CLINTON ESOF
NEW ZEALAND,AUK
Summary
Dynamic, results-oriented professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in the auto parts industry, specializing in sales and customer service. Proven leadership skills and a strong ability to communicate effectively across all levels foster a collaborative and productive work environment. Recognized for diligence, reliability, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, with a focus on meeting deadlines and driving team success. Eager to leverage deep industry knowledge to mentor team members and contribute significantly to the organization's growth and success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PARTS SALESMAN
AUCKLAND CAR PARTS
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
- Stocked and managed stock of parts.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in parts sales and customer service techniques.
- Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
- Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns, and complete sales.
SENIOR PARTS SALESMAN
EUROPEAN AUTO SPARES
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of essential parts for customers.
- Developed expert knowledge of product lines, enhancing customer consultation effectiveness.
- Implemented efficient order processing procedures, reducing lead times for customer deliveries.
- Assisted customers in finding appropriate parts promptly.
Assistant Branch Manager
Goldwagen Carnival
05.2020 - 02.2023
- Maintain an organized, clean and safe work area
- Provide exemplary, prompt customer service
- Use my parts knowledge to assist other team members answer questions for customers
- Provide pricing and product information to customers
- Product auto parts answer and solutions for wholesale customers
- Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor in a professional and efficient manner
- Use various software to decode vehicle identity and history such as Partslink 24, Partsouq, Catcar, BMW and Mini decoders.
Parts Salesperson
Pirate Motor Spares
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Retrenched after two years due to covid 19 pandemic.
Junior Manager
Goldwagen Wynberg
11.2013 - 02.2018
- Extensive automotive spare parts sales for VW, Audi, Opel, BMW, Mercedes, Toyota and Renault. Responsible for disbursements, parts orders and inventory.
Branch Manager
Express Lubes & Spares (Pvt) Ltd.
10.2011 - 09.2012
- Responsible for the entire Branch including Administration, Banking, Purchases (local & international), Sales.
- Extensive marketing of products to various companies within the automotive and mining industries.
- Full retailing of Motor Spares and Accessories including… Tyres, lubricants, filtration, service kits for all vehicles, heavy duty equipment etc.
Sales Manager
Apsely Investments (Pvt) Ltd.
06.2010 - 05.2011
- Responsible for a dynamic team of five, setting Sales Targets and achieving them under very difficult conditions. Debt collection. Sales Administration.
- Lubricants sales - Official Distributors for INDY OIL, SOUTH AFRICA.
Branch Manager
Filter Supply (Pvt) Ltd. (GUD Filter Distributors for Zimbabwe)
07.2003 - 05.2010
- Managed a team of four, responsible for entire branch including:
- Banking, Administration, Counter Sales, Setting Sales Targets, Payroll, Debtors and Creditors, Fleet Maintenance, Purchasing.
- Did extensive product marketing for the Matabeleland region.
Sales Person
Dicks Auto Parts (Pvt) Ltd.
06.2001 - 06.2003
- Counter sales for Automotive Spare Parts and Accessories, Lubricants, Additives.
- Telesales.
Accessories Manager
Barons Motor Spares (Pvt) Ltd.
03.1995 - 05.2001
- Subsequent counter sales for Automotive Car Parts and Accessories such as Tyres, Mag wheels, Lubricants, Additives, Decorating Display Units, Placing of Orders from neighboring countries and Asia, Purchasing.
Education
ZCE Higher - English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Afrikaans, Technical Drawing
Hamilton High School
01.1984
Skills
- Banking
- Operations management
- Team development
- Sales expertise
- Client relationship management
- Branch service quality
- Strong leadership
- Cash handling
- Sales management
Timeline
SENIOR PARTS SALESMAN
AUCKLAND CAR PARTS
09.2024 - 08.2025
SENIOR PARTS SALESMAN
EUROPEAN AUTO SPARES
06.2023 - 09.2024
Assistant Branch Manager
Goldwagen Carnival
05.2020 - 02.2023
Parts Salesperson
Pirate Motor Spares
03.2018 - 03.2020
Junior Manager
Goldwagen Wynberg
11.2013 - 02.2018
Branch Manager
Express Lubes & Spares (Pvt) Ltd.
10.2011 - 09.2012
Sales Manager
Apsely Investments (Pvt) Ltd.
06.2010 - 05.2011
Branch Manager
Filter Supply (Pvt) Ltd. (GUD Filter Distributors for Zimbabwe)
07.2003 - 05.2010
Sales Person
Dicks Auto Parts (Pvt) Ltd.
06.2001 - 06.2003
Accessories Manager
Barons Motor Spares (Pvt) Ltd.
03.1995 - 05.2001
ZCE Higher - English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Afrikaans, Technical Drawing
Hamilton High School