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Kal Kanaan

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

22 years of sales and managerial experience in the automotive field. Consistent demonstration of a proven and known record of high performance, ethics, and drive to achieve profitability and address customer needs. Expert in both individual and department sales and consistently meeting dealership objectives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

USED VEHICLE SALES

DAVID RICE AUTO SALES
04.2023 - 09.2024

25 plus vehicles delivered each month with great reviews and customer satisfaction.

Maintain vehicles on lot and assist with extensive reconditioning process.

METRC Manager

EGC Enterprises
04.2021 - 04.2023

Performed METRC responsibilities for startup, and outside/in person sales across the State of Michigan.

New and Pre-Owned Sales

Orin B. Hayes
10.2018 - 02.2021

Led both Campuses in volume sales each month with great attention to both audit exposure and high CSI.

Sales Manager

Cole Buick GMC
01.2012 - 08.2018

Desk and close new, pre owned, and internet deals.

Appraisals of pre owned inventory, marketing and reconditioning. Familiar with First Look and V Auto acquisition tools.

Training and development of new hires. Performance of "one on ones” with staff in a positive manner.

Maximized use of VinSolutions CRM to drive sales on all levels.

Performed with a high gross average per copy delivered, and facilitated high finance reserve numbers.

General Sales Manager

Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Ram
08.2011 - 09.2012

Assisted in launching new Ram franchise. Applied established and newly acquired internet sales techniques to sell 70 units a month by the end of July 2012, 250% increase year over year.

Initiate new processes for hiring, onboarding and training a new staff.

General Sales Manager / General Manager

Vicksburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
09.2006 - 08.2011

Led the Kalamazoo sales district in volume sales 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010.

New Vehicle Sales Manager

Seelye Wright of Paw Paw
06.2003 - 12.2006

Desk and close deals, order new vehicles, and advertise new and used inventory.

Sales Consultant / New Car Sales Manager

Paw Paw Motors, LLC
09.2000 - 06.2003

Led store in volume sales 24 consecutive months.

References

Amy Krone, GM Hayes Jeep 269-598-5761


Matt Lavender, President EGC Enterprises  269-270-4988


Timeline

USED VEHICLE SALES

DAVID RICE AUTO SALES
04.2023 - 09.2024

METRC Manager

EGC Enterprises
04.2021 - 04.2023

New and Pre-Owned Sales

Orin B. Hayes
10.2018 - 02.2021

Sales Manager

Cole Buick GMC
01.2012 - 08.2018

General Sales Manager

Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Ram
08.2011 - 09.2012

General Sales Manager / General Manager

Vicksburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
09.2006 - 08.2011

New Vehicle Sales Manager

Seelye Wright of Paw Paw
06.2003 - 12.2006

Sales Consultant / New Car Sales Manager

Paw Paw Motors, LLC
09.2000 - 06.2003
Kal Kanaan