Jason Whistle
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated sales professional offering experience recommending, selecting and assisting with locating merchandise based on the needs of the individual consumer. Results-oriented Sales Floor Associate with deep understanding of sales principles and customer service practices. Self-motivated individual with strong desire to succeed and meet goals. Outgoing and friendly, quickly establishing rapport with customers that encourages repeat business. Highly experienced Job Title known for exemplary team-building and project oversight skills. Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results. Enthusiastic Sales and Customer Service professional with expertise in communication and negotiating. Driven to provide superior quality customer service. Innovative in leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services as well as creating solutions for customers to drive loyalty, retention and revenue. Highly adept at training, managing, coaching and mentoring sales and customer service associates with talent for interacting with staff at all levels of organization and public. Results-oriented sales worker engages with customers to help establish rapport. Proven track record of building customer relationships and successfully closing sales. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding sales goals. Outside sales specialist with strength in negotiations, e-commerce and customer service. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Salesperson
Vero Beach TOYOTA
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Listened to clients and introduced solutions to satisfy business and personal needs.
- Asked open-ended questions to determine needs and assisted customers in selecting appropriate merchandise.
- Managed customer from initial contact to closing with attention to detail to build loyalty.
- Improved customer service and telecommunication skills to build lasting relationships.
- Provided product benefits and advantages and discussed pricing with interested parties.
- Developed and grew leads through repeat business and customer referrals.
- Networked within community to build and nurture successful relationships with new and long-term customers.
- Developed relationships with clients for increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to reach collective sales goals, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Enhanced product knowledge by attending training sessions and staying current with industry trends.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in numerous positive reviews and referrals.
- Negotiated contracts skillfully, securing favorable terms for both company and client.
- Utilized CRM software to manage contacts, track progress, and analyze performance metrics.
- Organized promotional events that showcased products while driving brand awareness and generating leads.
- Coached new hires on sales techniques, contributing to their development as successful team members.
- Increased average transaction value by upselling complementary products or services based on customer needs.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
- Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
- Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
- Utilized CRM software to manage customer accounts and track performance metrics.
- Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
- Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
- Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
- Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
- Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
- Drove store revenue by offering customers accessories and related purchases to complete selections.
- Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
- Generated advertising brochure for vendor use.
Salesperson
Fort Walton Subaru
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Salesperson
Fort Walton TOYOTA
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Salesperson
Sandy Sansing Chevrolet
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Salesperson
Allen Turner Hyundai
03.2015 - 02.2018
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Salesperson
Bob Tyler Toyota
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Salesperson
Bill BOND- Taylor’s Auto Sales
02.1998 - 12.2012
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Salesperson
Champion Chevrolet
02.1996 - 01.1998
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Salesperson
Capital Motors
03.1992 - 01.1996
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Salesperson
Van Slyke Toyota
01.1990 - 02.1992
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Salesperson
Tallahassee Ford
11.1987 - 12.1989
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Owensboro, Senior High
Frederica St Owensboro, Kentucky1984
Skills
- Customer Engagement
- Account Management
- Cross-Selling Products and Services
- Negotiation
Timeline
Salesperson
Vero Beach TOYOTA
02.2023 - 11.2023
Salesperson
Fort Walton Subaru
01.2022 - 01.2023
Salesperson
Fort Walton TOYOTA
07.2020 - 10.2021
Salesperson
Sandy Sansing Chevrolet
03.2018 - 04.2020
Salesperson
Allen Turner Hyundai
03.2015 - 02.2018
Salesperson
Bob Tyler Toyota
01.2013 - 02.2015
Salesperson
Bill BOND- Taylor’s Auto Sales
02.1998 - 12.2012
Salesperson
Champion Chevrolet
02.1996 - 01.1998
Salesperson
Capital Motors
03.1992 - 01.1996
Salesperson
Van Slyke Toyota
01.1990 - 02.1992
Salesperson
Tallahassee Ford
11.1987 - 12.1989
High School Diploma -
Owensboro, Senior High
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