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Anthony McKinney

Hartford,CT

Summary

One of the key aspects of the Dealer.com Performance Manager role is to retain clients by engaging with them through virtual screen share engagements and occasional onsite visits. My experience in building strong working relationships with clients and their staff at all levels has equipped me with the skills necessary to excel in this area. I have a proven ability to influence clients on how to leverage product capabilities to meet their business objectives, and I am adept at identifying and addressing key barriers preventing clients from achieving their goals.

While the preferred qualifications for this position include experience in a retail automotive dealership setting, I believe that my extensive experience in client engagement and digital marketing strategies has provided me with the necessary skills to succeed in this role. My proficiency in Microsoft suite technologies, screen share technologies, and other relevant software systems will enable me to effectively manage and analyze account performance, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations to clients.

In addition to my professional qualifications, I am a highly motivated self-starter with exceptional listening and communication skills. I am passionate about client satisfaction and have a strong customer service approach. My ability to work remotely and independently, while proactively taking on risks and following departmental standard practices and procedures, makes me well-suited for this regional position.

I am particularly excited about the opportunity to work with Dealer.com because of the company's commitment to a pro-sales culture, exceptional work-life balance, and comprehensive benefits package. The professional development and continuing education opportunities offered by Cox are also highly appealing to me, as I am eager to continuously grow and develop my skills.

Thank you for considering my application. I am confident that my background and skills align well with the requirements of the Dealer.com Performance Manager position, and I look forward to the possibility of contributing to your team. I would be grateful for the opportunity to discuss my application further and explore how my experiences can benefit Dealer.com.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales and Account Executive

Cox Automotive/Next Gear Capital
01.2013 - Current
  • Utilized consultative selling skills to identify key trends.
  • Conducted thorough research on prospective clients, uncovering needs and identifying potential areas for growth and efficiency within their Dealerships.
  • Achieved sales targets by implementing strategic lead generation, assigned territory prospecting, a consultative selling approach and relationship management with the assistance of our company's CRM.
  • Exceeding company target compensation: base Salary $91K, Target Total Compensation $145K, Achieved $170K Total Compensation for 2024.
  • Maximized upselling potential within existing accounts by regularly reviewing client needs against current offerings and suggesting relevant additions or upgrades when appropriate.
  • Distributed sales information, business cards and promotional information to prospective customers.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.

Solutions Specialist

IT Direct LLC
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Developed a book of business selling enterprise support and IT service contracts to small and mid-sized professional service firms
  • Upsold new product offerings to existing clients, resulting in year-over-year account growth
  • Attained status as #1 salesperson, leading the sales team that collectively boosted company revenue by 89%

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

The University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
1996

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • CRM and Pipeline management
  • Consultative & Solution Selling
  • Lead Generation/Development
  • Territory Management
  • Account Growth
  • C-Suite Sales Pitches
  • Public Speaking
  • Market Penetration
  • Risk Analyzation
  • Account Management and Operations
  • Customer Engagement

Organizations

  • NFL Players Association
  • National Notary Association

Timeline

Sales and Account Executive

Cox Automotive/Next Gear Capital
01.2013 - Current

Solutions Specialist

IT Direct LLC
01.2009 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

The University of Connecticut
Anthony McKinney