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Imad Elouadihi

Bel Air,MD

Summary

Detail-oriented Auto Finance Manager who is adept at meeting customer expectations and resolving issues in a timely professional manner. Skilled at tracking customer balances approving loan applications and verifying customer information. Specialize in establishing productive relationships with customers seeking financing options. Focused Sales Manager committed to motivating others and offering extensive knowledge penetrating new territories and promoting product lines. Highly effective mentor driven to assess individual and group performance to implement improvements and set goals. Determined individual with background in establishing and nurturing lucrative partnerships. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

General Sales Manager

Nissan Of White Marsh
01.2024 - Current
  • Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Implemented effective pricing strategies that balanced profit margins while remaining competitive in the marketplace.
  • Applied established sales techniques and persuasive communication skills to meet personal sales objectives.
  • Developed a high-performing sales team through consistent coaching, training, and motivation techniques.
  • Achieved sales targets consistently by closely monitoring sales performance and adjusting strategies as needed.
  • Streamlined communication channels between sales, marketing, and customer service departments to ensure a cohesive approach to business development.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
  • Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies within the sales process and recommending targeted improvements.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive salesperson training program.
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing strategic marketing campaigns and fostering strong customer relationships.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services.

F&I Director

Easterns Automotive Group
11.2019 - 01.2024

• Maintained positive relationships with manufacturers

• Hired new employee as necessary and provided initial training

• Assisted sales team to successfully complete customer transactions

• Established weekly monthly and quarterly sales goals for staff

• Arranged and attended weekly sales meetings

• Ensured that all dealership standards were implemented

• Maintained a database of customer information and generated monthly reports

• Determined whether or not to approve financing on a case-by-case basis.

  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity

F&I Manager/Sales

Cook Automotive Dodge
02.2018 - 10.2020
  • Ensured compliance to all federal and state regulations.
  • Managed all finance office processes and ensured efficient workflow of same.
  • Administered work according to product pricing guidelines.
  • Evaluated all payoff balances and automotive insurance policies.
  • Reviewed customer signatures and prepared copy of prime documents.
  • Prepared deliveries and ensured accuracy in all coordinated with sales teams and managed structure of deals.
  • Monitored vehicle deposit receipts for customers.
  • Monitored competitive products and developed programs accordingly.
  • Designed and ensured achievement of all sales goals.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Completed, reviewed and processed paperwork to finalize sales
  • Discussed optional protections with customers and used persuasive communication skills to obtain agreements
  • Worked with lending institutions to secure financing and fulfill contracts
  • Provided detailed explanations of manufacturer and dealership service procedures and policies
  • Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish
  • Evaluated loan requests and documents to verify accuracy and completeness
  • Approved loan applications based on customer creditworthiness and provided detailed financial advice
  • Assessed loan portfolios for compliance with underwriting policies
  • Supervised loan personnel and motivated to maintain customer service and performance standards
  • Analyzed potential risks and evaluated loan products to identify suitable options for customers

Auto Finance Manager

Auto Show Case
03.2016 - 01.2018

• Arranged financing and reviewed required documents to determine approval/rejection.

• Tracked daily sales and generated activity and productivity reports.

• Verified customer information including income information and signature.

• Assisted sales staff in determining available financing options.

• Kept charge-backs at an acceptable level without sacrificing on quality.

• Handled vehicle demonstrations and made arrangements for test drives.

  • Established plans and payoffs for customers' loans, prioritizing control of overall costs
  • Negotiated loan terms and conditions with customers to secure best deal
  • Supervised loan personnel and motivated to maintain customer service and performance standards
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans
  • Identified opportunities to cross-sell and upsell loan products to customers
  • Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish
  • Evaluated loan requests and documents to verify accuracy and completeness
  • Researched and updated industry knowledge on changing legislation and regulations

Combat 09lima

United States Army
08.2008 - 12.2011
  • Low, and mid level interpretation
  • Perform sight translation
  • Translate document to English
  • Learn military terminology
  • Translate document to foreign language
  • Field Training Exercise
  • Prepare translated notes

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management -Analytics

ETS University Of Morocco
06.2002

Skills

  • Admirable experience of automotive sales and finance
  • Operational knowledge of computer systems
  • Deep knowledge of automotives
  • Remarkable ability to train various store associates
  • Sound ability to prioritize work to meet all deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills in both oral and written formability to work independently as well as in team
  • Profitability improvement
  • Sales Leadership
  • Price Structuring
  • Training and coaching

Timeline

General Sales Manager

Nissan Of White Marsh
01.2024 - Current

F&I Director

Easterns Automotive Group
11.2019 - 01.2024

F&I Manager/Sales

Cook Automotive Dodge
02.2018 - 10.2020

Auto Finance Manager

Auto Show Case
03.2016 - 01.2018

Combat 09lima

United States Army
08.2008 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Management -Analytics

ETS University Of Morocco
Imad Elouadihi