Max David Brian Burton
Weston-Super-Mare
Summary
Energetic and results-driven professional, with a proven track record in sales and real estate. Experienced in driving business, negotiating deals, and delivering impeccable customer service. Naturally confident, astute, and motivated by exceeding targets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lettings administrator
Huspy Real Estate Broker
Dubai
2025.01 - 2026.02
- Started a successful sales career from zero clients, building a strong pipeline and establishing a loyal client base.
- Operated in a high-performance, commission-only sales role, consistently driving revenue growth.
- Successfully closed high-value deals and consistently exceeded KPIs, including managing over 20 property viewings per week during the slower summer market.
- Leveraged data and technology to inform and tailor targeted sales strategies.
- Prepared tenant contracts and renewal documents, ensuring legal compliance.
Sales Negotiator
Avery Estate Agents
Weston-Super-Mare
2022.01 - 2025.01
- Managed property valuations, viewings, and offer negotiations, consistently closing deals and driving revenue.
- Worked collaboratively in a two-person sales team, gaining hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of a small business.
- Designed and executed innovative, tech-driven marketing strategies to generate new leads and enhance the visibility of an independent business in an increasingly digital world.
- Entrusted with full responsibility for sales operations for one month during the manager’s absence, demonstrating leadership, reliability, and business acumen.
- Developed transferable skills in client engagement, negotiation, and deal closure, applicable across corporate and customer-focused roles.
2017.01 - 2019.02
- Car cleaning business - Co-founded and ran an independent car cleaning and detailing business from age 13, earning repeat monthly clients and the trust of high-value vehicle owners through consistent, high-quality polishing and detailing.
- Bar staff and retail roles – teamwork, upselling, and customer engagement.
- Independent car sales- Restored and resold over 15 modern classic vehicles, carrying out light mechanical and cosmetic work and consistently achieving profitable sales.
- Classic car restoration – Undertook work experience at Williams Automobiles (independent Lotus and Caterham specialist), supporting engine swaps, race-day vehicle preparation, and marketing activities. Enhanced technical skills by completing a Level 2 Mechanics course at Weston College.
Education
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - Business
Weston College
Weston-super-Mare, North SomersetLevel 2 Award - Residential Sales
Property Mark
GCSE -
Priory Community Secondary School
Weston-Super-Mare 2015.09 - 2020.06
Skills
- Prospecting (cold & warm leads)
- Proven ability to build client relationships, drive business growth, and consistently achieve targets
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with experience managing projects and operations in fast-paced environments
- Adaptable and reliable team player, leveraging technology and data to enhance processes and outcomes
- Upselling & cross-selling
- Bid creation and management
- Due diligence procedures
Timeline
Lettings administrator
Huspy Real Estate Broker
2025.01 - 2026.02
Sales Negotiator
Avery Estate Agents
2022.01 - 2025.01
2017.01 - 2019.02
GCSE -
Priory Community Secondary School
2015.09 - 2020.06
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - Business
Weston College
Level 2 Award - Residential Sales
Property Mark