Jimmy Allen JR.
Amarillo,TX
Summary
High-achieving General Manager adept at building and leading successful sales teams. Versed in Automotive industry practices, needs and customers. Offering 23 years' experience in the field.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Sales Manager
Reeder Landscape, LLC
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Coached employees in product specifications, production & installation of materials, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing productivity training.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services.
General Manager
Auto Nation Chevrolet
02.2017 - 02.2023
- 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.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
General Sales Manager
Auto Nation Chevrolet
10.2008 - 02.2023
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- 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.
General Sales Manager
Auto Inc.
10.2007 - 10.2008
- 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.
- Applied established sales techniques and persuasive communication skills to meet personal sales objectives.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
Used Car Sales Manager
Auto Nation
03.2000 - 10.2007
- Managed used vehicle wholesales and auction acquisitions and monitored and adjusted inventory to optimize customer options.
- Conducted daily and weekly sales meetings to develop viable sales forecasts and associated sales strategies.
- Coached sales team to drive traffic through phone and online appointments and referrals to meet or exceed sales targets.
- Hired, trained and monitored performance of salespeople to establish sales quotas and manage sales goals.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
Education
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TXHigh School Diploma -
Happy High School
Happy, TX05.1998
Skills
- Leadership
- Coaching and Training
- Budgeting and Finance
- Compelling Leadership Skills
- Cross-Cultural Sales
- Team Development
- Database Management
- Market Intelligence
- Operational Efficiency
- Employee Coaching
Accomplishments
- General Managers University Graduate 2011
- Chevrolet Mark of Excellence Winner
- Best Dealership to Work for 2016-2022
- Local Marketing Association President
- Local Marketing Association Treasurer
Timeline
General Sales Manager
Reeder Landscape, LLC
02.2023 - 07.2023
General Manager
Auto Nation Chevrolet
02.2017 - 02.2023
General Sales Manager
Auto Nation Chevrolet
10.2008 - 02.2023
General Sales Manager
Auto Inc.
10.2007 - 10.2008
Used Car Sales Manager
Auto Nation
03.2000 - 10.2007
West Texas A&M University
High School Diploma -
Happy High School
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