Kannan Sasikumar
Las Vegas
Summary
Accomplished Team Leader Manager at Profit Automotive, I excel in strategic planning and team development, enhancing operational efficiency by over 30%. Skilled in motivational coaching and customer relationship management, I've led teams to exceed sales targets through innovative strategies and effective staff training. My approach fosters a culture of continuous improvement and customer loyalty.
Team management professional with robust background in guiding teams to achieve operational goals and improve performance. Known for strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring consistent and reliable results. Skilled in conflict resolution and strategic planning, valued for organizational and leadership qualities.
Team management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and performance improvement. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Valued for excellent communication skills and ability to motivate and lead teams toward common goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader Manager
Profit Automotive
01.2019 - Current
- Developed strategic initiatives for improved operational efficiency by aligning team goals with organizational objectives.
- Enhanced team dynamics for improved project delivery through regular feedback sessions and team-building activities.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their roles by delegating tasks appropriately, resulting in heightened job satisfaction.
- Consistently met or exceeded departmental goals by effectively managing resources and establishing clear objectives for the team.
- Boosted employee morale through regular recognition of outstanding work and providing opportunities for professional growth.
General Sales Manager
Milo Gordon AutoMall
03.2010 - 10.2018
- Strengthened customer loyalty by implementing personalized engagement tactics.
- Reviewed competitor performance to refine sales approaches and maintain market relevance.
- Conducted regular assessments of sales processes to adapt strategies for changing conditions.
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
- Implemented effective pricing strategies that balanced profit margins while remaining competitive in the marketplace.
- Upheld company policies and implemented standards fairly.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive salesperson training program.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
- Collaborated with advertising group to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
General Sales Manager
CardinaleWay Volkswagen
12.2004 - 08.2005
- Championed strategic initiatives with sales force to enhance overall productivity.
- Strengthened customer loyalty by implementing personalized engagement tactics.
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Applied established sales techniques and persuasive communication skills to meet personal sales objectives.
- Achieved sales targets consistently by closely monitoring sales performance and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Upheld company policies and implemented standards fairly.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
Sales Manager
Sunnyvale Mazda
01.1998 - 05.2000
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Crafted targeted campaigns for increased market penetration and brand visibility.
- Cultivated a high-performing sales team for improved morale and increased productivity.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
- Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Consistently met or exceeded quarterly sales targets through diligent effort and persistence in closing deals.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Customer focus
- Workload management
- Motivational skills
- Influencing skills
- Industry expertise
- Remote team management
- Employee scheduling
- Staff development
- Performance coaching
- Corporate governance
- Motivational
- Team leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Team development
- Staff management
- Staff training
- Computer skills
- Hiring and training
- Employee coaching and mentoring
- Customer relationship management
- Problem resolution
- Performance evaluations
- Professional and courteous
- Goal setting
- Good judgment
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Time management
- Task delegation
Languages
Japanese
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Korean
Professional Working
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Limited Working
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Team Leader Manager
Profit Automotive
01.2019 - Current
General Sales Manager
Milo Gordon AutoMall
03.2010 - 10.2018
General Sales Manager
CardinaleWay Volkswagen
12.2004 - 08.2005
Sales Manager
Sunnyvale Mazda
01.1998 - 05.2000
No Degree - Business Administration
University of Illinois At Chicago
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