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Aleksandar Petkovich

Crown Point,IN

Summary

Dynamic Automotive Sales Manager with 9 years of experience maximizing revenue and enhancing market presence. Proven track record of achieving sales growth through innovative strategies and team leadership. Fluent in creating effective customer relationship management plans. Dedicated to driving success in competitive automotive markets.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Sales Manager

Sutton Ford
06.2025 - Current
  • Increase sales by 25% in 6 months of starting
  • Manage a team of 15 sales associates to exceed monthly quotas
  • Responsible for all facets of daily operations

Pre-Owned Sales Manager

Garber Inc.
12.2020 - 01.2025

Pre-Owned Sales Director

  • Responsible for all facets of daily operations
  • Managed a $10 million pre-owned inventory
  • Determined monthly forecasts in terms of unit sales, gross profit objectives, and departmental profits
  • Reviewed financial statements, sales, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement
  • Averaged a $4500 PVR before, during, and after Covid
  • Top Used Car Volume Dealer in Chicagoland area and within our 26 dealer nationwide group
  • Turned inventory monthly and fully reconditioned units within 3 days or less

Pre-Owned Sales Manager

  • Moved sales from averaging 80 units to 130
  • Recruited and developed a high performing sales team
  • Successfully purchased inventory for a fluctuating market
  • Managed customer complaints and fostered effective resolutions

Used Car Manager

Art Hill Ford Lincoln
03.2016 - 10.2020

Used Car Manager

  • Sustained a monthly wholesale loss or gain of $500
  • Purchased used car inventory and maintained a 25-30 day average turn
  • Negotiated expenses for third party marketing vendors

Finance Manager

  • Reviewed credit and loan applications while preserving a strong relationship with the lenders
  • Negotiated financing and credit terms with customers
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable financial regulations
  • Maintained a used car warranty penetration above 55%

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
05-2015

Skills

  • Automotive industry expertise
  • Sales strategy development
  • Team leadership
  • Customer relationship management
  • Market analysis
  • Negotiation
  • Revenue growth strategies
  • Skilled in vAuto, RouteOne, VinSolutions, RapidRecon, ACV Auctions,Openlane

Certification

  • Ford’s Presidents Award
  • GM Top Performer
  • Cargurus Top Performer
  • Carfax Top Dealer

Languages

Serbian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

General Sales Manager

Sutton Ford
06.2025 - Current

Pre-Owned Sales Manager

Garber Inc.
12.2020 - 01.2025

Used Car Manager

Art Hill Ford Lincoln
03.2016 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Purdue University Indianapolis