This document contains a personal profile and employment history for Philip Mark Holt. It summarizes his career in vehicle sales and management over 40 years, including roles at various car dealerships and as an independent used car dealer. It also lists his qualifications, including GCSEs, and interests such as walking, travel, and sports.

1. Philip Mark Holt
58 Temple Road
Smithills
Bolton
BL1 3LT
07971 832020
bwfcphil@yahoo.co.uk
27.11.1960
PERSONAL PROFILE.
A very capable, honest and trustworthy person who is confident and self-motivated, who works well
on their own or as an efficient member of the team.
Approachable, high achiever and a positive thinker, adaptable and able to work under pressure and
meet deadlines. Diplomatic and tactful with strong interpersonal skills.
I am computer literate to a high degree in Microsoft office including word, powerpoint, excel, database
and mail merge.
I also have knowledge and understanding in creating websites, search engine optimisation and
google analytics.
I am looking for a new role within a dynamic, motivated and challenging environment where I can
utilise and build on my skills and experience.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY.
Warburton’s Bakery June 1976 – February 1978
Van Assistant
Bolton
• Assisting the driver with deliveries to supermarkets/shops.
• Helping with directions where necessary.
• Unloading the truck with pallets both when full and empty ensuring that this is done correctly
and complying with Health and Safety procedures.
• Communicating with customers and making sure the deliveries are accurate.
• Completing paperwork and matching the orders with the correct files ensuring each customer
receives the correct delivery.
Bolton Car Centre Limited Lada Franchisee June 1978 – August 1983
Formally known as Euroway Car Centre
Junior Salesman
Bolton
• Dealing with customers looking to purchase new/used vehicles. Answering their queries.
• Providing a quotation for customers on their current car which will be used for part exchange.
• Valeting of vehicles.
• Delivering of vehicles and handing over the vehicle,
• Dealing with manufacturers and suppliers and ensuring all vehicle information is accurate.
• Completing relevant paperwork for the sale of a vehicle.
• Complying with Financial Services Authority regulations relating to the sale of a vehicle.

2. Kirby Central Vauxhall Franchisee August 1983 – June 1985
Car Sales Executive
Bolton
• Dealing with customers looking to purchase new/used vehicles. Answering their queries.
• Providing a quotation for customers on their current car which will be used for part exchange.
• Valeting of vehicles.
• Delivering of vehicles and handing over the vehicle.
• Dealing with manufacturers and suppliers and ensuring all vehicle information is accurate.
• Completing relevant paperwork for the sale of a vehicle.
• Complying with Financial Services Authority regulations relating to the sale of a vehicle.
DFS Financial Services June 1985 – December 1986
Business Manager
Torquay
• Arranging business to business finance and leasing contract hire.
• Advising vehicle funding and providing quotations of tax relief options for commercial users.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Consumer Credit Act 1974.
• Arranging loan agreements and finance settlement figures.
• Complying with Financial Services Authority.
Bolton Car Centre Limited December 1986- July 2013
Various Roles
Bolton
I worked at Bolton Car Centre for 27 years. During this time frame I worked in a variety of roles as
listed below in the order that the roles were carried out:
Sales Executive, Sales Controller, Sales Manager, General Manager, Hyundai Franchise Manager,
Internet Sales and Web Manager, Group Trade Manager looking after 7 branches for disposal and
purchase of group trade stock.
• Dealing with customers looking to purchase new/used vehicles. Answering their queries.
• Providing a quotation for customers on their current car which will be used for part exchange.
• Valeting of vehicles.
• Delivering of vehicles and handing over the vehicle,
• Dealing with manufacturers and suppliers and ensuring all vehicle information is accurate.
• Completing relevant paperwork for the sale of a vehicle.
• Complying with Financial Services Authority regulations relating to the sale of a vehicle.
• Ensuring staff and the branch achieve sales department budgets. KPIs and SLAs.
• Managing staff and ensuring they are carrying out the correct procedures.
• Carrying out monthly health and safety assessments.
• Staff appraisals.
• Ensuring targets are met for myself personally, staff and branch.
• Working to deadlines.

3. • Ensuring costs and targets are met for all departments in branch including sales, service,
parts, marketing.
• Co-ordinating marketing campaigns with advertisement and PR agencies.
• Attending franchise training and development courses and attending quarterly franchise target
meetings to negotiate agreed monthly targets.
• Organising google campaigns and other internet routes for market.
JPS Car Sales August 2013 – April 2016
Director/Co-Owner
Bolton
• Running of the showroom and forecourt on a daily basis.
• Sourcing and purchasing of used vehicles.
• Liaising with MOT and workshops.
• Ensuring the running of the business runs smoothly on a day to day basis including
monitoring and working alongside of staff.
• Online marketing and advertising of used cars.
• Dealing with customer enquiries, face to face and via phone and email.
• Dealing with all necessary paperwork for accountants.
• Organising online advertisements including Auto Trader.
Bolton Car Centre Present Job
Vehicle Delivery Driver
Bolton
• Delivering new and used vehicles to dealers and end users.
• Collection and appraisal of part exchanges.
• Co-ordinating vehicle deliveries for export.
• Completing paperwork.
• Vehicle handovers with customers.
• Completing expenses paperwork and administration.
• Time management and ensuring deadlines are met.
QUALIFICATIONS.
GCSE Art
CCSE Mathematics
CCSE English Language
CCSE English Literature
EDUCATION
Primary School – Church Road, Bolton. September 1965 – July 1970.
Secondary School – Smithills Grammar School. Bolton. September 1970 – June 1976.
INTERESTS.
Walking.
I enjoy meeting new people and socialising.
I enjoy going to the gym.
Travelling.
Reading.

4. Watching all ball sports.
Music.
Dance.
DRIVING
Full Uk Driving Licence
No current points
I had a DR10 in December 2012. Blood 82 against the limit of 80
I got a 9 months ban and £220 fine (No longer drinking)
Licenced to drive in Category’s AM, A, B1, B, BE, C1, C1E, D1, D1E, F, K, L, M, P & Q
References available on request.