Chris Vitagliano
Golf Cart Superstore
Clearwater,FL
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Work History
1 Year 4 Months
02.2025 - 06.2026
1 Year 4 Months
Sales and Finance Manager
Golf Cart Superstore | Largo, FL
02.2025 - 06.2026
- Manage and supervise a team of sales professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve monthly sales targets
- Utilized CRM software to track customer interactions, follow up on inquiries, and maintain accurate records of sales activities
- Train new team members on effective internet sales techniques, product knowledge, CRM usage, and dealership policies/procedures
- Manage the finance and insurance department of a Golf Cart dealership, overseeing all aspects of financing.
2 Years
02.2023 - 02.2025
2 Years
Sales and Finance Manager
Big Time Carts | Palm Harbor, FL
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Manage and supervise a team of sales professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve monthly sales targets
- Utilized CRM software to track customer interactions, follow up on inquiries, and maintain accurate records of sales activities
- Train new team members on effective internet sales techniques, product knowledge, CRM usage, and dealership policies/procedures
- Manage the finance and insurance department of a Golf Cart dealership, overseeing all aspects of financing, leasing, and insurance sales
- Developed and maintained relationships with multiple lending institutions to secure competitive interest rates for customers
1 Year 11 Months
03.2021 - 02.2023
1 Year 11 Months
Automotive Sales
Hertz Car Sales | Clearwater, FL
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Established relationships with new customers within a large well known automobile dealership, fact find and present the selected vehicle that meets their needs, demo vehicle, trial close work numbers and close, complete all necessary paperwork and deliver the vehicle.
3 Years 11 Months
02.2017 - 01.2021
3 Years 11 Months
High Line Luxury Pre-Owned Client Advisor
FERMAN BMW-Palm | Harbor, FL
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Establish relationships with new customers within a large highline automobile dealership. Sales and leasing of new BMW’s and all of pre-owned vehicles.
4 Years 8 Months
06.2012 - 02.2017
4 Years 8 Months
Sr Loan Officer/Finance/Underwriter
AAA The Auto Club Group | Saint Petersburg, FL
06.2012 - 02.2017
- Responsible for financial management for all AAA South members, Auto loans, warranty's, gap, car buy and sales within a call center on a person to person level.
- Prospecting and generating leads, Closing loans..
4 Years 2 Months
04.2008 - 06.2012
4 Years 2 Months
GSM
Asbury Automotive Group
04.2008 - 06.2012
- Oversaw all aspects of store operations, including sales, customer service, inventory management, and staff supervision
- Implemented effective strategies to drive sales growth and achieve revenue targets
Education
Associate - Electronics
Lincoln Technical Institute | New Jersey
Certificate - Automotive Finance School
Resource Management Group | Schaumburg, IL
Certificate - Sales Management
Mercedes Benz | Tampa, FL | 05.2010
Skills
Manager experience
Closing sales
Automotive financing and insurance
Sales negotiation
Customer relationship building
Relationship building
Attention to detail
Customer service
Personal Information
- Class E Driving License
- Motorcycle License
Certification
Florida Certified Notary Public, January 1999 to Present. Experienced in Mortgage Loan Closings.
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Sales and Finance Manager
Golf Cart Superstore
02.2025 - 06.2026Read more
Sales and Finance Manager
Big Time Carts
02.2023 - 02.2025Read more
Automotive Sales
Hertz Car Sales
03.2021 - 02.2023Read more
High Line Luxury Pre-Owned Client Advisor
FERMAN BMW-Palm
02.2017 - 01.2021Read more
Sr Loan Officer/Finance/Underwriter
AAA The Auto Club Group
06.2012 - 02.2017Read more
GSM
Asbury Automotive Group
04.2008 - 06.2012Read more
Mercedes Benz - Certificate, Sales Management
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Resource Management Group - Certificate, Automotive Finance School
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Lincoln Technical Institute - Associate, Electronics
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