Benjamin Clough
Krambach,NSW
Summary
Hard worker in all fields, I have a mechanical background which lead me into automotive sales and then truck driving.
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning sales field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Fruit Wheels Refrigerated Transport
Homebush, NSW
08.2017 - 10.2021
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Truck Driver
Kennedy Express (Tantusk PTY LTD)
Austral, NSW
07.2013 - 10.2017
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Sales Representative
Proex Exhaust (Red Back Mufflers)
Campbelltown, NSW
02.2008 - 06.2013
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Cold-called leads and closed large number of new sales over several months.
- Boosted brand awareness, implemented promotional campaigns and employed sales tactics as part of territory development.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
- Implemented marketing strategies and techniques, increasing revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Increased sales by offering consultation on products and services and applying customer service and upselling techniques.
- Executed direct sales from manufacturers to customers to improve profitability within retail environment.
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
- Exceeded goals for new accounts in single sales cycle.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Organized sales paperwork, presented proposals and finalized contracts.
Sales Representative
VULKAN
West Gosford, NSW
02.2006 - 01.2008
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Cold-called leads and closed large number of new sales over several months.
- Broadened territories and negotiated successful contracts by seeking out new clients and utilizing leadership skills.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
- Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase marketing effectiveness.
- Determined problem areas and resolved issues related to profitability and business objective achievement.
Mechanic
Robbies Automotive
West Gosford, NSW
04.2004 - 01.2006
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
- Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
Education
GED -
Elizabeth Macarthur High School
Narellan, NSW12.1995
Skills
- Communication
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Heavy Lifting
- Payment Collection
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Problem Solving
- Quantity and Quality Assessments
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Part Numbers & Location
- Sales
- Cold Calling
Water skiing, Motorbike riding, And family time
As a family we take our ski boat out to the local rivers for a day of fun. I love to get the bike out for a ride around our property. And family time consist of movie nights, lunches, dinners, and fun days enjoying time spent together.
Timeline
Truck Driver
Fruit Wheels Refrigerated Transport
08.2017 - 10.2021
Truck Driver
Kennedy Express (Tantusk PTY LTD)
07.2013 - 10.2017
Sales Representative
Proex Exhaust (Red Back Mufflers)
02.2008 - 06.2013
Sales Representative
VULKAN
02.2006 - 01.2008
Mechanic
Robbies Automotive
04.2004 - 01.2006
GED -
Elizabeth Macarthur High School
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