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Chris Wheeler

Pocahontas,AR

Summary

Focused Parts Manager well-versed in parts organization, outside and counter sales, purchasing, budgeting and delivery management. Excellent leadership, scheduling and problem-solving abilities. Offering 10+ years of progressive experience in field.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Parts Sales Manager

Tri State Truck Center, Inc.
07.2015 - 07.2025
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Conducted quarterly analysis of $1.5M in parts inventory levels to determine needed parts.
  • Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in heavy duty equipment.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Built relationships with vendors to maintain current parts technology and to secure best pricing for customers.
  • Provided timely, insightful and accurate reports to upper management.
  • Supervised and trained staff on product knowledge and customer service.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.

Body Shop Owner

C&A Auto Body & Accesories
08.2008 - 07.2015
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, AR

Skills

  • Brand awareness
  • Inventory management
  • Customer relations
  • Purchasing oversight
  • Returns processing
  • Sales reporting
  • Profit maximization
  • Trade show participation
  • POS systems operations

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Achieved $10M in yearly parts sales by guiding and mentoring the parts team with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Parts Sales Manager

Tri State Truck Center, Inc.
07.2015 - 07.2025

Body Shop Owner

C&A Auto Body & Accesories
08.2008 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Arkansas At Monticello

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