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BENJAMIN OWEN

Galivants Ferry,US

Summary

Accomplished Sales Manager offering high performance leading development and implementation of superior sales strategy. Proven track record of identifying and creating profitable business opportunities, qualifying authentic prospects and cultivating strong partnerships. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

GENERAL SALES MANAGER

Five Star Nissan
Florence, SC
07.2023 - Current
  • Implemented effective incentive programs for sales reps to boost productivity levels.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for new sales personnel.
  • Identified areas needing improvement in order to maximize efficiency.
  • Encouraged team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance daily and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Hired and motivated team members, working closely with salespeople and customers to negotiate and close deals.

General Manager

AutoWorld of Conway
Conway, South Carolina
10.2018 - 05.2022
  • Reviewing financial transactions and keeping track of the budget to ensure that everything runs smoothly and on time
  • Improved operational success by employing effective staffing, providing excellent training, and providing prompt customer service
  • Raised brand awareness by keeping tracked of all marketing campaigns and encouraging employees to build their dreams inside the company
  • Developed sales policies that governed follow-up and conversion processes

Sales Manager

Myrtle Beach Mitsubishi
Myrtle Beach, SC
02.2018 - 10.2018
  • Manage the sales team's supervision, coaching, training, development, and performance
  • Keep track of daily sales figures and send them to the operations manager
  • Held weekly one-on-one meetings with each employee to discuss their performance, set goals, and provide personalized coaching.

Sales Manager

AutoWorld of Conway
Conway, SC
04.2015 - 02.2018
  • Facilitated sales calls with team members to set sales and customer retention targets
  • Was in charge of forecasting product sales and meeting quarterly and annual sales targets
  • Oversaw employee performance reviews in order to improve communication and provide sales data
  • As the only manager at this location, I T.O
  • Every customer, summited every deal, and funded every deal
  • This opportunity taught me the true value of the sales process.

Used Car Manager

Island Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Pawleys Island, SC
01.2014 - 04.2015
  • Responsible for the new and used car inventory over 3 locations
  • Working with 3 Service Managers to maintain a 72 hour turn on all used inventory
  • Making sure that all 3 locations maintain a 45-day turn
  • Tracking market trends to buy inventory that will turn the fastest in our market.

Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Operations Management
  • Business Development
  • Staff Training/Development
  • Inventory Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Goal attainment
  • Employee Motivation
  • Dealership operations
  • Customer service and retention

Timeline

GENERAL SALES MANAGER

Five Star Nissan
07.2023 - Current

General Manager

AutoWorld of Conway
10.2018 - 05.2022

Sales Manager

Myrtle Beach Mitsubishi
02.2018 - 10.2018

Sales Manager

AutoWorld of Conway
04.2015 - 02.2018

Used Car Manager

Island Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
01.2014 - 04.2015
BENJAMIN OWEN