John Meier
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dynamic Finance Manager at BMW of San Francisco with a proven track record of exceeding sales goals and achieving top producer status. Skilled in leveraging CRM systems and fostering teamwork. I excel in complex deal negotiations while ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Known for outstanding communication and detail-oriented approach.
Overview
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1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
BMW of San Francisco
San Francisco, California
02.2021 - Current
- Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
- Achieved Lithia's Top Producer list numerous times for production.
- Contracts in transit average 2 to 3 days.
- Proficient in CDK, Advent, Darwin, Route One, DMV Desk, CUDL, Vauto, and all BMW products and websites.
- Excellent customer relations skills and CSI.
- Team player with the management and sales staff.
New Car Sales Manager
BMW of San Francisco
San Francisco, California
01.2014 - 02.2021
- Achieved Center of Excellence for the Sales Department.
- Recognized by BMW Profiles of Achievement as a Platinum winner for exceeding corporate goals for sales, CSI, inventory turn, and lead conversion.
- Managed daily operations of new car sales department.
- Mentored employees to help achieve sales and CSI objectives.
- Maintained vehicle selection, pricing and specials on website and social media.
- Leveraged CRM database to drive customer contacts, appointments, and sales.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance Management
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN05-1986
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Detail oriented disclosing all paperwork
- Understands the importance of time with the client and the short window to establish rapport, find a need, build value, and sell products while disclosing all paperwork and meeting compliance standards
- Capable of taking on complicated deals and proficiently moving the process forward to a sale
- Understands the importance of teamwork and company culture for a dealer to achieve its full potential
- Willing to go beyond expectations in order for the client to have a great experience
Accomplishments
- Named Salesperson of the year several times
- BMW Platinum winner several times
- Center of Excellence
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Coaching
- Reading
- Sports
Certification
- Series 7 securities licensed
- Lithia F and I training Certified
Timeline
Finance Manager
BMW of San Francisco
02.2021 - Current
New Car Sales Manager
BMW of San Francisco
01.2014 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Finance Management
University of St. Thomas