Christopher Withington
Uttoxeter,Staffordshire
Summary
Customer-focused Car Sales Executive experienced in delivering friendly, professional service. Identifies client needs and secures profitable sales through passionate, personalised pitching. Calm and productive under pressure to achieve targets and deadlines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sales executive
Hot Tubs At Home
Towcester, Northamptonshire
2016.07 - 2021.07
- Generated new leads and opportunities to maximise revenue.
- Managed client relationships from early stages of sales process through to post-sales
- Delivered professional sales presentations, creatively communicating product quality and market comparisons to prospective clients.
- Strengthened profit opportunities through targeted customer relationship development, continually meeting sales objectives.
- Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.
- Maintained contact with customers throughout sales and pre-delivery process.
Used car sales executive
Trade Price Cars
Battlesbridge, Essex
2008.07 - 2016.03
- Demonstrated vehicle features, using approved presentation methods to showcase add-on products.
- Gained practical experience closing sales in face-to-face environment.
- Retained product and service knowledge for informative, persuasive client advice.
- Engaged prospective customers in natural conversation to build positive and trusted rapport.
- Converted sales leads through persuasive pitching, achieving personal revenue targets.
- Met sales targets consistently to drive revenue.
- Helped to set up showrooms and displays to wow visitors.
IT salesperson
365Host
Stafford, East Midlands
2010.04 - 2024.01
- As a Website Host and IT Technician, my role revolves around managing customer websites, IP subnets, firewalls, and data migration while maintaining operational efficiency and addressing technical issues promptly.
- Completed sales contracts and collected customer signatures to close sales.
- Maintained expert-level knowledge of product and service offerings.
- Negotiated prices and credit terms to provide favourable and profitable options.
- Collaborated with marketing team to strategise and implement marketing campaigns.
- Explained features and benefits of computer hardware and software.
- Evaluated customer needs and buying patterns to offer targeted product recommendations.
Firefighter
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Stafford
2022.05 - Current
- As a firefighter at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, my primary responsibility is to protect lives and property by responding to emergency situations, including fires, accidents, and medical emergencies
- I work as part of a highly trained team to extinguish fires, conduct search and rescue operations, administer first aid, and provide public education on fire safety.
Education
Breathing Apparatus in Fire service -
SFJ awards
2023.10 - 2024.05
IOSH in Occupational Health & Safety - undefined
IOSH
2023.10 - 2024.05
FREC3 in First aid - undefined
Abacus
2022.09 - 2024.05
NVQ Level 3 - Motor Vehicle
City And Guilds
Staffordshire 2003.01 - 2005.04
Skills
- Health and safety
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Driving
- Communication skills
- IT
- Organizational skills
- Firefighting activities
- Emergency response
- CPR and First Aid
- Target driven
- Persuasive negotiator
- Closing deals
- Customer assistance
Certification
- Driving Licence, 07/01/00, 07/01/34
- Vehicle Driving license HGV Class 2
- IOSH, 11/01/23, Present, Qualified to IOSH level in managing health and safety
- IVR, 01/01/23, Present, Qualified to IVR in Vehicle recovery and safety best practices
- FREC3, 08/01/22, Present, Qualified to FREC3 in first aid including major trauma.
- Category C1E Licence, 09/01/23, Present, Class 2. HGV with tacho and pcp cards
Custom
Diploma of Higher Education
Personal Information
- Total Experience: 10
- Automotive
- Medical Technician
- Security & Public Safety
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
IOSH
Affiliations
- Motor Racing
- Flying Aircraft
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Breathing Apparatus in Fire service -
SFJ awards
2023.10 - 2024.05
IOSH in Occupational Health & Safety - undefined
IOSH
2023.10 - 2024.05
FREC3 in First aid - undefined
Abacus
2022.09 - 2024.05
Firefighter
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
2022.05 - Current
Sales executive
Hot Tubs At Home
2016.07 - 2021.07
IT salesperson
365Host
2010.04 - 2024.01
Used car sales executive
Trade Price Cars
2008.07 - 2016.03
NVQ Level 3 - Motor Vehicle
City And Guilds
2003.01 - 2005.04