Trevor Hayes
Stockport ,Cheshire
Summary
Trusted Used Car Sales Executive with strengths in finance, FCA compliance and vehicle appraisal. Builds lasting customer relationships, handles objections well and converts enquiries into sales. Delivers strong finance, warranty and repeat business results.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Used Car Sales Executive
Vortex Cars Ltd
Stocjkport, Cheshire
05.2025 - Current
- Achieved finance and warranty sales through strong customer engagement
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers, resulting in increased repeat and referral business.
- Handled customer objections professionally, converting potential lost sales into successful transactions.
- Opened new site in Stockport for well established used car dealer
Sales Manager
Richmond Car Sales
Hyde, Cheshire
01.2019 - 05.2025
- Elevated sales at well-established used car retailer, driving profit and unit growth.
- Managed sales pipeline efficiently, ensuring consistent flow of business and meeting of sales objectives.
- Led sales team towards achieving quarterly targets through strategic planning and effective resource allocation.
- Motivated sales staff to continuously improve strategies through competitions and personalised coaching plans.
Manging Director
Stockport Motorhouse Ltd
Stockport, Cheshire
11.2015 - 12.2018
- Secured FCA approval for business operations, ensuring compliance and enhancing credibility
- Achieved recognition from Autotrader, Car Gurus and received various finance accolades for business success
- Expanded business reach by utilising social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and targeted local marketing strategies
- Relocated to main road site and established company limited, retailing approximately 30 cars per month and trading 10-20 to main dealer groups
Business Owner
Cheshire Prestige Cars
Stockport, Cheshire
02.2001 - 11.2015
- Founded own company, secured substantial success through car pitch in Romiley
- Facilitated buying, selling, and trading of prestige used cars
- Leveraged existing contacts to supply vehicles to main dealer groups, establishing strong nationwide relationships
Used Car Sales Executive
Halliwell Jones Group
Warrington, Cheshire
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Negotiated closures by successfully overcoming customer objections through skilful sales techniques and extensive product knowledge.
Used Car Sales Executive
Williams Group
Manchester, Lancashire
09.1996 - 12.1999
- Sold used BMW vehicles along with finance and warranty products, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Achieved consistent success across all job responsibilities, contributing to overall dealership performance
- Cultivated lasting customer relationships, fostering trust and repeat business over 25 years
Sales Manger
Lookers Group
Oldham , Lancashire
07.1993 - 08.1996
- Motivated and managed team of sales executives to drive sales of new and used vauxhall vehicles and related finance and warranty products
- Achieved targeted profit objectives for the business after a five-year period of stagnation
- Cultivated strong relationships with senior group members to support strategic initiatives
- Was awarded several prizes for success
Car Sales Executive
Lookers Group
Oldham, Lancashire
12.1986 - 07.1993
- Sales of new and used Volkswagen and Audi vehicles, selling finance and warranties. Working in a busy sales department, target driven and customer focused
Education
Audenshaw Grammar School
Manchester, MANSkills
- Finance proposal processing
- Warranty administration
- Autotrader listing
- Stock acquisition
- FCA regulation
- Sales driven
- Customer service excellence
- Target achievement
- Objection handling
- Relationship building
- Target and sales-driven
- Positive attitude
- Customer Service
- Creative thinking
- Vehicle appraisal
- Time-management
- Customer rapport-building
- Decision making
- Driving licence
- Sales process management
- Active listening
- Team Leadership
- Effective communication
- Multitasking efficiency
- Time management efficiency
- Client relationship building
- Sales reporting
- Sales techniques
- Car finance options
- Cash management
- Goal-oriented
- Computer literacy
- Vehicle knowledge
- Cash handling accuracy
- Stress tolerance
- Self-motivation
- Customer focused
- Negotiation expertise
- Complaint resolution
- Financial understanding
- Empathetic listening
- Resilience
Timeline
Used Car Sales Executive
Vortex Cars Ltd
05.2025 - Current
Sales Manager
Richmond Car Sales
01.2019 - 05.2025
Manging Director
Stockport Motorhouse Ltd
11.2015 - 12.2018
Business Owner
Cheshire Prestige Cars
02.2001 - 11.2015
Used Car Sales Executive
Halliwell Jones Group
01.2000 - 01.2001
Used Car Sales Executive
Williams Group
09.1996 - 12.1999
Sales Manger
Lookers Group
07.1993 - 08.1996
Car Sales Executive
Lookers Group
12.1986 - 07.1993
Audenshaw Grammar School