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Arnika Trudgeon

20 Church Street, Hampstead,Ashburton

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record at Hyundai Mid Canterbury, adept at closing sales and excelling in customer service. Leveraging strong relationship-building and organizational skills, I have successfully managed finance operations and enhanced sales strategies, significantly contributing to business growth. Proficient in multiple software systems, I thrive on new challenges and achieving high results.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance & Insurance Manager/Sales Consultant

Centra Motor Co Ashburton
, Ashburton
12.2020 - 04.2025
  • Managed finance and insurance operations across full customer portfolio.
  • Ensuring all finance and insurance documents are compliant with current legislation.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with our clients in the dealership.
  • Frequent reporting to management and co-workers.
  • Working alongside customers and understanding their needs to find the most suitable product for them.
  • Sales skills, closing deals.
  • Understanding the features and benefits of products.
  • Maintaining the customer database and communicating with them for future business.
  • Managing all filing in an orderly manner.
  • Keeping up with monthly targets.

Starting out at Centra Motor Co as a Business Manager/Finance Manager, I soon realized how much I enjoy working alongside customers, and the satisfaction of achieving high results. Soon after, the opportunity to join the sales team was offered, and I decided to add another notch to my belt. Running both the Finance and Insurance departments and being able to be a part of the sales process from the beginning right through to the end has been a new and exciting challenge, and it has created some big achievements. I have enjoyed the process, the challenge, and helping my clients achieve great results.

Sales Assistant/Merchandiser

Farmers Trading Company
, Ashburton
01.2012 - 12.2020
  • Enhanced store and display appearance, utilising seasonal promotions and trends, to drive strategy.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized, and current.
  • Merchandising stock in departments should be up to date with store priorities.
  • Running and maintaining the Children's and Nursery Departments.
  • Excellent customer service.
  • Working as a team to discuss better opportunities to improve sales.
  • Reporting to management frequently.
  • Assisting with finance.
  • Cash handling.
  • Employed strong relationship-building skills, and consistent follow-through in every aspect of work to improve customer satisfaction.

Deli Assistant

New World Ashburton
, Ashburton
07.2009 - 01.2012
  • Personal Hygiene.
  • Accommodating customers requests.
  • Food preparation.
  • Maintaining a hygienic environment.
  • Keep records up to date.
  • Communicate as a team to get jobs done.

Referees available upon request.

Education

Ashburton College
Ashburton, NZ

Skills

  • Competent in engaging with all customers and clearly explaining product features and benefits
  • Creating and maintaining relationships with clients
  • Confident in discussing financial and confidential information with customers
  • Closing sales
  • Excellent customer service
  • Excellent organizational skills, maintaining a clean and tidy working space
  • Efficiently keeping up with filing and storing important documents
  • Great computer skills, working in multiple different programs and systems
  • Quick learner, and happy to learn anything new
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, but am quick to pick up new programs

Timeline

Finance & Insurance Manager/Sales Consultant

Centra Motor Co Ashburton
12.2020 - 04.2025

Sales Assistant/Merchandiser

Farmers Trading Company
01.2012 - 12.2020

Deli Assistant

New World Ashburton
07.2009 - 01.2012

Ashburton College
Arnika Trudgeon