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Gavin Jackson

Runaway Bay,,QLD

Summary

Customer-focused Sales Professional with strong leadership potential, 24 years of expertise generating maximum sales by consistently meeting clients needs. Successfully identifies customer preferences by fielding questions and engaging in information-gathering conversations. Dependable, hard working, always willing to perform extensive research and legwork to meet client requests. I am looking for full time senior sales opportunities across a variety of industries and have an interest in developing my leadership experience if opportunity presents.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Professional and Acting Sales Manager

Private Fleet Car Broking
05.2006 - Current

One of Australia’s largest independent broking businesses connecting car buyers and sellers, approx. 35 staff

  • Mentoring and training employees on best practices and protocols to drive optimal productivity.
  • 100% commission-based role - setting personal revenue targets and managing my time to achieve these.
  • Responding to incoming phone and email enquiries from car buyers (client).
  • Successfully selling and upselling services to new (85%) and referral (15%) clients using effective selling techniques.
  • Sourcing vehicles from car dealers that meet client needs and negotiating competitive prices.
  • Build and maintain relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat and referral business.
  • Generating and reviewing pricing contracts between clients and dealers to ensure accuracy and smooth transition of sale.
  • Continuous market research, monitoring specials and campaign pricing.
  • Creating opportunities for new suppliers with better discounting, supply chains or stock availability and onboarding them.
  • Utilizing CRM software to track customer interactions and monitor progress toward goals.

Mortgage Broker

First Rock Mortgage Broker
11.2005 - 04.2006
  • Provided guidance on the selection of loan products best suited for client needs.
  • Created and maintained relationships with clients to ensure successful loan transactions.
  • Advised customers on available options for financing real estate purchases or refinancing existing mortgages.
  • Kept up to date with ongoing industry, lender and legal requirements.
  • Communicated effectively with clients regarding details of their loans.

Tour Guide

Busabout Europe
London, UK
05.2004 - 08.2005
  • Ensured guests had an enjoyable experience by providing interesting facts and stories related to tour sites.
  • Managed bookings, reservations and payments for tours.
  • Followed safety protocols at all times while guiding guests through tour areas.
  • Displayed strong public speaking and communication skills to facilitate high quality guest tours.

Salesperson

MG Rover - London U.K.
01.2003 - 03.2004
  • Provided personalised service and developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products and services for their needs.
  • Specialist work with disabled clients providing transport and leasing solutions to buy a new car using Motability a charity allowing disabled people, their family and carers to purchase a vehicle using their disability benefit.
  • Developed effective sales plans with team through continual product knowledge and market research.

Temp Worker

Various Temping Roles, Volunteering and Some Travel.
09.2002 - 12.2002

Real Estate Agent

Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward - London U.K.
02.2002 - 08.2002
  • Negotiated purchase agreements and contracts with buyers and sellers.
  • Managed marketing strategies for properties including advertising campaigns and open houses.
  • Continuous market research, monitoring industry trends, finance rates/markets.
  • Generated leads through networking activities such as cold calls and referrals.
  • Prepared comparative market analysis to estimate properties value.

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Sales Expertise
  • Relationship Builder
  • Time Management
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Resilience
  • Staff Training
  • Closing/Negotiation Skills
  • Account Management
  • Ability to work Independently

Accomplishments

  • Exceeding targets provided 3 month use of drive vehicles including Audi V8 RS4 and Porsche Boxster.
  • Assisting company growth I was sent on a 10 day fully inclusive holiday package to Radisson Blue Resort, Fiji.
  • Wrote 218% and 195% of target in consecutive months.
  • Uplifted Peter Robert Hyundai Gosford to Number 1 for customer service in the country.
  • Made my first real estate purchase whilst still in high school.
  • Was mystery shopped at MG Rover UK then asked if video could be used for company training nationwide.

Education Qualifications and Training

Cert IV in Financial Services/Mortgage Broking - Sydney, NSW

2005

Certificate of Achievement Tour Guide - London, UK

2004

Specialist Accreditation in Leasing Vehicles - London, UK 

2003

Certificate in Small Business Enterprise – TAFE - Hornsby, NSW 

1997

Higher School Certificate – Corpus Christi College - Tuggerah 

1992

Referees

Joel Johansen 0423 396 057

Rowan Morse 0491 177 007

Timeline

Sales Professional and Acting Sales Manager

Private Fleet Car Broking
05.2006 - Current

Mortgage Broker

First Rock Mortgage Broker
11.2005 - 04.2006

Tour Guide

Busabout Europe
05.2004 - 08.2005

Salesperson

MG Rover - London U.K.
01.2003 - 03.2004

Temp Worker

Various Temping Roles, Volunteering and Some Travel.
09.2002 - 12.2002

Real Estate Agent

Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward - London U.K.
02.2002 - 08.2002
Gavin Jackson