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Heidi Leake

Heidi Leake

Newcastle-under-Lyme,Staffordshire

Summary

Dynamic, driven sales professional with a strong work ethic and a 'Can Do' attitude, demonstrating exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Known for attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively as a team player. Committed to leveraging these strengths in pursuit of career advancement and contributing positively to organisational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Leasing Sales Consultant

Central Contracts (S-O-T) Ltd t/a Leasecar UK
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
2025.01 - Current

This is a full-time position in a fast paced leasing and finance sales environment

My duties include:

  • Taking enquiries over the phone (inbound and outbound)
  • Initiate contact with new customers and prospects to establish needs and progress sales process.
  • Creating finance applications for both Personal and Business customers
  • Understanding and selling maintenance on top of a lease deal
  • Placing vehicle orders including accurately completing profit sheets to match vehicle finance quotes
  • Appropriately managing sensitive information
  • Utilise CRM software efficiently, improving lead tracking and follow-ups.
  • Assist customers through entire sales process to ensure satisfaction.

Leasing Sales Consultant

Leasing Options
Manchester
2022.08 - 2025.01
  • This was a full-time position where I managed accounts through the customer's journey of leasing vehicles
  • My duties include:
  • Taking enquiries over the phone (inbound and outbound)
  • Quoting customers via internal systems using thirteen finance company quote portals
  • Boosted customer satisfaction with meticulous attention to detail in administrative tasks.
  • Sold different maintenance and insurance packages on top of a lease deal
  • Created and proposed finance applications
  • Placed vehicle orders
  • Managing our online live chat portal
  • Facilitating contracts for both personal and business contracts
  • Built strong relationships with customers, resulting in repeat business.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly; upheld company confidentiality policies.

Property Manager

Belvoir Sales & Lettings
Newcastle
2021.07 - 2022.07
  • Position at Belvoir (Newcastle-under-Lyme) who manage over 350 properties
  • My duties included:
  • Answering calls, booking clients in for viewings and diary management
  • Using multiple property portals such as SME, Let Alliance, DPS (Deposit Protection Scheme) and Tenant Shop (SULU) accurately inputting information
  • Handling sensitive client information and performing credit checks
  • Explaining fees and options to new tenants
  • Taking card payments both over the telephone and in person
  • Preparing and typing property Inventories and Check Out Reports
  • Liaising with landlords and contractors in respect of property maintenance both urgent and non-urgent cases
  • Dealing with all disputes including deposits with both landlords and tenants
  • Processing all invoices with regards to certification for EPC, Gas/Electric, Legionnaires
  • Assisting the Sales Department to include obtaining feedback, booking viewings and valuations
  • Conducting viewings in person
  • Facebook and Instagram administrator for the franchise

Apprentice Lettings Negotiator

Bob Gutteridge Estate Agents & Lettings
2020.09 - 2021.07
  • This was a full-time position which will lead to me achieving NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration.
  • Bob Gutteridge Estate Agents currently manage over 300 rental properties
  • My duties included:
  • Using multiple property portals such as Alto, Jupix and Tenant Shop (SULU) accurately inputting information
  • Preparing and typing property Inventories and Tenancy Agreements
  • All social media for the business

Weekend Receptionist (Alongside College Studies)

Lookers PLC, Mercedes Benz of Stoke
Stoke on Trent
2019.05 - 2020.08
  • I worked every Saturday and Sunday on the reception desk and within the showroom, my duties included:
  • To greet all customers and visitors by phone and in person in a professional and courteous manner

Cover Receptionist (Alongside College Studies)

Swansway Garages - Stoke Audi
Stoke on Trent
2018.10 - 2019.05
  • Greeting all customers in person in a professional and courteous manner, always answering telephone calls promptly and courteously, taking accurate messages
  • I was also involved in two VIP sales events that were held at the dealership.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration

Blythe Bridge High School & Sixth Form College
Stoke-on-Trent, STE

Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Strong work ethic
  • A 'Can Do' attitude

Timeline

Leasing Sales Consultant

Central Contracts (S-O-T) Ltd t/a Leasecar UK
2025.01 - Current

Leasing Sales Consultant

Leasing Options
2022.08 - 2025.01

Property Manager

Belvoir Sales & Lettings
2021.07 - 2022.07

Apprentice Lettings Negotiator

Bob Gutteridge Estate Agents & Lettings
2020.09 - 2021.07

Weekend Receptionist (Alongside College Studies)

Lookers PLC, Mercedes Benz of Stoke
2019.05 - 2020.08

Cover Receptionist (Alongside College Studies)

Swansway Garages - Stoke Audi
2018.10 - 2019.05

NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration

Blythe Bridge High School & Sixth Form College
Heidi Leake