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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
02.2021 - 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
02.2009 - 01.2021

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
08.2005 - 01.2009

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
02.2004 - 08.2005

Door to Door Sales.

Armed Forces Soldier

British Army
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
08.1999 - 01.2004

Radio Systems Operator

Education

GCSEs -

Kettlethorpe High School
Wakefield
09.1993 - 06.1998

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
02.2021 - Current

Business Manager & Sales Executive

Carshop & The Car People
02.2009 - 01.2021

Client Liaison Manager & Sales Representative

Club La Costa
08.2005 - 01.2009

Sales Representative

Homebuy
02.2004 - 08.2005

Armed Forces Soldier

British Army
08.1999 - 01.2004

GCSEs -

Kettlethorpe High School
09.1993 - 06.1998
Richard Hargate