John McKibbin
Spokane Valley
Summary
Dedicated general manager with 15+ years of experience in sales and operations management across the automotive and RV industries. Proven track record of driving sales growth, increases in profitability, and maintaining the highest customer satisfaction ratings. Expertise in team leadership, inventory management, and strategic planning, with a history of successfully implementing marketing strategies and training programs to enhance performance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales and Finance Manager
Airstream Adventures
Spokane Valley
05.2024 - Current
- Leading a team of employees in daily operations, ensuring efficient productivity
- Established a guest friendly environment-leading to the highest guest satisfaction rating in the company
- Exclusively 5-star reviews
- Cultivated a positive work environment that promoted teamwork and collaboration among employees
- Achieved location historical highs in units, Sales gross and Finance department productivity in over half of the months engaged
Senior Sales Specialist
Airstream Las Vegas
Las Vegas
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Airstream product specialist
- Achieved Master sales level volume and certification
- Assisted daily with both customers and sales team members
- Achieved and maintained the highest customer satisfaction rating in the company
General Sales Manager
Van City RV
Las Vegas
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Responsible for all aspects of the Sales Department
General Sales Manager
Findlay RV
Las Vegas
09.2014 - 10.2018
- Daily duties included working with customers, desking deals, inventory assessment, CRM monitoring, sales training and customer follow up
- Inventory selection, ordering and pricing for all New and previously owned inventory
- Responsible for all hiring, training and scheduling of Sales department staff
- Responsible for organizing, budgeting, marketing and managing inventory for 5 off-site sales events annually
- Notable Achievements: Achieved over 30% increases in sales volume and profitability in back to back years 2015 & 2016, with 2016 as a record year for the company's 50 year history
- Increased sales profitability by over 100% from start to finish
Location General Manager
Campers Inn of Elkhart
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Responsible for all operations of the location; Sales, Finance, Parts and Service Departments
- Inventory- brand selection, ordering, merchandising, marketing
- Recruitment and maintenance of personnel-training and support
- Accountable for cost controls, budgeting and compliance, profit/loss statement responsibility
General Sales Manager
Camping World of Las Vegas
Las Vegas
06.2007 - 08.2012
- Managed daily operations of the company with annual sales in excess of $20 million dollars
- Staffing; interviewing, hiring, and scheduling sale associates
- Prepared and instructed daily and weekly sales and management training sessions
- Inventory control; pricing, ordering and display
- Managed and balanced inventory to meet corporate planning and flooring limits
- Planned and organized off-site events; including venue selection, negotiating contracts, developing themes and executing media campaigns
- Reviewed all sales transactions, financing department production and service totals on a daily basis
General Manager
Levitz Furniture Gallery
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Oversight and management of all departments and personnel including property management, service/delivery department, the sales division and marketing team
- Successfully implemented sales practices and marketing strategies that improved our internal company ranking from 38th to 12th nationwide
Vice President
Sendit Group, LLC
05.2003 - 07.2006
- Conceptualized and developed three independent restaurant themes and a single point retail store
- Responsible for negotiation of all leaseholds, vendors and suppliers contracts
- Consulted and advised on all state and local licensing compliance issues
- Advised and supervised all hiring and staffing processes
General Sales Manager
Castriota Chevrolet
12.1993 - 05.2003
- Began on sales floor as Floor manager; closing sales transactions and performed sales training
- Promoted to Sales Manager responsible for daily sales transactions and sales team
- Advanced to General Sales Manager overseeing entire sales division and finance department
Education
Bachelor's degree - Political Science/Economics
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Microsoft Excel and Office
- Customer retention strategies
- CRM software proficiency
- Office and operations management
- Retail and automotive sales
- Financial management and budgeting
- Employee evaluation and recruitment
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Sales management and leadership skills
- Social media marketing
- Effective communication skills
- Account management and customer service
- Event planning and organization
Certification
Driver's License
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales and Finance Manager
Airstream Adventures
05.2024 - Current
Senior Sales Specialist
Airstream Las Vegas
08.2021 - 04.2024
General Sales Manager
Van City RV
01.2019 - 12.2021
General Sales Manager
Findlay RV
09.2014 - 10.2018
Location General Manager
Campers Inn of Elkhart
01.2012 - 12.2013
General Sales Manager
Camping World of Las Vegas
06.2007 - 08.2012
General Manager
Levitz Furniture Gallery
01.2006 - 12.2007
Vice President
Sendit Group, LLC
05.2003 - 07.2006
General Sales Manager
Castriota Chevrolet
12.1993 - 05.2003
Bachelor's degree - Political Science/Economics
University of Pittsburgh