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John Farmer

Mesa,AZ

Summary

My goal is to secure a challenging position with a reputable organization where I can fully utilize my training and growth, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company. Resourceful, Upbeat, customer-focused Sales Associate with 25+ years of experience in retail environments. Flexible and approachable, with strong organizational, and time management skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Car Sales Associate

Any Credit Auto Sales
Chandler, AZ
08.2020 - 12.2023

Sales:

  • Greet customers at arrival to build positive relationships and discuss vehicles.
  • Ensure all customer inquiries were promptly responded to in a courteous manner.
  • Worked with customers and sales management to reach price agreements and explain warranty, sales and option package procedures.
  • Kept track of sales data using computerized tracking systems or manual methods.
  • Finalized documentation for contracts, purchase receipts, vehicle registrations, and dealer files.

Cleaning:

  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and clean.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.

Auto Transport:

  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
  • Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.

Collections:

  • Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.

Sales Associate

Rock Solid Auto Center
Mesa, AZ
01.2012 - 07.2020

Sales:

Greet customers at arrival to build positive relationships and discuss vehicles.
Ensure all customer inquiries were promptly responded to in a courteous manner.
Worked with customers and sales management to reach price agreements and explain warranty, sales and option package procedures.
Kept track of sales data using computerized tracking systems or manual methods.
Finalized documentation for contracts, purchase receipts, vehicle registrations, and dealer files.

Auto Transport:

Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.

Collections:

Received and processed cash or credit payment.
Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.

Cleaning:

Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and clean.
Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.

Education

GED -

Austin Academy
Chicago, IL
04-1988

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Lead Follow up
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Sales Conversion
  • Proficient With Software
  • Friendly and Enthusiastic
  • Explaining Service Options
  • Demonstrating Vehicle Features
  • Car Insurance
  • Sales Closing
  • Relationship Building

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Car Sales Associate

Any Credit Auto Sales
08.2020 - 12.2023

Sales Associate

Rock Solid Auto Center
01.2012 - 07.2020

GED -

Austin Academy
John Farmer