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Adrian Marin

Summary

Experienced Car Sales Executive with 12 years of experience in the UK automotive retail industry. Advanced through various roles to excel in sales, most recently serving at GWR Kia Brentford, Europe's largest Kia dealership. Consistently ranked among the top 4 salesmen out of 80+ in quarterly competitions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Sales executive

GWR Kia - Norton Way Group
Brentford, Middlesex
01.2018 - 09.2023
  • Consistently ranked in the top 4 out of 80+ salesmen in the dealer group, driving significant sales of new and used cars.
  • Awarded Employee of the Month for exceptional performance and overcoming challenges, with a commendation for impressive results.
  • Received over 200 positive customer reviews, praised for professionalism, fairness, and exceptional customer service.
  • Certified Finance Expert, Business Sales Specialist, and Motability Specialist, excelling at Europe's flagship Kia showroom, the largest Kia dealership in Europe.

Sales executive

Citygate Skoda
Watford, Hertfordshire
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Generated new leads and opportunities to maximize revenue.
  • Achieved and exceeded sales targets in line with client growth across all products and services.
  • Maintained contact with customers throughout sales and pre-delivery process.
  • Understood customer needs to craft exceptional sales journeys.

Mobile phone technician

Transline
Ashford, Kent
03.2016 - 01.2017
  • Offered technical support and advice on mobile device issues and repairs.
  • Mentored junior staff in repair and maintenance, increasing team skills and abilities.
  • Facilitated communication between customers and device vendors for under-warranty faulty devices.
  • Repaired mobile devices to restore functionality.

Trade plate driver

Motorline Toyota
Ashford, Kent
05.2013 - 03.2016
  • Interacted with customers pleasantly and professionally, delivering first-class care and service.
  • Followed safe driving practices for safety of fellow travellers and passengers.
  • Inspected vehicle and maintained road worthiness, carrying out periodic checks and requesting repairs.
  • Handled customer complaints and kept customers satisfied through professional conduct.

Mobile auto detailer

Self employed
Ashford, Kent
10.2011 - 05.2013
  • Contracted detailing, trade plate driving and car park attendance services for various automotive main dealers all over the UK through Intercleanse LTD as a self employed trader.
  • Interfaced with vendors such as body shops, dealerships, and insurance agents.
  • Collected and delivered customer vehicles.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Economics

Liceul Anghel Saligny Ploiesti
Ploiesti, Romania
09.2003 - 09.2007

Skills

  • Objection handling
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Product knowledge
  • Upselling expertise
  • Dispute management
  • Customer relations
  • Product demonstrations
  • Account management
  • Client communication
  • Online sales

Accomplishments

    Employee award - Norton Way Group, October 2019

    "Adrian Marin has been nominated for proving himself in September - the results he produced have been continually impressive. He is always able to overcome any obstacle thrown his way."


    Gold Award - Kia Academy, April 2021


    Silver Award - Kia Academy, June 2020


    Customer Experience Award 2019 - Kia UK Ltd, February 2020


    Customer Experience Award 2018 - Kia UK Ltd, February 2019


    200+ commendable reviews praising my character for its attributes of professionalism, knowledge and fairness.

Certification

Specialist Automotive Finance Expert - Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), August 2003


Internet Security - KnowBe4, August 2023


Advanced Business Sales - Kia Academy, May 2023


Sales Expert - Kia Academy, July 2022


Accredited Motability Scheme Sales Specialist - Motability Operations Ltd, November 2018


Finance Product Knowledge - Kia Finance, December 2018


Dealer Sales Guide - Kia Finance, December 2018.


Clean full UK driving licence.




Timeline

Sales executive

GWR Kia - Norton Way Group
01.2018 - 09.2023

Sales executive

Citygate Skoda
05.2017 - 12.2017

Mobile phone technician

Transline
03.2016 - 01.2017

Trade plate driver

Motorline Toyota
05.2013 - 03.2016

Mobile auto detailer

Self employed
10.2011 - 05.2013

Diploma of Higher Education - Economics

Liceul Anghel Saligny Ploiesti
09.2003 - 09.2007

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