Auckland, New Zealand

Sahil S Kumar.

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (Level 4) · Bachelor of Commerce, University of Auckland.

Customer service professional · Bachelor of Commerce, University of Auckland.

Field merchandiser · Visual presentation & brand standards across NZ retail.

Pharmacy retail assistant · Front-of-shop service, POS & compliance.

Combining financial literacy, market awareness and compliance knowledge with a disciplined work ethic — building a long-term career across residential sales, property management and investment.

Motivated and reliable, with nearly a decade across high-volume retail, merchandising and warehouse environments — bringing accuracy, energy and a customer-first standard.

Two years of field merchandising for Pro-Life Foods across supermarket and convenience accounts — building displays, executing planograms and maintaining brand presentation across multi-site routes.

Front-of-shop pharmacy retail experience at Chemist Warehouse — high-volume customer service, POS & cash handling, compliance-focused procedures and store presentation standards.

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Based
Manurewa, Auckland
Email
Sahil.main365@gmail.com
Phone
+64 022 514 3557
Licence
REA Salesperson · L4
Availability
Immediate · 7 days
Tickets
Forklift · High Reach · Class 1
Strengths
POS · EFTPOS · Compliance
01 / Profile

A financially literate professional built for the property industry.

Dependable, calm under pressure, and built for customer-facing work.

A detail-driven merchandiser built for in-store execution.

Calm, professional & compliance-focused — built for pharmacy retail.

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (Level 4) with a strong academic foundation in Accounting and Finance and a clear long-term commitment to the property industry.

I combine financial literacy, market awareness and compliance knowledge with strong communication skills and a disciplined work ethic. Experienced in high-performance environments, I understand accountability, professionalism, and client service standards.

Motivated to build a long-term career across residential sales, property management and property investment sectors.

Motivated and reliable customer service professional with experience in fast-paced retail and warehouse environments.

I bring strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Confident interacting with customers, handling enquiries, and maintaining high service standards.

Committed to delivering excellent customer experiences while contributing to team performance and store success.

Experienced field merchandiser with a strong eye for visual presentation, brand consistency and store-floor execution.

I combine planogram discipline, stock rotation and time management with confident relationships with store managers and floor staff across multiple sites.

Motivated to take ownership of accounts and deliver consistent in-store performance for FMCG, food & beverage, or convenience brands.

Front-of-shop pharmacy retail experience delivered in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

I combine strong customer service, professional presentation and compliance discipline with calm, accurate POS and cash-handling under pressure.

Motivated to grow within a pharmacy retail environment while supporting customer outcomes, store standards and team performance.

NameSahil S Kumar
BasedManurewa, Auckland
StudyB.Com — Auckland
LicenceREA Salesperson L4 Active
TicketsForklift · High Reach
TicketsForklift · High Reach · Class 1
StrengthsPOS · EFTPOS · Compliance
DriverClass 1 Full
Available7 days · evenings
02 / Experience

Nearly a decade of professional work.

A track record built through warehousing, merchandising and retail — reliability, accuracy and customer focus across target-driven environments.

2018 — 2025
Warehouse Assistant
7 years
Foodstuffs · Christchurch Islington DC
  • Worked in a performance-driven, target-based environment with high accuracy and accountability
  • Operated forklifts under licence and supported team operations across multiple shifts
  • Trained new staff and supported dispatch reporting and stock accuracy
  • Recognised consistently for reliability, punctuality and productivity
  • Built compliance discipline and process literacy transferable to regulated property work
Retail
Pharmacy Assistant
Customer-facing
Chemist Warehouse
  • Delivered high-volume front-of-shop customer service
  • Operated POS, EFTPOS and cash handling; supported stock control and merchandising
  • Handled enquiries and objections professionally and calmly
  • Maintained store presentation and compliance-focused procedures
  • Strengthened client engagement skills directly relevant to property sales
2016 — 2018
Merchandiser
Field
Pro-Life Foods
  • Serviced supermarket and convenience accounts — built and maintained product displays
  • Executed planograms, rotated stock, and maintained shelf presentation to brand standards
  • Built strong working relationships with store managers and floor staff
  • Managed time independently across multiple store visits per day
  • Developed a sharp eye for visual presentation and brand positioning — transferable to property staging and marketing
  • Strong foundation in retail merchandising, stock rotation and in-store execution
03 / Capabilities

Core competencies.

Strengths & capabilities.

Merchandising capabilities.

Pharmacy retail capabilities.

The Modern Agent Position me as:

Young, tech-fluent, social-first — built for how property is actually marketed and sold in 2026. This is the angle most veteran agents can't compete on.

01
Digital-First Agent
Online platforms, CRM, mobile-native workflow.
02
Content-Driven Marketer
Video, reels, walkthroughs, vertical content.
03
Tech-Focused Salesperson
AI tools, automation, modern productivity stack.
04
Social-Media-Savvy
Instagram, TikTok, Facebook — native, not bolted-on.
05
Modern Brand Specialist
Personal brand, listing brand, vendor brand.
01

Sales Process

  • Residential sales — listing to settlement
  • Buyer qualification & seller engagement
  • Auction & private treaty processes
  • Open home procedures & compliance
  • Sale & Purchase Agreement structure
02

Market & Valuation

  • Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
  • Suburb-level market research
  • LIM reports, titles, easements & covenants
  • Property investment fundamentals
  • Auckland market trend monitoring
03

Compliance

  • REA Code of Conduct
  • AML/CFT compliance awareness
  • Tenancy & property management basics
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Regulated environment experience
04

Marketing

  • Trade Me Property & Realestate.co.nz
  • Property marketing — digital & print
  • Photography & Adobe Photoshop
  • Social media positioning & branding
  • Video editing & visual presentation
05

Client & Communication

  • Confident verbal communication
  • Professional, approachable manner
  • Handling objections & enquiries
  • Calm under pressure
  • Long-term client relationship focus
06

Work Ethic

  • Long employment history — proven reliability
  • Punctual & accountable
  • Self-motivated & performance-oriented
  • Full Class 1 Driver Licence & own transport
  • Flexible — evenings & weekends
07

Property Finance

  • Mortgage & deposit fundamentals
  • KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal rules
  • LVR & bright-line awareness
  • Rental yield & capital growth analysis
  • Backed by B.Com — Accounting & Finance
08

Negotiation & Closing

  • Multi-offer process management
  • Vendor expectation alignment
  • Conditional vs unconditional offers
  • Deposit handling & trust accounting awareness
  • Sales psychology & objection handling
09

Digital Marketing

  • Facebook, Instagram & TikTok marketing
  • Property content & campaign ideation
  • Audience engagement & growth strategy
  • Digital advertising awareness (FB Ads, Google Ads)
  • Branding & online positioning
10

Content Creation

  • Cinematic property & walkthrough videos
  • Vertical short-form (Reels / Shorts / TikTok)
  • Photo editing, colour grading, thumbnails
  • Caption writing & marketing copy
  • Photoshop · Premiere · CapCut · Canva
11

Technology & AI

  • AI tools & ChatGPT workflow
  • Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace
  • CRM & database management
  • Cloud storage, Zoom & Teams
  • Fast learner with new platforms
12

Business Mindset

  • Entrepreneurial thinking & prospecting
  • Personal brand building
  • Goal setting & performance tracking
  • Time blocking & appointment systems
  • Sales funnel & follow-up discipline
01

Customer Service

  • Strong customer communication
  • Upselling & product recommendation
  • Handling busy periods calmly
  • Complaint resolution & problem solving
  • Building positive customer relationships
02

Sales & POS

  • POS systems & EFTPOS
  • Cash handling & reconciliation
  • Meeting daily service expectations
  • Promoting store specials & campaigns
  • Understanding customer needs quickly
03

Stock & Merchandising

  • Stock control & inventory management
  • Merchandising & planogram execution
  • Stock rotation & presentation standards
  • Forklift & High Reach licensed
  • Multi-store servicing experience
04

Workplace Values

  • Customer-first attitude
  • Respectful & professional
  • Honest & trustworthy
  • Strong work ethic
  • Positive, supportive team mindset
05

Operations

  • Health & safety awareness
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Compliance-focused procedures
  • Time management across shifts
  • Training & supporting new staff
06

Technical

  • Microsoft Office
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Photoshop & photo editing
  • Video editing
  • Stock control systems
07

Team & Training

  • Trained new staff at Foodstuffs DC
  • Cross-shift collaboration
  • Supportive team culture
  • Communication across roles
  • Mentoring & onboarding support
08

Complaint Resolution

  • Calm de-escalation under pressure
  • Listening & clarifying enquiries
  • Solution-first mindset
  • Escalation when appropriate
  • Maintains brand & customer trust
01

Visual Merchandising

  • Display building & end-cap execution
  • Brand standard maintenance
  • Seasonal & promotional resets
  • Point-of-sale placement
  • Eye for layout & presentation
02

Planogram & Stock

  • Planogram execution & compliance
  • Stock rotation (FIFO) & date checks
  • Shelf restocking & facing
  • Out-of-stock reporting
  • Inventory accuracy
03

Account Management

  • Store-manager relationships
  • Route planning & call-cycle adherence
  • Multi-site coverage
  • Independent territory ownership
  • Professional in-store presence
04

Brand Presentation

  • Brand standard discipline
  • Display photography & reporting
  • Range integrity checks
  • Feedback to brand & sales teams
  • Pride in presentation
05

Operations

  • Time management across routes
  • Full Class 1 Driver Licence
  • Own reliable transport
  • Forklift & High Reach licensed
  • Flexible — evenings & weekends
06

Retail Knowledge

  • Supermarket & convenience experience
  • FMCG & food/beverage categories
  • POS systems familiarity
  • Stock control systems
  • Health & safety awareness
07

Reporting & Photography

  • Display photography for brand reporting
  • Adobe Photoshop for image editing
  • Visual feedback to brand & sales teams
  • Range integrity reporting
  • Out-of-stock & compliance reporting
08

Field Independence

  • Independent route management
  • Self-directed daily planning
  • Reliable solo execution
  • Own transport & full Class 1
  • Accountable for territory results
01

Customer Care

  • Front-of-shop service
  • Product enquiries & recommendations
  • Professional & approachable manner
  • Calm under pressure
  • Discreet & empathetic communication
02

POS & Cash

  • POS system operation
  • EFTPOS & cash handling
  • Transaction accuracy
  • End-of-day reconciliation
  • Promotions & campaign pricing
03

Stock & Presentation

  • Stock control & inventory
  • Merchandising & shelf restocking
  • Store presentation standards
  • Date checks & rotation
  • Ordering support
04

Compliance

  • Compliance-focused procedures
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Regulated environment experience
  • Health & safety awareness
  • Discretion with customer information
05

Team & Operations

  • Team collaboration
  • Supporting new staff
  • Multi-shift operations
  • Reliability & punctuality
  • Time management
06

Workplace Values

  • Customer-first attitude
  • Honest & trustworthy
  • Professional presentation
  • Strong work ethic
  • Positive, supportive mindset
07

Front-of-Shop Excellence

  • Welcoming & professional first impression
  • Visual merchandising standards
  • Promotion & campaign awareness
  • Discreet handling of sensitive enquiries
  • Multi-tasking during peak periods
08

Pharmacy Retail Awareness

  • OTC product knowledge fundamentals
  • Referral to pharmacist when required
  • Prescription handling protocols
  • Customer privacy & confidentiality
  • Continuous learning of new product lines
04 / Tools & Knowledge

Tools, platforms & market knowledge.

Tools, systems & retail knowledge.

Tools, equipment & field knowledge.

Tools, systems & pharmacy retail awareness.

Tools & Platforms

Day-to-day systems and software I work with.

Trade Me Property Realestate.co.nz DocuSign LIM portal navigation Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Office Video editing Social media publishing CRM & database basics

Property & Market Knowledge

Domain awareness I bring to listings, buyers and CMAs.

NZ residential property market Commercial property awareness Property investment fundamentals First-home buyer process Off-market property awareness Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) Auction & tender processes Open home preparation & hosting Vendor & buyer consultation Property staging & photography Listing optimisation Buyer psychology Local market trend analysis Council & zoning basics Property development basics Rental yields & ROI Body corporate basics Tenancy & rental property basics Luxury & modern real estate trends Client confidentiality

Auckland Market & Compliance

Local intelligence and regulatory awareness for the Auckland property market.

Auckland Unitary Plan zoning School zone awareness South Auckland suburb knowledge Cross-lease vs freehold LIM reports & titles Easements & covenants REA Code of Conduct AML/CFT compliance KiwiSaver first-home rules LVR & bright-line awareness Yield & capital growth analysis Mortgage & finance fundamentals

Digital Marketing & Social Media

How I'd actually market a listing in 2026 — social-first and modern.

Social media marketing Facebook marketing Instagram marketing TikTok marketing Property content creation Real estate video creation Digital advertising awareness Facebook Ads awareness Google Ads awareness SEO awareness Social media analytics Content scheduling Short-form content creation Audience engagement Social media growth strategy Personal brand building Email marketing Online lead generation

Content Creation & Creative

Hands-on creative skills for property visuals, video and brand assets.

Cinematic property videos Property walkthrough videos Vertical short-form (Reels / Shorts / TikTok) Before/after editing Video editing Photo editing Colour grading basics Motion graphics basics Audio editing basics Thumbnail design Reel editing Graphic design basics Property photography understanding Social media graphics Visual storytelling Marketing copywriting Caption writing Branding consistency Drone videography interest

Modern Tech & AI

A modern, AI-fluent productivity stack — the edge most agents don't have.

AI tools for marketing & productivity ChatGPT / AI workflow Microsoft 365 Google Workspace CRM & automation awareness Website management Website builders Basic web design Cloud storage management Online collaboration tools Zoom & Microsoft Teams QR code generation Excel · PowerPoint · Sheets · Docs Canva Photoshop · Premiere Pro · CapCut Data entry & organisation Online portfolio management

Strengths & Traits

The qualities employers consistently want — built across nearly a decade of work.

Ambitious Professional Tech-savvy Creative Motivated Adaptable Confident Reliable Hardworking Fast learner Detail-oriented Friendly & approachable Strong communicator Self-driven Growth mindset Results-oriented Organised Calm under pressure Passionate about real estate Eager to learn

Tools & Systems

Hands-on with the systems retail teams rely on every shift.

POS systems EFTPOS terminals Cash handling & reconciliation Stock control systems Inventory management Forklift (licensed) High Reach (licensed) Microsoft Office Photoshop & photo editing

Retail Knowledge

Real-world retail context built across three companies and nearly a decade.

High-volume customer service FMCG & food retail Pharmacy retail front-of-shop Supermarket warehouse operations Merchandising & planograms Health & safety awareness Loss prevention basics Customer engagement & upsell Store presentation standards

Tools & Equipment

Practical gear and skills used on-route every day.

Planogram execution Display photography Adobe Photoshop Route planning POS / stock systems familiarity Microsoft Office Forklift (licensed) High Reach (licensed) Class 1 Full Driver Licence Own reliable transport

Categories & Channels Serviced

FMCG environments I've actively worked in.

Supermarkets (Foodstuffs & equivalents) Convenience stores Snacks & nuts Confectionery Packaged food & beverage Health & safety in-store Stock rotation (FIFO) Brand standards execution End-cap & promotional displays

Tools & Systems

Front-of-shop systems used at Chemist Warehouse.

POS systems EFTPOS terminals Cash handling & reconciliation Pharmacy retail merchandising Stock control systems Microsoft Office Customer enquiry handling Promotional pricing & campaigns

Pharmacy Retail Awareness

Conduct, discretion and customer-care fundamentals built in a regulated environment.

High-volume pharmacy retail OTC product fundamentals Prescription referral protocols Customer privacy & discretion Compliance-focused procedures Documentation accuracy Health & safety awareness Store presentation standards Customer-first attitude
05 / Education & Licensing

Qualifications & licensing.

NZ Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson) — Level 4
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Licensed · Active
Bachelor of Commerce — Accounting & Finance
University of Auckland
In progress
University Preparation Certificate
Graduated 2021
Completed
JavaScript 101 & Python 101
University of Auckland — short courses
Completed
Zero to Hero — Python Introduction
Online certification
2023
Hornby High School
NCEA · Graduated 2020
2012 — 2020
Class 1 Full Driver Licence & High Reach
Forklift licensed · Own reliable transport
Licensed
3rd Place — Business & Entrepreneurship Contest
Recognised for ideation and pitch
Achievement
06 / Languages

Languages spoken.

English
Fluent
Fiji Hindi
Fluent
Hindi
Conversational
07 / References

Professional references.

Full contact details available upon request.

JK
John Koia
Ambient DC Manager
Foodstuffs · Christchurch Islington
Contact on request
LF
Lavinia Furgavaka
Ambient DC Supervisor & Team Leader
Foodstuffs · Christchurch Islington
Contact on request
LB
Lily Bryant
Former colleague
Foodstuffs
Contact on request
08 / Why I'm a fit

What I bring to a property team.

What I bring to a retail floor.

What I bring to a merchandising route.

What I bring to a pharmacy retail team.

Real Estate · The differentiator

A licensed agent who reads the deal and the numbers.

Most new salespeople come in with one of two things — a licence or a finance background. I'm building both, deliberately: a Real Estate Salesperson Licence (Level 4) alongside a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting & Finance at the University of Auckland.

That means I can talk to first-home buyers about KiwiSaver withdrawals, LVR rules and deposit structuring — and talk to investors about yield, capital growth and cash-on-cash returns — without breaking stride.

I'm not testing the water. I'm here to build a long-term career across residential sales, property management and investment, backed by nearly a decade of disciplined work in target-driven environments and a long-term commitment to professionalism, compliance and client outcomes.

Retail · The differentiator

Nearly a decade across three different retail environments.

Retail isn't theoretical for me. I've spent nearly ten years across three companies in three very different retail environments: warehouse target-driven dispatch at Foodstuffs, field merchandising across supermarket accounts for Pro-Life Foods, and front-of-shop pharmacy retail at Chemist Warehouse.

That breadth means I already understand stock flow, customer pressure, presentation standards, compliance procedures, and team-shift dynamics — I don't need training to know what a busy Saturday looks like.

I bring proven reliability (long employment history), forklift & High Reach licences, a full Class 1 driver licence, and a customer-first attitude already shaped by real-world high-volume work. I'm ready to contribute from day one.

Merchandising · The differentiator

An independent route-runner with a real eye for presentation.

Field merchandising rewards the kind of worker most teams struggle to find: independent, route-driven, accountable, and visually disciplined. I am that worker.

Two years servicing supermarket and convenience accounts for Pro-Life Foods built my eye for visual standards, planogram discipline and store-manager relationships. Combined with Photoshop skills for display reporting, a full Class 1 licence, my own reliable transport, and forklift & High Reach tickets — I can run a route from day one.

I take pride in how a shelf looks at 5pm on a Friday, not just at handover. That's the difference.

Pharmacy · The differentiator

Warm customer engagement plus disciplined compliance.

Pharmacy retail asks for two things most candidates can only do one of: warm, calm customer engagement at front-of-shop, and disciplined, compliance-focused procedure behind it. I've already delivered both at Chemist Warehouse.

Operating POS, supporting stock and merchandising, maintaining professional and discreet customer service in a high-volume environment — that's the work, and I've done it. Combined with nearly a decade of broader retail and warehouse experience, I bring reliability, calm under pressure, and a customer-first standard already built in.

I'm ready to walk in and contribute from day one.

09 / Get in touch

Open to opportunities across Auckland's property industry.

Available for immediate start across Auckland retail.

Available for merchandising routes across Auckland & nationwide.

Available for pharmacy retail roles across Auckland.

Available seven days — evenings and weekends included. I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your team.

Flexible roster across weekdays, weekends and evenings. Ready to contribute from day one.

Two years' field merchandising experience and a strong eye for in-store execution. Own transport, Class 1 licence, available immediately.

Trained in high-volume pharmacy retail with POS, cash-handling and compliance experience. Available immediately, seven-day flexibility.