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Douglas O. Baker

Avon,OH

Summary

Accomplished real estate professional with extensive experience in guiding clients through complex transactions. Proven skills in market analysis, contract negotiation, and developing effective marketing strategies. Successful in managing diverse sales teams and driving results in competitive environments.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Agent

Keller Williams Citywide
Westlake, Ohio
09.2018 - Current
  • Guided clients through buying and selling residential properties in competitive markets.
  • Conducted market analysis to determine property values and pricing strategies.
  • Developed marketing materials to promote listings through various channels.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements between buyers and sellers effectively.
  • Collaborated with mortgage lenders and inspectors to streamline transactions.
  • Provided expert advice on local market trends and investment opportunities.
  • Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.

Sales Manager

Foster Chevrolet Cadillac
Sandusky, Ohio
05.2012 - 05.2018
  • New and Used Car Sales Manager
  • Manage a Sales Team of 10 individuals
  • 3 Time General Motors Mark of Excellence Sales Manager
  • Led sales team to achieve monthly targets through effective coaching.
  • Developed strategies to enhance customer engagement and retention efforts.
  • Trained new sales staff on product knowledge and customer service best practices.
  • Oversaw customer complaint resolution process to maintain high satisfaction levels.
  • Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.

Sales Manager

Mazda Saab of Bedford
05.1992 - 05.2012
  • New and Used Car Sales Manager for 13 years
  • Achieved #1 Mazda and Saab Dealership in the district for 13 years
  • Managed a Sales Team of over 20 individuals
  • Salesman for 7 years - #2 Saab Salesperson in the United States
  • Assisted owners in managing daily operations
  • Earned Sales Awards trips to Sweden, Las Vegas and Florida

Education

Cleveland State University - Business

Cleveland State University
01-1989

High School Diploma -

Rocky River High School
01-1988

Skills

  • Property valuation
  • Market analysis
  • Transaction management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Negotiation strategies
  • Real estate marketing
  • Customer relationship management

Roles And Responsibilities

  • As a Salesman, personally sold 240 vehicles a year with an average cost of $28,000 producing nearly $7 million a year.
  • As a Manager, hiring, training and firing processes.
  • Managed millions of dollars of inventory, maintained with a strict inventory turn policy.
  • Bought and sold cars at auctions across the United States.
  • Negotiated hundreds of thousands of deals.
  • Increased Sales and Net Profit year after year.
  • Consistently hit all Sales quotas.

Timeline

Real Estate Agent

Keller Williams Citywide
09.2018 - Current

Sales Manager

Foster Chevrolet Cadillac
05.2012 - 05.2018

Sales Manager

Mazda Saab of Bedford
05.1992 - 05.2012

Cleveland State University - Business

Cleveland State University

High School Diploma -

Rocky River High School
Douglas O. Baker