Jon David
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Accomplished General Manager possessing multifaceted experience and success re-energizing and restructuring organizations, developing strategic initiatives and capturing emerging business opportunities. Recognized for turning around struggling company operations to achieve sustained growth. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in team building, recruiting and maintaining relationships with employees as well as customers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SEN. SALES MANAGER
North City Honda
05.2023 - Current
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
- Provided ongoing training and mentorship for junior sales staff, fostering professional development and career growth.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
Executive Manager
Ed Napleton Elmhurst Imports
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets.
- Boosted customer satisfaction scores to 98% through fast and knowledgeable issue resolution.
- Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
- Sourced and corrected advanced strategic and tactical problems impacting business and sales management.
- Increased overall team productivity by implementing innovative management strategies and streamlining communication channels.
- Enhanced operations and implemented technological innovations in collaboration with senior leadership.
General Manager
Chevrolet And Hyundai Of Palatine
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed diverse team of professionals, fostering positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
General Manager
Al Piemonte Buick GMC
11.2015 - 03.2021
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Education
Business And Managerial Economics
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN07-2011
Baseball - Played Baseball For The Hoosiers
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN07-2011
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Team Player
- Effective leader
- Staff Management
- Customer Relations
- Staff Training
Timeline
SEN. SALES MANAGER
North City Honda
05.2023 - Current
Executive Manager
Ed Napleton Elmhurst Imports
03.2022 - 03.2023
General Manager
Chevrolet And Hyundai Of Palatine
04.2021 - 03.2022
General Manager
Al Piemonte Buick GMC
11.2015 - 03.2021
Business And Managerial Economics
Indiana University Bloomington
Baseball - Played Baseball For The Hoosiers
Indiana University Bloomington