Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline

Carl Brooks

Caledonia,MI

Summary

Experienced Sales Manager/Finance Manager with over 20 years of experience in the Automotive Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager/Finance Manager

Miller Auto Group
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2020 - 10.2022
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Handled customer complaints with relative ease by conducting research, listening carefully and taking appropriate action.

Sales Manager

Select Auto Group LLC
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Supervised sales team of 5 people, stepping in to support employees and deliver smooth sales processes for clients.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Handled customer complaints with relative ease by conducting research, listening carefully and taking appropriate action.

Sales Manager

Auto West
Allegan, MI
09.2016 - 02.2018
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
  • Supervised sales team of 5 people, stepping in to support employees and deliver smooth sales processes for clients.
  • Recruited, hired, trained and managed sales team to set, achieve and exceed sales goals while controlling expenses and exceeding profit and CSI objectives.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.

Finance Manager

Auto West
08.2012 - 08.2016
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Increased revenue by assisting with operations management, sales and marketing efforts.
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Handled customer complaints with relative ease by conducting research, listening carefully and taking appropriate action.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI

High School Diploma -

Northview High School, Grand Rapids, MI
05.1988

Skills

  • System Programming
  • Customer Relations
  • Prioritizing and Planning
  • Complaint Handling
  • Loan Processing Coordination
  • Application Reviews
  • Adaptable to Changing Conditions
  • Staff Recruitment and Hiring
  • Credit History Review
  • Lender Relationships
  • Aftermarket Products
  • Selling Techniques
  • Organizational Skills
  • Computer Software
  • Keyboarding Skills
  • Verbal And Written Communication

Skills

  • System Programming
  • Customer Relations
  • Prioritizing and Planning
  • Complaint Handling
  • Loan Processing Coordination
  • Application Reviews
  • Adaptable to Changing Conditions
  • Staff Recruitment and Hiring
  • Credit History Review
  • Lender Relationships
  • Aftermarket Products
  • Selling Techniques
  • Organizational Skills
  • Computer Software
  • Keyboarding Skills
  • Verbal And Written Communication

Accomplishments

US Army Veteran

Timeline

Sales Manager/Finance Manager - Miller Auto Group
04.2020 - 10.2022
Sales Manager - Select Auto Group LLC
06.2018 - 03.2020
Sales Manager - Auto West
09.2016 - 02.2018
Finance Manager - Auto West
08.2012 - 08.2016
Grand Rapids Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice
Northview High School - High School Diploma,
Carl Brooks