Jason Allen
Summary
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
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Wine Country Motor Sports
01.2021 - Current
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Sales /Automotive Finance Manager
Kovacs Motors
12.2011 - 12.2020
- Managed vehicle inventory including, purchasing vehicles at auction or trade-in, managing vehicle costs, quality control, determining market value, performed photography for online advertising, and maintained social media presence
- Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
Sales Representative
Specialty Sales Classics
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Evaluated and appraised classic/exotic vehicles for possible consignment, negotiated with consignor to agree on market value
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
- Responded to customer enquiries via telephone and email.
Finance Manager
Sonoma Chevrolet (Formerly Bob Nobles)
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish.
- Negotiated loan terms and conditions with customers to secure best deal.
- Identified opportunities to cross-sell and upsell loan products to customers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
Sales Associate
Legacy Auto Sales
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Worked cooperatively with the sales team to ensure sales goals were met or exceeded
- Responsible for updating and keeping dealership website current and accurate.
- Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
Sales Associate
Pellini Chevrolet
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant vehicles with available amenities for each model
- Applied excellent communication skills and ability to establish rapport to close sales and meet targets
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
Automotive Sales / Finance Manager
Bob Nobles Chevrolet
09.1998 - 01.2004
- Worked collaboratively with team members to drive customer service initiatives, achieving sales goals and increasing feedback scores
- Contributed to dealership repeatedly ranking top 5 in CSI for region
- Promoted to Finance Manager after two years as a sales associate
- Maintained extensive knowledge of the product line to effectively communicate features and the distinctions between makes and models
- Cultivated a loyal customer base, resulting in a high level of repeat and referral business.
Education
Some college - General Studies
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA09.1997
Skills
- Retail sales
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Customer service
- Upselling
- Cash handling
- Customer retention
- POS
- Store management
- Assistant manager experience
- Microsoft Office
- Pricing
- Marketing
- Negotiation
- Inventory control
- Sales management
- Credit analysis
- Photography
Certification
Sales license
Hobbies
Enjoying the outdoors, motorcycling, attending motor sports events, traveling, kayaking.
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Wine Country Motor Sports
01.2021 - Current
Sales /Automotive Finance Manager
Kovacs Motors
12.2011 - 12.2020
Sales Representative
Specialty Sales Classics
01.2011 - 12.2011
Finance Manager
Sonoma Chevrolet (Formerly Bob Nobles)
01.2007 - 01.2009
Sales Associate
Legacy Auto Sales
01.2005 - 01.2007
Sales Associate
Pellini Chevrolet
01.2004 - 01.2005
Automotive Sales / Finance Manager
Bob Nobles Chevrolet
09.1998 - 01.2004
Some college - General Studies
Santa Rosa Junior College