Tell me about your experience working in retail?

Question 1

Answer

The interviewer wants to learn more about your background and experience.

If you don't have any experience, it's okay! Tell the interviewer that you do not have any experience in the industry, and you look forward to making the transition and learning everything there is to know!

If you have experience, start off by giving the interviewer a high-level overview of your experience by sharing where you have worked, your job title, and how long you were employed there. Add a sentence or two about what your job duties were in each role as well. Be sure to mention that you really enjoy this industry, and you look forward to continuing to work in retail industry roles.

Question 2

I once worked in a shop as a volunteer it is my only experience in retail but I learnt quite alot.

Question 3

Ive had vast experience in retail. I've experince what its like taking Thousands of pounds a day and all that comes with it, with the hard working hours, constantly on the go, orgarnising- pushing sales, smashing target, to scrapping to make �1000 a day when maximising sales were key and serivce had to be expectional. Ive done all sorts managering teams/shopfloor/store, stock taking, delvieries, merchandising/ paper work/ cash handling.

Question 4

I've had many experiences in the past in retail, I'm currently working for a clothes store, and I have worked in convenience stores which were challenging but the customers made the job rewarding.

Question 5

I've been working in the retail sector for some time now and to-date I've learn't that no two days are the same. The Particular sector that I'm evolved in at the moment is seeing some big changes with regards to peoples circumstances and attitudes. However I like the challenge and I can't ever see myself working in any other sector other than retail as I like to work with people and to get a job completed in a timely and proficient manner.

Question 6

I have work in clubs and bar for many year I love to meet different types of people. You learn so much.

Question 7

I have learned a lot I study every position and make sure I know how to do it.

Question 8

I have worked in clothing and fast food retail. I have an understanding of for a business to work you need to control factors like controling labor depending on daily hourly sales targets.

Question 9

I have years of experience in the food industry which requires the sale of product to a consumer.

Question 10

I worked in retail when I was 16 part time in school. I was a stock assistant and my duty was to rotate stock, put out new stock.

Question 11

Whilst working at Argos my role was to work as part of a team in a friendly atlmospherev.

Question 12

Ive had almost 6 years working in retail and working with people. Its my passion. I really love working with other people.

Question 13

I have worked in retail or customer service nearly all of my working like. Beginning in Pharmacy also working in food stores.

Question 14

I worked at bowlplex and it taught me a lot about handling customers.

Question 15

I love working in retail worked in super value as shop assistant and butcher deli assistant and shop floor. I also worked in Dunnes stores drapery department working in stores and shop floor I also worked in retail in Moore and Wilson WELLINGTON Newzealand WORKING on checkouts produce and deli counter and pre packed meat department Also WORKED IN SPAR DOING SAME AS ABOVE AND MORE

Question 16

My experience working in retail was rewarding because I had a direct input into why customers came back time and again for their groceries etc.

Question 17

Before my existing role I worked as a travel agent selling holidays face to face customers. I loved this role as it was challenging as you never knew who your next customer was going to be, I achieved targets and had very happy customers the only reason I moved on was I felt it was the next step in my career.

Question 18

I have worked for bhs for a year but have worked with the general public for 25 years.

Question 19

Customer service is the most important when working in retail.

Question 20

I worked only for about 3 years in it and loved it but never could get into the right company until now.

Question 21

I have experince since I was a child working in reatail because my mother has owned a retail store my whole life.

Question 22

Have worked from ordering to stocking to quality assurance in the food industry.

Question 23

I have over twenty years in retail industry. Route sales ; Home Improvement; Wal_marts and Grocery. Directing a Territory merchandising team sets and resets. Training store personel on my clients products.

Question 24

I had a similar experience with retail, fundraising, it was a little hard. But I would always push myself, and see how everyone is different.

Question 25

I have a lot of customer service experience which I believe I could bring to this position.

Question 26

Initially selling to retail with a book wholesaler, after seeing how well books sold I set up my own successful business retailing at markets, hospital multi national companies and in the last 9 years retailing online.

Question 27

I worked at pets at home for two years as a sales assistant and at alpha retail in the airport for two years. During that time I have performed stock takes, taken deliveries, counted tills, ordered stock, given great customer service, worked a variety of different hours, been in a fast paced environment, worked as part of a team and on my own, checked prices and reduced stock, memorised training techniques, been on various training courses and answered telephones.

Question 28

I have more than four years experience in retail which has enabled me to work with registers, refunds desk, stock take and recovery.

Question 29

I worked as Crew member in mc donalds for over a year and I love dealing with customers specially when they leave the store with a satisfied mood and smile.

Question 30

In my experience in retail, I have worked for supermarket and grocery store which were challenging but customers made it rewarding.

Question 31

I have operated tills, stocked shelves, rotating stock. I have opened out and closed shop. I have cleaned and in my present job I use a hand-held and build and move pallets.

Question 32

I have experience in working in retail with the general public and have good customer service skills.

Question 33

I have had experience in food retail, helping customers within the store, stacking shelves and keeping my area tidy and I have also had experience in clothing retail meeting and greeting customers on shop floor, till work, managing money and helping customers in store.

Question 34

I have recently been a landlady of my own public house along with working in a busy hair salon selling and promotion products to clients.

Question 35

I have extensive restaurant management experience, which IS retail in a sense. We track inventories, and shipments, and mark up our products the same way a retail company does.

Question 36

I worked three years at McDonalds, the last year as an overnight manager. I would pull extra hours from my own time to get jobs that needed to be done properly done. I dealt with disgruntled customers, intoxicated customers, stoned customers and learnt and adapted to keep them as happy as possible in my services to them. As an overnight manager I was the highest authority in the store serving at times up to 30 people that were intoxicated with anything from 2 to 7 crew, and worked with them as a team to get everything we needed to get done, done.

Question 37

The nearest have done retail is working in KFC this involved cash handling and customer service.

Question 38

Worjed on the online ordering deask.

Question 39

I worked as a casual at Big W after school and during the weekends. This involved all different types of work including the cash registers, stock refilling and general cleaning duties.

Question 40

I have mainly a background in administration, however these positions were customer service focused. These position required me to be the fort point of contact for.

Question 41

I have worked as a customer assistant, supervisor, duty manager, and now currently store manager of a Budgens convenience store.

Question 42

Worked at foodland for 2 1/2 years running checkouts. Enjoyed this and learnt a lot.

Question 43

My experience consisted of overseeing my coworkers, listening, inspiring, and connecting to customers, handling the promotional sales, personally interacting with customers through lingerie fittings and answering any other general questions of the public.

Question 44

My main experience is within the food and beverage industry but involved in depth product knowledge and constant retailing items and up selling to customers, along with providing the best customer service possible, not to mention my many other transferable skills and knowledge.

Question 45

Not from a retail background but my latest role involved mainly customer care, taking customer orders, recommending products and solving queries.

Question 46

I like retail because I can interaptive whit customer.

Question 47

I worked for JC Penney for 7 months, but I ended up quitting because I did not have transportation anymore and I was not making enough money to fix my car. While working for JC Penney I learned how to stock shelves, run a cash register, keep the store as clean as possible, and provide excellent customer service.

Question 48

Facilitating in listening to what customers want.

Question 49

I have previously worked at a hospital serving food to patients.

Question 50

I have worked 7 years in retail and have found it to be an amazing experience and huge learning process.

Question 51

Working at Hungry Jacks for the last 5 years has given me an excellent opportunity to develop and hone various skills I have acquired. I am comfortable dealing with people from various backgrounds, and have experienced confrontation with irate customers countless times. I believe this experience will give me an edge in your company.

Question 52

A motivated and enthusiastic retail assistant with over five years experience in the hardware business.

Question 53

11 years in coop trained in morrisons previously worked in scottish power.

Question 54

I have enjoyed working in a retail environment, with the challenges it creates. I love talking to customers and choosing products that will meet their requirements. I also enjoy the challenges of learning new products and the fast pace of putting stock out and making sure the store always looks clean and tidy.

Question 55

I have no previous experience working in retail, but I am willing to learn.

Question 56

I have been running my own retail businesses for over 8 years.

Question 57

Worked at a local general store. Stock checking, cash handling and providing excellent customer service.

Question 58

We owned our own supermarkets in South Africa. We did everything that was required to make the customer happy.

Question 59

I worked in retail as a student for many years .

Question 60

I have never worked in retail, but I know with the proper training I will receive this will teach me all I need to know on how to work in a retail environment.

Question 61

I must say it is a rollercoaster of experiences. No matter if the customer seems to be coming off as rude or not, I always remain to stay the friendliest and calmly ask questions and talk with the customer to solve problems. The goal is to make keep the customer happy to insure they continue coming to the store.

Question 62

Most retail jobs are most times the need to work under pressure especially during peak times like christmas. It is essential to meet the needs of customers who are waiting for your services.

Question 63

I have worked in Customer Service at restaurants for 30 years and the Airlines for over 17 years.

Question 64

I help in stocking cash management.

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