Aaron Zieder
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Proven leader with a track record of enhancing used vehicle sales and operations at Larry H. Miller Automotive Group. Expert in contract negotiation and vendor management, spearheaded national incentive contracts and optimized inventory, significantly boosting sales through strategic partnerships and team leadership. Excelled in business development, demonstrating exceptional sales management and interpersonal skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Used Vehicle Director
Larry H. Miller Automotive Group
2014.10 - Current
- Managed trade-in process efficiently at multi-point stores, while ensuring fair valuations were provided to customers in exchange for their vehicles.
- Established strong relationships with auction houses, negotiated a National incentive contract for all 65 Larry H. Miller stores, also used that relationship to further achieve favorable fees and arbitrational issues in our favor.
- Managed used vehicle wholesales and auction acquisitions and monitored and adjusted inventory to optimize customer options.
- Implemented thorough inspection processes to ensure quality standards were met for all incoming used vehicles before being added to the inventory.
- Oversaw reconditioning efforts on acquired vehicles as needed, working closely with service technicians to prioritize necessary repairs while minimizing costs.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring optimal vehicle variety and availability for potential buyers.
- Increased used vehicle sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and providing exceptional customer service.
Portfolio Manager
Wells Fargo Finance
2010.08 - 2014.10
- Helped Used vehicle dealers make decisions on amounts and timing of capitalization. Purchased account portfolios of minimum of $375,000 to a maximum of $1,000,000 to bring those loans to the Wells Fargo Automotive lending unit.
Used Vehicle Director/Used Car Sales Manager/Assistant Manager
Sands Chevrolet Glendale
2000.11 - 2010.03
- Contributed to overall dealership success by working closely with other department heads, taking on the task of opening new used vehicle dealerships across the Valley.
- Worked with newer upcoming technology to maximize profits on each vehicle
- Streamlined the sales process by developing systems for handling paperwork and closing deals quickly.
Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Contract and Vendor Management
- Business Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Partnerships and Alliances
- Sales management
- Team Leadership
- Effective leader
Timeline
Used Vehicle Director
Larry H. Miller Automotive Group
2014.10 - Current
Portfolio Manager
Wells Fargo Finance
2010.08 - 2014.10
Used Vehicle Director/Used Car Sales Manager/Assistant Manager
Sands Chevrolet Glendale
2000.11 - 2010.03
Arizona State University
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