Alfie Martin
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Results-driven professional with 5 years of overall experience and nearly 3 years in the automotive industry. Proven expertise in vehicle purchasing, market evaluation, and strategic negotiation. Skilled at identifying high-performing brands and models suited to specific markets and climates. Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of automotive trends. Adaptable and proactive, with a keen eye for value and opportunity in fast-paced, results-oriented environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Purchaser
hiCar
Dubai, Uae
2024.07 - Current
- Devised a system for keeping track of contract expiration dates to avoid lapses in overaged stock
- Conducted market research to identify potential new clients and potential purchases.
- Stayed ahead of industry trends and market price affecting costs to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Improved supplier selection with rigorous research and comparison.
- Streamlined purchasing processes for improved efficiency and cost savings.
- Negotiated better prices through strategic sourcing, driving cost reduction.
- Identified opportunities for bulk purchases leading to significant cost savings.
- Accurately anticipated future customer demand through predictive analysis of historical data.
Sales executive
TheCarPeople
Dubai, UAE
2023.08 - 2024.06
- Developed customer loyalty with excellent customer service, leading to repeat business.
- Responded promptly to customer queries, ensuring resolution whilst upholding satisfaction levels.
- Fostered a positive team environment, resulting in increased morale and performance amongst staff members.
- Generated new leads and opportunities to maximise revenue.
- Maintained contact with customers throughout sales and pre-delivery process.
- Maintained awareness of market price, product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
Sales manager
EvnviroClean
Dubai, UAE
2022.02 - 2023.08
- Developed robust client relationships for improved business growth.
- Negotiated lucrative contracts to secure long-term client commitment.
- Streamlined sales processes to enhance team productivity.
- Enhanced market penetration with effective territory management.
- Optimised sales methods to best engage, acquire and retain customers.
- Managed team of 3 members staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets.
- Customized promotional strategies to meet needs of different clients, products and services.
Social media marketing intern
Grassroots Creative Agency
Dubai, UAE
2020.03 - 2021.12
- Increased brand awareness by curating engaging content for social media platforms.
- Liaised with influencers to arrange beneficial partnerships and collaborations.
- Designed visually appealing graphics for use across multiple platforms.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh ideas for promotional strategies.
- Developed marketing strategies for improved engagement with target audience.
- Analysed performance metrics, providing insights into campaign effectiveness.
Education
GCSE - High School
Bishop Heber High School
United Kingdom, Chester 2014.08 - 2019.05
Skills
- Supplier performance evaluation
- Decision-Making aptitude
- Inventory control knowledge
- Data analysis competence
- Product Sourcing
- Negotiating better prices on potential purchases
- Analysing market prices and trends
- Product Knowledge
- Supplier negotiation
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Purchaser
hiCar
2024.07 - Current
Sales executive
TheCarPeople
2023.08 - 2024.06
Sales manager
EvnviroClean
2022.02 - 2023.08
Social media marketing intern
Grassroots Creative Agency
2020.03 - 2021.12
GCSE - High School
Bishop Heber High School
2014.08 - 2019.05