Zakaria Soaf
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Results-driven sales professional with 6+ years of experience building client relationships, generating new business, and delivering consultative, solution-based sales. Skilled in prospecting, networking, customer retention, and CRM management. Recognized for strong product expertise, relationship building, and consistently delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant
Sonic Automotive
04.2022 - Current
- Established lasting client relationships through consultative sales and personalized recommendations, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated customer interactions, referrals, follow-ups, and opportunities using Salesforce, CDK, and Elead CRM systems to streamline sales processes.
- Achieved Land Rover Master Certification, serving as a trusted resource for product expertise, contributing to team knowledge and sales effectiveness.
Used Vehicle Sales & Lot Manager
US Motors
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Guided customers through purchasing process, enhancing satisfaction and ensuring informed decisions.
- Coordinated inventory sourcing to align stock with customer preferences and dealership demand.
- Managed daily operations of vehicle lot at US Motors, optimizing layout and organization for improved customer experience.
Crew Chief
Discount Tire
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Supervised daily shop operations, ensuring high standards of customer service.
- Coordinated technicians to streamline workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
- Provided tailored product recommendations and effective service solutions to meet customer needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Artificial Intelligence in Business
Arizona State University
03-2027
Associate of Arts - General Business
Paradise Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Cactus Shadows High School
Cave Creek, AZSkills
- Consultative Sales
- Business Development
- Prospecting & Lead Generation
- Relationship Management
- Solution Selling
- Pipeline Management
- Negotiation
- CRM Platforms
- Data analysis
Certification
- Land Rover Master Certified Product Specialist
- Arizona Licensed Life & Health Insurance Producer
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Sonic Automotive
04.2022 - Current
Used Vehicle Sales & Lot Manager
US Motors
01.2020 - 04.2022
Crew Chief
Discount Tire
12.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Artificial Intelligence in Business
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts - General Business
Paradise Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Cactus Shadows High School