Jason Hewitt
Lara
Summary
Over the course of my working life, I have been fortunate to spend time in a number of various fields & industries. This has given me an opportunity to develop different skill sets as well as working with different people and experiencing varying levels of responsibility.
I've spent my past 17 years as a motivated & respected colleague in a successful sales career, but also have experience in landscaping, renovating and driving different types of heavy vehicles & equipment.
I'm reliable, a good communicator, hard working and have always kept myself fit & healthy and am a non-smoker.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant - New Builds
Geelong Property Hub/Lara Real Estate
03.2023 - Current
- Provided consistent and excellent customer service, delivering sales, produced house & land packages, effective management of customer's relations through to the completion of each home.
- Managed and oversaw construction phase, ensuring clients were contacted regularly with updates on their build
- Prompt and courteous service to clients, colleagues, other stakeholders and the community.
- Built & maintained a list of networks to create opportunities to lease, buy & sell new homes
Sales Consultant
Dennis Family Homes
03.2011 - 03.2023
- Achieved a consistently high level of sales performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
- Applied knowledge of housing market combined with a range of home designs and specifications to meet customer needs
- Generated referral business through high levels of customer satisfaction and rapport
- Consistently meeting KPI's for new sales, cancellations & contract signings
- Worked collaboratively with customers, management and other members of sales team to better understand customer needs and develop appropriate sales techniques/solutions.
- Completed the Dennis Family Homes Sales Academy program in 2020-21 that is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to learn the essentials of being a Sales Manager in the DFH business.
Sales Consultant
Dennis Family Homes
08.2008 - 03.2011
- Achieved a consistently high level of sales performance even in my first venture into sales and the housing industry
- Learned about the housing market and new home sales, administration & construction processes
- Consistently meting KPI's for new sales, cancellations & contract signings
Distribution Manager
Pasta Master
04.2006 - 08.2008
- Monitored and managed cool store stock levels, delivery times and co-ordinated interstate transport schedules to large delivery centres
- Controlled inventory transactions to reconcile ordering processes with demand forecasts.
- Assisted with the development of standard operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping and salvaging perishable products.
- Divided, categorized & prepared stock received and distributed on a daily basis
- Maintained direct customer relationships with various supermarket chains
- Manage & lead a small team in the cool store warehouse
Health Club Team Leader
YMCA
02.2002 - 03.2006
- Created and updated fitness programs focused on cardio, strength and conditioning.
- Interviewed and hired gym staff for various roles.
- Trained employees on general procedures, gym rules and duties.
- Managed the Gym section of the Bendigo Leisure Centre as part of the Bendigo Regional YMCA
- Managed, trained and motivated Gym Instructors & Trainers to continuously improve knowledge and abilities in Health & Fitness field.
- Assisted Senior Management with the planning & refurbishment of the Gym facility including a full upgrade of all gym equipment
Farm Hand
Nullawil Farmers Co-Operative
11.1998 - 01.2002
- A number of roles & responsibilities involved with the receival & out-loading of various cereal & lugume crops during the busy harvest period
- Mobile Stockfeed sales dealing directly with dairy farmers on site
- Production and delivery schedules for stock feeds and bulk grain to farms
- Preparing documentation for container export of bulk cereals & legumes overseas
- Shop front sales of other farm supplies & equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science & Human Movement
University of Ballarat
05.1999
High School Diploma -
Wycheproof P-12 College
12.1995
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication & people skills
- Time Management
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Dependable and hardworking
- Resilient, Persistent, Honest & Focused
- HC driver's licence
Hobbies & Interests
Remaining fit & active
Spending time with family & friends
Involvement with & coaching of kid's sports teams
Watching & playing a variety of sports including cricket, golf & swimming
Listening to music
Gardening & maintaining a lawn that is the envy of the neighborhood
Timeline
Sales Consultant - New Builds
Geelong Property Hub/Lara Real Estate
03.2023 - Current
Sales Consultant
Dennis Family Homes
03.2011 - 03.2023
Sales Consultant
Dennis Family Homes
08.2008 - 03.2011
Distribution Manager
Pasta Master
04.2006 - 08.2008
Health Club Team Leader
YMCA
02.2002 - 03.2006
Farm Hand
Nullawil Farmers Co-Operative
11.1998 - 01.2002
High School Diploma -
Wycheproof P-12 College
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science & Human Movement
University of Ballarat
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