Chad Close
Regional Manager / New Business Development
8472 79th Ave, Seminole,FL
Summary
Accomplished Sales Manager offering more than 20 years of sales experience. Specializes in developing and retaining business of high-end products to high-profile clientele. Flexible, quick learner who adapts easily to new and challenging situations. Motivated, hard-working individual that is eager to learn, be a part of, and assist in the growth of a successful organization.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Internet Sales Manager
Mercedes-Benz Of Tampa
Tampa, FL
05.2012 - Current
- Top producing salesman for #2 Mercedes-Benz dealership in country (#1 in southeast)
- Established and maintained relationships with clients that resulted in repeat business and referrals
- Consistently upheld highest closing ratio of internet sales leads
- Provide above and beyond experience for customers that generated perfect survey results and reviews
- Ability to multi-task and assist several different clients at once
- Negotiate high grossing deals from start to finish
- Average 15-25 sales per month on vehicles ranging from $50k-$250k
General Manager of Internet Sales
Dimmitt Automotive Group
Clearwater, FL
12.2010 - 12.2012
- Top producing salesman for high-end car dealership
- Managed leads, updated inventory on website, managed lead providers/aggregators, measured results
- Influenced customers through phone calls and email to make appointment and purchase vehicle
- Negotiated high grossing deals from start to finish
- Built strong relationships with customers in order to generate repeat business and referrals
- Earn trust from customers and make them feel comfortable while building value in product
Verification Sales Manager
Quality Resources
Clearwater, FL
01.2008 - 12.2010
- 2008 and 2009 Top Performing Verification Associate Award
- Supervised team of 24 sales people
- Train, monitor, and motivate sales reps
- Conduct daily meetings for improved skills and encouragement
Intern
Synergy Sport & Functional Performance
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Successfully integrated new training facility into operation
- Created promotional literature for advertising (brochures, websites, flyers, gift certificates)
- Created fitness assessments, PAR-Q, payroll system/forms, and packaging and pricing system for product
- Set up and attended promotional events and educational clinics
- Developed exercise library for both foam rolling and stretching techniques
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management - Business
Barry University
Miami, FL 08.2008 - 05.2010
Associate of Arts -
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL 05.2007 - 05.2008
Skills
Gifted salesperson with experience in marketing, management, and promotion
Timeline
Internet Sales Manager
Mercedes-Benz Of Tampa
05.2012 - Current
General Manager of Internet Sales
Dimmitt Automotive Group
12.2010 - 12.2012
Intern
Synergy Sport & Functional Performance
01.2010 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management - Business
Barry University
08.2008 - 05.2010
Verification Sales Manager
Quality Resources
01.2008 - 12.2010
Associate of Arts -
St. Petersburg College
05.2007 - 05.2008
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