Doug Sanders

Recruited to lead Financial Institutional Lending Options expansion into Minnesota Market. Responsible for all of Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

• Individually responsible for FILO’s expansion into Minnesota.
• Signed up over 100 dealerships in first 12 months.
• Increase to nearly 200 dealers following two years.
• Exceeded sales quotas and increased market share.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
• Strengthened relationships with dealers through consistent communication daily dealer visits.
• Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
• Held one-on-one and team meetings with all levels of dealership staff to provide insight into market trends and products straights.
• Increased dealer network growth by implementing strategic development plans and conducting comprehensive market analysis.
• Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
• Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Relationship Manager

• Responsible for building lasting relationship with over 150 franchise and independent automotive dealerships.
• Conducted daily, weekly, and monthly dealership visits.
• Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
• Analyzed market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities and areas for growth.
• Strengthened client relationships by actively listening to their needs and providing tailored financial solutions.
• Reasonable for updating Salesforce with most update contact information for credit team.

Credit Manager

• Reviewed and analyzed loan applications.
• Developed strong relationships with clients through professional communication and timely credit decisions.
• Maintained full knowledge of current regulatory requirements.
• Work cross-functionally with sales, management, and other departments to maintain effective operations.

The NextStep M3DIA was the exclusive North America distributor of the ShapeShifter Media of Germany. The Next Generation 3D graphics are specialized point of view graphic that can be applied to just about any media format.

• Strengthened existing partner relationships with regular communication, support, and training.
• Developed competitive pricing strategies that balanced profitability with market attractiveness for channel partners.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for business.
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Website Development and IT integration
• Launched our national indirect printer partner program in Feb 2011
• Added 20 printer partners in first 3 months after launch of program
• Daily and weekly contact with indirect partners as well as creative partner in Germany.

• Developed Midwest regions first two “Stage Coach” Dealerships of Year in 2005 and again in 2006.
• 2005 & 2007 President’s Club Award winner - given to the top 10% in the country
• Nominated for Star Performer Award, top 5% of all of Wells Fargo’s 159,800 employees
• Trained seven new ASMs in six years – producing four President’s Club Award winners and Regional Sales Manager
• Boosted overall brand awareness by organizing events with partner dealerships. Chairman of our Annual Golf Tournament at request of management.
• Identified opportunities for growth within existing accounts, developing customized solutions to drive revenue.
• Developed strong rapport with key dealership personnel through consistent engagement and relationship building efforts.
• Assisted in resolving disputes or conflicts between company representatives and dealership staff members promptly.
• Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.