Brian Gage
Bayou Vista,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level operations position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Reliable employee seeking operations position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Sales Manager
AutoNation
Houston, TX
04.2021 - Current
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Applied established sales techniques and persuasive communication skills to meet personal sales objectives.
- Upheld company policies and implemented standards fairly.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
General Manager
AutoNation
Houston, TX
03.2016 - 04.2021
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
Used Car Director
AutoNation
Houston, TX
06.2010 - 03.2016
- Maintained operations in accordance with used car sales laws.
- Oversaw used vehicle reconditioning to quickly prepare for sales and safeguard stock quality.
- Analyzed trade-in vehicle evaluations prior to sales agreements.
- Directed advertising and promotional campaigns with Number% return on investment, resulting in $Number in profits.
- Managed used vehicle wholesales and auction acquisitions and monitored and adjusted inventory to optimize customer options.
- Hired, trained and monitored performance of salespeople to establish sales quotas and manage sales goals.
Used Car Director
Autonation
Houston, TX
10.1999 - 02.2010
- Maintained operations in accordance with used car sales laws.
- Oversaw used vehicle reconditioning to quickly prepare for sales and safeguard stock quality.
- Analyzed trade-in vehicle evaluations prior to sales agreements.
- Directed advertising and promotional campaigns with Number% return on investment, resulting in $Number in profits.
- Managed used vehicle wholesales and auction acquisitions and monitored and adjusted inventory to optimize customer options.
Education
Process Technology
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX01.1993
Skills
Audit Appraisals
- Sales Records Management
- Corrective Actions
- Oversee multiple departments daily
- Operational Records
- Review
- Operational Efficiency
- Positive Team Player
Timeline
General Sales Manager
AutoNation
04.2021 - Current
General Manager
AutoNation
03.2016 - 04.2021
Used Car Director
AutoNation
06.2010 - 03.2016
Used Car Director
Autonation
10.1999 - 02.2010
Process Technology
College of The Mainland