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Jody Sedillo

Summary

Results-driven General Sales Manager proficient in automotive dealership operations. Specialized in increasing net profit and maximizing team success. Talented motivator and leader with a decisive, hardworking and resourceful approach.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

General Sales Manager

Larry H Miller Ford
08.2021 - Current
  • Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Coached sales associates and finance managers 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.
  • New and Pre-owned inventory efficiency and acquisitions.
  • Traffic management and utilization of CRM to track and increase the opportunities to do business conversion to sales.
  • Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.

General Sales Manager

AutoNation Ford
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • 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.
  • Implemented effective pricing strategies that balanced profit margins while remaining competitive in the marketplace.
  • Achieved sales targets consistently by closely monitoring sales performance and adjusting strategies as needed.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.

Finance Director

Larry H Miller Chrysler Jeep
04.2015 - 06.2020
  • Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Developed a high-performing finance team through consistent coaching, training, and motivation techniques.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified finance managers by teaching best practices, procedures, and ancillary sales strategies.
  • Monitored prime and sub-prime lender program trends, market conditions, and lender programs to adjust strategies and achieve maximum ancillary penetration and PVR.

General Manager

Rimrock Kia
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Managed variable and fixed operations, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
  • Implemented sales and marketing strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively increasing market share.
  • Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Developed a high-performing sales/service team through consistent coaching, training, and motivation techniques.

Commercial Finance Manager

Peoria Ford
04.2013 - 05.2014
  • Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Implemented effective sales and finance strategies that increased profit margins while remaining competitive and relevant in the commercial automotive marketplace.
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing strategic marketing campaigns and fostering strong customer relationships.
  • Expanded market share with proactive prospecting and lead generation efforts to identify new commercial automotive opportunities.

Finance Director/Finance Manager/Sales Associate

Sands Chevrolet Glendale
12.1999 - 08.2010
  • 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.
  • Achieved sales targets consistently by closely monitoring sales performance and adjusting strategies as needed.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
  • Increased finance revenue by implementing strategic finance strategies and fostering strong lender relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ
06.2010

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Employee Motivation
  • Team Development
  • Sales Development
  • Profitability improvement
  • CRM Software
  • Performance Management
  • Variable and Fixed Operations
  • KPI Tracking

Timeline

General Sales Manager - Larry H Miller Ford
08.2021 - Current
General Sales Manager - AutoNation Ford
06.2020 - 08.2021
Finance Director - Larry H Miller Chrysler Jeep
04.2015 - 06.2020
General Manager - Rimrock Kia
05.2014 - 05.2015
Commercial Finance Manager - Peoria Ford
04.2013 - 05.2014
Finance Director/Finance Manager/Sales Associate - Sands Chevrolet Glendale
12.1999 - 08.2010
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Human Services
Jody Sedillo