- Avid Reader
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Gardening
- Auto Repair/Restoration
JONATHAN SCHULZ
Aurora
Summary
Seeks an opportunity to use my skill sets for a new challenge. Highly experienced in Sales and Marketing positions, strong financial background, and detailed data orientation. Great with math, even better with people
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
MAX MADSEN AUTO GROUP
08.2020 - Current
- Negotiating finance and warranty products with customers to benefit both our dealership as well as our customers’ best interests. Communicating and billing out final purchases. Managed positive relationships with financial institutions. Submitting finance applications and finalizing contracts to corresponding banks. Created positive relationships with internal and external customers. Increased profits year over the past year.
New Car Sales Manager
MAX MADSEN AUTO GROUP
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Directed the hiring, training, and ongoing supervision of the sales force. Closing sales and maintaining positive experiences with the customers. Controlled and monitored all leads through the dealerships CRM. Increases dealership's return on leads by 28%. Advised upper management with promotion and advertising dealerships inventory. Managed used car department when necessary.
New and Used Car Product Specialist
MAX MADSEN AUTO GROUP
01.2012 - 03.2018
- Built relationships with customers and assisted their needs with finding the right vehicle. Answered inbound calls regarding vehicle features and availability. Responded to 30-50 internet requests per day to encourage customers to visit our showroom.
Regional Sales Manager
PEDERSEN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
10.2009 - 01.2012
- Directed the Central Illinois region by training and assisting branch managers with training incoming sales agents. Grew sales in central Illinois over 3 years by doubling regional new policies issued.
Branch Sales Manager
PEDERSEN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
07.2007 - 10.2009
- Hired and trained incoming sales agents. Increased sales in the Springfield office in the 2 years by adding 1500 new households to the office portfolio over 2 years. Handled communications with the RSM on new training and products. Monitored lead distribution for all the agents. Rewarded with sales convention trips all 3 years for top sales office.
Insurance Sales Advisor
PEDERSEN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
01.2004 - 07.2007
- Sold insurance products such as Life Insurance, Medicare Supplements and Disability policies to individuals in the Chicago Metro area. Scheduled in home appointments over the phone using various online and TV advertisements. Assisted clients with insurance claims. Earned sales convention trips for top sales in 2005-2007.
Education
High School -
Chaska Senior High School
Associates Degree - Accounting
College of DuPage
01.2023
Skills
- Experienced with Microsoft Office tools
- Maintain customer information accuracy
- Proficient in problem solving
- Effective multitasking skills
- Demonstrated strong mathematical proficiency with a 31 on the ACT
- Strategic opportunity exploration
- Attentive listener
- Experienced with CDK and VAuto systems
- Process optimization
- Budget analysis
- Financial planning
- Risk analysis for credit decisions
- Client relationship management
- Team development
- Skill development coaching
- Compliance management
- Operational supervision
Accomplishments
- Achieved a better customer experience by introducing Docusign for Customer Contracts.
Certification
- Microsoft Excel Expert, - 2023
Interests
Timeline
Finance Manager
MAX MADSEN AUTO GROUP
08.2020 - Current
New Car Sales Manager
MAX MADSEN AUTO GROUP
03.2018 - 07.2020
New and Used Car Product Specialist
MAX MADSEN AUTO GROUP
01.2012 - 03.2018
Regional Sales Manager
PEDERSEN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
10.2009 - 01.2012
Branch Sales Manager
PEDERSEN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
07.2007 - 10.2009
Insurance Sales Advisor
PEDERSEN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
01.2004 - 07.2007
Associates Degree - Accounting
College of DuPage
High School -
Chaska Senior High School
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