SHAHID KHAN
SOLIHULL,WESTMIDLANDS
Summary
Highly-motivated Car Sales Executive thriving in dynamic, target-focused environments. Locates in-demand vehicles at cost-effective prices to uplift dealership profits. Builds rapport quickly to engage domestic and commercial customers and secure sales.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales manager motor dealership
Uk Carheroes
Birmingham, westmidlands
08.2016 - Current
- Promoted culture of first-class customer service to help drive return custom and word-of-mouth marketing.
- Helped to set up showrooms and displays to wow visitors.
- Advocated company values throughout sales process to promote brand loyalty and customer satisfaction.
- Met sales targets consistently to drive revenue increase.
- Gained practical experience closing sales in face-to-face environment.
- Demonstrated vehicle features, using approved presentation methods to showcase add-on products.
- Qualified customers based on needs, desires and budget to guide selling and marketing strategies.
- Sold new and used vehicles valued £60,000.
Car sales executive
Traffic Signal
Birmingham, westmidlands
07.2007 - 07.2014
- Finalised sales administration accurately and promptly to meet company standards.
- Met sales targets consistently to drive revenue increase.
- Advocated company values throughout sales process to promote brand loyalty and customer satisfaction.
- Sold used vehicles valued up to £20,000
- Helped to set up showrooms and displays to wow visitors.
Business travel consultant
Zulfy travel
Birmingham, Westmidlands
07.2004 - 11.2010
- Issued worldwide tickets, exchanges and refunds.
- Managed accommodations & travel projects , achieving client satisfaction rate of 99%.
- Strived to reach set sales and revenue targets.
Travel consultant
Sufi Travel
Birmingham, West midlands
04.2001 - 12.2003
- Offered exemplary service to new and existing clients, helping to build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
- Conducted thorough market research to maintain advanced knowledge on top destinations and travel trends.
- Handled large volumes of email enquiries daily, exceeding agency averages.
- Managed portfolios of High Net Worth clients, providing comprehensive service from pre- through post-trip.
- Informed clients about cancellation policy and associated penalties.
- Utilised Global Distribution Systems to conduct booking transactions.
- Used promotional techniques to sell tour packages, meeting and exceeding monthly sales targets.
- Used travel agency software to explore customers purchasing options, offering clear comparisons and securing best-possible deals.
- Confirmed payment of deposits from clients before commencing with bookings.
- Responded to clients' questions, issues and complaints, thinking creatively to formulate effective solutions.
- Tracked records and transactions using IATA Customer Portal & Galileo travel software .
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business studies
Scholar College of commerce
Lahore , Pakistan 09.1993 - 11.1995
Skills
- Exceptional communication
- Closing deals
- Customer focused
- Brand building
- Relationship management
- Just In Time stock control
- Wholesale marketing
- Order management
- Sales processes
- Goals and performance
- Systems and software programs
- Sales operation
- Direct sales
- Positive and upbeat
- Relationship building
- Sales presentations
- Staff Management
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
Sales manager motor dealership
Uk Carheroes
08.2016 - Current
Car sales executive
Traffic Signal
07.2007 - 07.2014
Business travel consultant
Zulfy travel
07.2004 - 11.2010
Travel consultant
Sufi Travel
04.2001 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business studies
Scholar College of commerce
09.1993 - 11.1995