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Certification
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Hi, I’m

Jessica Underwood

Fayetteville,NC

Summary

Goal-oriented Senior Sales Representative with 8 years of experience in dealership industry. Known professionally for coordinating and mentoring sales personnel to promote workplace morale and productivity. Highly skilled in negotiations and closing deals

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Flow Nissan Of Fayetteville

Senior Sales Representative/ Finance Assistant
2018.08 - Current (6 years & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Optimized workflow processes and monitored weekly sales to draft reports for continuous improvement planning.
  • Mentored junior sales representatives, improving overall team performance and productivity.
  • Used Eleads to maintain company database with essential account and sales information.
  • Greeted customers and provided product advice to increase sales.
  • Enhanced client loyalty by providing personalized support and addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Upsold warranties and complementary products to customers through persuasive marketing techniques.
  • Worked closely with other departments to understand full scope of available offerings and provide top-notch salesmanship to customers.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Led training sessions for new team members to quickly onboard them into the sales process.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Overcame various obstacles and closed sales on tough deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
  • Identified customer needs by asking appropriate, open-ended questions.

Fred Anderson Nissan Of Fayetteville

Senior Sales Representative
2016.09 - 2018.07 (1 year & 10 months)

Job overview

  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Optimized workflow processes and monitored weekly sales to draft reports for continuous improvement planning.
  • Mentored junior sales representatives, improving overall team performance and productivity.
  • Kept detailed track of sales and customer information in company system.
  • Developed and maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions.
  • Greeted customers and provided product advice to increase sales.
  • Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
  • Enhanced client loyalty by providing personalized support and addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Worked closely with other departments to understand full scope of available offerings and provide top-notch salesmanship to customers.
  • Identified customer needs by asking appropriate, open-ended questions.

Sampson County Schools

Teacher
2009.06 - 2015.04 (5 years & 10 months)

Job overview

  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.

Education

Sampson Community College , Clinton, NC

from Business Administration

Assurant F&I Academy

07.2023

Skills

  • Client Account Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Persistent and Resilient
  • Marketing support
  • Meeting Sales Goals
  • Customer Service
  • Negotiation
  • Closing strategies
  • Brand Promotion

Certification

Nissan Award of Excellence

Darwin

Dealertrack


Timeline

Senior Sales Representative/ Finance Assistant

Flow Nissan Of Fayetteville
2018.08 - Current (6 years & 1 month)

Senior Sales Representative

Fred Anderson Nissan Of Fayetteville
2016.09 - 2018.07 (1 year & 10 months)

Teacher

Sampson County Schools
2009.06 - 2015.04 (5 years & 10 months)

Sampson Community College

from Business Administration

Assurant F&I Academy

Nissan Award of Excellence

Darwin

Dealertrack


Jessica Underwood