Brandon Safford
Augusta,GA
Summary
Leveraged extensive experience in the car business to drive exceptional results, achieving recognition through multiple promotions and financial rewards.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Manager
Gerald Jones Ford
Augusta, GA
2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
- Managed a high-performing sales team, fostering collaboration and motivation to achieve targets.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and refine product offerings.
- Established relationships with key clients, driving repeat business and long-term partnerships.
- Utilized CRM systems to track sales metrics and streamline reporting processes for management review.
- Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
- Enhanced team performance with comprehensive training sessions, focusing on product knowledge and sales techniques.
Sales Manager
Mercedes Benz of Augusta
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Managed a sales team staff and exceeded monthly sales targets
- Generated new business opportunities
- Developed and implemented customer service strategies to increase customer satisfaction and increase customer loyalty
- Managed new car inventory, handled all dealer trades, as well as builds on new cars as well as appraisals on all trades
- Managed used car inventory through Mannheim, OVE, ACV, as well as street purchases
- Set appointments daily, confirm appointments daily, assign incoming leads to sales staff, debrief with team on daily traffic
Finance Manager
Mercedes Benz of Augusta
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Determine the customer’s needs for financing and explore payment options
- Demonstrate behaviors consistent with company’s values
- Prepare all federal, state, and dealer paperwork related to the transaction to submit to dealership accounting
- Proactively identify and manage risks to appropriately price loans
- Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service
Sales Consultant/ Back Up Finance Manager
Mercedes Benz of Augusta
Augusta, GA
09.2014 - 02.2020
- Proven ability to sell luxury cars and build a strong client basis.
- Demonstrated record of succeeding sales objectives and sales goals.
- Work well with professionals across a wide array of professions and industries to market and sell products.
- Consistently sales person of the month.
- Make daily appointments with customers by cold calling, referrals, and set appointments.
PSE Clerk
United States Postal Service
Augusta, GA
06.2013 - 12.2013
- I ensured that the incoming mail was organized and distributed properly.
- Adjusted and monitored the operation of the mail processing equipment.
- Also, I sorted through mail daily and delivered the mail to the P.O boxes.
- In doing this I learned how to handle stressful situations, meet deadlines, and work with a group of diverse people.
Customer Service Associate
Kroger
Augusta, GA
11.2007 - 05.2009
- An unwavering commitment to customer service, I resolved complex issues daily.
- Dealing with many customer complaints I mastered in customer loyalty as well as to listen attentively, and to solve problems creatively.
- Worked directly with customers to meet their needs
Education
General Studies - undefined
Georgia Military College
Augusta, GA05.2012
Skills
- Sales strategy development
- Team leadership
- Customer relationship management
- Market analysis
- Sales forecasting
- Performance metrics tracking
- Customer service excellence
- Relationship building
- Training and development
Certification
- JM&A Certified
- Mercedes Benz Certified
- Platinum Certified with Group 1 Automotive
Timeline
Sales Manager
Mercedes Benz of Augusta
05.2021 - 08.2024
Finance Manager
Mercedes Benz of Augusta
02.2020 - 04.2021
Sales Consultant/ Back Up Finance Manager
Mercedes Benz of Augusta
09.2014 - 02.2020
PSE Clerk
United States Postal Service
06.2013 - 12.2013
Customer Service Associate
Kroger
11.2007 - 05.2009
General Studies - undefined
Georgia Military College
Sales Manager
Gerald Jones Ford
2025 - Current