Cláudio Correia Saraiva
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Finance Manager with a proven track record at Audi Dominion, consistently surpassing performance targets. Recognized for exceptional negotiation skills and a goal-oriented mindset, achieving $2.1 million gross in 2024 and ranking #1 in national Audi Pure Protection sales for three years. Committed to delivering outstanding customer service and driving results.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Audi Dominion
05.2017 - Current
- I consistently achieve and exceed monthly performance targets at Audi Dominion including these recent achievements from 2024-2025.
- I received numerous awards throughout the 8 years on a dealership level as well as the on the national level.
July 2025
- $5096 PRU
- 2.04 products per deal
- #1 for the company in the Cavender Auto Family
June 2025
- $4884 PRU
- 2.27 products per deal
- #2 for the company in the Cavender Auto Family
May 2025
- $5388 PRU
- 2.56 products per deal
- 94% penetration on VSC
April 2025
- $4736 PRU
- 2.25 products per deal
- #1 for the company for out of 17 stores in the Cavender Auto Family
2024
- $2.1 million gross for 2024
- $4035 average PRU for 2024
- 1.85 products per deal for 2024
Managing Owner
Vida Distribution
2006 - 2015
- Directed successful sales and distribution company of fast moving consumable goods throughout the province of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Managed daily operations including overseeing direction and development of company, creating optimal sales strategies.
- Continuously sought out new business opportunities and negotiated exclusive and semi-exclusive FMCG lines from national suppliers.
- Focuses on motivational leadership of sales representatives, office staff, and drivers in order to encourage team members to excel and increase client base throughout the province of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Conducted weekly training with sales team including reviewing sales targets, challenges and role play dialogues for sale scripts.
- Created, implemented and monitored sales territories, and delivery schedules as well as oversaw warehouse, factory shop, purchasing and receiving, monthly stock takes and stock rotation.
- Established and maintained network of contacts and relationships within the industry and attended local and national trade shows in the FMCG industry.
- Responsible for monthly financial reporting including review of invoicing, receipts and credit notes, processing monthly reports on cash flow, general ledger, P&I, debtors and creditor reports with Sage Pastel accounting software.
- Aimed to create and maintain key relationships with suppliers, customers and team members through constant dedication and focus on teamwork, networking and providing excellent customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grosvenor High School
Durban, South AfricaSkills
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Problem-solving capacity
- Utmost professionalism
- Competitive spirit
- Strong negotiation skills
- Customer service-focused
Accomplishments
Audi Dominion
- #1 for Audi Pure Protection product sales in the nation for 2019.
- #1 for Audi Pure Protection product sales in the nation for 2022.
- #1 for Audi Pure Protection product sales in the nation for 2023.
Vida Distribution
- Maintained a customer base of nearly 500 clients across the province.
- Consistently maintained a 35% markup on local and imported products.
- Held exclusive lines from 4 suppliers and semi-exclusive lines from 3 suppliers with over 100 products.
Certification
- Audi Master Certified
- American Financial Automotive Services Certified
Affiliations
- Member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Languages
English
Portuguese
Afrikaans
Timeline
Finance Manager
Audi Dominion
05.2017 - Current
Managing Owner
Vida Distribution
2006 - 2015
High School Diploma -
Grosvenor High School