BRET JACKSON
Buford,GA
Summary
Finance and sales leader with 20+ years in powersports and RV dealership operations, combining F&I, deal structuring, and sales management. Manages 75–95 transactions per month, averages about $7,500 in finance gross per deal, and keeps contract funding moving with minimal delays while supporting customers, compliance, and dealership profitability.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
CAMPING WORLD
Buford, GA
01.2019 - Current
- Manage high-volume finance operations in a busy recreational vehicle dealership.
- Achieved average finance-related gross profit of $7,500 per deal.
- Managed 75–95 deals per month, collaborating with another Finance Manager to optimize transactions.
- Streamlined contract and funding processes to minimize delays despite high transaction volume.
- Work closely with sales and dealership leadership to structure transactions, complete documentation, and facilitate timely funding.
- Support customers throughout the finance process while maintaining strong service and compliance standards.
- Apply extensive F&I experience to maintain efficient deal flow and support dealership profitability.
General Sales Manager
CAMPING WORLD
Buford, GA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led and managed a sales team of up to 14 sales professionals.
- Coached and developed sales professionals, resulting in measurable improvements in individual productivity and overall team performance.
- Directed daily sales activities and performance metrics, enhancing customer experience and streamlining transaction flow.
- Led operations in high-volume dealership, balancing sales targets with customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Worked closely with finance and dealership departments to maintain an efficient sales-to-delivery process.
- Returned to the Finance Manager role following a management restructuring that leveraged extensive finance experience and expertise.
Finance Manager
CAMPING WORLD
Buford, GA
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Managed high-volume customer finance transactions in recreational vehicle dealership, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Developed expertise in deal structuring, documentation, funding, customer service, and cross-department coordination.
- Collaborated with sales and dealership personnel to streamline transaction processing and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Built foundational knowledge in dealership finance, paving the way for transition into sales management role.
Finance Manager
FRAZIER'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON
01.2002 - 01.2011
- Managed finance operations for Harley-Davidson dealership, facilitating customer financing and purchasing processes.
- Structured motorcycle finance transactions and coordinated documentation, lender requirements, and contract funding.
- Developed expertise in F&I products, deal structuring, customer service, and lender relationships.
- Collaborated with sales and dealership personnel to streamline transaction processing and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Established a solid foundation in powersports dealership finance, paving the way for transition to Camping World.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Athens, GA01-1991
Skills
- Finance and Insurance (F&I)
- High-volume finance
- Deal Structuring
- Contract funding
- Contract processing
- Compliance review
- Revenue performance
- Sales Management
- Process Improvement
- Dealership operations
- Cross-Department Leadership
- Team leadership
- Customer Experience
- Sales management
Timeline
Finance Manager
CAMPING WORLD
01.2019 - Current
General Sales Manager
CAMPING WORLD
01.2017 - 01.2018
Finance Manager
CAMPING WORLD
01.2011 - 01.2016
Finance Manager
FRAZIER'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON
01.2002 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA