Eric Merritt

• Guided clients through property buying and selling processes, ensuring informed decisions and smooth transactions.
• Analyzed market trends to advise clients on pricing strategies.
• Developed targeted marketing materials that increased visibility and interest in listings.
• Negotiated contracts between buyers and sellers for optimal terms.
• Conducted property showings and open houses to attract potential buyers.
• Cultivated strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and a robust referral network.
• Coordinated with mortgage brokers, inspectors, and appraisers throughout transactions.

Purchase vehicles for the export market to sell to exporters that sell them overseas to UAE, Kazakhstan, Cambodia, Russia, and other countries.

• Purchase vehicles to sell to other new car dealerships domestically within the US

Reconditioned vehicles through paint and bodywork, tire and bumper replacements, windshield repairs, and carpet updates to ensure quality for resale.

Cultivated relationships with used car managers and new export buyers to enhance collaboration and sales opportunities.

Managed team responsible for flooring and vehicle reconditioning to maintain operational efficiency and quality standards.

- Traveled to auto auctions to purchase

pre-owned, off-lease, and dealer

consignment Lexus vehicles for Park Place Lexus used inventory

- Collaborated with Pre-Owned Manager to evaluate offers for purchasing vehicles based on equipment, mileage, and required reconditioning.

- Followed the Pre-Owned Manager's range on offers on every potential purchase and never exceeded them

- Ran CARFAX reports, MMR (Manheim Market Report values), and researched Retail asking prices to buy intelligently

- Kept track of all purchase orders and complied them into a spreadsheet for an Inventory of Vehicles Purchased to be paid on the Buyer Fees

- Went to new car dealerships to purchase unwanted inventory of trade-ins and over-age units

- Sold vehicles at auto auctions locally in Phoenix, AZ and in other states to find "New Buyers" mainly Used Car managers of new car dealerships to create new relationships and connections to continuously sell vehicles to

Reconditioned vehicles for resale to new car dealerships, optimizing value through quality enhancements.

- Trained my employees to facilitate the reconditioning of our vehicles with our vendors

- Trained other associates to handle the flooring companies of AFC, MAFS, and DFC to floor new inventory, paying the vehicles off to get the titles, and to pay any curtailments as needed

- Coordinated shipping with transportation vendors to ship vehicles to Colorado, Washington state, and to and from California

- Took pictures of our vehicles of the exterior, interior, engine compartment, tires, and other close up detailed pictures to demonstrate the quality of our vehicles to be placed on online auto auction sites like OVE (Online Vehicles Exchange) owned by Manheim, AutoTrader, EBay, and other sites

• Managed used car inventory, optimizing pricing and assessment strategies to enhance stock appeal.
• Oversaw vehicle inspections to ensure quality standards and compliance with regulations.
• Negotiated purchase agreements with wholesalers, securing competitive pricing to maximize profit margins.
• Analyzed market trends to adjust pricing strategies and optimize inventory turnover.
• Managed the daily operations of a used car lot, including customer service, sales, and administrative tasks.
• Developed and launched marketing campaigns to promote vehicle sales.
• Recommended vehicle makes and models to suit customer needs and budget requirements.
• Oversaw acquisition, service, and repairs, ensuring vehicles met showroom standards for successful retail sales.
• Analyzed market trends and competitor data in order to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Identified areas where cost savings could be achieved through improved efficiency or reduced overhead costs.

- Handled the wholesalers and used car dealers in selling them our unwanted trade-ins and any old age inventory

• Held auctions and bid sales to the used car dealers (buy here-pay here dealers) on the lower priced unwanted trade-in inventory
• Assisted the Used Car manager in the purchase of vehicles at auto auctions locally in the Phoenix area and in the auctions out of state to replenish our inventory
• Inspected prospective vehicles for paint work, missing VIN tags, tires, and other condition items to ensure quality standards

- Learned about new technology in the year 2000 like having the Kelley Blue Book software to "book out" a vehicle in a hand held device which evolved into having MMR auction values and CARFAX reports later incorporated as technology advanced in the mid 2000's

- Supervised all detailers for their quality and attention to detail in the interiors and the exteriors

- Supervised the Driver to deliver and inspect every vehicle before the Driver returned the vehicle back to our primary new car dealership for quality control

- Developed advertising and marketing strategies to attract more retail business

- Purchased all necessary equipment to detail vehicles on a large scale of volume

- Coordinated with contractors to remodel commercial space, installing electrical and air lines for vehicle buffing and interior cleaning

- Coordinated with our Vendors for the replenishment of our chemicals, supplies, and any equipment in need of repair

- Managed payroll and accounting functions, ensuring timely payment of federal and state payroll taxes

Detailed vehicles after hours to manage labor costs effectively