Stephen Stewart
Waringstown,Armagh
Summary
Professional Sales Executive with 5 years of experience attending to needs of customers and converting prospects to increase sales. Accomplished in emphasizing service features and benefits, quoting prices, discussing credit terms, preparing sales order forms and developing reports. Expert in overcoming objections from prospective customers to maximize sales opportunities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
30
30
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales executive
TrustFord
Craigavon, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
2021.07 - Current
- Managed guest enquiries from early stages of sales process through to post-sales
- Built long-term relationships with guests and generated referrals from existing clients.
- Achieved and exceeded sales targets in line with client growth across all products and services.
- Maintained contact with customers throughout sales and pre-delivery process.
- Generated new leads and opportunities to maximize profit and sales opportunities.
- Maintained awareness of latest industry trends, product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Demonstrated products and features to guests through test drives and static demos.
- Qualified prospects to determine future sales possibilities and improve conversion rates.
Internal sales executive
Smiley Monroe
Lisburn, Lisburn and Castlereagh
2019.10 - 2021.07
- Achieved and exceeded sales targets in line with client growth across all products and services.
- Established and maintained positive, profitable client relationships through good communication.
- Supported front-line sales teams with well-coordinated administrative operations.
- Built long-term relationships with customers helping to build future orders.
Production worker
Smiley Monroe
Lisburn, Lisburn and Castlereagh
2016.07 - 2019.10
- Kept workspaces clean and organised with regular attention.
- Followed assembly instructions to accurately complete jobs.
- Maintained fast pace and attention to detail to meet productivity targets.
- Strictly followed company safety regulations, eliminating workplace accidents and incidents.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Cross-trained on different stations to assist with production needs.
- Created top-quality products by following strict standards and specifications.
Education
GCSEs - Maths
Crumlin Integrated College
Crumlin 2004.09 - 2009.06
GCSEs - English
Crumlin Integrated College
Crumlin 2004.09 - 2009.06
GCSEs - English Literature
Crumlin Integrated College
Crumlin 2004.09 - 2009.06
GCSEs - History
Crumlin Integrated College
Crumlin 2004.09 - 2009.06
GCSEs - French
Crumlin Integrated College
Crumlin 2004.09 - 2009.06
GCSEs - P.E
Crumlin Integrated College
Crumlin 2004.09 - 2009.06
Higher National Diploma - Sports Science
South Eastern Regional College
Lisburn, Lisburn and Castlereagh 2009.09 - 2011.06
Skills
- Customer service
- Customer relations
- Relationship management
- Business development
- Account management
- Lead development
- Presentations and proposals
- Complex negotiations
- Sales goal attainment
Affiliations
- Football
- Long Walks
- Gardening
Timeline
Sales executive
TrustFord
2021.07 - Current
Internal sales executive
Smiley Monroe
2019.10 - 2021.07
Production worker
Smiley Monroe
2016.07 - 2019.10
Higher National Diploma - Sports Science
South Eastern Regional College
2009.09 - 2011.06
GCSEs - Maths
Crumlin Integrated College
2004.09 - 2009.06
GCSEs - English
Crumlin Integrated College
2004.09 - 2009.06
GCSEs - English Literature
Crumlin Integrated College
2004.09 - 2009.06
GCSEs - History
Crumlin Integrated College
2004.09 - 2009.06
GCSEs - French
Crumlin Integrated College
2004.09 - 2009.06
GCSEs - P.E
Crumlin Integrated College
2004.09 - 2009.06