Gilda Banos
West Bridgewater,MA
Summary
Sales management professional with over twenty years in the luxury sales industry. Demonstrates a passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses. Focused on consistently achieving sales targets through lead generation and account development. Successful at tapping new revenue streams through effective networking, outreach and promotional techniques.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Leasing and Sales Advisor
Audi McGovern Group
Shrewsbury, MA
11.2023 - Current
- Negotiate lease and finance contracts for new and pre owned inventory.
- Responsible for conducting market analysis for a higher closing ratio.
- Able to locate and swap new cars in the pipeline to maximize monthly sales goal.
- Submitting client's trade information to obtain appraisals through KBB instant cash offer
- Coordinating out of state registrations and deliveries for my clients
- Providing excellent customer service by responding to inquiries promptly and professionally.
Certified Sales and Leasing Consultant
Boston Motorsports McGovern Group
Boston, MA
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Responsible for closing my own leads successfully without oversight, resulting in profitability for the dealership.
- Boosted sales by executing complete sales cycle process from prospecting leads through contract negotiations and close.
- Met with store managers to discuss product needs, accomplish sales goals and facilitate sales growth.
- Closed sales remotely for clients purchasing high profile exotic vehicles all over the U.S.A.
- Managed VIP referrals remotely and in person to assist them with shopping for the right vehicle.
- Gathered trades and buyouts information to execute sales.
- BDC knowledgeable.
- Client retention focused.
Associate Store Manager
Gucci America, Inc
Boston, MA
09.2012 - 11.2015
- Partnered with Store Manager to drive and maximize multi million dollar business in sales.
- Developed innovative business plans and sales strategies for revenue and retention.
- Managed quarterly profit and loss statements and led to a decrease of 20% in operation supplies.
- Launched seasonal training seminars for all employees in the region.
- Managed budget, forecasting and goal performance for each employee.
- Monitored communication with the buying team to ensure adequate distribution was delivered timely and led to a 40% department increase.
- Partnered with regional corporations to establish direct marketing channels and streamline company operations.
- Leveraged community/marketing network to develop unique client experiences.
Associate Store Manager
Gucci America, Inc
Natick, MA
01.2011 - 09.2012
- Led a team of 8 full time employees.
- Monitored spending funds for a profitable revenue through inventory reports.
- Initiated consignment activity which led to several new accounts.
- Oversaw the development of the sales team by focusing on retention increase activity.
- Generated monthly and annual sales reports.
- Increased 30% of sales within the first year in management.
Selling Supervisor
Gucci America, Inc
Copley, MA
07.2000 - 03.2009
- Led a team of 10 employees in sales and operation departments.
- Achieved monthly sales goal given by Store Manager.
- Maintained client book to monitor business progress on a daily basis.
- Adhered to comply with all company guidelines and rules.
- Implemented a high level of professionalism to reflect the brand.
Gucci America, Inc
Bal Harbour summer 2004/Coral Gables November 2015
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Supported the Miami and Coral Gables area as managerial role with the international tourism and local market.
Education
Brighton High School
Brighton, MAFisher College
Boston, MASkills
- Sales Strategy Development
- Relationship Building
- Business Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Customer Relations
- Closing Sales
- Network Development
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Staff Training
- Strategic Planning
- Visual Merchandising
- Operations Management
- Budget Planning
- Client Development Management
- Design Visualization
- Personal Shopping Abilities
- Product Knowledge
- Merchandising Strength
- Retail Operations
Affiliations
Founder at Luxuria Concierge, LLC
www.my-luxuria.com
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Boston Motorsporst's top sales performer, award for highest units and gross in 2022
- $900k Ferrari sale to VIP client
- Fashion/retail host for Gucci in NY & Miami for seasonal trainings
- Coordinator for Gucci charity events at the Boston boutique resulting in new client activity.
Marketing and Promoting
- Spanish voice commercial for McGovern Group dealerships
- Social Media coordinator for Boston Motorsports and Audi of Shewsbury, MA
- Cars & Coffee at Larz Anderson Park with Boston Motorsports
Personal stylist and VIP concierge
- Private shopping event coordiator for high profile clients in the Boston area, focusing in high volume profit in sales
- Travel and VIP experience bookings bynreferral through Luxuria Concierge services
Timeline
Leasing and Sales Advisor
Audi McGovern Group
11.2023 - Current
Certified Sales and Leasing Consultant
Boston Motorsports McGovern Group
11.2020 - 11.2023
Associate Store Manager
Gucci America, Inc
09.2012 - 11.2015
Associate Store Manager
Gucci America, Inc
01.2011 - 09.2012
Selling Supervisor
Gucci America, Inc
07.2000 - 03.2009
Gucci America, Inc
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Brighton High School
Fisher College
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