Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
References
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Zihao Lin

Zihao Lin

Wellington,WGN

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable professional with 12 years of diverse experience across car sales, carpentry, and retail. Proven ability in developing new opportunities, maintaining accurate records, and delivering exceptional customer service to drive sales. Skilled in negotiation, multilingual communication, and executing jobs with precision. Proficient in managing inventories, using MS Excel, SAP, and Microsoft Office Word to streamline operations. Complemented by a BCom degree, with a strong background in sales, finance, and marketing. Adept at fostering strong relationships, managing accounts payable, and delivering professional presentations. Known for a friendly and helpful attitude, offering relevant information and suggestions, and adapting to various work environments. A results-oriented professional with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and business success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Car Sales Consultant

Rutherford and Bond Limited
11.2022 - Current
  • Develop new opportunities from the existing database through cold calling and by greeting walk-in customers, fostering strong relationships
  • Maintain accurate records of all existing customers and prospects daily, encouraging repeat business
  • Conduct consultations with customers regarding their new car needs, presenting desired products in a professional manner
  • Negotiate effectively with customers to close sales
  • Follow up and oversee the order process, ensuring fulfillment of all commitments from the initial sale through to after-sales service

Carpenter

HJ Decorating Ltd
03.2022 - 10.2022

•Daily translation for the Director to clients and stakeholders. •Weekly invoicing using provided platform by the stakeholders and

creating monthly revenue reports for the Director. •Managing accounts payable for cost of materials.

•Pre-start meeting with the site supervisor and client, understanding customer needs and demands.

•Quantity survey and variation during the pre-start meeting to avoid unnecessary waste.

•Using MS Excel to manage jobs, Invoices, cost of materials, etc, report directly to Director.

•Work as a carpenter, executing jobs given by Kainga Ora.

Shop Assistant

Discount T KIL
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Managing shop inventories, stock-take, ordering stock based on predicted sales, and account settlement every day before shop closing
  • Greeted customers with a friendly and helpful attitude
  • Handled window displays and changed them for each season and offered ideas to increase product appeal
  • Using MS Excel and word to summarize weekly reports and sales targets each week, report to Regional Manager
  • Answering customers' inquiries and provided customers with relevant information and suggestions in an enthusiastic and professional manner
  • Meeting with Sales Representative each month to discuss current promotions and sales trends

Kitchen Assistant

Golden Wok
01.2012 - 08.2020

Chilled Food Assistant

Wellington City New World
03.2014 - 03.2020
  • Assisted department manager ordering chill food product through SAP system
  • Handled inventories receivable and invoicing
  • Assisted shop displays with promotion each week
  • Continually served as a helpful and enthusiastic assistant to satisfying customers' needs
  • Ensure product's freshness following food safety guidelines: stock-take, temperature control
  • Worked well with other employees to ensure smooth processes


Education

BCom - Finance, Marketing

Victoria University of Wellington
11.2021

Skills

  • Ability to Multitask
  • Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Fast Learner
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Microsoft Office Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • SAP
  • Marketing Research
  • SQL
  • Marketing Communications
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Financial Analysis
  • Trade-in evaluations
  • Strong negotiation
  • Sales presentations
  • Follow-up skills
  • Customer relationship management
  • CRM proficiency
  • Cold calling
  • Sales documentation
  • Closing deals

Languages

Chinese
English
Cantonese

Hobbies and Interests

  • Basketball
  • Music
  • Movies

References

  • Rietta John, Rutherford and Bond Limited, +6448012365, rietta.john@rb.toyota.co.nz
  • Ying Lin, HJ Decorating Ltd, 0276666553

Timeline

Car Sales Consultant

Rutherford and Bond Limited
11.2022 - Current

Carpenter

HJ Decorating Ltd
03.2022 - 10.2022

Shop Assistant

Discount T KIL
01.2022 - 03.2022

Chilled Food Assistant

Wellington City New World
03.2014 - 03.2020

Kitchen Assistant

Golden Wok
01.2012 - 08.2020

BCom - Finance, Marketing

Victoria University of Wellington
Zihao Lin