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Alexander Zaldua

Miami,FL

Summary

Automotive executive with 19+ years of progressive leadership in high-volume dealerships. Expert in sales growth, inventory strategy, team development, and multi-brand operations across Genesis, Hyundai, Cadillac, Mini, and Toyota. Proven history of increasing market share, improving profitability, and building high-performing teams recognized among top Genesis dealerships nationally.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Sales Manager

Braman Genesis & Braman Hyundai
Miami, Florida
12.2023 - Current

• Increased Genesis sales by 21% year-over-year, maintaining an average of 95 new Genesis units and 11–12 CPO Genesis units per month.

• Achieved Top 3 Genesis dealership in the U.S. by sales volume.

• Increased Hyundai sales by 10% year-over-year, with an average of 250 new Hyundai, 35 CPO Hyundai, and 75 used units per month.

• Lead and structure large multi-level teams:

• Genesis: 13 sales personnel, 2 sales managers, 2 finance managers

• Hyundai: 25 sales personnel, 2 sales managers, 6 finance managers, 1 BDC manager

• Used Cars: 14 sales personnel, 2 used car managers, 2 used finance managers

• Oversee inventory allocation, pricing strategy, marketing initiatives, and customer satisfaction metrics across multiple brands.

Hyundai Sales Manager

Braman Hyundai
Miami, FL
04.2019 - 11.2023

• Directed new and used sales operations, deal desk, and daily performance metrics.

• Improved closing ratios, CRM utilization, and follow-up processes to drive retention and repeat business.

• Collaborated closely with finance, BDC, and service departments to maximize gross and streamline the sales process.

Sales Manager

Braman Cadillac
Miami, FL
06.2013 - 04.2019

• Managed a luxury sales team and high-value client portfolio.

• Improved conversion rates through strong product knowledge, consultative selling, and relationship management.

• Enhanced cross-department coordination between sales, finance, and service to increase service-to-sales opportunities.

Sales Manager

Braman Hyundai
Miami, Florida
08.2011 - 06.2013

• Led showroom sales execution and daily operations.

• Developed onboarding and training programs to standardize sales processes and improve consistency.

Sales Consultant

Lehman Hyundai
Miami, Florida
08.2006 - 03.2007

• Delivered consultative sales process and built a growing client base.

• Recognized for strong negotiation and closing skills.

Service Technician

Headquarter Toyota
Miami, Florida
04.2005 - 05.2006

• Performed diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and warranty repairs.

• Built strong OEM technical knowledge that supports credibility in sales and management roles.

Education

High School Diploma -

Miami Lakes Educational Center
Miami, FL
12-2006

Skills

Sales Strategy & Deal Desk

P&L Performance & KPI Management

Inventory & Lot Operations

Luxury & Mass-Market Retail

Team Leadership, Coaching & Training

Negotiation & High-Level Closings

Customer Satisfaction, Retention & CSI

CRM & DMS Optimization (CDK, DriveCentric, VIN tools)

Certification

• Hyundai Certified Sales

• Genesis Certified Sales

• CDK DMS • DriveCentric CRM • VIN / Inventory Tools • Microsoft Office

Accomplishments

• Top 3 Genesis dealership in the U.S. for sales volume.

• 21% YoY Genesis growth with strong luxury penetration.

• 10% YoY Hyundai growth across new, CPO, and used inventory.

• Managed 60+ personnel across sales, finance, and BDC structures.

• Implemented scalable sales processes that improved retention, CSI, and profitability.

Timeline

General Sales Manager

Braman Genesis & Braman Hyundai
12.2023 - Current

Hyundai Sales Manager

Braman Hyundai
04.2019 - 11.2023

Sales Manager

Braman Cadillac
06.2013 - 04.2019

Sales Manager

Braman Hyundai
08.2011 - 06.2013

Sales Consultant

Lehman Hyundai
08.2006 - 03.2007

Service Technician

Headquarter Toyota
04.2005 - 05.2006

High School Diploma -

Miami Lakes Educational Center