Alexander Dickinson
Dronfield,Derbyshire
Summary
Ambitious and highly motivated individual with a strong passion for sales and customer engagement, looking to build a career in car sales. Experienced in buying and selling products through private car sales and personal business ventures, developing practical skills in negotiation, pricing, and rapport building. Known for striving for high standards, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics, ensuring products and services are presented professionally and to a high standard. Eager to learn, quick to adapt, and driven to succeed in a target-focused environment, with the aim of applying strong work ethic, natural sales ability, and enthusiasm for the automotive industry within a professional dealership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Rope access technician
Access Unlimited
London, City of London
2024.03 - 2026.02
- Collaborated with tradespeople on large-scale construction projects to ensure smooth workflow.
- Proposed ideas during planning sessions to streamline operations.
- Directed and coordinated projects while engaging directly with the client.
- Responsible for purchasing, selling, servicing, and maintaining small fleet of vehicles.
- Executed maintenance work on Grade 2 listed buildings, ensuring adherence to high standards.
- Precisely followed instructions when working in a high tempo environment.
- Maintained comprehensive records of inspections for future reference and analysis.
- Acquired new clients by delivering concise sales pitches in response to public interest.
- Liaised with high-profile clients to ensure their contentment with outcomes of work.
- Executed long drives with a focus on meeting time schedules.
- Confident and accurate planning use of public transport.
- Contributed to sales and estimation meetings by advising clients on appropriate methods and concepts.
- Conducted detailed site surveys using advanced rope access techniques for accurate results.
Bar staff member
The Mount Pleasant Inn
Sheffield
2021.08 - 2024.03
- Fostered connections with customers by discovering commonalities.
- Kept records of tabs accurately, avoiding monetary discrepancies.
- Prepared beverages, ensuring consistent quality.
- Used excellent memorisation skills to maintain extensive drinks menu, ingredients and recipe knowledge.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Physical Education, Spanish, History, Creative Imedia
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield 2018.09 - 2023.05
Skills
- Ability to form meaningful professional relationships
- Confident and professional communication
- Team collaboration and organisation
- Time management and planning
- Effective communication through email and phone calls
- Innovation and resourcefulness
- Thorough knowledge of the car market
- Photography and advertising through Autotrader
- Use of technology to create online media (logos/websites)
- Mechanical knowledge
Certification
- Full, clean, manual UK driving licence
- IRATA L1
- Confined Space (medium risk)
- IPAF 1a, 2a, 3a, 3b
- PASMA
- CSCS Green
Affiliations
- Football- Played for 8 years reaching a high standard featuring reaching the quarter finals of the national school cup, 2 years at Chesterfield academy and an FA youth cup run with Matlock's under 21 side.
- Cars- Follow old and new media with an appreciation for design and engineering. Owned 5 cars since April 2024 and been able to profit when coming to sell by following market trends. Also enjoy carrying out maintenance and repairs in order to better understand how things work.
- Gym- Regularly attended the gym since October 2025. Find satisfaction in self discipline and reaching numerical, objective goals.
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Upper intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rope access technician
Access Unlimited
2024.03 - 2026.02
Bar staff member
The Mount Pleasant Inn
2021.08 - 2024.03
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Physical Education, Spanish, History, Creative Imedia
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
2018.09 - 2023.05