Eric Brinkman
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Sports & Imports Auto
2024.01 - Current
- Hire, train, support, defined sales process that increased sales 50%
- Aligned BDC development objectives with overall company strategy, ensuring cohesive approach toward reaching corporate goals.
- Analyzed and resolved bottlenecks within supply chain of available front row inventory.
Care Giver
Family Member
2022.10 - 2023.12
- Assisted parent with activities of daily living and quality of remaining life.
- Liquidated and settled estate as trustee
General Sales Manager
Troncalli Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
2018.03 - 2022.09
- Hire, Train, Mentor, Monitor, all sales people, finance/sales managers weekly training leading to their growth.
- Walter P Chrysler Award for CSI given only to the top 1% of CDJR dealers
- Acquired Used vehicles based on market trends to increase used vehicle profit and service revenue.
- Lead from the desk, early welcome of all customers, engaged in trades, submit to banks, that achieved 40% closing rate and higher F&I Income.
- Created, budgeted, and oversaw unique branding message for both online and showroom experience.
- Manage dealership inventory lifecycle, including reconditioning, pricing, and merchandising.
- Collaborated with fix managers to assist them to resolve issues, customers needs, and expectations.
Sales Manager
Jim Ellis Mazda Marietta
2012.01 - 2018.03
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
Sales Associate and Finance Manager
Denny Hecker Automotive Group
2009.01 - 2011.12
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Always a 25 unit plus sales person.
- Received JM&A Training.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
North Dakota State University
Fargo, NDSkills
- Leadership and team building
- Staff training/development
- P&L Management
- Operations Management
- CRM Entrenchment
Timeline
General Manager
Sports & Imports Auto
2024.01 - Current
Care Giver
Family Member
2022.10 - 2023.12
General Sales Manager
Troncalli Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
2018.03 - 2022.09
Sales Manager
Jim Ellis Mazda Marietta
2012.01 - 2018.03
Sales Associate and Finance Manager
Denny Hecker Automotive Group
2009.01 - 2011.12
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
North Dakota State University
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