Chris Holycross
Clermont,FL
Summary
Results-driven Division Manager skilled in maintaining smooth and efficient operations to meet profit and loss targets. Hardworking and disciplined leader with continuous improvement mindset. Ready to apply 18 years' experience to new position.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Manager Automotive
Applied Concepts
Lake Mary, FL
04.2018 - Current
- Identified areas of improvement in operational workflows to better align resources with organizational goals.
- Developed strong team dynamics through regular communication, collaboration, and goal-setting initiatives.
- Fostered a positive work environment through open communication channels, transparent decision-making processes, and employee recognition programs.
- Exercised independent judgment in onboarding, training and motivating division staff to maximize performance.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives to ensure successful implementation of new systems or processes within the division.
- Increased division efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new management strategies.
- Established clear and consistent policies and procedures.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly using objective metrics for promotions, bonuses or other rewards.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
First American Automotive
Orlando, FL
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Promoted brand awareness to targeted demographic by contributing to marketing campaign development
- Motivated staff to become top sales closers and exceed benchmarks
- Maintained sales volume and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators and competitors
- Participated in events, attended training seminars and traveled manufacturer product showcases and off-site locations
- Performed research and identified new potential customers and new market opportunities
- Set up and oversaw territory assignments, performance quotas and budgets
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained talented sales staff of 8 employees to outperform the competition
- Stayed up to date with new product launches and ensured sales team members were on board.
SENIOR SALES MANAGER
Voxx Electronics
03.2009 - 12.2017
- Maintained sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
- Responsible for establishing all promotions, including coordinating with sister companies
- Manage all sales activities by tracking goals, performance, expectations, and reporting
- Strong team building skills, ability to identify and motivate account managers and sales representatives.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Invision Industries
09.2006 - 03.2009
- Cultivated long-term relationships with clients to accurately quote prices and terms that achieved customer objectives
- Increased investment revenue by skillfully up selling and closing customer sales by driving product benefits around client needs
- Elevated customer purchasing experiences to ensure steady revenue
- Generated sales by cold-calling and closing prospects
- Exceeded monthly sales goals by 10-25%
- Consistently exceeded 450 cold and follow up calls weekly, earning recognition as one of the top reps based on call volume and sales.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Macaroni Grill
06.1993 - 09.2006
- Managed kitchen staff team of 25 and 3 Sous Chefs, assigned various stages of food production
- Ensured quality, presentation and proper quantities of plated food from line activities
- Planned and prepared food products orders to maintain appropriate stock levels
- Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal
- Oversaw the hiring, training and development of kitchen employees
- Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leto High School
Tampa, FLSkills
- Account management
- Business development
- Excellent communication skills
- Cold Calling
- Salesforce
- Staff Training and Development
- Customer relationship development
- Sales Leadership
- Staff Motivation
- Sales and marketing expertise
Personal Information
Title: Division Manager Automotive - Applied Concepts
Timeline
Division Manager Automotive
Applied Concepts
04.2018 - Current
NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
First American Automotive
01.2018 - 04.2018
SENIOR SALES MANAGER
Voxx Electronics
03.2009 - 12.2017
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Invision Industries
09.2006 - 03.2009
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Macaroni Grill
06.1993 - 09.2006
High School Diploma -
Leto High School
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