John Jaten
Summary
With 35 years in the automotive dealership management, I've honed my expertise in overseeing operations, sales and customer relations. My journey showcases a track record of optimizing team performance, implementing effective sales strategies, and fostering long-lasting customer connections within the dynamic automotive industry.
Experienced with sales strategy development, team leadership, and relationship management. Utilizes effective sales techniques to drive revenue growth and customer satisfaction. Track record of fostering collaborative team environments and achieving sales targets.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
General Sales Manager
National Indoor RV Center
07.2023 - Current
- Motorhome sales, service, body shop, parts
- Contact: Available upon request
General Manager
AutoNation - Audi Arrowhead
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Automotive Dealership OEM Audit
- Moved profit margins from a consistent loss to a 4.4 million profit
- Contact: Matt Brown
Retail Operations Development Manager
AutoNation Corporate
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Drove key metrics in e-commerce, walk-in and phone traffic for 27 different locations
- Raised market E-close from 8.2% to 11.4%, raised phone close from 5.4% to 10.4%
- Contact: Matt Brown
General Sales Manager
AutoNation Honda Chandler
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed sales, finance, and e-commerce departments
- Raised our unit sales from 380 per month to an average of 515 per month while increasing all key metrics
- Contact: Mark Robeson - 503.789.7679
Skills
- Lead Generation
- Personnel Actions
- Professional Development Programs
- Driving Results
- Development of employees
- Communication
- Sales Leadership
- Sales Target Management
- Conflict resolution
- Capital Budgeting
- Customer-Focused Service
- Effective leadership
- Written communication
- Operational Efficiency
- Strategic Initiatives
- Financial Statements
- Leadership and team building
- Employee motivation
- Team development
- Sales development
- Budgeting and finance
- Price structuring
- Sales leadership
- Profitability improvement
- Sales presentations
- Pipeline maintenance
- Training and coaching
- Sales training
- Goal setting
- Employee coaching
- Policy enforcement
- Staff training
- Sales coaching
- Revenue development
Hobbies and Interests
Golf, Hiking, Volunteering, Family, Giving, Training, Reading, Exercise
Timeline
General Sales Manager
National Indoor RV Center
07.2023 - Current
General Manager
AutoNation - Audi Arrowhead
03.2020 - 06.2023
Retail Operations Development Manager
AutoNation Corporate
04.2019 - 03.2020
General Sales Manager
AutoNation Honda Chandler
05.2018 - 04.2019
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