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Bret McDonald

Ellensburg,WA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Sales Manager

Windy Chevrolet
05.2021 - Current
  • Implemented effective pricing strategies that balanced profit margins while remaining competitive in the marketplace.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive salesperson training program.

Team Leader, Sales Operations

New Extreme Marketing
01.2003 - 03.2020
  • Monitored daily sales performance and provided feedback to each team member.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting training programs accordingly.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and improve customer service.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

Finance Director, GSM

Damerow Beaverton Ford
05.1987 - 09.2002
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Mentored junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
  • Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
  • Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
  • Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
  • Established strong relationships with banking partners to facilitate access to essential funding channels.
  • Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Education

No Degree - Business

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
05.1979

High School Diploma -

Aloha High School
Beaverton, OR
05.1977

Skills

  • Price Structuring

  • Competitor Analysis

  • Risk Mitigation

  • Appointment Scheduling

  • Team Development

  • Sales process

  • Sales Training

  • Leadership and team building

  • Operations

  • Goals and performance

  • Employee Retention

  • Sales Quota Management

  • Sales Coaching

  • GoldMine CRM

  • Inventory Management

  • Training and coaching

  • Employee Motivation

  • Sales Reporting

Certification

Finance school ADP

Ford XL 2000 Management Team building

Joe Verde Management school.

Timeline

General Sales Manager

Windy Chevrolet
05.2021 - Current

Team Leader, Sales Operations

New Extreme Marketing
01.2003 - 03.2020

Finance Director, GSM

Damerow Beaverton Ford
05.1987 - 09.2002

No Degree - Business

University of Oregon

High School Diploma -

Aloha High School
Bret McDonald