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Scott Read

Scott Read

Christchurch

Summary

Vehicle Sales Consultant with strong experience in a fast-paced automotive sales role. Familiarity with different types of vehicles, their features and benefits to customers. Strengths include clear communication, negotiation skills, and client relationship management. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Vehicle Sales / F&I Consultant

Olgo Motors
01.2020 - Current
  • Greeting customers and providing assistance with selecting vehicles.
  • Organizing test drives for prospective buyers.
  • Negotiating with customers and closing deals.
  • Preparing paperwork related to sales transactions, such as contracts and registration forms.
  • Submitting loan applications and upselling warranties / vehicle extras
  • Assisting customers with trade-in appraisals for their existing vehicles.
  • Managing multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Performing administrative tasks such as filing documents, entering data into a CRM, and scheduling appointments.
  • Providing excellent customer service by maintaining a friendly and professional attitude at all times.

Vehicle Service Technician

Oil Changers
05.2018 - 12.2019
  • Complete various checks on the customers vehicle and carry out the service.
  • Speak to customer about recommendations and implement where applicable.
  • Stock-take, maintain shop cleanliness, general workshop duties.

Registered Financial Adviser (RFA)

Aurora Insurance
04.2016 - 04.2018
  • Contacting leads and arranging meetings with potential clients.
  • Meeting with clients, creating rapport, and analyzing insurance risk.
  • Office based tasks e.g. Quoting, report writing and updating online platforms (CRM, Asana) etc.
  • Presenting tailored advice to clients, closing deals & making sales.
  • Submitting the application to insurers, negotiating deals through underwriting, keeping clients updated with their insurance application.
  • Maintaining a good working relationship with Key Account Managers, New Business Consultants, Underwriting staff, BDM's and other employees.
  • Presenting offer of terms to clients where necessary.
  • Issuing the policy, sourcing referral business, keeping clients on the books.
  • Being part of a team, engaging in good office culture.

Education

High School - NCEA level 1,2, 3 & UE

Lincoln High School
Lincoln

Skills

  • Closing deals
  • Confident and articulate communicator
  • Reading client body language
  • Listening to clients and understanding their needs
  • Aptitude to learn
  • Maintaining personal presentation
  • Reliable, trustworthy, and loyal
  • Adaptable to computer software
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02-01-1996
  • Drivers Licence: NZ Full

Timeline

Vehicle Sales / F&I Consultant

Olgo Motors
01.2020 - Current

Vehicle Service Technician

Oil Changers
05.2018 - 12.2019

Registered Financial Adviser (RFA)

Aurora Insurance
04.2016 - 04.2018

High School - NCEA level 1,2, 3 & UE

Lincoln High School
Scott Read