Curriculum Vitae Jade Louise Hunter

Personal Information

Address:4A Croft Head, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD8 9EB

Telephone number: (01484) 603299Mobile: 07871279926

E-mail Address:

Date of Birth: 22.08.1989

Personal Statement

I am an ambitious and self motivated individual with the skills and personal attributes required for a successful sales position. I have the ability to deliver growth, maximise sales and achieve sales targets. I have strong interpersonal and communication skills and have over 9 years experience in the beauty industry working in target driven roles. I am currently employed full time as a Business Development Manager for Skin Geeks.

Education

  • Holmfirth high school 2000-2005 where I gained 8 G.C.S.E’s
  • White Rose School of Health and Beauty in Huddersfield where I completed NVQ Levels 2 and 3 in Beauty Therapy, VTCT in Holistic Therapy and Level 3 Diploma in Health, Safety and Security standards
  • LeedsThomasDanbyCollege where I completed VTCT Theatrical and Media Make-up

Qualifications

  • 8 G.C.S.E’S in Maths, Science, English language, English literature, Health and Social care double award and Spanish
  • VTCT NVQ Level 2 in Beauty Therapy
  • VTCT NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy
  • VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Health, Safety, Security and Employment standards
  • VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Holistic Therapy
  • VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical and Media Make-Up
  • VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic make-up
  • VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Cosmetic make-up
  • VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Face and Body painting

Employment

Business Development Manager at Skin Geeks February 2016 – Present

I am currently employed full time at Skin Geeks, UK distributers of Image skincare, AQ Skin Solutions and TA-65. As a Business Development Manager covering the North East a crucial part of my role is gaining new business to expand the territory.

Responsibilities:

  • Gaining new business through prospecting and cold calling
  • Convert leads into valued customers
  • Grow existing business and build relationships
  • Training existing stockists on sales techniques and product knowledge
  • Managing my own time and diary

Business Development Consultant at the International Institute for Anti-Ageing (IIAA)July 2014 – February 2016

I was employed full time atthe International Institute for Anti-Ageing which supplies Environ Skincare, Advanced Nutrition Programme and Jane Iredale Make-up to some of the UK’s premier salons and spas. As a Business Development Consultant I travelled acrossNorth East England hosting skin analysis events in salons and spas who stock Environ skincare using state of the art visia imaging equipment. A crucial part of my role is to develop the sales in the area in order to achieve and succeed sales targets.

Responsibilities:

  • Achieving set monthly sales targets
  • Cross promote all three brands into salons
  • Training the salon staff in sales techniques and product knowledge
  • Supporting existing accounts in growing their business with the IIAA
  • Managing my own time and diary effectively
  • Hosting client consultations using visia equipment to increase sales for the salons and recruit new clients to their business
  • Maximising sales and profit from existing accounts
  • Maintaining high levels of product knowledge
  • Providing regular and accurate sales updates to senior managers
  • Monitoring competition and analysing competitor activity
  • Exhibiting at all UK beauty trade shows
  • Opening new accounts
  • Stock management

Reception Manager/Beauty Therapist at House of Beauty Barnsley (Clarins Gold Salon) March 2013 – July 2014

I was employed full time carrying out a wide range of beauty treatments using the latest techniques and helping clients achieve their goals by addressing their concerns and advising them on the best products and treatments for their needs. I also managed the reception desk for two days per week and trained colleagues on sales techniques and product knowledge with coming into the salon from a strong retail, sales focused background.

Responsibilities:

  • Training members of staff on products and treatments
  • Training and motivating staff to sell products
  • Increasing the salons retail sales
  • Achieving treatment and retail targets
  • Managing reception when needed
  • Stock counts and ordering
  • Cashing up and Banking
  • Opening and closing of the salon
  • Ensuring the salon is clean, tidy, hygienic and safe
  • Delivering exceptional customer service at all times
  • Performing beauty treatments on clients ensuring they have a relaxing and enjoyable experience

Clarins Spa Therapist at House of Fraser Manchester April 2011-March 2013

I was employed as a full time Skin Spa Therapist carrying out a range of Clarins Spa treatments to clients and delivering a high level of customer service. I was constantly promoting the business and achieving sales targets. I left the role +31% to target.

Responsibilities:

  • To achieve retail and treatment targets
  • Performing Clarins Spa treatments on clients and ensuring they have a relaxing and enjoyable experience throughout
  • Retailing products, gift vouchers, treatments and treatment courses to ensure my personal targets were achieved
  • Re-booking all clients to ensure my occupancy was full
  • Delivering an exceptional standard of customer service and client care at all times
  • Keeping the Spa and treatment rooms clean, tidy, hygienic and presentable
  • Carrying out regular stock counts in the Spa ready to order any items needed
  • Using down time effectively by traffic stopping to attract new clients to the Spa.
  • Organising events to attract new clients to the business and to also keep the loyalty of regular clients
  • General reception duties

Spa Therapist at Titanic Spa Hotel Huddersfield June 2010 – April 2011

I was employed as a full time Spa Therapist carrying out a wide range of different treatments on clients and retailing products to clients ensuring I achieved sales targets.

Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out treatments and making sure the client had a relaxing and enjoyable experience
  • Retailing recommended products and treatments to clients
  • Delivering exceptional customer service and client care at all times
  • Keeping treatment room clean, tidy and hygienic
  • Promoting product brands and the spa at all times

Clinique Sales Consultant at Boots HuddersfieldOctober 2006 – June 2010

I was employed by Clinique as a consultant part time whilst studying at college in October 2006 and was offered a full time position when I completed my studies in August 2008. I also became a level 1 accredited consultant with the Clinique education programme.

Responsibilities:

  • To achieve sales targets
  • Regular merchandising and keeping the counter well presented, clean and tidy
  • Managing the account when the account manager was not present
  • Trained and motivated other counter staff
  • Cash and wrap on the tills
  • Organised events to push and increase sales in the business

References

References are available on request.