Daniel Rathe
Blackhawk,SD
Summary
Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals. Collections and repo experience of over seven years for other companies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Danny's Auto Sales
Rapid City, South Dakota
11.2014 - Current
- Managed daily operations and ensured smooth workflow in all business areas.
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Oversaw financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for sustainable growth.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- I ran day-to-day sales and purchasing of inventory.
- Collections on buy-here, pay-here sales.
General Sales Manager
Indian Motorcycle
Sturgis, South Dakota
03.2014 - 10.2014
- Led sales team to develop strategic plans for market growth.
- Collaborated with marketing to create effective promotional campaigns.
- Trained and mentored staff on product knowledge and customer service.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and turnover.
- Implemented training programs to enhance team performance and skills.
- Hired and motivated team members, working closely with salespeople and customers to negotiate and close deals.
- Encouraged team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance daily and implementing improvement strategies.
- Monitored customer satisfaction levels and took corrective action when needed.
- Temporary position to help establish a new dealership.
Operations Manager
Wheel City Auto/ Drive 365
Rapid City, South Dakota
10.2006 - 09.2009
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Trained and mentored staff on operational procedures and best practices.
- Inventory purchase.
- Sales Training.
- Collections and skip tracing.
Owner
First Security Pawn/Title loan
Rapid City, South Dakota
01.2002 - 07.2004
- Managed daily operations of pawn and title loan services.
- Facilitated customer transactions ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Developed relationships with clients to understand their needs.
- Trained staff on effective customer service techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory and transactions.
- Implemented marketing strategies to promote services offered.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Repossession of delinquent autos.
Skills
- Financial planning
- Marketing strategy
- Regulatory compliance
- Sales management
- Inventory oversight
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Owner
Danny's Auto Sales
11.2014 - Current
General Sales Manager
Indian Motorcycle
03.2014 - 10.2014
Operations Manager
Wheel City Auto/ Drive 365
10.2006 - 09.2009
Owner
First Security Pawn/Title loan
01.2002 - 07.2004
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