Joshua Purdy
Rockport,TX
Summary
Motivated Sales Director offering 25 years of progressive advancements within the ever changing car business. Proven to excel in fast-paced environments driven by consumer demand and hyper-competitive markets. Talented leader with proven strengths in change management, high-performing team leadership and key business development. Demonstrated proficiency with market trend analysis, sales forecasting and profit-generating strategies. Skilled negotiator, sales process trainer and business strategist.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Manager
Group 1 GMC Coastal Bend
Robstown, TX
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Led sales team to achieve consistent revenue growth through strategic planning and execution.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff performance and customer engagement.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new sales opportunities and optimize inventory management.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
Sales Manager
Cardinal Buick GMC
Belleville, IL
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Work with team to develop strategic growth in new and used
- Rebuild community faith
- Hire & train sales staff and management
- Achieve number 1 Buick dealer in the nation and numer 1 in region more than once.
General Sales Manager
Woodstock Chevrolet
Woodstock, IL
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue growth
- Rebuild store culture
- Exceeded sales and profit goals
- Hire, train and develop sales team
General Sales Manager
McGrath Highway Chevrolet Buick GMC
ELPaso, IL
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Motivate, train, recruit in post covid world
- Coach team to promote goals and growth
- Help maintain crucial inventory levels and profit
Sales Director
Port Lavaca Ford
Port Lavaca, TX
04.2017 - 05.2022
- Implemented strategic approaches to promote growth by enhancing advertising
- Motivated sales team by setting daily, weekly and yearly goals along with rewards
- Maintained current knowledge of pricing, products and services to leverage competitive edge and retains market share.
- Boosted profits through effective supervision and continuous mentorship of entore sales deparment.
Sales Manager / Pre owned Manager
Allen Samuels Chevrolet / Autonation
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2014 - 03.2017
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development
- Established sales goals snd strategies that contributed to increased growth in sales and profitability
- Implemented creative sales and marketing strategies to assist sales team with reaching targets
- Managed employee payroll, hiring, termination and training to ensure maximum productivity.
- Assisted with the acquisition and transfer from Allen Samuels to AutoNation ownership.
Sales Manager
Grapevine Ford
Grapevine, TX
06.2009 - 01.2014
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influnce credibly and effectively at all levels.
- Delivered sales presentations focused on offerings and unique advantages over competitors
- Achieved company growth and brand development through market expansion and sales. Prospected for new business using databases and other strategies to generate sales.
- Original team that opened Grapevine ford and assisted with transition from AutoNation aquistion
Sales Manager
Southwest Ford
Weatherford, TX
04.2008 - 06.2009
- Engaged positively with each customer, provided professional and polite support for sales and service needs
- Negotiated product sales and trade-in deals for maximum profit.
- Maintained relationships and followed up with customers
- Scheduled automotive delivered with vendors and customers
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development
Sales / Internet sales / Sales Manager
Five Star Ford
North Richland Hills, TX
11.2001 - 04.2008
- Negotiated product sales and trade-in deals for maximum profit.
- Maintained relationships and followed up with customers
- Engaged positively with each customer, provided professional and profile support for sales and service needs.
- Cultivated string professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
Education
General - Business
Tarrant County College
North Richland Hills, TXGeneral - Business
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Sales tracking
- Product and service management
- Persuasive negotiations
- Profit and revenue-generating strategies
- Team building and Training
Certification
- ASSOCIATION OF FINANCE AND INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS
- MASTER CERTIFIED IN FMC DEALER
- CERTIFIED GM SALES MANAGER
- PROFICIENT IN ELEADS, ROUTE ONE, V AUTO, DEALER SOCKET, VIN SOLUTIONS, DEALER TRAK & GLOBAL CONNECT
Timeline
Sales Manager
Group 1 GMC Coastal Bend
07.2025 - 02.2026
Sales Manager
Cardinal Buick GMC
02.2024 - 06.2025
General Sales Manager
Woodstock Chevrolet
01.2023 - 01.2024
General Sales Manager
McGrath Highway Chevrolet Buick GMC
06.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Director
Port Lavaca Ford
04.2017 - 05.2022
Sales Manager / Pre owned Manager
Allen Samuels Chevrolet / Autonation
01.2014 - 03.2017
Sales Manager
Grapevine Ford
06.2009 - 01.2014
Sales Manager
Southwest Ford
04.2008 - 06.2009
Sales / Internet sales / Sales Manager
Five Star Ford
11.2001 - 04.2008
General - Business
Tarrant County College
General - Business
University of Phoenix