A retail resume should give priority to achievements and results as opposed to previous experience. Presence of a powerful introduction followed by commanding sentences will go a long way in getting you noticed. Any notable promotions, awards and key responsibilities should also be highlighted appropriately. This sample resume can be used to seek for employment as retail clerk, Head of retail banking and retail manager.
Sample Retail Resume
Lydia O’Connor
8 Pine Street
Arlington, VA 34768
Home: (132) 555.6431
Mobile: (142) 555.443.6543
Career Objective:
Looking for a top notch firm that can give me the opportunity to work in their retail department where I’d put my excellent organizational, computer and communication skills and achieve personal and professional growth.
Professional Experience:
2006-2007: Retail supervisor at Harrods Departmental Store in London.
Responsible for sales and policies, payment and promotion records.
Did value of sales, purchase calculations and cash/credit payments.
2007-2008: store Manager Wal-Mart, New York
Charged with the responsibility of adjusting the sales volume upwards with a recorded increase of 70%
Training and hiring of new staff including the generation of additional traffic to the store.
Qualifications:
2000-2003: Bachelor Degree in Arts, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York.
2003-2005: Postgraduate Diploma in Retail sales and Marketing, SUNY- Buffalo, New York.
Achievements:
Improved the volume of sales by a record 70% at Wal-Mart New York.
Achieved a leaner and efficient sales team at Harrods that actually increased the stores ratings as documented in London’s Financial Times.
Hobbies:
- Traveling
- Bungee jumping
- Sky diving
- Parasailing
- Making new friends.
- Assisting the less fortunate in society.
Referees:
Available on request.