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Asif Abdul Iqbal
Sales And Business Development
Goa
Summary
Sales Manager with expertise in used cars operations .17 years of experience in Automotive industry has given an in-depth knowledge to lead a successful dealer operation in increasing revenue, developing new business, reducing costs and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
8
Certifications
Work History
Wattayah Motors LLCMuscat
Deputy Sales Manager- Audi Approved Plus
04.2014 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Leading Audi brand pre-owned car business for Oman
- Administration of OEM Certified Preowned Program
- Formulating Pricing strategy
- Retail trade policies
- Ageing management policies
- Responsible for vehicle appearance, reconditioning and refurbishment
- Team management
- Showroom management
- Business process management
- Performance appraisal
- Preparing business plans, financial report, presentations and reports as required by OEM
- Researched competitors' activities and products to uncover new trends
Doha Marketing and Services Company LLCDoha
Sales Executive - Used Cars
08.2011 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Responsible for appraising used cars
- Responsible for pricing of trade-in and direct purchase
- Reconditioning and display of used cars
- Maintained detailed records of sales progress, inventories and marketing success to better align goals with company priorities.
- Managed entire sales cycle across customer accounts, proposing and closing sales to achieve total revenue growth, profit and customer satisfaction plans.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
Sai Point Cars Private LimitedGoa
Sales Manager- Used Cars
05.2010 - 04.2011
Job overview
- Leading the roll out of Certified Approved Used Cars program for dealership with requirement to OEM standards
- Assuming responsibility for appraising, purchasing, reconditioning, displaying and merchandising the used vehicle inventory
- Oversee the efforts of used-vehicle salespeople to enhance the image and customer satisfaction ratings of the dealership
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Promoted continuing education opportunities for sales team to bolster skills and add value to department.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complemented overall corporate operating plan.
- Attended industry shows, conventions and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Interpreted sales and pricing policies to departmental personnel and customers.
Towell Auto Centre LLC Muscat
Product Consultant - Used Cars
08.2007 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Used Cars at Towel Auto Centre LLC Oman dealer for Mazda brand of passenger cars
- Responsible for appraising used cars
- Responsible for pricing of trade-in and direct purchase
- Responsible for selling of the used vehicle stock
- Refurbishment of used cars
- Workshop evaluation of used cars to generate trade in sales
- Maintaining a professional relation with other brand used car sales executive to constantly upgrade market information, product details and service history of their brand of vehicles
- Commissioning of Demo/Test drive and company fleet vehicles, carry out its service as per schedule and eventually sale on completion of specified terms
- Visit to used car dealer and showrooms to keep an update on market information
- Attended trainings and workshops to learn about new products and then shared this information with customers.
- Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Chowgule Industries limitedGoa
Sourcing Executive- Used Cars
07.2003 - 07.2007
Job overview
- Responsible for appraising used cars
- Responsible for pricing of trade-in and direct purchase
Havells Crabtree India limitedGoa
Marketing Executive
04.2002 - 06.2003
Job overview
- Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic and elevated sales numbers.
- Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles and newsletters.
- Developed new branding strategies and marketing collateral to foster business development and achieve revenue targets.
Education
Govt PolytechnicGoa
Diploma from Electronics Engineering
06.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Customer care and delightOperation standardizationTraining and developmentAnalytics of competition, industry and new norms
Business development and planning
Performance evaluation
Recruiting and Hiring
Advertising knowledge
Sales cycle management
Sales and contact reports
Certification
Audi Certified Sales Executive certification completed in Oct 2016
Accomplishments
· Attended and qualified assessment test at Central launch trainings for Audi in Germany
· Audi Certified Sales Executive certification completed in Oct 2016
· Awarded a certificate for representing collage at inter diploma sports football.
· Awarded Canada India Institute Industry linkage project 1st prize for the project
Software
Timeline
Deputy Sales Manager- Audi Approved Plus
Wattayah Motors LLC
04.2014 - 05.2021
Sales Executive - Used Cars
Doha Marketing and Services Company LLC
08.2011 - 02.2013
Sales Manager- Used Cars
Sai Point Cars Private Limited
05.2010 - 04.2011
Product Consultant - Used Cars
Towell Auto Centre LLC
08.2007 - 04.2010
Sourcing Executive- Used Cars
Chowgule Industries limited
07.2003 - 07.2007
Marketing Executive
Havells Crabtree India limited
04.2002 - 06.2003
Govt Polytechnic
Diploma from Electronics Engineering
06.1999 - 05.2003