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Jason Hay

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

As a talented Sales Manager with exceptional sales and marketing background I am able to offer unique solutions to common overlooked deficiencies dealerships have. I am an enthusiastic professional with drive and determination to succeed in new business development. Excellent communicator skilled at relating with people at all levels and offering flexibility of working well on teams or individually.


Highly qualified Sales Manager with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals.


I come to the table with training from the largest privately owned automotive group with proven eye for detail and goal-oriented mindset. Known for closing high dollar sales quickly and ensuring both buyer and seller satisfaction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Realtor

The Golba Real Estate Group
10.2021 - Current
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
  • Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
  • Completed property walkthroughs before completing deals to uphold accuracy in listings and appraisals.
  • Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying, and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
  • Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
  • Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
  • Handled day-to-day happenings of real estate office to consistently grow client base and increase revenue.
  • Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
  • Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
  • Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
  • Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.

Automotive Sales Manager

Markley Honda
08.2014 - 09.2021
  • Promoted new and used vehicle sales to exceed dealership volume, gross profit and customer expectations.
  • Recruited, hired, trained and managed sales team to set, achieve and exceed sales goals while controlling expenses and exceeding profit and CSI objectives.
  • Coached individual team members on daily basis to maximize unit volume, gross profit and earnings potential.
  • Ordered and maintained suitable inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles to achieve volume and gross profit objectives.
  • Liaised with vehicle sales representatives to review sales versus objectives, needs and growth opportunities and resolve customer complaints.
  • Leveraged eLeads, CDK, DealerTrack, CUDL, AutoTrader, TrueCar, vAuto, KBB and other resources to drive new and used car sales.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.

Owner/Operator

Argonaut Creative Automotive Marketing
Fort Collins, CO
08.2011 - 08.2014
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

General Manager

Honda Of Greeley
Greeley , CO
06.2009 - 07.2011
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
  • Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
  • Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

Automotive Sales Manager

Husker Automotive Group
10.2007 - 05.2009
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Automotive Marketing Sales Director

Van Tyul Auto Group
Phoenix , AZ
04.2004 - 03.2006
  • Hired, trained and built high-performing team of sales representatives.
  • Developed key partnerships with industry-leading organizations to strengthen professional network and expand future business opportunities.
  • Boosted profits through effective supervision of entire sales department.
  • Solved complex problems to increase sales effectiveness and streamline business direction.
  • Created innovative sales strategies through monitoring and evaluating market trends and competitive offerings.
  • Initiated strategies to set-up businesses that shape and market on emerging industry and market needs.
  • Utilized consumer trends to shape sales approaches.
  • Created effective marketing campaigns to reinforce branding initiatives and maximize outreach.
  • Boosted revenue opportunities by initiating strategic sales strategies based on industry trend and competitive analysis.
  • Executed strategic plans for growth and new acquisitions.

Finance Manager

Bill Brown Ford
08.1998 - 01.2004
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
  • Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
  • Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
  • Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
  • Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.

Education

MBA - Small Business Management

University of Michigan - Dearborn, Dearborn, MI
05.2001

Bachelor of Arts - History And Education

Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL
05.1998

Skills

  • Online Platforms
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Marketing Management
  • Property Listing
  • Media Lists
  • Market and Competitive Analysis
  • State Real Estate Law
  • Networking and Business Development
  • Database Management
  • Price Structuring
  • Lead Generation
  • Coordinate Closings

Timeline

Realtor - The Golba Real Estate Group
10.2021 - Current
Automotive Sales Manager - Markley Honda
08.2014 - 09.2021
Owner/Operator - Argonaut Creative Automotive Marketing
08.2011 - 08.2014
General Manager - Honda Of Greeley
06.2009 - 07.2011
Automotive Sales Manager - Husker Automotive Group
10.2007 - 05.2009
Automotive Marketing Sales Director - Van Tyul Auto Group
04.2004 - 03.2006
Finance Manager - Bill Brown Ford
08.1998 - 01.2004
University of Michigan - Dearborn - MBA, Small Business Management
Northern Illinois University - Bachelor of Arts, History And Education
Jason Hay