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Andrew Brinkman

NEW RICHMOND,WI

Summary

Thirty one year experienced salesperson, Sales Manager, Finance Manager, Finance Director, General Sales Manager, and General Manager. I have demonstrated the ability to turn used vehicle inventory at sixteen plus times per year, run market exceeding gross averages both on the front end and back end. Very well versed in E-marketing and have ran just about all CRM's and appraisal tools available. Strong believer in Vauto and its ability to relate to market conditions, and do believe that it is in no way a gross killer. To achieve success, a person must train for success. My training approach is tailored to meet each individual situation I encounter. I have ran sales departments of four people as well as departments of 15 people. My talents are highly adaptable to any system you may currently have in place.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Used Vehicle Director

Lupient Buick GMC And Lupient INFINITI
11.2023 - Current

Oversee used vehicle operations for both Buick GMC store store and INFINITI store.

Purchase vehicles.

Guide vehicles through reconditioning process.

Manage digital marketing through Vauto.

Appraise potential trade in vehicles.

Work on the sales desk as needed.

Fill in where needed.

  • Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.

General Sales Manager

Flagship Ford
08.2019 - 07.2022
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing strategic marketing campaigns and fostering strong customer relationships.
  • Developed a high-performing sales team through consistent coaching, training, and motivation techniques.
  • Streamlined sales processes for improved efficiency, resulting in higher close rates and shorter sales cycles.
  • Expanded market share with proactive prospecting and lead generation efforts to identify new business opportunities.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering personalized service and addressing concerns in a timely manner.

Elected Official

St Croix County Board of Supervisors
01.2012 - 06.2019
  • One of 19 elected supervisors.

Four time won election. (2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018)

  • Represent a district of approximately 4,500 constituents.
  • Voted by my peers to serve as chairman of our county's Public Protection committee three times. (2014, 2016, and 2018)
  • Typically attend two to three meetings per month.

Used Vehicle/General Sales Manager

Red Wing Ford Chrysler
09.2011 - 04.2019
  • Supervised a sales force of up to 10 sales associates.
  • Improved vehicle sales to record levels.
  • Responsible for creating a culture of caring, compassionate people.
  • Developed quarterly and annual sales department budgets.
  • Creative annual sales growth plans with clear and relevant vision.
  • Developed a comprehensive training program for new sales associates.
  • Planned and directed staff training and performance evaluations.
  • Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
  • Contacted customers by phone, text, and email in response to inquiries.
  • Promptly resolved all customer requests, questions and complaints.
  • Built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth.

Used Vehicle Sales Manager

Arrow Buick Pontiac GMC Truck
01.2008 - 08.2011
  • Supervised a sales force of8 sales associates.
  • Led company through a complete financial overhaul.
  • Was responsible for vehicle acquisition and reconditioning.
  • Developed annual sales budget.
  • Developed annual sales goal.

General Manager

Cox Motors
06.2008 - 12.2008

Was hired to try fixing a very broken store. The obstacles were and tough. In a very hard six months, we did raise their numbers, but other circumstances made it unbearable.

Used Vehicle Sales Manager

Luther Hudson Chrysler
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Supervised a sales force of nine sales associates.
  • Exceeded regional annual sales target by 11%.
  • Trained all incoming sales team members.
  • Increased revenues by 25% within the first year as Sales Manager.
  • Contacted customers by phone and email in response to inquiries.
  • Built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth.

New Car Sales Manager

White Bear Lake Superstore
01.2002 - 01.2006

Managed a staff of up to 15 salespeople.

Got to work for Paul Rubin, which is an honor.

Took an aging sales team and rebuilt it over 4 years.

Created my own training process.

Talked them into hiring an internet salesperson. (Doesn't that sound crazy in today's marketplace?)

Transitioned them from a stand alone GMC store to a Pontiac Buick GMC store.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Agriculture

University Wisconsin Madison
1992

Skills

  • Accomplished manager
  • Goal-oriented
  • Positive and upbeat
  • Vauto Trained and proficient
  • Vin Solutions trained and proficieint
  • Staff training/development
  • Manheim website proficient
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Excellent verbal/written communication
  • Profit and loss understanding
  • Account management
  • Sales expertise
  • Trained in consumer marketing
  • Trained in all applications of Manheim
  • GM Smart Auction proficient
  • Auto Alert Trained
  • Route One trained
    CDK and Reynolds adaptable
  • Excellent relationships built with financial institutions

Timeline

Used Vehicle Director

Lupient Buick GMC And Lupient INFINITI
11.2023 - Current

General Sales Manager

Flagship Ford
08.2019 - 07.2022

Elected Official

St Croix County Board of Supervisors
01.2012 - 06.2019

Used Vehicle/General Sales Manager

Red Wing Ford Chrysler
09.2011 - 04.2019

General Manager

Cox Motors
06.2008 - 12.2008

Used Vehicle Sales Manager

Arrow Buick Pontiac GMC Truck
01.2008 - 08.2011

Used Vehicle Sales Manager

Luther Hudson Chrysler
01.2006 - 01.2008

New Car Sales Manager

White Bear Lake Superstore
01.2002 - 01.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Agriculture

University Wisconsin Madison
Andrew Brinkman