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Education
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Gabriel Bennin

Gabriel Bennin

Plymouth,WI

Summary

Sales Manager with a proven track record at Van Horn Automotive Group, excelling in customer service and sales team training. Market experience and performance management to meet and exceed sales goals, achieving customer satisfaction. Skilled in pricing strategies and building team growth, consistently driving revenue and operational excellence.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

Van Horn Automotive Group
01.2018 - Current
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Collaborated with advertising group to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams state-wide to maintain consistent message and experience.
  • Achieved established CSI for company, team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.

Sales Professional

Van Horn Automotive Group
09.2015 - 01.2018
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty, and optional products.

BDC Service Representative

Van Horn Automotive
10.2012 - 09.2015
  • Answered incoming customer calls to solve problems, enter orders and complete follow-up procedures.
  • Educated customers on product and service benefits, explaining features and answering questions.
  • Followed up with customers to confirm satisfaction with purchases and resolve last-minute issues.
  • Set up appointments with interested customers according to schedule availability.

Automotive Detailer

Van Horn Automotive Group
10.2010 - 10.2012
  • Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
  • Inspected interior and exterior of vehicles for cleanliness and accurately identified imperfections outside vehicle standards.
  • Washed, waxed, and buffed vehicle bodies for professional shine.
  • Applied protective agents, including sealants, to protect surfaces.

Education

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Lakeshore Techical College, Cleveland, WI

Skills

  • Pricing
  • Customer Service
  • Sales team training
  • CSI tracking
  • Sales reporting
  • Market intelligence
  • Performance management

Timeline

Sales Manager - Van Horn Automotive Group
01.2018 - Current
Sales Professional - Van Horn Automotive Group
09.2015 - 01.2018
BDC Service Representative - Van Horn Automotive
10.2012 - 09.2015
Automotive Detailer - Van Horn Automotive Group
10.2010 - 10.2012
Lakeshore Techical College - Associate of Arts, Marketing
Gabriel Bennin