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Anthony Grant
Frisco
Summary
Experienced with leading sales teams to achieve significant revenue growth and customer acquisition. Utilizes strategic planning and effective communication to guide teams and meet targets. Track record of fostering strong client relationships and adapting to dynamic market conditions for sustained success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Owned Director
Kia of Frisco
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to develop strategic initiatives aligning with organizational goals.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency across departments.
- Drove budget planning and resource allocation to optimize project delivery timelines.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through mentorship and training programs for staff.
Sales Manager
VW of Richardson
10.2023 - Current
- Managed customer accounts and customer relationships.
- Established relationships with key customers, providing personalized service and support.
- Provided coaching and feedback to staff on an ongoing basis in order to improve job performance.
General Sales Manager
South Toyota
12.2020 - 09.2023
- Managed the daily operations of the sales department, including budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and performance reviews.
- Provided training and guidance to new staff members on sales techniques and customer service standards.
- Developed and implemented effective sales strategies to increase overall profitability.
- Established measurable goals for each member of the sales team based on individual objectives and performance metrics.
NEW CAR SALES MANAGER
Classic Nissan
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed and executed strategies to improve new vehicle sales
- Mentored employees to help achieve sales and CSI objectives
- Completed extensive product line training to increase sales and render improved services to customers
- Engaged customer base to drive retention across all departments
- Maintained vehicle selection, pricing and specials on website and social media
- Leveraged CRM database to drive customer contacts, appointments and sales.
NEW CAR SALES DIRECTOR
David McDavid Lincoln
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Reduced process lags by effectively managing staff to ensure optimal productivity
- Delegated tasks to specific employees based on individual knowledge and strengths
- Established, enforced and optimized departmental procedures and goals to optimize team performance and productivity
- Taught staff how to handle difficult situations with calm and professionalism.
PRE-OWNED SALES DIRECTOR
Ewing Subaru
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of company inventory
- Provided outstanding sales and service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions
- Inputted information from customer calls and onsite service visits into the company’s system using CRM software
- Created communication strategies to meet clients’ objectives.
SALES MANAGER
Bob Tomes Auto Group
02.2015 - 05.2018
- Pre-Owned Director for Brandon Tomes Subaru; New Car Manager and Pre-Owned manager for Bob Tomes Ford
- Trade walks every morning
- Reviewing over aged inventory with the sales people every day and having a game plan on how best to move the inventory
- Working in the CRM and having one-on-one meetings with the salespeople.
CONSULTANT & EXECUTIVE TRAINER
Next Solutions Inc.
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Demonstrating to automotive dealerships on how to get to the next level
- Training salespeople and management on strategic software explaining why our best practices are successful
- Consulted with long-term, new and prospective customers to understand needs and propose ideal solutions
- Recorded and reported job-related activities, findings, discrepancies, and decisions
- Implemented comprehensive needs assessment mechanisms to identify demand for products and services.
SALES & LEASING CONSULTANT
Park Place Lexus
01.2010 - 02.2013
- New car sales and leasing manager
- Prospecting new clients (hunter mentality)
- Constantly in the top 20 percent for CSI marks of achievement
- Strong relationship building skills with all cultures.
SALES MANAGER
BMW of Riverside
03.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided onsite training
- Created communication strategies to meet client objectives
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Orr Automotive Group
02.2006 - 02.2008
- Led sales calls with team members to establish sales and customer retention goals
- Increased market share by 7% over the course of a one year
- Determined merchandise price schedules and discount rates
- Generated monthly and annual sales reports
- Hired and trained all sales staff for new store location.
LEASING AGENT
Holmes European Motors Mercedes Benz
01.2004 - 02.2006
- Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties, using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems
- Contacted and followed up with clients on renewal notices
- Led sales.
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Orr Automotive Group
12.2001 - 01.2004
- Dramatically increased vehicle gross, boosting profitability by 15 percent
- Consistently achieved high customer satisfaction index (CSI) scores
- Significantly improved employees’ product knowledge which increased monthly sales.
SALES & LEASING MANAGER
Lexus of Shreveport and Bossier
05.1996 - 11.2000
- Lexus elite, earned by obtaining consistently high sales and customer satisfaction scores
- Networking with local hospitals and businesses to secure their car accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Northeast Louisiana University
Skills
- Team management
- Driving business growth
- Process improvement
- Customer outreach
- Leadership development
- Active listening
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Reynolds & Reynolds
- Reverse Risk
- VAuto Provision
- Elead CRM
- Route One
- Microsoft Office
Interests
Timeline
Pre-Owned Director
Kia of Frisco
11.2024 - 10.2025
Sales Manager
VW of Richardson
10.2023 - Current
General Sales Manager
South Toyota
12.2020 - 09.2023
NEW CAR SALES MANAGER
Classic Nissan
04.2020 - 12.2020
NEW CAR SALES DIRECTOR
David McDavid Lincoln
03.2019 - 04.2020
PRE-OWNED SALES DIRECTOR
Ewing Subaru
06.2018 - 02.2019
SALES MANAGER
Bob Tomes Auto Group
02.2015 - 05.2018
CONSULTANT & EXECUTIVE TRAINER
Next Solutions Inc.
02.2013 - 01.2015
SALES & LEASING CONSULTANT
Park Place Lexus
01.2010 - 02.2013
SALES MANAGER
BMW of Riverside
03.2008 - 01.2010
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Orr Automotive Group
02.2006 - 02.2008
LEASING AGENT
Holmes European Motors Mercedes Benz
01.2004 - 02.2006
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Orr Automotive Group
12.2001 - 01.2004
SALES & LEASING MANAGER
Lexus of Shreveport and Bossier
05.1996 - 11.2000
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Northeast Louisiana University