Arben Cekovic
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Results-driven General Sales Manager with over a decade of experience in dealership operations and financial success. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic sales planning, team leadership, and customer relationship management. Excel in negotiation, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive sales growth and team success. With a proven track record of enhancing a dealerships gross profit as well as turning to a number 1 new car store as well as number 1 CPO dealer for 3 years running.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Sales Manager
Mazda of Palm Beach
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
09.2016 - 10.2025
- Led sales team to improve customer engagement and satisfaction levels.
- Developed training programs for new sales staff to enhance product knowledge.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic sales initiatives and promotions.
- Established relationships with local businesses to generate referral opportunities.
- Coordinated inventory management to ensure optimal vehicle availability for customers.
- Hired and motivated team members, working closely with salespeople and customers to negotiate and close deals.
- Created weekly and monthly reports on sales performance, goals, and objectives.
- Managed daily operations of sales team at Mazda dealership.
- Oversaw customer relationship management system for improved client interactions.
NADA Graduate 2023
National Automobile Dealer Acadamey
McLean, Virginia
01.2023 - 10.2023
Finance Manager/Sales Manager
Huntington Honda
Huntington, New York
01.2010 - 08.2016
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Managed cash flow and optimized working capital for operational efficiency.
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes to enhance accuracy and timeliness.
- Evaluated existing processes within the finance department and identified areas for improvement.
- Promoted finance products to customers and sales force to increase penetration.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 12.2009 - 08.2013
Skills
- Sales strategy
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Sales performance tracking
- Product training
- Problem solving
- Inventory coordination
- Financial reporting
- Negotiation skills
- Profitability improvement
- Customer service and retention
- Sales development
Accomplishments
- 2024 Mazda Prestige Ambassador Award
- Took a 30 new car store to over 150 new cars with in the first year and a half of being there.
- Graduated NADA Class of 2023
- Became number 1 in CPO in the nation for 2 and a half years
- 2022-2024 Consumer satisfaction award
- 2021-2025 Drivers of Excellence award
- 2022-2025 Gold Cup Award
- Top 15 in units for Mazda in the nation for a single manager
Timeline
NADA Graduate 2023
National Automobile Dealer Acadamey
01.2023 - 10.2023
General Sales Manager
Mazda of Palm Beach
09.2016 - 10.2025
Finance Manager/Sales Manager
Huntington Honda
01.2010 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Stony Brook University
12.2009 - 08.2013