Carlo Benjamino, Sales Manager, Knightsbridge

My career with Harrods started in London in 1994, where I wasrecruited From Central Saint Martin College as a Executive VisualMerchandiser and Coordinator Concession for Amanda Wakeley. Whilstworking there I developed a strong link with the Management team, whichwas to be my springboard on the climb up the Harrods career ladder.
I was offered the position of Department Visual Merchandiser Manager, at the new regional site in Manchaster, which I proceeded torun for 1 year. This was an exciting opportunity, working withfantastic brands, developing a new team and assisting in an extensiverecruitment process, I felt very much part of the brickwork by the timeI left.
My next career move was from Saint Martin College to Knightsbridge,London. This was the best way for me to develop more in-depthunderstanding of the business based upon my personal objectives. I wasDepartment Manager for Sunglasses for a few months, then promoted toAssistant Sales Manager for the Ground Floor,
Working with a wide range of people of different ages andbackgrounds is always an exciting environment to be part of; you reallyfeel part of a team when you work here. What I really enjoy is that youget the opportunity to move around the business and working indifferent departments is actively encouraged.
In 1996, I was made Sales Manager of the 1rst floor, again, a realchange of product and brands. The floor has an eclectic mix ofcontemporary fashion, denim wear and a great swimwear department. Ivery much enjoy the daily challenge of my role, and in a few years,will look at what my next move shall be, with every hope that it willbe with Harrods.
During these 2 years I also worked for a month at Head Office, as aBuying Administrator for Menswear. Through this experience I learnt howthe other side of the Company worked and this was of invaluableknowledge to me.
I was promoted to Executive Sales Advisor for Beyond Beauty in 1997.Working closely with my Manager, I have helped drive the team forwardto achieving targets and giving 100% customer service. Within my newrole I have learnt and developed many new skills and have taken on newresponsibilities to further my career.