Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Learning to speak Spanish
Languages
Timeline
SalesManager

John Canoutas

WILMINGTON,North Carolina

Summary

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

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

Auto Wholesale
WILMINGTON, United States
06.2008 - Current
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive and positive energy.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.

Finance and Insurance Manager

Bruce Cavenaugh's Automart
WILMINGTON, North Carolina
02.2004 - 06.2007
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Handled customer complaints with relative ease by conducting research, listening carefully and taking appropriate action.
  • Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans.
  • Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
  • Established plans and payoffs for customers' loans, prioritizing control of overall costs.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Hanover High School
Wilmington, NC

MBA - Business Administration And Management

NC State University
Raleigh, NC
05.1990

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Decision Making
  • Discount Rate Requirements
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Complaint Resolution
  • Closing Techniques
  • Problem Solving
  • Sales Records Management

Learning to speak Spanish

I'm learning to speak Spanish to be more productive in my job as I see more Hispanic people move to this area . Also for fun and to occupy my free time.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Sales Manager

Auto Wholesale
06.2008 - Current

Finance and Insurance Manager

Bruce Cavenaugh's Automart
02.2004 - 06.2007

High School Diploma -

New Hanover High School

MBA - Business Administration And Management

NC State University
John Canoutas