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Christopher Ostendorf

Slidell,LA

Summary

Dynamic sales leader with a proven track record at Mandal Automotive, enhancing sales strategies and fostering customer relationships. Excelled in staff training and data-driven decision-making, achieving significant sales targets. Skilled in sales promotion and coaching, consistently driving team performance and revenue growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

New/Used Vehicle Sales Manager

Mandal Automotive
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Conducted daily and weekly sales meetings to develop viable sales forecasts and associated sales strategies.
  • Forecasted goals and objectives for sales, gross and key expenses on monthly and annual basis.
  • Furnished dealership with accurate floor traffic control data and weekly reports on sales activities.
  • Managed used vehicle wholesales and auction acquisitions and monitored and adjusted inventory to optimize customer options.
  • Coached sales team to drive traffic through phone and online appointments and referrals to meet or exceed sales targets.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.

Outside Sales Representative

Long Beach Auto Auction
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
  • Built strong client rapport to establish diversified network of connections.
  • Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.

New/Used Sales Manager

Bergeron Automotive
06.2019 - 12.2022
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.

New/Used Car Sales Manager

Ray Brandt Auto Group
04.2003 - 06.2019
  • Hired, trained and monitored performance of salespeople to establish sales quotas and manage sales goals.
  • Conducted daily and weekly sales meetings to develop viable sales forecasts and associated sales strategies.
  • Managed used vehicle wholesales and auction acquisitions and monitored and adjusted inventory to optimize customer options.
  • Coached sales team to drive traffic through phone and online appointments and referrals to meet or exceed sales targets.
  • Forecasted goals and objectives for sales, gross and key expenses on monthly and annual basis.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Bernard High School
Saint Bernard, LA
05.2004

Skills

  • Staff Training and Development
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Sales Promotion
  • Pricing strategy
  • Sales Coaching
  • Sales Targeting
  • Sales Reporting
  • Account Management
  • Customer Relationship Building

Timeline

New/Used Vehicle Sales Manager

Mandal Automotive
08.2023 - 07.2024

Outside Sales Representative

Long Beach Auto Auction
01.2023 - 08.2023

New/Used Sales Manager

Bergeron Automotive
06.2019 - 12.2022

New/Used Car Sales Manager

Ray Brandt Auto Group
04.2003 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

St. Bernard High School
Christopher Ostendorf