest lessons I learned during my time at F&F (Tesco) was the profound importance of understanding geographical and cultural nuances. Tesco’s investment in cultural training for their buying teams ensured that we genuinely understood what mattered to customers in the various regions we operated in. This often revealed perspectives that differed significantly from the average UK customer. Researching what drives customer behaviours and decisions in specific regions is something I deeply value and enjoy. So when I was planning a trip to New York, I deliberately set aside an entire day to visit baby boutiques in Manhattan. Engaging with the owners and staff yesterday was truly enlightening. While there were many similarities with UK customers, the importance and weighting of these considerations varied significantly. If you are trading or planning to trade with North America, or if you are an American business looking at expanding into the UK market, I’d love to share insights from our market research. Let's connect and explore how understanding these nuances can drive success in new markets! #CulturalNuances #MarketResearch #CustomerInsights #InternationalTrade #Retail #NorthAmerica #CustomerBehavior