As a sales assistant, I was required to drive sales by providing superior customer service and expert advice which are values held closely by the John Lewis Partnership. The role was challenging as I was required to develop product knowledge on-the-job. I believe I excelled in this area and was rewarded with increased levels of responsibility and task management after only a month or so in the department. I worked in a diverse team and built strong relationships with my colleagues and managers, finding it easy to connect with everyone regardless of age or background. Overall I enjoyed my time in the business, adapting to constantly changing product lines, challenging myself to specialise in different areas of the business and developing my customer service skills.