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Richard Hargate

Wakefield,West Yorkshire

Summary

A driven sales management professional who creates success via hard work. With over 15 years experience and proven ability to achieve revenue targets and identify new business opportunities. I have expert knowledge of the selling process and I fully recognise the emotional aspects of buying and selling. Possessing excellent social skills that enable me to be a strong relationship builder with clients and colleagues.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Purchaser

The Car Buying Group
Normanton, West Yorkshire
2021.02 - Current

Responsible for acquiring used vehicles for the automotive industry at the lowest possible costs to ensure maximum resale profitability. The role involves a mix of analytical skills, strong negotiation, and relationship building with a In-depth knowledge of the retail motor industry.

Business Manager & Sales Executive

Carshop & The Car People
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
2009.02 - 2021.01

Business Manager - Drive the Finance and Insurance performance of the business including all associated products. Understand and explains all aspects of finance to the customer based on suitability. Whilst protecting the company's brand.

Sales Executive - Engaging with customers, understanding their needs, and guiding them to purchase new or used vehicles. Key responsibilities involve explaining vehicle features, negotiating prices, arranging test drives, and managing the sales process from start to finish.

Client Liaison Manager & Sales Representative

Club La Costa
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2005.08 - 2009.01

Client Liaison Manager - Responsible for building and nurturing relationships with clients. Duties can include handling sales and marketing, resolving issues, explaining the finance agreement and to upsell to increase profits.

Sales Representative - High pressure sales environment purely commission based. Presentation based providing features and benefits of holiday ownership.

Sales Representative

Homebuy
Castleford, West Yorkshire
2004.02 - 2005.08

Door to Door Sales.

Armed Forces Soldier

British Army
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
1999.08 - 2004.01

Radio Systems Operator

Education

GCSEs -

Kettlethorpe High School
Wakefield
1993.09 - 1998.06

Skills

Proactive, effective communicator, Collaborative team member, Driven mindset, Leadership, Detail-oriented

Affiliations

  • Coach of a U'13 football team

Timeline

Senior Purchaser

The Car Buying Group
2021.02 - Current

Business Manager & Sales Executive

Carshop & The Car People
2009.02 - 2021.01

Client Liaison Manager & Sales Representative

Club La Costa
2005.08 - 2009.01

Sales Representative

Homebuy
2004.02 - 2005.08

Armed Forces Soldier

British Army
1999.08 - 2004.01

GCSEs -

Kettlethorpe High School
1993.09 - 1998.06
Richard Hargate