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Daniel Stephens

Felsted,Essex

Summary

I am a dedicated, time and goal-driven individual having served with the British Army as a vehicle and avionics engineer within the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. During my service, I was first and always a soldier, operating weapons systems and training in some of the world's harshest climates, only through discipline and arduous training was this possible. I have deployed on multiple operations both within the UK and overseas including counter-terrorism. My secondary role was to maintain, repair and diagnose faults across a wide range of military vehicles ensuring their operational readiness for the success of any mission, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail resulting in reliable vehicle performance and progression through the ranks commanding a section of troops. Whilst in service I have collaborated with diverse teams from all over the world, it is here where I fostered a spirit of camaraderie and a shared purpose for accomplishing tasks efficiently under ever-changing and challenging conditions. After my tenure in the armed forces, I joined the motor industry becoming An experienced sales professional with expertise in new and used car sales, strategic planning, and upselling. Demonstrates strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and exceptional communication skills to drive business growth and customer satisfaction. I have proven my ability to continuously exceed targets and fulfil the customer’s and businesses' needs and expectations. Having sold a high volume of vehicles and breaking site records, stepping in as acting used car sales manager for 3 months, I am now looking for the next step, in brand and quality ultimately striving for further progression with the motor industry.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Sales Executive

Skoda Harlow
Harlow
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • SKODA ACCREDITED AND MOTABILITY SPECIALIST
  • Responded promptly to customer queries, ensuring resolution whilst upholding satisfaction levels.
  • Developed customer loyalty with excellent customer service, leading to repeat business.
  • Senior Sales Executive, selling almost 380 cars in 16months

Vehicle Mechanic

British Army
02.2021 - 02.2024
  • Regiment: Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
  • Maintained, repaired and diagnosed faults across a wide range of military vehicles ensuring their operational readiness for the success of any mission.
  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail resulting in reliable vehicle performance and progression through the ranks commanding a section of troops.
  • Collaborated with diverse teams from all over the world, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and a shared purpose for accomplishing tasks efficiently under ever-changing and challenging conditions.


Sales Executive

Kia Colchester
Colchester
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: Glyn Hopkin
  • Managed paperwork related to car sales meticulously for seamless transactions.
  • Ensured compliance with all legal requirements related to car sales operations.

Shift Manager / Team Leader

KFC Braintree
Braintree
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Reported key metrics to upper management for the business and dealt with day-to-day operations.
  • Honoured employee punctuality by creating fair rotas that respected their time off requests.
  • Minimised downtime with proactive equipment maintenance checks.
  • Overseeing cash management processes, ensuring accuracy at the end of each shift.
  • Interviewing and qualifying potential new employees for roles in the business.

Education

Extended diploma - Aeronautical engineering -

Stanstead Airport College

GCSEs -

Rickstones Academy
Essex

Skills

  • New and used car sales
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership
  • Upselling
  • Knowledge of Sales Docs, SLI, Enquirymax
  • Stock Trading

Timeline

Sales Executive

Skoda Harlow
01.2024 - 04.2025

Sales Executive

Kia Colchester
10.2023 - 01.2024

Vehicle Mechanic

British Army
02.2021 - 02.2024

Shift Manager / Team Leader

KFC Braintree
07.2018 - 03.2020

Extended diploma - Aeronautical engineering -

Stanstead Airport College

GCSEs -

Rickstones Academy
Daniel Stephens