David E Livingston
Concord,NC
Summary
Talented sales leader with an 8 year background in automotive sales and team mentoring. Dedicated to continual development and establishing agile team composition, remaining responsive to dynamic market conditions and competitor activities. Continual prospector of new business, identifying untapped opportunities and building thoughtful strategic partnerships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales and Marketing Representative
Ryan Homes
06.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and lead generation.
- Cultivated relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
- Coordinated promotional events, enhancing community engagement and driving sales outreach efforts.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities and inform strategic business decisions.
- Followed through with leads to close sales over phone, in office and during external consumer engagements.
SALES MANAGER
Hendrick MINI
09.2013 - 09.2023
- Researched market trends and competitor performance to inform strategy.
- Created proposals and completed presentations to close sales.
- Used technology to build successful sales pipelines, manage prospects and run reports.
- Handled performance management and compensation decisions to recognize and motivate employees.
- Worked closely with all sales personnel to assist with routine sales and handle advanced issues.
- Taught the sales team how to connect with customers and build long-term, productive relationships.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
MORNING SHOW CO-HOST
Clear Channel
06.2006 - 03.2012
- Used both scripts and ad-libbed wording to handle tasks such as introducing the show’s guests and closing out segments.
- Prepared and skillfully delivered reports covering topics such as the weather, sports and local news.
- Announced everything going out over the radio within the scheduled time block, including station breaks, musical selections and public service information.
- Completed assigned tasks with little or no supervision.
- Worked well with different people to address challenges and solve problems collaboratively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radio/Television
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC08.1989
Skills
- Sales presentation
- Pipeline management
- Structure prices
- Team building and leadership
- Public speaking
- Problem-solving
- Promotional event coordination
- Sales pipeline management
- Customer relationship management
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Brand awareness enhancement
- Communication skills
Timeline
Sales and Marketing Representative
Ryan Homes
06.2023 - Current
SALES MANAGER
Hendrick MINI
09.2013 - 09.2023
MORNING SHOW CO-HOST
Clear Channel
06.2006 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Radio/Television
Western Carolina University