Results-driven Regional Sales Manager experienced in dealership sales, revenue growth, and territory expansion. Achieved over 100% of sales goals, generating substantial annual revenue through consultative selling and strategic account development. Developed and implemented sales processes that enhanced team performance while building strong partnerships with dealership leadership to drive operational success.
Overview
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Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
Dynatron Software
San Diego, California
03.2026 - Current
Own regional sales strategy and revenue growth across Southern California, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah, driving new business development and expansion within the automotive dealership market.
Leverage extensive automotive industry and Fixed Operations expertise to understand dealership challenges and position Dynatron solutions around revenue growth, operational efficiency, customer retention, and profitability.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with dealership owners, General Managers, Fixed Operations Directors, Service Directors, and other key decision-makers.
Drive in-person dealership engagement through strategic territory planning, consistent market coverage, and high-value customer meetings.
Managed full sales cycle, from prospecting and territory development to discovery, presentations, negotiations, contracting, and closing.
Identify opportunities to expand existing relationships through upselling, cross-selling, group opportunities, and strategic account development.
Represent Dynatron Software and its value proposition at dealership meetings, industry events, and customer engagements while building long-term partnerships throughout the region.
Consistently operate with a results-driven approach focused on urgency, accountability, relationship development, and delivering measurable value to dealership partners
Regional Sales Manager
BlinkAI
San Diego, US
04.2025 - 03.2026
Consistently achieved and exceeded sales targets across all territories.
Secured new dealership rooftops by identifying prospects through strategic outreach.
Managed full sales cycle, conducting in-person meetings and virtual demonstrations.
Built strong relationships with dealer principals, general managers, and fixed operations leaders.
Maintained accurate CRM reporting, forecasting, and pipeline management for sales tracking.
Executed regional campaigns and coordinated events in partnership with marketing.
Enhanced group-wide adoption and expansion initiatives by collaborating with customer success.
Account Executive
KPA
San Diego, US
10.2019 - 03.2025
Achieved Top Salesperson status in first full quarter, outperforming peers in lead conversion and revenue generation.
Conducted high-volume cold calling to generate new sales leads and qualify prospects, driving pipeline growth in competitive markets.
Initiated outreach to potential clients through cold calls, effectively communicating value propositions and securing discovery meetings.
Leveraged cold calling strategies to exceed lead generation targets and enhance sales team performance.
Adapted messaging during cold calls to engage decision-makers and overcome objections, increasing conversion rates.
Client Solutions Executive
Manheim Cox Automotive
San Diego, US
07.2017 - 10.2019
Formulated sales strategy that increased revenue from assigned business accounts.
Created opportunities with key accounts for integration of other Cox Automotive solutions.
Joined forces with sales teams to facilitate closing of identified opportunities.
Partnered with marketing and EDP teams to identify and pursue growth opportunities for clients.
Collaborated with various departments to enhance client experience at auction sites.
Sr. Account Executive
Brightstar Corp
Alpharetta, US
04.2015 - 04.2017
Achieved 100% of targeted goal for insurance add penetration, increasing overall sales revenue.
Conducted sales training sessions for large groups and individual locations, improving staff knowledge and sales techniques.
Presented accountability measures for over 1,000 locations, driving focus on performance improvement.
Senior Account Executive
AUTOBYTEL Inc / Dealix Inc
Irvine, US
01.2006 - 04.2015
Regional Manager | January 2010 – January 2014
Mentored team of 8 Account Managers to enhance customer relationships and drive revenue growth across Western the United States.
Provided sales, account management, and product training to automotive dealerships, helping teams maximize customer retention, satisfaction, and revenue opportunities.
Partnered with automotive dealers and internal teams to identify growth opportunities and strengthen long-term customer relationships.
Led a high-performing team that exceeded its Q4 upsell goal by 106% and customer satisfaction goal by 128%.
Senior Sales Executive | January 2006 – January 2010
Consistently ranked as a top-performing Sales Executive for a leading third-party automotive lead aggregator.
Managed dealership and dealer group relationships throughout Southern California and Hawaii, driving new business, account growth, and customer retention.
Worked directly with dealership leadership and Internet Sales Departments to improve lead management, follow-up processes, and sales performance.
Built strong long-term relationships with dealership decision-makers and helped customers maximize the value of lead-generation and referral programs.
Regional Manager
AUTOBYTEL Inc / Dealix Inc
Western, US
01.2010 - 01.2014
Developed and executed a multi-tiered sales strategy to introduce three distinct compliance solutions for F&I, Service, FTC & HR Compliance across the automotive industry, targeting dealerships, collision centers, and body shops.
Develop a sales strategy to bring in new business for three different compliance solutions to all automotive dealers including collision centers, and body shops.
Exceeded sales goals by 237% in first full quarter. Won multiple Summit Club trips establishing a strong pipeline and accelerating market adoption of compliance platforms.
Reached 237% of goal first full quarter.
Utilized a mix of outbound marketing campaigns, in-person visits, and targeted cold calling to schedule high-impact meetings and penetrate key regional markets.
Utilized marketing campaigns, in-person visits, and phone calls to schedule targeted meetings in key areas.
Successfully launched and expanded territory coverage in Wyoming, Southern California, Colorado, Las Vegas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Hawaii, tailoring outreach to regional needs and dealer profiles.
Expanded territory coverage to include Wyoming, Southern California, Colorado, Las Vegas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Hawaii by tailoring outreach efforts.
Sr. Sales Executive
AUTOBYTEL Inc / Dealix Inc
San Diego, US
01.2006 - 01.2010
Develop a sales strategy to retain and grow revenue streams from an assigned book of business across the Cox Automotive suite.
Prospected, attained, and grew new business within my Southern California territory.
Develop opportunities with assigned key accounts for other Cox Automotive Solutions groups and collaborate with the sales teams to close opportunities.
Increased penetration of insurance adds by developing targeted strategies across multiple channels.
Ability to attain sales target Increase annual territory revenue by 30%.
Consistently ranked in the top 10% for sales performance.
Managed team that surpassed up-sell goal by 106% and customer satisfaction goal by 128% in Q4.
Collaborated with team members across departments at auction locations and other Cox Automotive business units to enhance client service and experience.
Collaborate with team members in marketing, promotions and EDP to explore growth opportunities for clients.
Supervision of 8 account managers covering the western half of the United States.
Providing support and training for Auto Dealers.
Optimized lead management processes for a third-party lead aggregator.
Work directly with dealerships and dealer groups in Southern California and Hawaii.
Training on process implementation for Internet Sales Department.
Marketing Specialist
DealerTrack
Lake Success, US
01.2005 - 01.2006
Partnered with automotive dealerships to enhance marketing strategies, identifying specific opportunities that led to increased sales and customer engagement.
Educated dealership clients on Dealertrack products, clarifying how technology supports their sales and marketing objectives.
Conducted market and dealership research and provided strategic recommendations tailored to individual dealership goals and business needs.
Qualified inbound leads and identified opportunities for District Managers to pursue new business.
Scheduled qualified appointments for District Managers throughout the Gulf Region, supporting regional sales efforts and pipeline development.
Developed strong dealership relationships through consultative service, product education, and proactive account support, fostering long-term collaboration.
Customer Relations Manager
Newgen Results
San Diego, US
01.1998 - 01.2005
Top Sales signing 42,000 in QC monthly Trained retail sales staff on effective sales techniques, strategies and customer service.
Educated and consulted automotive dealerships on best practices for customer retention. with automotive dealerships on Customer Retention processes.
Enhanced dealership marketing plans to drive customer engagement and sales.
Conducted research for dealers and recommended strategies that increased sales and revenue.
Qualified leads through detailed analysis of market trends and customer needs. and educate dealerships on current products Set appointments for District Managers in Gulf Region.
Maintained and serviced clients to optimize investment in CRM products.
Exceeded company set goals in upgrading existing accounts to new products.
Average of 3 additional accounts per quarter exceeding company net average.
Started as Teleservice Agent and promoted 5 times within a 5 year period ending as, Responsible for 80 accounts that average $18,750 in monthly retention.
Saved revenue and increased spend equaling over $1.5 million in yearly revenue.
Managed Customer Service Team of 20 agents/Oversaw 38 Teleservice agents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Flowing Wells High School
AZ
05-1992
San Diego City College
CA
Skills
Sales strategy and management
Account and pipeline management
Client relationship development
Customer implementation and retention
Salesforce proficiency
Negotiation and persuasion skills
Partnership development
Business growth identification
Sales demonstrations
Market adaptability
Goals and performance tracking
Sales follow-up techniques
Cold calling strategies
Sales and market development
Territory planning
Certification
Challenger Training
Sam Orear's Sales Training
Sandler Training
Managing Management Time
Goals
Overachieved Sales Goals. Also 100% of Goal in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024