ANTHONY LEE
Wentzville,MO
Summary
Ambitious Finance Manager offering over 43 years of experience increasing productivity through automation of processes. Confident individual with track record of accurate reporting and analysis. Highly experienced in mentoring employees, leading talented teams and making decisions promptly. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Suntrup Ford Westport
Saint Louis, MO
11.2020 - Current
- Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements.
- Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
- Promoted finance products to customers and sales force to increase penetration.
- Negotiated terms with banks and other financial institutions to secure financing and optimize terms.
- Supervised and mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed financial transactions involving general funds and contracts to reduce cashflow challenges.
Used Vehicle Sales Manager
Suntrup Ford Westport
SAINT LOUIS, MISSO
11.2020 - Current
- Negotiated with customers on the purchase price of used vehicles.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations concerning the sale of used vehicles.
- Developed pricing policies for used vehicle sales.
- Monitored inventory levels of used vehicles and placed orders when necessary.
- Maintained relationships with wholesalers and other vendors who supply parts and accessories for use in servicing sold vehicles.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding the sale or service of used vehicles.
- Coordinated with auto mechanics to ensure that all repairs have been completed prior to sale of a vehicle.
- Provided training and guidance to sales staff regarding selling techniques for used vehicles.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate financing options for their purchases.
- Evaluated trade-in values offered by customers in exchange for purchasing new or pre-owned cars.
- Mentored and trained sales staff on sales techniques and overcoming objections to achieve quotas.
- Reviewed and controlled used vehicle inventory to maintain accurate supply.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
New Car Sales Manager
PAUL CERAME FORD
FLORISSAN, MISSOURI
03.2008 - 11.2020
- Performed vehicle appraisals for trade-ins according to established guidelines.
- Provided training to sales staff on product features, benefits, and selling techniques.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the dealership's new car sales department.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate financing options available through dealership partners.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding products or services in a timely manner.
- Reviewed customer feedback surveys and implemented changes based on results.
- Supervised team members during daily operations including coaching, counseling, motivating, scheduling.
- Mentored employees to help achieve sales and CSI objectives.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
New Car Sales Manager
Suntrup Ford Westport
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
01.1997 - 03.2008
Sales Associate
BO BEUCKMAN FORD
BALLWIN, MISSOURI
01.1995 - 12.1997
Sales Associate
CHRIS AUFFENBERG FORD
WASHINGTON, MISSO
01.1995 - 01.1995
Sales Associate
LES PINKHAM LINCOLN MERCURY
Elizabethtown, KE
01.1984 - 01.1984
Sales Associate
KNOX FORD
RADCLIFF, KE
01.1984 - 01.1984
Sales Associate
JUPITER CHEVROLET
DALLAS, TEX
01.1984 - 01.1984
Service Manager
JUPITER CHEVROLET
DALLAS, TEX
01.1984 - 01.1984
Service Advisor
JUPITER CHEVROLET
DALLAS, TEX
01.1984 - 01.1984
SOLIDER
US Army
LUDWIGSBERG, WEST GERMANY
01.1980 - 01.1984
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Manager
Suntrup Ford Westport
11.2020 - Current
Used Vehicle Sales Manager
Suntrup Ford Westport
11.2020 - Current
New Car Sales Manager
PAUL CERAME FORD
03.2008 - 11.2020
New Car Sales Manager
Suntrup Ford Westport
01.1997 - 03.2008
Sales Associate
BO BEUCKMAN FORD
01.1995 - 12.1997
Sales Associate
CHRIS AUFFENBERG FORD
01.1995 - 01.1995
Sales Associate
LES PINKHAM LINCOLN MERCURY
01.1984 - 01.1984
Sales Associate
KNOX FORD
01.1984 - 01.1984
Sales Associate
JUPITER CHEVROLET
01.1984 - 01.1984
Service Manager
JUPITER CHEVROLET
01.1984 - 01.1984
Service Advisor
JUPITER CHEVROLET
01.1984 - 01.1984
SOLIDER
US Army
01.1980 - 01.1984