Travis Garbutt
Gillingham,Kent
Summary
Results-driven Sales Executive with talent for closing deals and driving revenue growth. Expert in building lasting client relationships and delivering tailored sales strategies. Consistently exceeded targets by focusing on customer needs and rapport building.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Sales & Service Advisor
JFautomotive
Maidstone, Kent
2025.11 - Current
- Drove consistent, high-volume sales from day one by converting customer enquiries into premium automotive services and performance upgrades.
- Specialised in selling high-value Stage 1 and Stage 2 tuning packages, guiding customers through performance gains, supporting modifications, and long-term vehicle optimisation.
- Delivered consultative, trust-based sales by tailoring tuning solutions and service packages to customer goals, driving repeat business and referrals.
- Prepared clear, accurate quotes and invoices for high-ticket services, tuning packages, and performance parts, ensuring transparency and confidence in purchase decisions.
- Regularly upsold complementary performance products and services, increasing average transaction value.
- Worked closely with technicians to ensure performance packages were delivered to specification, reinforcing brand reputation and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with suppliers and manufacturers to source premium performance parts and meet tight delivery timelines.
- Maintained strong product knowledge across performance tuning, automotive technology, and industry trends to support confident, high-value sales conversations.
Sales Executive
Big Motoring World
Blue Bell Hill, Kent
2024.08 - 2025.07
- Regularly managed high volume of customer enquiries and demonstrated consistent 50%+ conversion rate
- Increased customer engagement by delivering high-quality product demonstrations.
- Navigated challenging negotiations, achieving successful deal closure without compromising on profitability.
- Usage of CRM systems that improved tracking of sales activities and client interactions.
- Developed customer loyalty with excellent customer service, leading to repeat business.
- 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.
- Articulated product features and specifications in customer-centric language based on their priorities.
Education
A Level - Business Studies, Finance, Sociology
The Howard School
Gillingham, KentGCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Geography, Music
The Howard School
GillinghamSkills
- Resilience in rejection
- Product knowledge
- Trust building
- Sales methodologies
- CRM software proficiency
- Client-focused service delivery
- Self motivated
- Strong work ethic and integrity
Affiliations
- Workings & Modification of Cars
- Competitive Gaming
- PC Building
- Fishing
- Ice Skating / Ice Hockey
Accomplishments
5 Day Intensive Sales Training Course - Big Motoring World
References
James Marshall - Business Development Manager @ JFautomotive
James@jfautomotive.co.uk
07990974989
Timeline
Sales & Service Advisor
JFautomotive
2025.11 - Current
Sales Executive
Big Motoring World
2024.08 - 2025.07
A Level - Business Studies, Finance, Sociology
The Howard School
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Geography, Music
The Howard School