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John Flahive

Cave Creek,AZ

Summary

Results-focused sales professional with strength in new business development, negotiating and closing deals. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Recognized with top Sales Achievement Awards. Proficient in breaking through barriers and identifying solutions to achieve targeted sales and growth. Ready for new professional challenges and seeking sales-oriented position.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Lending Advisor

Chase Bank
Phoenix, AZ
10.2020 - Current

As a centralized sales Home Lending Advisor (loan officer) I sold various fixed and adjustable mortgage products to customers refinancing their mortgage with Chase.

  • My first year as home lending advisor I was ranked #3 in all of Home lending according to Chase’s Scorecard Ranking and number #1 in production writing on average 35-40+ mortgages a month while maintaining the highest customer surveys possible

Used Car Sales Manager

Airpark Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2020 - 09.2020
  • Write auto loans from the sales desk to ensure both front and back end profitability.
  • Work closely with F.I Director to ensure all deals are funded within 10 days
  • Rebuilding entire used car dept from scratch
  • Training staff of new sales associates to implement our proven sales process
  • Pricing all inventory online to market and maintain strict 45 day turn on aged units
  • Hold a staff of 3 managers, 2 asst managers and 20 sales associates accountable to the Berkshire Hathaway standards of excellence.

Used Car Sales Director

Pinnacle Nissan
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2019 - 02.2020
  • Managed a staff of 2 sales managers, 3 assistant managers, 1 dedicated internet manager, wholesaler, and 25 sales associates
  • Managed all used car inventory through Vauto- pricing, retail, and wholesale
  • Kept inventory on strict 45 day turn
  • Collaborated with general manager to establish monthly goals, analyze results, and report sales and trends with 100% accuracy
  • Successfully rebuilt used car sales operations in under performing Nissan dealership by hiring talented personnel, implementing sales processes, and holding sales staff accountable

New Car Sales Director

Midway Chevrolet
Phoenix , AZ
01.2017 - 04.2019
  • Received Chevy Elite Leader Award for creating a top 20 volume sales dealership globally
  • Improved new car standing from an average of 5th place to #1 Chevy Dealership in the western region
  • Won Top Desk Manager award for highest gross profit average per car deal in the Berkshire Automotive chain
  • Ran #1 most profitable new car dept in Berkshire Hathaway Automotive‘s 83 dealership chain
  • Hired, trained, and motivated a staff of 3 sales managers, 2 dedicated internet managers, 4 assistant managers and 40 sales associates
  • Maintained above region CSI
  • Desked 997 deals in 2018
  • Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback, and rewarded top sales performers to attract and retain top-quality personnel
  • Established, enforced, and optimized departmental procedures and goals to enhance team performance and productivity

Used Car Sales Director

Midway Chevrolet
Phoenix , AZ
12.2015 - 12.2016
  • Rebuilt under-performing used car dept and trained entire new staff of sales associates and sales managers
  • Increased year-over-year avg monthly used car gross profit 46%, from $428k/mo to $636k/mo
  • Increased year-over-year avg monthly used car operating profit 128%, from $151k/mo to $344k/mo
  • Increased year-over-year avg used car monthly net profit 241%, from $77k/mo to $266k/mo
  • Increased year-over-year avg monthly used car units 24%, from 147/mo to 185/mo

Finance Producer

Midway Chevrolet Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
11.2014 - 11.2015

Consistently typed 50-70 deals per month with 85% + warranty penn and an avg per copy of 2800 while maintaining perfect CSI

New Car Sales Manager

Midway Chevrolet
Phoenix, AZ
03.2012 - 11.2014
  • Maintained above region CSI
  • Consistently ranked in top 5 sales managers in the chain for highest gross profit avg month in and month out at #1 Chevy dealer in valley
  • Hired, trained, and motivated a staff of 4 assistant managers and 40 sales associates

Assistant Sales Manager

Midway Chevrolet
Phoenix, AZ
12.2011 - 02.2012
  • Managed a team of 8-10 sales associates
  • Responsible for hiring, training, and motivating team
  • Ran #1 team in new car dept for 12 months straight for units and gross profit

Sales Associate

Midway Chevrolet
Phoenix, AZ
07.2011 - 11.2011
  • Consistently sold 15-20 units/ mo
  • Sales excellence club member 5 of 6 months as a sales consultant

Education

Berkshire Hathaway Finance School
Phoenix, AZ

Political Science

University of Arizona
Tuscon, Az

Political Science

United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO

Skills

  • 10 plus years sales and sales management experience
  • Reading and understanding all three major credit bureaus
  • Knowledge of every major bank and auto finance company's indirect lending guidelines as well as all subprime lenders
  • Writing auto loans to maximize profitability on both front and back ends of a car deal
  • Strategic sales
  • Top negotiation skills
  • Internet marketing and advertising
  • Communication skills
  • Decade worth of established relationships in the automotive industry
  • Self-starter
  • Fluent in CRM, CDK, Webdesking, ADP, Dealersocket, Vauto, E-Leads
  • Excellent closer
  • Automotive sales
  • Outside sales
  • Hiring, training, motivating sales staff

Timeline

Home Lending Advisor

Chase Bank
10.2020 - Current

Used Car Sales Manager

Airpark Chrysler Dodge Jeep
04.2020 - 09.2020

Used Car Sales Director

Pinnacle Nissan
05.2019 - 02.2020

New Car Sales Director

Midway Chevrolet
01.2017 - 04.2019

Used Car Sales Director

Midway Chevrolet
12.2015 - 12.2016

Finance Producer

Midway Chevrolet Inc.
11.2014 - 11.2015

New Car Sales Manager

Midway Chevrolet
03.2012 - 11.2014

Assistant Sales Manager

Midway Chevrolet
12.2011 - 02.2012

Sales Associate

Midway Chevrolet
07.2011 - 11.2011

Political Science

United States Air Force Academy

Political Science

University of Arizona

Berkshire Hathaway Finance School
John Flahive