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Chad Collins

Waterloo,IA

Summary

Knowledgable Automotive Sales Manager with 20+ years experience. Adept at driving sales growth and enhancing customer satisfaction through strategic planning and team leadership. Proven ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies while fostering collaborative and results-driven work environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automotive Sales Manager

C & S Car Company-Hyundai & Genesis
04.2021 - Current
  • Managed a team of 12 automotive sales staff and exceeded monthly sales targets
  • Consistently exceeded monthly sales targets resulting in increased allocation of new vehicles. Hyundai sales up 200% and Genesis sales up 100%
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase customer satisfaction
  • Generated new business opportunities and increased customer loyalty
  • Cultivated strong relationships with automotive manufacturers and suppliers to secure favorable pricing
  • Managed inventory floor plan and dealer trades
  • Proficient use of Cox, Vinsolutions, Vauto software

Automotive Sales Manager

Zimbrick Honda
10.2018 - 04.2021
  • Supervised a high performing sales team of 23-hired, trained and increased sales and gross every year
  • Provided ongoing sales training to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Analyzed market trends to forecast sales targets with a high degree of accuracy
  • Managed inventory floor plan, dealer trades
  • Oversaw time clock and schedules

Business Manager

Zimbrick Honda
07.2015 - 10.2018
  • Protected dealership assets and compliance
  • Received and approved auto loan applications
  • Managed and maintained accuracy of multiple files
  • Secured financing for customers; structured deals and negotiated with financial institutions to get deals financed and funded
  • Proficient use of dealer software-CDK, ADP
  • Sold service contracts, GAP insurance and aftermarket products
  • Trained sales team on products
  • Handled cash, checks and credit card transactions

Sales and Leasing Consultant

Zimbrick Hyundai
08.2013 - 07.2015
  • Provided exceptional customer service to ensure a great experience for each customer
  • Conducted test drives and explained vehicle features to customers
  • Negotiated pricing and financing options to customers
  • Coordinated dealer trades

Education

MATC
Madison, WI

Skills

    Communication

    Product knowledge

    Time management

    Problem Solving

Certification

MRA-The Management Association

F & I Solutions

Timeline

Automotive Sales Manager

C & S Car Company-Hyundai & Genesis
04.2021 - Current

Automotive Sales Manager

Zimbrick Honda
10.2018 - 04.2021

Business Manager

Zimbrick Honda
07.2015 - 10.2018

Sales and Leasing Consultant

Zimbrick Hyundai
08.2013 - 07.2015

MATC

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