John Schmidt
Raleigh ,North Carolina
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in sales and customer service. Skilled in persuasive communication and relationship building. Also excelling in upselling strategies and building value in the product and purchase experience. Committed to continuous learning. Leveraging attention to detail to enhance customer experience is a crucial aspect of sales.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Car Salesperson
Southern States Subaru
Raleigh
10.2025 - Current
- Subaru Certified
- CDK + CRM Proficient
- Deal Packet Expert
- MySubaru + Love Encore Knowledge
- Understanding of Vehicle Differences, Features, and Pros
- BUILDING VALUE IS KEY
- Vehicle matching is a crucial part of the process
Car Salesperson
Hanna Imports
Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC
08.2023 - 10.2025
- Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
- Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price, and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty, and optional products.
Appliance Sales Specialist
Passanantes Home Food Services
North Carolina
01 2021 - 08 2023
- Stayed up-to-date on emerging trends within the appliance industry by attending trade shows and conferences.
- Boosted sales by effectively showcasing appliance features and benefits to customers.
- Proactively sought opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement attending relevant training workshops and seminars.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC01-2020
Diploma - STEM Special Skills and Technology
Fuquay Varina High School
Fuquay Varina, North Carolina06.2012
Skills
- CDK Knowledge
- Deal Packet Proficiancy
- Building Value of Vehicle
- Building Value of Dealership
- Customer Rapport
- Professional Demeanor
- Persuasive communication style
- Upselling Strategies
- Outgoing Nature
- Relationship building
- Financing knowledge and desire to advance in the field
Timeline
Car Salesperson
Southern States Subaru
10.2025 - Current
Car Salesperson
Hanna Imports
08.2023 - 10.2025
Appliance Sales Specialist
Passanantes Home Food Services
01 2021 - 08 2023
Associate of Science - Business
Wake Technical Community College
Diploma - STEM Special Skills and Technology
Fuquay Varina High School