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Graham De Silva

Endeavour Hills,VIC

Summary

Self-motivated and energetic with a strong sales background and effective relationship building and client retention skills strategically negotiates, closes deals and increases sales. Reliable, top-notch sales associate with outstanding customer service skills and relationship-building strengths. Dedicated to welcoming customers and providing comprehensive service. In-depth understanding of sales strategy and merchandising techniques.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

New Vehicle Sales Consultant

Garry & Warren Smith Suzuki
12.2022 - Current
  • Delivering outstanding customer experiences by discerning customer needs and offering guidance throughout vehicle acquisition process
  • Overseeing daily upkeep of sales leads, test drives, and client follow-ups to ensure effective management.
  • Sustaining comprehensive knowledge of products, promotional offers, and operational processes.
  • Achieving sales objectives in alignment with profitable volume and gross targets.

Whitegoods/Cooking and Bathroom Consultant

E&S Trading Moorabin
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Sound understanding of customer requirements- Provide specific professional advice and recommendations
  • Maintain and grow business with local builders, architects and developers.
  • Selling Premium appliances such as : Subzero, Wolf, Gaggenau, Villeroy and Boch, Kohler, Parisi, Liebherr and Ilve
  • Achieving sales targets and KPI’s and Maintaining profitability

Sales Manager/Consultant

The Goodguys
11.2004 - 04.2022
  • High level of managing and organising day to day operations of business
  • Analysis of competition and market trends, identifying and establishing product and service range to guarantee the successful growth of the business
  • Selling Premium appliances such as: Miele ,Bosch, Neff, Smeg, Fujitusu , Panasonic, Mitsubishi
  • Responsible for managing and providing leadership to a sales team of over 35 staff
  • Promoting and selling store core range products, services to maximise profitability
  • Merchandising and maintaining stock levels on floor
  • Achieving and exceeding store Sales KPI’s

2 IC – C2one Communications

Optus dealer Sales Consultant
03.1999 - 10.2001
  • Enhanced data accuracy by implementing comprehensive data validation processes.
  • Streamlined information dissemination for increased operational efficiency through effective communication channels.
  • Developed and maintained databases for improved tracking of key performance indicators, leading to optimised decision making.
  • Boosted team productivity by providing thorough training on software tools and analytical techniques.

Education

Certificate IV in Retail Management

RMIT University
01-2008

Leadership, Sales, Services And Marketing

The Goodguys Internal Training
01-2007

Diploma of Travel

RMIT University
01-1998

Skills

Strong business development capabilities and negotiations skills,

Ability to Demonstrate leadership qualities, and equally effective as a team member,

Adaptable, passionate and enthusiasm with a can do attitude

  • Sales strategy development
  • Upselling and Cross Selling
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Closing Techniques

Timeline

New Vehicle Sales Consultant

Garry & Warren Smith Suzuki
12.2022 - Current

Whitegoods/Cooking and Bathroom Consultant

E&S Trading Moorabin
03.2022 - 11.2022

Sales Manager/Consultant

The Goodguys
11.2004 - 04.2022

2 IC – C2one Communications

Optus dealer Sales Consultant
03.1999 - 10.2001

Certificate IV in Retail Management

RMIT University

Leadership, Sales, Services And Marketing

The Goodguys Internal Training

Diploma of Travel

RMIT University
Graham De Silva