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Sylvia De La Hunt

@sylviadelahunt

I’m a sales-focused professional who turns leads into closed deals through exceptional customer service and negotiation.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a sales role where I can own the full customer journey—from online leads to closed deals—while contributing to target growth, using my experience in customer service, negotiation, and ethical business practices.

I bring a strong, customer-first sales mindset shaped by years across credit control, real estate, and high-volume retail. I started in credit controller and sales roles, then expanded into facilities support and building management assistance—building my discipline, reporting habits, and ability to keep operations running smoothly.

Today, I’m in used-car sales at Elite Motors, where I’m responsible for online marketing, lead follow-up, and closing sales. I prepare vehicles for sale, handle customer walk-ins and inbound enquiries, arrange appointments via online leads, demonstrate options through test drives, and explain car finance and vehicle depreciation—always working to achieve targets while maintaining ethical, professional standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Used Car Sales Consultant

Current

Elite Motors

Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 5 months)

Sold used vehicles and provided after-sales service, handling test drives, customer meetings, and sales agreements. Managed online marketing across multiple platforms, followed up inbound enquiries and leads, prepared vehicle purchase packages, and supported accurate pricing and showroom presentation.

Online Marketing Lead Follow Up Sales Closing Customer Service Negotiation Pricing Accuracy Database Management

Estate Agent

Prop Sell Real Estate

Dec 2009 - Jan 2014 (4 years 1 month)

Marketed and sold properties by networking, canvassing listings, and performing property evaluations. Managed client and buyer queries, negotiated on clients’ behalf, and coordinated transaction progress with bond originators, banks, solicitors, and estate agencies.

Property Marketing Negotiation Client Relationship Management Customer Service Lead Generation Transaction Coordination Website Administration Advertising

Building Manager’s Assistant

Workman and Partners

Jan 2006 - Jan 2009 (3 years)

Provided executive and building support for a multi-floor facility, managing the building manager’s diary and screening calls. Supervised maintenance, housekeeping, reception, contractors, security operations (access/parking/CCTV), tenant moves, and health & safety compliance.

Building Operations Reception Security Management CCTV Awareness Health and Safety Tenant Moves Coordination

Facilities Assistant

Barclays Insurance

Jan 2002 - Jan 2005 (3 years)

Assisted the building manager with day-to-day building operations and coordinated with onsite maintenance for tenant issues. Handled reception and office administration, supervised housekeeping and cleaning, and compiled weekly Excel reports.

Facilities Coordination Reception Office Administration Contractor Management Housekeeping Supervision Tenant Services

Credit Controller & Sales

Markhams

Jan 1998 - Jan 2002 (4 years)

Reviewed and improved the company credit control procedure, managing customer balances before accounts became overdue. Managed credit limits, stock control, customer service, and monthly reports for management.

Credit Control Accounts Receivable Customer Service Sales Support Credit Limits Stock Control Reporting Office Administration