Afshin “Ash” Bakhshizadeh
Studio City,CA
Summary
I am a dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record in sales, customer relationship management, and achieving sales targets. My extensive product knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and talent for negotiation have consistently contributed to exceeding dealership goals. With a background that includes success in diverse roles as a personal trainer, I bring adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. As a dedicated salesperson at El Cerrito Honda, I am poised to continue delivering outstanding results and fostering lasting client relationships in the automotive industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Stevens Creek Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care
- Negotiation: Skillful negotiation to close deals and ensure customer satisfaction
- Product Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Audi's models, features, and options
- Product Presentation: Presenting Audi vehicles in an appealing and informative manner
- Adaptability: Being flexible and adaptable in a dynamic sales environment.
Sales Associate
El Cerrito Honda
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care
- Negotiation: Skillful negotiation to close deals and ensure customer satisfaction
- Product Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Audi's models, features, and options
- Product Presentation: Presenting Audi vehicles in an appealing and informative manner
- Adaptability: Being flexible and adaptable in a dynamic sales environment
- Conducted thorough research on the latest Honda models, enabling me to provide detailed information to customers about the technology in the Honda Insight
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience
- Delivered engaging presentations during vehicle demonstrations, effectively explaining the safety features of the Honda cars to potential buyers
- Successfully closed a challenging deal by finding common ground with a hesitant customer, offering a flexible financing option that met their budget while preserving dealership margins
- Resolved a customer's post-purchase issue by coordinating with the service department to address a mechanical problem promptly, turning a potentially negative experience into a positive one.
Personal Trainer
Self Employed Services
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury
- Trained clients during strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and stretching
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach
- Developed healthy eating meal plans for clients to provide a holistic approach
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Dining attendant
Stone stow restaurant
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing problems.
Skills
- Team work
- Problem solving
- Health and wellness
- Customer Service
- Relationship building
- Quick learning
- Problem solving strength
- Negotiation
- Sales strategy development
- Problem-solving skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Excellent people skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Relationship Building
Certification
Sales License
Bodybuilder
Dedicated to continual self-improvement through focused bodybuilding training and nutrition.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Stevens Creek Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
07.2023 - 03.2024
Sales Associate
El Cerrito Honda
04.2022 - 06.2023
Personal Trainer
Self Employed Services
09.2021 - 03.2022
Dining attendant
Stone stow restaurant
01.2021 - 09.2021
Sales License