John Hantz
Sales
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Hantz Holdings
01.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies.
General Manager
Lee Ford
04.2015 - 01.2019
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
General Sales Manager
White's Chevrolet, Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram GSM
11.2013 - 12.2015
- From desking deals to getting them funded I was in every aspect of the buying process.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
Director of Finance
Stivers Ford Lincoln Mazda
07.2008 - 06.2012
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
Owner/Operator
Car Corner
06.2002 - 06.2008
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- 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.
Education
Postgraduate Degree - General Studies
Oak Ridge Military Academy
Oak Ridge, NC2000
Skills
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Business Planning
- Profit and Loss Analysis
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Hantz Holdings
01.2019 - Current
General Manager
Lee Ford
04.2015 - 01.2019
General Sales Manager
White's Chevrolet, Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram GSM
11.2013 - 12.2015
Director of Finance
Stivers Ford Lincoln Mazda
07.2008 - 06.2012
Owner/Operator
Car Corner
06.2002 - 06.2008
Postgraduate Degree - General Studies
Oak Ridge Military Academy
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