Trenton Woods
Columbus
Summary
Results-driven Sales Professional with expertise in CRM and strong communication skills. Focused on customer engagement and upselling to drive repeat business. Experienced in objection handling and mentoring, improving team performance and customer satisfaction. Committed to delivering exceptional service and meeting sales objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Car Salesperson
Subaru
Columbus
12.2025 - Current
- Guided customers in selecting vehicles tailored to their specific needs, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Educated customers on vehicle features and financing options, empowering informed purchase decisions.
- Conducted test drives to showcase vehicle performance and comfort.
- Cultivated strong customer relationships, driving repeat business and enhancing customer loyalty.
- Maintained current knowledge of inventory and promotional offers.
- Collaborated with service department to resolve customer concerns efficiently.
- Utilized dealership software for managing customer information and sales records.
- Trained new team members on effective sales techniques and dealership protocols, enhancing team capabilities.
Banquet Server
Millhouse Kitchen + Bar
Columbus
11.2022 - 12.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service, leading to positive Google reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.
- Addressed customer needs and resolved complaints efficiently, enhancing overall service experience.
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships, encouraging loyalty and repeat business.
- Communicated with diverse customer base, increasing customer satisfaction.
Sales Engineer Intern
Careerist
Columbus
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Created a customized Salesforce CRM demo to match client preferences.
- Used a 4-step objection handling technique to address budget concerns during CRM presentation.
- Practiced delivering sales pitches and demo presentations to enhance communication skills.
- Acquired knowledge in selling technology products through qualification, discovery, and product strategy consulting to better understand client needs.
- Collaborated in sessions, offering feedback on peer presentations and sharing effective objection handling tactics to enhance overall team performance.
- Conducted a self-assessment, noting improvement in objection handling skills and outlining growth strategies.
- Analyzed 10-K reports using advanced research methods to tailor CRM solutions that align with client goals.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Columbus
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided product expertise and tailored recommendations to over 30 customers daily, enhancing their shopping experience.
- Applied upselling and cross-selling techniques, boosting average transaction value and fostering customer loyalty.
- Resolved customer device problems, increasing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Delivered technical assistance, enhancing customer retention and satisfaction.
- Utilized Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to track technological devices, ensuring accurate inventory and product availability.
Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
Columbus
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Delivered excellent customer service in fast-paced dining environment, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Took and processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Cultivated relationships with regular customers, resulting in increased repeat business and larger average check sizes.
- Mentored new servers through staff training programs, streamlining onboarding process.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations.
Sales Associate
CutCo
Columbus
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Conducted product demonstrations and presentations, effectively highlighting product features and advantages to increase customer interest.
- Negotiated terms and pricing with clients, successfully closing deals and contracts to enhance client relationships.
- Managed cold calling activities, contacting 50 potential customers weekly and achieving 30% conversion rate, contributing to revenue growth.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management - Business Administration
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA01-2025
Associate Degree in Science -
Columbus Technical College
ColumbusSales Engineer Certification -
Careerist
OnlineSkills
- CRM expertise
- Sales techniques and strategies
- Upselling techniques and quota achievement
- Upselling techniques
- Prospect qualification
- Needs analysis
- Cold calling techniques
- Objection handling strategies
- Consultative selling techniques
- Customer needs analysis
- Demonstrations and presentations
- Product knowledge and demonstration
- Product demonstrations
- Time management proficiency
- Effective communication skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Vehicle inventory knowledge
- Competitor analysis
- Lead pipeline development expertise
- Sales presentation skills
- Sales process management
- Automotive technology knowledge
- Customer engagement
- Sales performance focus
- Customer interaction etiquette
- CRM software
- Team collaboration and problem solving
- Public speaking
- Goal orientation in sales
- Price calculation skills
- Sales strategy
- Vehicular knowledge
- Customer service excellence
- Mentoring new sales staff
- Objection handling techniques
- Lead generation
- Team collaboration
- Vehicular knowledge
Websites
Timeline
Car Salesperson
Subaru
12.2025 - Current
Sales Engineer Intern
Careerist
07.2023 - 09.2023
Banquet Server
Millhouse Kitchen + Bar
11.2022 - 12.2025
Sales Associate
Walmart
08.2021 - 03.2022
Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
01.2020 - 07.2021
Sales Associate
CutCo
01.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management - Business Administration
Columbus State University
Associate Degree in Science -
Columbus Technical College
Sales Engineer Certification -
Careerist