David Safakish
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Accomplished Automotive Sales Professional with 21 years of experience driving sales and fostering customer loyalty. Expertise in vehicle sales, negotiations, and technical aspects of automotive technology, supported by degrees in Electrical Engineering and Physics. Committed to understanding customer needs and delivering impactful results.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sales Consultant
AutoNation Honda
Sterling, VA
08.2017 - 08.2026
- Consistently ranked among the dealership’s top salespeople, earning recognition for strong sales performance.
- Regularly meet and exceed monthly sales goals.
- Guided customers through buying process, from vehicle selection to sale finalization and delivery.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with customers, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Use technical knowledge and an understanding of vehicle features to help customers make informed purchasing decisions.
- Collaborated with finance and management teams to facilitate a seamless purchasing experience.
Salesperson
Miller Toyota
Manassas, Virginia
01.2005 - 03.2017
- Managed customer leads and maintained follow-up through dealership CRM systems.
- Assisted customers with vehicle selection, test drives, and the overall purchasing process.
- Adapted to changing inventory, pricing, and market conditions while maintaining sales performance.
- Coordinated with finance and dealership staff to complete sales and vehicle deliveries.
- Helped newer sales team members with product knowledge, customer communication, and the sales process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Arak
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Detroit Institute of Technology
Skills
- Vehicle product knowledge
- Deal structuring
- Finance coordination
- CRM management
- Test drive coordination
- Inventory management
- Trade-in evaluation
- Client relationship management
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Active listening
Languages
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Sales Consultant
AutoNation Honda
08.2017 - 08.2026
Salesperson
Miller Toyota
01.2005 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Arak
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Detroit Institute of Technology