AMIT PATEL
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with nearly a decade of experience in customer relationship management and business development. Seeking to leverage expertise in account management and strategic sales to transition into an Account Manager role within a pharmaceutical sales company.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
New Car Sales Consultant
Covert Cadillac
02.2015 - 02.2024
- Brought $600,000 in yearly Cadillac sales.
- Established relationships with potential customers through proactive outreach and engagement.
- Assisted customers during service appointments, showcasing new technology to foster interest in vehicles.
- Collaborated with Sales Managers to achieve departmental sales goals, consistently exceeding targets.
- Closed sales through effective negotiation and objection handling, maintaining a professional rapport post-sale.
- Achieved GM certification by completing online courses in product knowledge and sales strategies.
New Car Sales Consultant
Onion Creek Volkswagen
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships, enhancing overall sales experience.
- Managed daily inventory knowledge to assist customers efficiently throughout sales process.
- Worked collaboratively with Sales Managers to meet and exceed sales objectives.
- Offered comprehensive knowledge of vehicle operations and brand features.
- Developed successful sales strategies to maximize customer satisfaction and profit.
- Negotiated vehicle prices and secure financing for customers.
General Manager
Comfort Suites
02.2011 - 08.2012
- Developed new corporate and small business accounts through targeted marketing and sales presentations.
- Analyzed financial statements and performance data to drive productivity and goal achievement.
- Implemented effective revenue management and internet sales strategies, improving hotel performance.
- Trained and supervised front-desk staff, fostering a team-oriented environment.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
General Manager
Holiday Inn Express
01.2004 - 07.2009
- Cultivated new corporate and small business accounts through strategic networking and sales techniques.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial reports to monitor productivity and profitability.
- Spearheaded renovation projects while negotiating with contractors to stay within budget.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Consultant
Holiday Inn Express
01.2007 - 07.2007
- Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Hired and trained new management staff to enhance operational efficiency and employee morale.
- Developed marketing strategies to maximize average daily rate (ADR) and increase occupancy.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University Of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX08.2003
Skills
- Account Management
- Business Development
- Sales Management
- Customer Service
- Negotiation & Closing Skills
- CRM Software Proficiency
- Budgeting & Revenue Management
- Project Leadership
- Cold Calling & Presentation Skills
- Market Analysis
- Social Media Marketing
- Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Mark of Excellence: Awarded for 7 consecutive years (2015-2022) for exceptional customer satisfaction and sales performance.
- Crest Club: Recognized in the Top 100 nationally for sales performance (2016-2021) while maintaining high customer satisfaction scores.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsHealthcare benefitsLanguages
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
New Car Sales Consultant
Covert Cadillac
02.2015 - 02.2024
New Car Sales Consultant
Onion Creek Volkswagen
05.2014 - 12.2014
General Manager
Comfort Suites
02.2011 - 08.2012
Consultant
Holiday Inn Express
01.2007 - 07.2007
General Manager
Holiday Inn Express
01.2004 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University Of Texas At Austin
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