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Shahzad Rana

Shahzad Rana

London

Summary

I've been in the motor trade industry for 11 years. Prior to that I was in the finance industry for 15 years. My most senior roles has been a Senior Transaction Controller and Senior Mortgage advisor.

Looking to leverage gained experience, where I can apply skills in client management, negotiation, and team collaboration to drive organisational success. Driven professional with a strong background in sales, adept at building relationships, understanding customer needs and effectively communicating information. Currently seeking to leverage leadership and relationship-building skills in a new, challenging environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sales Executive

Hedin Automotive London
Dartford, Kent
03.2022 - 10.2024

Offering first class customer welcome and interaction.

Reviewing vehicle options. Professional sales presentation.

  • Managed client relationships from early stages of sales process through to post-sales
  • Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.
  • liaising with different departments

Sales Transaction Controller

Jemca Car Group
Croydon
01.2014 - 02.2022

Started as Renewal Manager. I helped build and develop a renewal process with a team fronted by the head of UK Financial Services, which is now used throughout Toyota UK.

I looked after the finance and insurance sales process from beginning to end. Thanking guests. Working very closely with General Sales Manager alongside supporting Car Sales Executives. Guiding new Transaction Controllers at the centre.

  • Achieving No.1 in level of New Car sales in the UK on 4 occasions. in 2014 getting to the panicle of No 1 in level of New Car sales in Europe in 2014.
  • Managing a sales team of 14 and two other sales controllers at the site.
  • 1:1 carried out with all sales team. More comprehensive review of low achievers.
  • Ensure sales team follows Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) standards so all finance products that are sold meet guidelines
  • Manage sales and F&I performance in line with company requirements & KPI's
  • On hand to cover Sales Manager responsibilities
  • Ensuring sales team contact existing guests to help maintain future business opportunities.
  • Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Streamlined and automated financial tasks to reduce workload and improve efficiency.
  • Produced management information and KPI measurement through conducting variance analysis. Presented to Directors and Centre Managers on a quarterly basis

Financial Services Adviser

Kinleigh Financial Services Ltd
London
01.2005 - 10.2013

Presenting financial services products relating to the home purchase process. Ensuring best advice is given to clients at all times. To achieve income targets and to deliver exceptional client service at all times.

  • Have always finished in top 10 and for last 4 years in top 5 in banked business. Number 1 in East Region for past 3 years.
  • Seen as a senior advisor who other advisors would approach to deal with unusual enquiries and advice on how to place certain cases. Very well respected not just by FS colleagues but also agency sales & lettings teams.
  • Dealt with new recruits and helped them integrate into the company, after their main training was completed.
  • Good communication and interaction skills Motivating office team is also very important in order to generate consistent business.

Mortgage Advisor

Barclays Bank
London
10.2003 - 12.2004

Identifying customer needs based on their home purchase. Ensuring the right mortgage option is taken with protection elements taken into account. Braking down all the costs associated with a home purchase.

Education

NVQ Level 4 - Motor Trade

Institute of Motor Industry

Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies

Anglia Polytechnic University
Chelmsford
09.1994 - 06.1998

Skills

Skills

  • Managing/Leadership
  • Training & Development
  • Working in FCA regulated environment and be FCA compliant
  • Team collaboration
  • Leadership - a sales team of 14
  • Negotiation - Finding the right balance between the customer's needs and sales targets, ensuring both parties feel they have gained value
  • Adaptability - working with different systems
  • Problem solving - Addressing customer concerns and resolving any issues that might arise during the sales process
  • Patience and Perseverance
  • Clean, current driving licence

Timeline

Sales Executive

Hedin Automotive London
03.2022 - 10.2024

Sales Transaction Controller

Jemca Car Group
01.2014 - 02.2022

Financial Services Adviser

Kinleigh Financial Services Ltd
01.2005 - 10.2013

Mortgage Advisor

Barclays Bank
10.2003 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies

Anglia Polytechnic University
09.1994 - 06.1998

NVQ Level 4 - Motor Trade

Institute of Motor Industry
Shahzad Rana