Andreas Kahr
Waterford,MI
Summary
Goal-oriented sales manager with global sales and project management experience. Extensive track record of building and aligning teams to achieve excellence, profitability and success. Consistently recognized for sales performance and excellence in customer service.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Arsenal Harley Davidson
01.2024 - Current
- Lead coached and promoted high-achieving sales employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
- Lead coached and promoted high-achieving sales employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Assistant Sales Manager
MotorCity Harley Davidson
- Demonstrated exemplary customer service by engaging clients on sales floor.
- Assisted sales team with completing customer transactions and managing issues.
- Trained new associates in successful sales and performance strategies.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Sales Associate
Wolverine Harley Davidson
- Selling motorcycles while applying sales practices to increase profitability and increase customer satisfaction.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Managed incoming sales calls and implemented new procedures as required
Sales Associate
Avalanche Harley Davidson
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Helped customers find the motorcycle which best fits their needs and budget
Senior Manager - Program Management
Magna Corporation
- Implemented processes and a strong interface structure between functional and operational teams essential to execute an Electric Vehicle Program
- Advanced to the role of Sr.Program Manager, successfully leading the team through product launch.
General Manager
Speco Inc.
- Executed the business start-up and evolved the business expansion strategy
- Created a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment with maximized workflow efficiency and robust operational processes.
Manager
Daughenbaugh
- Supported the executive management in structuring the business and developed an adequate Program Management Plan to support the execution of projects to ensure that strategic goals are reached.
Manager - Project, Launch and Change Management
Magna Corporation
- Supported European automotive vehicle assembly projects
- Transitioned to Management core team and assisted in the acquisition of a vehicle paint shop
- Oversaw critical aspects of the successful take-over and launch of the paint shop.
Education
Mechanical Engineering -
Higher Technical Educational And Research Institute - Graz, Austria, Europe
Skills
- Sales Management
- Program Management
- Budgeting / Forecasting
- Profit & Loss Management
- Product Sales
- Excellent people skills
Selected achievements
- Various Harley-Davidson dealerships: Consistently met and exceeded sales goals through application of best sales practices with focus on customer satisfaction and gross profit at the same time. Progressive work history from Sales Associate to Sales Manager.
- Magna Corporation: Management core team member to execute Vehicle Programs for various major automotive OEMs. (e.g., Ford, Chrysler). Developed and implemented processes to build strong interfaces for internal and external stakeholders. Assumed the role of Sr. Project Manager and led the team through product launch and ramp up. Managed key aspects of several major vehicle prototype and volume production manufactured in US and European assembly plants.
- Speco Incorporated: Led the ramp up of the organization including the planning and implementation of a cross-functional process landscape. Established global supplier network and improved quality and profitability.
Timeline
Sales Manager
Arsenal Harley Davidson
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Sales Manager
MotorCity Harley Davidson
Sales Associate
Wolverine Harley Davidson
Sales Associate
Avalanche Harley Davidson
Senior Manager - Program Management
Magna Corporation
General Manager
Speco Inc.
Manager
Daughenbaugh
Manager - Project, Launch and Change Management
Magna Corporation
Mechanical Engineering -
Higher Technical Educational And Research Institute - Graz, Austria, Europe
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