Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
Julian Marquez

Julian Marquez

Highlands Ranch,CO

Summary

Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Honor GMC BUICK, driving a 65% increase in sales through strategic operations management and exceptional leadership. Skilled in P&L management and relationship building, I foster high employee satisfaction and customer loyalty while implementing innovative training programs to enhance team performance am also fluent in both Spanish and English. My combination of leadership and soft skills, sets me apart!

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Honor GMC BUICK
08.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • increased sales by 65% used was at 40 units now 100 units / new went from 55 to 70 units monthly.
  • averaged $4000. per copy with 650k in sales gross 18 months in a row.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

General Manager

Freeway Ford
03.2021 - 08.2023
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
  • Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with introduction of customer feedback system, leading to service improvements and repeat business.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

General Manager

Lithia Mazda Volvo Subaru
05.2016 - 05.2020
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
  • Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with introduction of customer feedback system, leading to service improvements and repeat business.
  • Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.

General Manager

Rich Ford
05.2008 - 05.2017
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive employee training program, elevating staff skills and improving service delivery.
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.

Education

Associate of Science - Business

Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque, NM
06-1995
  • Professional Development: in B operations
  • GPA 3.8

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Team player
  • Effective leader
  • Training and coaching
  • Customer relations
  • Relationship building
  • Customer relationship management
  • Staff supervision
  • Administrative skills
  • P&L management
  • Staff motivation

Accomplishments

Attended Ford NCM General manager School 2009

Attended Ford NCM General manager school 2009


Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

General Manager - Honor GMC BUICK
08.2023 - Current
General Manager - Freeway Ford
03.2021 - 08.2023
General Manager - Lithia Mazda Volvo Subaru
05.2016 - 05.2020
General Manager - Rich Ford
05.2008 - 05.2017
Central New Mexico Community College - Associate of Science, Business